Event

Talk on “Climate Change and Sea Level Rise – Impacts on Penang”

Date: 20 July 2019 (Saturday)

Time: 10.30am to 12.00pm

Venue: Penang Heritage Trust Office, 26 Church Street

Fees: Free

RSVP: info@pht.org.my or call +604-2642631

What would be the impact of 1m increase of sea level to coastal cities such as George Town and Butterworth?

What are the implications of rising sea-levels to newly reclaimed land?

How would rising sea levels affect governance, security and planning, and what are the actions that can be taken to mitigate this phenomenon?

Come join Prof Dr Hans-Deiter Evers for a discussion session on the impact of rising sea-levels and explore the steps that can be taken to mitigate this disaster.