Abstract.
The
Intergovernmental
Panel
on
Climate
Change
(IPCC)
plays
a
pivotal
role
in
delivering
information
and
knowledge
sea
level
rise
(SLR),
global
threat
impacting
coastlines
worldwide.
However,
considerable
disparities
still
persist
Europe
understanding
applying
science,
evaluating
its
repercussions,
devising
effective
adaptation
strategies.
These
are
influenced
by
local
factors
such
as
diverse
environments,
socioeconomic
conditions,
policy
contexts,
diversity
stakeholder
involvement,
producing
turn
varying
gaps
needs
across
European
basins.
In
this
context,
paper
presents
the
findings
of
comprehensive
scoping
process
carried
out
Knowledge
Hub
Sea
Level
Rise
(KH-SLR)
to
define
outline
first
KH-SLR
Assessment
Report.
It
consists
analysis
responses
an
online
survey
insights
shared
during
four
regional
workshops,
aiming
pinpoint
critical
available
SLR
potential
consequences
basins,
both
from
scientific
perspective.
was
divided
into
three
categories:
i)
science
information,
ii)
impacts,
iii)
policies
decision-making.
Regarding
many
respondents
found
that
significant
exist
projections
uncertainties,
particularly
related
long-term
induced
melting
large
icesheets.
Interestingly,
perspective
is
different
for
scientists
(emphasizing
need
increase
projection
capabilities)
government
users
(stressing
availability
accurate
their
regions).
impacts
hazards,
shoreline
erosion
stands
dominant
concern
all
basins
except
Arctic,
while
emerging
issues
like
saltwater
intrusion
compound
risks
associated
with
extreme
water
levels
river
flow
were
also
given
relevance.
With
regards
decision
making,
existing
plans
perceived
ineffective
lacking
adaptability,
underestimated
urban
planning.
Participants,
especially
end-users,
emphasized
relevance
improved
dissemination
communication
support
informed
Sensors,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
23(5), P. 2659 - 2659
Published: Feb. 28, 2023
Cities,
and
in
particular
those
coastal
low-lying
areas,
are
becoming
increasingly
susceptible
to
climate
change,
the
impact
of
which
is
worsened
by
tendency
for
population
concentration
these
areas.
Therefore,
comprehensive
early
warning
systems
necessary
minimize
harm
from
extreme
events
on
communities.
Ideally,
such
a
system
would
allow
all
stakeholders
acquire
accurate
up-to-date
information
respond
effectively.
This
paper
presents
systematic
review
that
highlights
significance,
potential,
future
directions
3D
city
modelling,
systems,
digital
twins
creation
technology
building
resilience
through
effective
management
smart
cities.
In
total,
68
papers
were
identified
PRISMA
approach.
A
total
37
case
studies
included,
among
(n
=
10)
define
framework
twin
technology,
14)
involve
design
virtual
models,
13)
entail
generation
alerts
using
real-time
sensor
data.
concludes
bidirectional
flow
data
between
model
real
physical
environment
an
emerging
concept
enhancing
resilience.
However,
research
primarily
phase
theoretical
concepts
discussion,
numerous
gaps
remain
regarding
implementation
use
true
twin.
Nonetheless,
ongoing
innovative
projects
exploring
potential
address
challenges
faced
communities
vulnerable
will
hopefully
lead
practical
solutions
near
future.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
867, P. 161357 - 161357
Published: Jan. 2, 2023
Worldwide,
climate
change
adaptation
in
coastal
areas
is
a
growing
challenge.
The
most
common
solutions
such
as
seawalls
and
breakwaters
are
expensive
often
lead
to
unexpected
disastrous
effects
on
the
neighboring
unprotected
areas.
In
recent
years,
this
awareness
has
guided
managers
adopt
alternative
with
lower
environmental
impact
protect
areas,
defined
Nature-Based
Solutions
(NBSs).
NBS
quite
popular
around
world
but
analyzed
implemented
individually
at
pilot
sites.
This
contribution
analyzes
effectiveness
of
two
mitigate
impacts
(coastal
flooding
erosion)
under
three
historical
storms
along
Emilia-Romagna
coasts
induced
improvements
due
their
potential
integration.
Through
numerical
simulations
XBeach,
study
demonstrated
that
presence
seagrass
meadows
Zostera
marina
produces
an
average
attenuation
32
%
storm
peak
maximum
89
incoming
wave
height.
Seagrass
also
mitigates
flooded
inundation
depths
by
37
58
respectively.
artificial
dune
leads
higher
mitigation
terms
lagoon
(up
75
%),
avoiding
any
morphological
variations
behind
it.
been
shown
be
able
reduce
beach
erosion
volumes
up
55
%.
synergic
effect
improves
capacity
both
(with
benefit
77
for
area
respect
cases
without
defenses)
erosion.
Results
suggest
will
work
together
produce
co-benefits
preservation
efficiency,
development
habitats
organisms
vegetation
species,
thereby
offering
important
social
value
possible
tourism,
recreation
research.
Electronics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(9), P. 2025 - 2025
Published: April 27, 2023
The
ocean
holds
abundant
resources,
but
the
utilization
of
those
resources
for
marine
economy
presents
a
complex
and
dynamic
industrial
situation.
Exploring
sustainable
development
in
this
industry
is
practical
value,
as
it
involves
rational
use
while
protecting
environment.
