Issue 20: Sea level change

GIWA definition

Sea level change refers to changes in recent decades in the annual/seasonal mean sea level as a result of global change.

Environmental impacts

1. Intrusion of seawater to fresh water

2. Modification of aquatic habitats

3. Loss of land, damage to coastal zones including productive land

Indicators

The following are environmental impact indicators for sea level change.

Select the environmental impact indicators that are relevant from the list below and input data into the appropriate indicator sheets.

HYD

Hydrological

SAT

Map and satellite derived

BIO

Biological

PAR

Parameters

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