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... future. Studies and practical work on EbA show that it constitutes a cost-effective adaptation approach. In Maldives where 80% of the islands are about 1 m above sea level, coral reefs and other coastal ecosystems provide critical protection to coastal communities from storms and erosion, substanti ...
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Cities, Climate Change, and The Big Opportunity
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Slide 1
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