1. JABATAN KEJURUTERAAN AWAM DAN STRUKTUR
FAKULTI KEJURUTERAAN DAN ALAM BINA
KKKH 4284 PERANCANGAN BANDAR LESTARI
TASK6: GLOBAL WARMING
GROUP MEMBERS MATRIC NO
NURUL SYAZRINA ABD RAHMAN A133675
LECTURER:
Prof. Ir. Dr. RIZA ATIQ ABDULLAH BIN O.K. RAHMAT

2. Task 6
Supposed you are living in a coastal city. The city administrator has noticed that the mean sea
level has been rising for the past 50 years. The raising is small but over a long period of time
it may cause problems in the city centre as the level of that part of the city is quite low. If you
are hired as a consultant, write a plan of action on what can be done to reduce or mitigate the
problems.
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As the hired consultant, first of all I would like to investigate and list down all the impacts of
the global warming to the town.
1. Current scientific research regarding the effects of global warming points out the
immediate as well as far-reaching consequences of this phenomenon. According to
scientists, the rising temperatures of the earth’s surface would spell doom for the planet in
the long run. The consequences of global warming on the coastal zones are one of the
major concerns among scientists. Rise in sea levels, a direct impact of global warming, is
the key factor threatening the coastal areas.
2. The sea level rise as an after effect of global warming is also because of the thermal
expansion of water. The water absorbs heat and expands thus causing rise in sea levels.
Moreover, water, under the effect of global warming, also evaporates quickly leading to
frequent cloud formation and increased rainfall. Sea level rise, as an effect of global
warming, is a threat to the low-lying coastal areas. With the increase in sea level, these
areas become prone to flooding and even complete sub-mergence under water.
3. Global warming also affects the population of the coastal area. This is proven when the
water level rises resulting in affected economic activity of coastal residents as an example
fishing and shipping industry.
Reference: Blog of Global Warming Overview

3. To overcome and minimize all this problem the solution must be taken immediately.
1. Plant a tree
Via photosynthesis, trees and other plants absorb CO2 and give off oxygen. This process
are significant part of the natural atmospheric exchange cycle on Earth. There are too few
plants and trees to fully counter the increase in CO2.
Conscientious efforts has been made in Sarawak to
plant more relevant trees at certain locations
2. National Coastal Planning
According to National Coastal Planning by the year 2000, coastal nations should
implement comprehensive coastal zone management plans. These plans should deal with
both sea level rise and other impacts of global climate change. They should ensure that
risks to populations are minimised, while recognizing the need to protect and maintain
important coastal zone.
Reference: The journal of Coastal Zone Management

4. 3. Control the development of coastal area
The design and location of coastal infrastructure and coastal defenses should include
consideration of sea level rise and other impacts of climate change. Actions in particular
need of review include river levees and dams, conversions of mangroves and other
wetlands for agriculture and human habitation, harvesting of coral and increased
settlement in low-lying areas.
Reference: The journal of Coastal Zone Management
4. Use less Heat and Air Conditioning
Adding insulation to your walls and attic, and installing weather stripping or caulking
around doors and windows can lower your heating costs more than 25 percent, by
reducing the amount of energy you need to heat and cool your home.
Turn down the heat while you're sleeping at night or away during the day, and keep
temperatures moderate at all times. Setting your thermostat just 2 degrees lower in winter
and higher in summer could save about 2,000 pounds of carbon dioxide each year.
5. Ensuring sustainable development
A successful global compact on climate change must include financial assistance from
richer countries to poorer countries to help make the transition to lo-carbon development
pathways and to help adapt to the impacts of climate change.
6. Managing forests and agriculture
Taken together, tropical and emissions from agriculture represent nearly 30 percent of the
world’s heat-trapping emissions. We can fight global warming by reducing emissions
from deforestation and forest degradation and by making our food production practices
more sustainable.

5. CONCLUSION
“Many people don’t realize that we are committed right now to a significant amount of
global warming and sea level rise…the longer we wait to do something about it, th more
change we will have.”
Gerald Meehl, The National Center for Atmospheric Research
From this statement shows that the importance of prevention in the avoidance of sea level rise
which would have an adverse impact on the population. The most important option that
communities and government must be focus now is to develop local and national strategies in
which Mitigation and Adaptation plans complement each other.