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    Objective

    Flood hazard mapping is an exercise to define those coastal areas which are at risk of flooding under extreme conditions. As such, its primary objective is to reduce the impact of coastal flooding. However, mapping of erosion risk areas may serve to achieve erosion risk reduction. It acts as an information system to enhance our understanding and awareness of coastal risk.

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    Technology Owners

    • PEMSEA have implemented such scheme is many sites in Asia, including Xiamen, Batangas, Bataan, Bali, Danang, Port Klang and Nampho
    • Government
    • Community

    Needs Addressed

    Planning processes and guidance for the protection of coastal region and/or development

    Adaptation Effects

    Negative social, economic and ecological impacts of climate change can be mitigated.

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    Floating agriculture is a way of utilising areas which are waterlogged for long periods of time in the production of food. The technology is mainly aimed at adapting to more regular or prolonged flooding.

    The approach employs beds of rotting vegetation, which act as compost for crop growth. These beds are able to float on the surface of the water, thus creating areas of land suitable for agriculture within waterlogged regions. Scientifically, floating agriculture may be referred to as hydroponics. In Bangladesh, it has regional names such as baira, geto, dhap and bed.