South Africa: Rising seas — Coastal risks and how Cape Town is bracing for impact

The Cape Wheel located on the water’s edge at the V&A Waterfront, may come under threat in the future as a result of sea level rise.

With this looming threat, the V&A Waterfront, one of Cape Town’s most prominent landmarks, is preparing to deal with sea level rise (SLR) in the short and long term, as well as impacts on its coastal tourism development.

The threat of sea level rise

Projections indicate that the impact of sea level rise will become more severe in the V&A Waterfront…