Background Information
What is the ongoing issue in Venice and what has caused the issue?
Rising Sea levels
- Climate Change - GHGs emissions, Air Pollution and Air Temperature
What has faced damage in Venice due to flooding?
Building Structures and Urban areas
Cultural and Economic Heritage
How much was the total cost of damages in Venice?
€1 Billion
What is Venice vulnerable to?
Storm surges
Tides
Flooding
What are some pre-existing solutions?
the "MOSE"
Aqua Alta
How much has Venice's sea levels risen over the past century?
26cm
How are water borne illnesses caused?
- Contaminated drinking water supplies.
- Increased respiratory diseases from mold flooding.
How did large cruises affect the environment and what did the government do to stop it?
Large cruises - Polluted the air and weakened the city's foundations.
They were then banned from entering Venice's Lagoon.
What marshes and wetlands are most impacted?
- Seagrass
- Mangroves
- Tidal marshes
Potential new solutions?
- Improved drainage systems
- Urban planning adjustments