"'Under extreme sea level rise, relocation of monuments to suitable inland areas and abandonment would be the only remaining strategy, which might become unavoidable in the 22nd century under current climate policies and an Antarctic ice-sheet collapse.'"
"'Even with the implementation of additional pumps to remove water during storms, Venice's current defences may only be adequate up to roughly 1.25 metres (4.1ft) of sea level rise.'"
"'Experts predict that over the next 300 years, global sea levels could rise by up to seven metres - while a 16-metre rise 'cannot be ruled out'.'"
Venice faces significant threats from rising sea levels and extreme flooding, with 18 severe flooding events in the last 23 years. Experts predict a potential sea level rise of up to seven meters over the next 300 years. Current flood defenses may only protect against a rise of 1.25 meters. Researchers evaluated four strategies for protection, including relocating significant parts of the city, which could cost around $100 billion. Relocation may become necessary under extreme climate scenarios, especially if current policies remain unchanged.
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