Coastal and nearshore infrastructure affect oceanic processes and vice versa. Engineering programmes require careful and intensive planning to understand the impact on local geology and oceanographic processes. A lack of understanding of these at the planning stage creates conflict between natural process and coastal development. Such developments can be very intrusive on a local marine environment, introducing a variety of engineering challenges, but are becoming increasingly necessary as global shipping trade and coastal erosion increases.
Additionally, coastal environments have been subject to ever-increasing pressures from climate change including increased storms, coastal inundation, and rising sea levels. Similarly, environmental legislation relating to international conservation designations also presents many challenges to coastal engineers.
This Special Interest Group addresses priority engineering, science and technology concerns relating to resilience of the natural and the built environment. It serves as a forum for disseminating information on the challenges and latest solutions for sustainable management of coastal zones.
If you are interested in joining the group, sign into the MyIMarEST member portal and select the group from the list.
