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#FEEM | #Research | #WorkingPapers 💡 𝑇𝑖𝑡𝑙𝑒 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧: 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 🖊️ 𝐴𝑢𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑟𝑠 ➖ Carlo Giupponi, Università Ca' Foscari Venezia and FEEM ➖ Marco Bidoia, Università Ca' Foscari Venezia and FEEM ➖ Margaretha Breil, CMCC Foundation - Centro Euro Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici and Università Ca' Foscari Venezia ➖ 𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐚 𝐃𝐢 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨, Università Ca' Foscari Venezia ➖𝐊𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐫 𝐆𝐚𝐢𝐧, Università Ca' Foscari Venezia and Murdoch University ➖ Veronica Leoni, PhD, Università Ca' Foscari Venezia and Universitat de les Illes Balears ➖ Behnaz M., Università Ca' Foscari Venezia ➖ 𝐑𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐞𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢, Università Ca' Foscari Venezia ➖ Georg Umgiesser, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Klaipeda University 📄 𝐴𝑏𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑡 ✔️ #Sealevel rise (#SLR) and #flooding are among the #climatechange stressors challenging #humansociety in the twenty-first century. Many #coastalareas and #cities are implementing innovative #solutions to mitigate #floodrisks and enhance #resilience. #Venice has recently developed a system of storm surge mobile barriers, known as the #MoSE (Modulo Sperimentale Elettromeccanico or Experimental Electromechanical Module). ✔️ This #study aims to investigate the #economicviability of MoSE operations in light of the potential future evolution of #SLR. To conduct a #costbenefit analysis, a #systemdynamics model is utilised to assess the impact of MoSE operations on economic and #residentialactivities of #Venice and its #port. Simulations are conducted until the end of the century, considering two #SLRscenarios. The results suggest that the #economicbenefits largely outweigh the combined #costs of #investment and foregone #portrevenues resulting from the MoSE closures. Nevertheless, the increasing number of closures due to SLR seriously challenges the #viability of the #infrastructure in the medium to long term. Even more importantly, very frequent closures will have serious #impacts on the quality of the #lagoonecosystem. These findings suggest a revision and stronger integration of the city’s safeguarding strategies, including the increase of the MoSE closure level officially set at 110 cm, and other coordinated interventions, such as sewer system consolidation. #️⃣ #stormsurge #barriers #costbenefitanalysis #economicvaluation #economics #economicstudies #environmentaleconomics 📥 𝐷𝑜𝑤𝑛𝑙𝑜𝑎𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑎𝑝𝑒𝑟 👇🏻 https://lnkd.in/dNEyyjWa

Are you interested in tools to address water scarcity in mountain areas? 🏔💧 In the framework of Climate Impetus project, we are developing a Decision Support System (DSS) for sustainable and integrated water management in an Italian alpine valley. In other words a resilience tool, from which stakeholders will be able to deduce possible scenarios to make the best decisions in the face of increasingly extreme climate situations and the need to navigate water scarcity issues. With Institute for Renewable Energy – Eurac Research, Center for Climate Change and Transformation – Eurac Research, Institute for Regional Development – Eurac Research, Waterjade, BIM Sarca-Mincio-Garda #climatechange #adaptation #decisionsupportsystem #waterscarcity

Soil temperature is an important variable for monitoring the agricultural activity in arid regions. Can the initialized soil moisture affect the soil temperature of various depths? Will be the same effect or vary with the depth. A key answer to these questions can be found in this presentation, enjoy reading. https://lnkd.in/d_SkqajY

Do you think that climate and human impacts have consequences on soil stability ? We are happy to offer you our perspective through our article published in Results in Engineering. Good reading. https://lnkd.in/efQZjVc9

