ABSTRACT
This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on the key concepts discussed in the preceding chapters of this book. The book assesses the impact of Sea Level Rise (SLR) on the Niger delta land area, coastline, and surface water in an integrated way that will lead to practical recommendations for adaptation. It simulates the interaction between the strong hydraulic currents flowing through the fresh water zone, and the flooding it causes in the coastal zone using the Sobek hydrodynamic 1D/2D model. Highly vulnerable coastlines expose the inland areas to effects of SLR, serving as a gateway for inundation, storm surge and coastal erosion. The book develops a new coastal vulnerability index called coastal vulnerability index due to SLR which evaluates coastline vulnerability to SLR using physical, social and human influence indicators of exposure, susceptibility and resilience. Adaptation planning requires careful consideration of the social and physical properties of area, as well as the resilience of the inhabitants to effects of SLR.
