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One of the most complex discussions concerning climate emergency is the possible rise in sea level. Existing data show that rising water levels is already a reality, but the question is: how much will this rise be? And, how long do we have to act?

Coastal communities increasingly experience the effects of climate change. It is becoming urgent for researchers, local stakeholders and citizens to address and promote climate resilience and act collectively.

Creative solutions are challenging, demanding multidisciplinary perspectives that flourish among those imagining the future.

One of the most complex discussions concerning climate emergency is the sustainable water management. How to deal with the risks generated by climate change where the presence of cultural and environmental assets is highly stratified over time?

Let us envision a future where cities thrive, harmoniously balancing their heritage, environment, and economic aspirations.

Waterfront cities search for solutions to strengthen their resilience and adapt to new climate patterns. The essays and projects presented in this book reveal the unique geography, history, and local community of five selected waterfront cities, addressing water as the means through which trade and cultural exchange took place, enriching successive generations. Contributions were developed by multidisciplinary teams composed of experts from academic and non-academic institutions. Partners from different countries had the chance to engage in dialogue and exchange their visions. Alternatives were shared with innovative approaches, inspired by each waterfront area, inquiring how they were transformed by industrialization throughout the earlier centuries. The transition to the 21st century envisions a critical analysis of human actions to present new
strategies with ecological functions, integrating natural systems and favouring a more comprehensive approach to nature within the investigated urban fabrics.

S.O.S Climate Waterfront brochure provides an insight into the H2020 MSC RISE project in brief and attractive form and raises awareness on every page.