A rising sea level calculator may be essential for preparing for dealing with the everyday devastating developments resulting from climate change. Such a tool has already been built by a team of researchers who were led by architect Adrian Lahoud. Other collaborators on this project include Sudanese diplomat Lumumba Di-Aping, design studio Accept & Proceed, and developer Made by On.
Second Sea is a sea level calculator that determines "how much coastal cities are owed in climate reparations to make up for the destruction wrought by rising sea levels." The application draws its conclusion by examining real-world data from 136 cities and then predicts what type of sea rise these cities can expect by the end of the century. Presented at the COP27 climate summit, the developers of Second Sea want to chart the "moral, legal, and financial obligations" of wealthy countries.
Damage-Predicting Sea Level Calculators
The Second Sea Calculator Uses Real-World Data
Trend Themes
1. Rising Sea Level Calculators - Developing more accurate and accessible tools to predict the impacts of climate change will become increasingly important.
2. Real-world Data Analysis - Using real-world data to make predictions can improve the accuracy of models and help decision-makers plan for the future.
3. Environmental Reparations - As climate change continues to have devastating impacts, addressing the moral, legal, and financial obligations of wealthy countries will become a pressing issue.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Urban Planning - Architects and urban planners can leverage rising sea level calculators to design more sustainable and resilient cities.
2. Data Analysis and Visualization - Businesses and organizations that specialize in data analysis and visualization can partner with climate scientists and activists to create more accurate and user-friendly tools for predicting the impacts of climate change.
3. Climate Policy and Advocacy - Climate policy and advocacy organizations can use data-driven tools like Second Sea to make a compelling case for environmental reparations and hold wealthy countries accountable for their actions.