New Zealand releases comprehensive coastal erosion dataset for improved planning and adaptation.

A new comprehensive dataset mapping coastal erosion across New Zealand since the 1940s has been released, offering valuable insights for communities and councils to better plan for coastal changes and sea-level rise. Developed by over 40 researchers over five years, the high-detail dataset helps identify erosion hotspots and aids in better planning of infrastructure maintenance, coastal hazard assessments, and adaptation strategies. The data, along with interactive maps and photographs, can be accessed at coastalchange.nz.

August 12, 2024
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