Climate change will result in sea-level rise and increased
storminess. This will mean that existing dikes will have to be
strengthened and raised. Currently Schleswig-Holstein
spends 24 million Euros per year on keeping present safety
levels. Under a scenario of 25 cm sea-level rise by 2050, it is
expected that the cost will rise by 5% to 15%. For the worstcase
scenario of 50 cm sea-level rise by 2050, the costs are
estimated at 42 million Euros per year (CPSL, 2001). Furthermore,
sea-level rise will increase the volume of sand required
for beach nourishment