6 principles to help engineers create resilient infrastructure
In the Seychelles archipelago in East Africa, rising sea levels are threatening the country’s low-lying islands through flooding and erosion. But at the same time, the country’s natural defense — its mangrove forests — is disappearing. Since the late 1700s, about 70% of Seychelles' mangroves have been destroyed due to human-driven development, agriculture, and soil erosion linked to climate change.
