Welch, A. C.Nicholls, R. J.Lázár, A. N.Chadwick, OliverOvereem, Irina2020-02-212020-02-212017http://hdl.handle.net/10625/58534The paper analyzes the history of large-scale engineering interventions and their implications in five large, populated deltas across the globe (Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna, Yangtze, Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt, Mekong and Nile). Dike systems have played an important role in shaping both environmental and socio-economic conditions in deltas, with such interventions more likely where there is a high population and a wealthy economy. The deltaic landscape and associated livelihoods are results of a coevolution process between natural delta processes and human engineered interventions. The type and the management approach of these engineered structures have significant implications for future delta development. (Includes extensive references).application/pdfenDAMSENGINEERINGLAND USEDELTASESTUARIESCOASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENTRIVER BASINSCLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATIONRISK ASSESSMENTTIDESENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATIONGLOBALJournal Article (peer-reviewed)