Sentences with phrase «defences against the sea»

Observers say that her report, completed in 1991, caused a furore within the NRA, which is under pressure from landowners and county councils, particularly in East Anglia, to «maintain the line» of its defences against the sea.

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To set that figure we need to undertake a sea defence review, similar to the military defence review, which would set out what we actually need to do in terms of reasonable protection against coastal flooding and erosion and how much it will cost.

During the initial visit in mid-2011, they were able to observe the levels of destruction caused, while a follow - up in 2013 enabled them to see the recovery, newly - completed sea defences and the design guidelines being implemented to mitigate against future catastrophes.

«Our defence forces might find themselves torn between humanitarian relief operations and guarding our borders against climate refugees, as rising sea - levels swamp low - lying areas, forcing millions of climate refugees across India's border,» Pachauri said.

And his research colleague Michael Oppenheimer, professor of geosciences and international affairs at Princeton, said: «We hope that this study provides additional information that cities and municipalities can use to start planning the defence against climate change and sea - level rise.