The Impact of a Rising Sea Level on Vancouver Communities

Introduction

GEOB 370 Final Project: Alison Deere

Introduction/Abstract

This project aims to look at how sea level rise due to climate change might affect Vancouver. Specifically, looking at how these changes can affect vulnerable populations in the city. I look at a variety of Canadian census data and see where individuals with lower incomes, lower monthly rent, at ages that are considered vulnerable, etc. are located. Are they near the shoreline, or in low elevations? Is there a relationship between vulnerability and location in Vancouver? I also briefly touch on another city and how a rise in sea-level might affect it. This subject is very interesting to me as I am an Atmospheric Science major and have been focusing on the affects of climate change on the earth and the environment, but not so much on the social, economic, or individual impact. The contents at the top of the page will lead you through the project.

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Climate Change

Part of my project is focused on the environmental imapct of climate change, to what elevation in Vancouver can we expect sea level rise? Many cities in the world are facing these questions today and are trying to figure out what precautions to put in place to protect their wellbeing to the best of their abilities.

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Population

The other part of my project focuses on individuals and how their social identity may put them at a higher or lower risk from climate change. With cities acknowledging the risk of climate change comes the need to look at how different popualations will be affected. Individuals with lower income are inherently at a higher risk than individuals with a higher income.