Policy analysis

Abstract

Following a review of the more important impacts of sea-level rise on various human activities and interests, the authors outline an approach for describing these effects in a consistent, coherent and quantitative framework of analysis. A well-conceived model would serve as a vehicle for communication across disciplines and provide a powerful and flexible instrument with which to prepare for the decision-making which will be necessary in response to what is likely to be a very serious global problem. -J.Sheail