Can Cyprus beaches disappear by 2100 due to climate change?

Cyprus' beaches are at risk due to climate change as increased sea levels and wave action erode the sandy shores. This has prompted a dire warning from researchers at the University of the Aegean, Greece, that up to 72% of the island's beaches could disappear by 2100.

Jan 11, 2024 6:08:31pm

How does global warming cause flooding?

As warmer temperatures cause more water to evaporate from the land and oceans, changes in the size and frequency of heavy precipitation events may in turn affect the size and frequency of river flooding (see the Heavy Precipitation indicator).

Jan 11, 2024 6:07:08pm

What is the climate action plan in Cyprus?

Under this regulation Cyprus is committed to a 24% reduction of greenhouse gas in non-ETS emissions in the period 2021-2030 by 2030 relative to 2005.

Jan 11, 2024 6:06:18pm

How will Cyprus be affected by climate change?

Climate change is predicted to lead to rising temperatures (along with other negative effects of climate change) at a swifter rate in Cyprus than many other areas of the planet. Cyprus is an island nation geographically situated in the Middle East, with low levels of rainfall.

Jan 11, 2024 6:05:51pm

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