Belgian North Sea: 23.6 cm sea-level rise since 1951, seven climate risks identified

A joint report by the Institute of Natural Sciences and Cerac documents a 23.6 cm sea-level rise at Ostende since 1951 and rising sea surface temperatures, identifying seven major climate risks for the Belgian North Sea. The report underscores that these risks rarely occur in isolation, implying compounding threats to coastal infrastructure and marine ecosystems. This is a continuation of established climate trends, with the new element being the formal risk assessment for Belgium's 3,456 km² sea area.

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