This
study
provides
an
innovative
review
current
application
status
Digital
Twins
Technology
(DTT)
various
sectors
industry,
including
ship-building
(SBI),
Offshore
Oil
Gas
Industry,
fishery,
energy
industry.
findings
reveal
that
DTT
offers
robust
support
full
life
cycle
management
(LCM)
SBI,
digital
design,
intelligent
processing,
operation,
error
management.
Furthermore,
work
delves
into
challenges
prospects
aiming
to
provide
reference
direction
systems
guide
future.
Internet of Things,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25, P. 101070 - 101070
Published: Jan. 17, 2024
In
the
last
decade
or
so,
digital
twins
have
emerged
as
a
disruptive
technology
opening
doors
for
innovation
and
modernization.
A
twin
is
defined
an
accurate
virtual
model
reflecting
state
of
physical
asset.
With
their
futuristic
applications,
already
revolutionized
several
industrial
sectors
including
product
life
cycle
management,
smart
cities,
healthcare
aerospace.
More
recently,
researchers
started
creating
natural
environments.
Virtual
models
are
developed
to
understand,
manage
protect
these
ecosystems
which
huge
potential
in
resisting
global
decline
face
environmental
crisis.
Therefore,
this
article
surveys
state-of-the-art
research
that
available
area
environments
from
networking
perspective.
comprehensive
background
on
topic
presented
along
with
systematic
literature
survey.
Based
survey,
set
open
issues
identified
discussed
enhancing
future
work
field.
Ocean Dynamics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
73(11), P. 699 - 727
Published: Oct. 18, 2023
Abstract
Global
climate
change
increases
the
overall
risks
for
coastal
flooding
and
erosion.
Meanwhile,
nature-based
solutions
(NbS)
are
increasingly
becoming
a
focus
of
protection
measures
to
improve
adaptability.
In
this
study,
present
potential
future
role
seagrass
in
risk
reduction
strategies
were
explored
highly
energetic
Wadden
Sea
area
German
Bight.
The
methodology
study
combined
coverage
data
(
Zostera
marina
noltei
)
obtained
by
field
surveys
what-if
scenario
simulations
using
SCHISM
unstructured
grid
model
framework,
coupling
hydrodynamics,
waves,
sediments,
module.
results
suggest
that
introduction
meadows
locally
can
reduce
both
current
velocities
significant
wave
heights
order
up
30
$$\%$$
%
deeper
areas
above
90
shallow
areas.
Reduction
bottom
shear
stress
similar
relative
magnitude
significantly
reduced
sediment
mobilisation
on
2
g/L
95th
quantile
layer
concentrations.
Effectively
altering
hydromorphodynamic
conditions
favouring
accumulation,
expansion
could
help
tidal
flats
height
growths
keep
with
SLR,
thus
further
maintaining
bathymetry-induced
dampening
lowering
erosion
as
well
amount
energy
at
dike
infrastructure.
accumulated
effect
under
calm
weather
is
considered
more
important
than
increased
attenuation
absolute
values
it
provides
during
extreme
conditions.
conclusion
be
useful
addition
engineered
measures.
Future Generation Computer Systems,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
155, P. 146 - 163
Published: Feb. 13, 2024
Wetlands
play
a
critical
role
in
maintaining
the
global
climate,
regulating
hydrological
cycle,
and
protecting
human
health.
However,
they
are
rapidly
disappearing
due
to
activities.
Waterbirds
valuable
bio-indicators
of
wetland
health,
but
it
is
challenging
monitor
them
effectively.
Wireless
Multimedia
Sensor
Networks
(WMSNs)
offer
promising
technology
for
monitoring
wetlands.
Nonetheless,
these
networks
constrained
terms
energy,
also
encounter
challenges
associated
with
large-scale
deployments
under
natural
environmental
conditions.
These
conditions
introduce
harsh
circumstances
that
may
not
have
been
anticipated
during
pre-deployment
testing
phase.
This
paper
proposes
Digital
Twin
(DT)
based
energy-efficient
WMSN
system
specifically
tailored
waterbirds
The
utilizes
unique
approach
combines
local
audio
identification
image
compression
DT
optimize
network
performance
minimize
energy
consumption.
To
reduce
unnecessary
transmissions,
employs
real-time,
low-complexity
phase
before
triggering
capture.
A
denoising
step
employed
achieve
highly
accurate
bird
recognition
despite
surrounding
noises.
Each
undergoes
scheme
prior
transmission,
further
enhancing
efficiency.
enhance
system's
overall
efficiency
effectiveness,
integrated
create
real-time
replicas
application.
synergistic
interaction
between
two
DTs
enables
cooperative
data-making
decision
ensures
both
QoS
(Quality
Service)
QoE
Experience)
requirements
met.
Transmission
rate
control
done
using
fuzzy
logic
decision-making
technique.
Real-time
feedback
provides
rapid
analysis
current
state
WMSN,
allowing
dynamic
adjustments.
"what-if
scenarios"
feature
implemented
has
effectively
leveraged
find
most
suitable
settings
controller.
effectiveness
enhancements
achieved
by
integrating
into
our
WMSN-based
surveillance
validated
through
comprehensive
experiments
scenarios
correspond
real-world
wetland.
Comparative
analyses
demonstrate
undeniable
benefits
DT-integrated
compared
conventional
setup.
In
particular,
results
superior
efficiency,
capabilities,
ability
handle
multiple
video
sources.
