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5.1.1.      Rise in seawater level

Global sea level has risen by almost 20 cm in the past hundred years. Sea levels have increased at most locations along the European coastline, and it is expected that in the future, sea level rise will most likely occur at a higher rate than in the last century (EEA, 2017b). Even if greenhouse gas concentrations were stabilised right now, sea levels would continue to rise for many centuries (IPCC, 2013). The potential impacts of sea level rise also include flooding and coastal erosion, which present a risk to life, property, tourism and recreation. Many coastal bathing water resorts and infrastructure will be threatened by elevated sea level and occasional flooding. Popular Mediterranean bathing destinations such as Spain, France, Italy, Croatia and Greece are among most vulnerable destinations threatened by sea level rise.