Nonperennial streams receive far less attention than perennial streams, yet they constitute the majority of streams on the landscape. We are still learning more about hydrologic characteristics of these streams as well as the roles they play in providing habitats for many aquatic species. Using crowd-source data from a community science platform (Stream Tracker), David Peterson and Stephanie Kampf led an effort model streamflow duration in such streams to better understand their hydrology. Check out this paper and the project website. If you have interest in tracking streams in your areas, please let us know (https://lnkd.in/gdiqCKWN). Predicting Streamflow Duration From Crowd-Sourced Flow Observations (https://lnkd.in/gGZ5Nz2c) in Water Resources Research

"Impact of dry periods on a European piedmont river" Using the Po River as a case study, recent work shows that prolonged dry periods, more common in recent decades, might adversely affect large and medium rivers located in temperate climates, favoring the development of vegetation on exposed sandbars and resulting in a less dynamic active channel.   Research focused on a piedmont reach of the Italian Po River, and combined satellite information with hydrological records over the summer period 1984–2022.   Following an initial period where bars tended to be barer and somehow stable over time, in the most recent decade a different trend appeared, one in which vegetation has been able to increasingly colonize the exposed sandbars. Changes in river hydrology were analyzed by looking at the annual minimum water levels, the discharge duration curve, the stage–discharge relationship along with yearly annual water volumes.   Results suggest that a process of oversimplification is affecting this reach of the Po River, showing how climate change can affect piedmont European watercourses.   For more details on this study, please see Nones et al. (2024) in Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, “Remote sensing assessment of anthropogenic and climate variation effects on river channel morphology and vegetation: Impact of dry periods on a European piedmont river”

Experimental catchments: Nature's water labs These field sites track water's journey through landscapes, offering vital insights for sustainable management. Though challenging to maintain, they provide invaluable data on hydrological processes, climate trends, and ecosystem interactions. Key benefits: • Generate & test hypotheses • Analyze long-term trends • Enhance teaching opportunities • Inform water resource strategies

Researchers from Northwestern University have demonstrated that a zap of electricity can strengthen a marine coastline for generations, mitigating the rising threat of erosion in the face of rising sea levels and climate change. In their study, recently published in Communications Earth and the Environment, the researchers took inspiration from clams, mussels, and other shell-dwelling sea life, which use dissolved minerals in seawater to build their shells. Similarly, the researchers leveraged the same naturally occurring, dissolved minerals to form a natural cement between sea-soaked grains of sand. But, instead of using metabolic energy like mollusks do, the researchers used electrical energy to spur the chemical reaction. In laboratory experiments, a mild electrical current instantaneously changed the structure of marine sand, transforming it into a rock-like, immovable solid. The researchers are hopeful this strategy could offer a lasting, inexpensive, and sustainable solution for strengthening global coastlines.

🌊 BWI is back with another deep dive into hydrology around the world! This time, it's the turn of Ivory Coast. We delve into Ivory Coast's hydrological network, highlighting the significance and potential of its primary river basins: Bandama, Sassandra, Comoé, and Cavally. These water resources are vital to the country's economy and society. With climate change accelerating, sustainable water management in Ivory Coast is becoming increasingly pressing. Issues such as water pollution, rising demand, and soil erosion also need addressing. We explore how innovative technologies, like BWI's AI-driven river discharge forecasts, play a crucial role in managing Ivory Coast's water resources effectively. Check out the article here: https://lnkd.in/eHWaDzAU #WaterResources #IvoryCoast #Sustainability #ClimateChange #Hydrology #BWI #Floods #Waterpollution #AI

In a remote research station in Oulanka, Finland, a network of tubes and sensors collects samples and data from within the snow cover every minute of every day... The University of Oulu in Finland has established a snow hydrology and modelling research group to study the impact of climate change on snow cover and water resources The group aims to understand changes in snow conditions, melting patterns, and water circulation in northern regions They are using advanced measurement technology and digital modelling to improve water management and safety, especially during flood events The research involves measuring snow volume, evaporation, and temperature using innovative techniques such as fibre-optic cables and drones The goal is to enhance monitoring, predictability, and flood prediction, while also addressing knowledge gaps related to snow evaporation and its impact on water resources and climate regulation Dive in> https://lnkd.in/gPrjpn4E