Coastal protection
Climate change is causing sea levels to rise, extreme floods, and storm surges. The coasts are changing. There are floods and increasing coastal erosion. This leads to bank retreat and land loss. In this explanation, you will find out what these terms are all about. In addition, all important topics such as the types of coastal protection and the coastal protection measures for coastal protection will be explained to you.

Coastal protection – definition
The task of coastal protection is to protect land near the coast, buildings near the coast, and islands from destructive interventions by the sea. The protection can be directed, for example, against floods and storm surges. This protects the people living there, their property, and the surrounding area. At the same time, attempts are being made to prevent land loss due to coastal retreat and break-off.