Lisbon 2019 waterfront : Cascais, Mafra, Alcochete

Abstract

One of the most complex discussions concerning climate emergency is the possible rise in sea level. Existing data show that rising water levels is already a reality, but the question is: how much will this rise be? And, how long do we have to act? SOS Climate Waterfront is a research project financed by Research European Agency that make a reflection about some philosophical and project design questions that relate climate change and wa terfront issues. This book present: Cascais - public space on the seafront; Mafra - World Reserve for Waves and Surf and Alcochete - Samouco Saltpans and the human made coastline. Thematics were set in this book spelling out a set of discussions, ideas and potentials exposed by design project proposals, scientific papers and some opinion articles. The variety of approaches is a goal into the connection between the different parts in this discussion.