Stefan Huebner is a historian interested in oceanic and environmental topics who is working at the National University of Singapore’s Asia Research Institute. Currently, he is finishing a book on the history of the industrialization and urbanization of the ocean since the early 20th century. Recent publications address offshore rocket launches, the origins of offshore oil drilling in Asia and the United States, early sea surface urbanization ideas, and current ocean industrialization.
Sustainable Floating City, Past and Present
Open access article (AsiaGlobal Online): https://www.asiaglobalonline.hku.hk/floating-future-sustainable-city-project-south-korea-model-affordable-climate-adaptation
A landmark sustainable floating city pilot project in the South Korean port of Busan is likely to be a herald for effective climate adaptation, offering a commercially viable model for other cities and regions at risk of flooding from rising sea levels and other potential coastline disasters, writes historian Stefan Huebner of the Asian Research Institute at National University of Singapore.
Stefan is a member of the following Themes, Networks or Projects
Adaptation of Coastal Areas
Coastal areas are particularly vulnerable to sea level rise, this community is to share knowledge and good practice of shoreline management and coastal climate resilience.
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Urban Climate Resilience
Humanity needs to take up the challenge to work in partnership and pool its resources and innovations toward sustainable and resilient urban areas. Disasters, climate change, rapid urbanization, and other unsustainable development pose a serious risk to the prosperous future and livability of urban areas.
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