Coastal Flood Risk Reduction by Mangroves: An Engineering Perspective

Evidence of mangroves' capacity to reduce coastal flood risk by attenuating waves is increasing. However, their application in coastal engineering and management remains challenging due to the complexity of mangrove ecosystem dynamics.

This dissertation proposes an approach for the application of mangroves in coastal engineering and management. A process-based numerical model was extended for the quantification of the biogeomorphological development of mangrove forests. The obtained insights are essential for the assessment of the persistence of mangroves along coastlines exposed to the globally increasing pressures of population growth and climate change.