Shore Protection with Integrated Nature-based Solutions – Meta
This project explores how combining natural ecosystems with engineering solutions can make coastal protection more sustainable. Potential sites for hybrid ‘green-grey’ solutions are also identified.
Research Goals
- Build a systematic understanding of hybrid coastal protection solutions globally.
- Identify optimal ‘green–grey’ combinations suited to Singapore’s coastal conditions.
- Determine priority sites for implementing hybrid solutions to maximise protection and ecosystem benefits.
Why This Matters
- Drives innovative, cost-effective coastal protection solutions that integrate ecological restoration to enhance biodiversity and ecosystem services.
- Promotes sustainable, long-term hybrid approaches for Singapore by incorporating natural elements into coastal defences.
- Provides insights that support national initiatives, including the Singapore Green Plan 2030, to mitigate climate impacts and restore coastal ecosystems.
Latest Research Highlights
- Conducted geospatial and meta-analyses of environmental conditions and project outcomes, providing a global perspective on hybrid coastal protection approaches.
- Modelled species distributions under current and future climate scenarios to generate maps of habitat suitability for coastal ecosystems.
- Using ecological and geospatial data to select potential sites for hybrid shoreline protection, supporting future design and implementation efforts.
Meet the Team
Meet the team behind the Shore Protection with Integrated Nature-based Solutions - Meta project
Principal Investigator (PI):
Professor Peter Alan Todd
National University of Singapore,
Department of Biological Sciences
Research Fellow (RF):
Dr Bi Wei
National University of Singapore
Research Assistant:
Dhivya Priya Kanisan
National University of Singapore
Research Associate:
Duong Quang Hoang Tho
National University of Singapore
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Explore research under Integrated Nature-Based Solutions that creates resilient hybrid coastal systems, using natural processes to strengthen Singapore’s protection against flooding, sea-level rise, and extreme weather, with a focus on practical long-term implementation and monitoring.
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