Lead institution:
First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources – China
Warming climate and intensifying human activities are leading to widespread coastal hazards in deltas globally, with potentially devastating consequences for people and ecosystems. A systematic investigation of delta coastal hazards is key to protecting the people and ecosystems in deltas.
CHARM aims to re-assess the coastal hazards in Asian major deltas and provide scientific guidance in making sustainable delta management decisions, starting with the Yellow River Delta in China, the Chao Phraya Delta in Thailand, and the Ganges Delta in Bangladesh. During its implementation, CHARM will: 1) conduct comprehensive investigation of the status and driving forces of major delta coastal hazards, 2) predict the future trends of these coastal hazards by considering both climate and anthropogenic stressors, 3) design and evaluate pathways towards sustainable deltas, 4) conduct capacity building associated with coastal hazards mitigation among local governments and young generation.
Start Date: 01/01/2025
End Date: 31/12/2030
Lead Contact: Shuqing Qiao (qiaoshuqing@fio.org.cn)