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EQ4: How can coastlines be managed to meet the needs of all players? Categorise
Target Level
C
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Economic losses of coastal erosion and flooding
Social losses of coastal erosion and flooding
Environmental issues with coastal erosion and flooding
Costs of building new coastal defences (sea walls = £££)
People lose their homes / livelihoods and are forced to move (including climate refugees)
Loss of amenity value
Damage to soil from flooding with salt water
Inconvenience, stress and mental health issues as a result
Loss of agricultural land / crop damage from floodwater - reduced yield for farmers
Loss of natural land
Loss of habitat
Cost of damage to homes and businesses lost to the sea / damaged by floodwater
Cost to the local councils - compensation to those losing houses in areas where no active intervention / managed retreat policies are chosen
Cost to insurance companies - payouts to flood victims
Injury and death from floodwater
Destruction and replacement of infrastructure - pipelines, utilities, etc.