Recently, major efforts have been made to assess the potential impacts that global change may have on Asian delta systems. However, most such assessments have been based on a gross over-simplification of delta ecosystems, as well as a limited database for Asian deltas. Although some research on deltas has been conducted, Asian mega deltas are different from delta systems elsewhere in the world, and thus must be treated separately. This project has the following objectives:

1. To establish a comprehensive conceptual model for Asian mega deltas based on the integration of existing large databases of various delta systems.
2. To learn how to account for geological processes in assessments of global-change and anthropogenic impacts.
3. To use results generated from the models to enhance regional capacity for geo-hazard assessment and the design of sustainable-development scenarios for all the mega-delta systems.
4. To establish an effective network among our delta-coastal scientists, aiming at long-term collaboration and information sharing

For more information, contact:
Professor Zhongyuan Chen
East China Normal University
No. 3663, North Zhongshan Rd.
Shanghai 200062, China
Tel. 86-21-62232706
Fax. 86-21-62232416