‘We can’t wait’: Venice already seeking floods plan B five years after barriers’ launch
Summary
Venice uses a flood barrier system called Mose to protect the city from high tides since 2020. However, rising sea levels due to climate change are forcing officials to look for new solutions because the barriers’ frequent use harms the lagoon’s environment.Key Facts
- Mose is a flood defense system with barriers that rise at three inlets between the Venice lagoon and the Adriatic Sea.
- Since 2020, Mose has stopped flooding in Venice 154 times.
- Sea levels are rising faster than expected, with an estimated increase of one meter by the end of the century.
- More frequent use of Mose (about 200 times a year) would harm the lagoon by blocking water flow, causing algae overgrowth and killing fish.
- The Lagoon Authority now manages Mose and is tasked with planning future flood protection solutions.
- Designing and building Mose took 50 years, delayed by bureaucracy and corruption scandals.
- Despite past concerns, Mose has successfully kept Venice dry since its activation.
- Experts warn Venice’s lagoon and city face serious risks without a new plan because the current system was built for conditions that no longer exist.
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