Study Projects Increased Flood Risk in Rio de Janeiro Coastal Watershed by 2050

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Published: 2026-10-28
Category: science
Source: Land (MDPI)
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A new peer-reviewed study in the journal *Land* quantifies how land use changes and climate forcing will impact flood risk in a Rio de Janeiro coastal watershed, projecting these effects to 2050. The research also explores blue-green infrastructure as a territorial planning tool to mitigate these escalating risks. This analysis provides critical data for urban development and climate adaptation strategies in the region.

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