Climate Change and the Coast Building Resilient Communities 1st Edition by Bruce Glavovic, Kelly, Kay, Travers ISBN 9781040076507 1040076505

Part I Coastal communities and the climate change imperative

Chapter 1 Introduction

Aim of the Book

A Dynamic Environment Under Siege

On the Frontline of a Changing Climate

Learning From the Experience of Coastal Communities

Structure of the Book

References

Chapter 2 Climate drivers in the coastal zone

Introduction

Global Trends in Temperature And Sea Level

At the Local Level

Toward the Fifth Ipcc Assessment

Planning for an Uncertain Future

Postscript

Acknowledgment

References

Chapter 3 On the frontline in the Anthropocene: Adapting to climate change through deliberative coastal governance

Introduction

The Stormy Seas of the Anthropocene

The frontline of the sustainability struggle

Waves of adversity, layers of resilience

Waves of adversity

The super-wicked problem of climate change

Layers of resilience

Climate Change Adaptation: Practice, Limits, And Barriers

Evolving adaptation practices

From adaptation impacts and options to adaptation pathways

Adaptation in practice

Adaptation limits, barriers, and enablers

Coastal Governance, Climate Risk, And Adapting To Climate Change

From coastal zone management to coastal governance

ICM and coastal governance as a framework for building adaptive capacity and resilience

Climate risk at the coast

Breaking the impasse

Charting a Safe Passage in Stormy Seas: Deliberative Coastal Governance

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Part II Climate change and the coastal zone: North america

Chapter 4 Social-Ecological Change In Canada’S Arctic: Coping, Adapting, And Learning For An Uncertain Future

Introduction

Converging Threats in the Canadian Arctic

Coping And Adapting: Then And Now

Moving Forward: Adaptive Capacity And Learning in Multilevel Governance

Windows of opportunity

Bridging organizations

Knowledge coproduction

Participatory scenarios

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 5 Climate change and infrastructure adaptation in coastal new york city

Introduction

New York City As a Coastal City

Climate Risk, Sea-Level Rise, And Coastal Flooding

Observed sea-level rise in the New York City region

Coastal storms in the New York City region

Sea-level rise projections

Future coastal floods and storms

Coastal Storm Impacts On Critical Infrastructure

Lessons learned from past experiences

Future challenges and opportunities

Moving Forward: Adaptation Strategies

Operations and management

Investments in infrastructure

Hard measures

Soft measures

Policy solutions

Indicators and monitoring

Conclusion

References

Chapter 6 Crisis on the delta: Emerging trajectories for New Orleans

Introduction

Deltaic Dilemmas

A Future Forged in Crisis

The Post-Katrina Era

Moving Forward

Divert the river, restore the coast

Relocate exposed coastal communities

Strong institutions to manage diverse interests (oil and gas)

Develop economic sectors beyond those heavily dependent on natural resource extraction

Conclusion

References

Part III Climate change and the coastal zone: South and Southeast asia

Chapter 7 Building resilient coastal communities by enabling participatory action: a case study from India

Introduction

The Indian Coast

Building a Resilient Coastal Community: a Case Study

The case study site

Participatory irrigation management

What helped and what hindered— Barriers to mainstreaming

Conclusion

References

Chapter 8 Climate adaptation technologies in agriculture and water supply and sanitation practice in the coastal region of Bangladesh

Introduction

Background And Context

The coastal region of Bangladesh

Climate sensitivity, vulnerability, and impacts in the coastal zone

Adaptation in Agriculture And Water Supply And Sanitation

The National Adaptation Programme of Action

Conclusion

References

Chapter 9 Coastal zone management and climate policy in Vietnam

Introduction

The Red River Delta: Past, Present, And Future

Managing the Coastal Zone

Challenges And Opportunities

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 10 A climate for change: A comparative analysis of climate change adaptation in rapidly urbanizing australian and chinese city regions

Introduction

Regional Strategic Planning

Practices And Principles for Strategic Climate Change Adaptation

Current Planning Practice for Growth Management in Coastal Areas

Current Planning Practice for Incorporating Climate Change Adaptation Initiatives

Incorporation of Strategic Climate Change Adaptation Principles

Discussion

A Way Ahead

References

Part IV Climate change and the coastal zone: australasia

Chapter 11 The evolution of coastal vulnerability assessments to support adaptive decision-making in australia: a review

Introduction

What Makes This Place Special?

Assessing Australian Coastal Vulnerability

Policy Responses

Lessons Learned From Australian Experience in Coastal V&A Assessment

Barriers And Opportunities

Practical Recommendations for Building Community Resilience, Adaptive Capacity, And Sustainability

Acknowledgment

References

Chapter 12 Adapting australian coastal regions to climate change: a case study of south east queensland

Introduction

Background

South East Queensland

Methods

Key Issues for Coastal Adaptation

Challenges And Opportunities for Climate Adaptation Within Australian Coastal Regions

Postscript

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 13 From coping to resilience: the role of managed retreat in highly developed coastal regions of new zealand

Introduction

Future Challenges Under Climate Change

Current Approaches To Managing Sea-Level Rise

Toward Adaptive Management: Options for Managed Retreat

General considerations and options

Commonalities and differences between the case study locations

National-level challenges, barriers, and enabling factors

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Part V Climate change and the coastal zone: Small islands

Chapter 14 A tale of two atoll nations: a comparison of risk, resilience, and adaptive response of kiribati and the Maldives

Introduction

What Makes This Place Special?

Distinctive biophysical features

Distinctive socioeconomic features

Looking Forward, What Makes This Place At Particular Risk From Future Climate Change And Other Potential Threatsx?

The risk and vulnerability landscape

Adaptation pathways

What Can Be Learnt From Past Experience?

Moving Forward

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 15 Planning for coastal change in caribbean small islands

Identity of Place in the Caribbean Islands

Climate Change Risks And Caribbean Coastal Areas

Learning From Past Coastal Planning Experiences

Looking To the Future

Opportunities for Mainstreaming Climate Change Into the Government Planning Agenda

Opportunity 1: Changing actions and practices

Opportunity 2: Using visual examples of environmental change

Opportunity 3: Involving the private sector

Opportunity 4: Maximizing windows of opportunity

Opportunity 5: Emphasizing the economic impact of poor planning practices

References

Part VI Climate change and the coastal zone: South america

Chapter 16 A risk-based and participatory approach to assessing climate vulnerability and improving governance in coastal uruguay

Introduction

The Uruguayan coast

Impacts of climate change

The Ecoplata Program And the Accc Project

Initiative overview

Pilot site analysis

Taking Action Toward Adaptation—A Four-Step Approach

Vulnerability reduction assessment

Risk management model

Multicriteria approach to adaptation option selection

Emerging Lessons Learned

Moving Forward With Adaptation Planning in Uruguay

Postscript

References

Chapter 17 The promise of coastal management in Brazil in times of global climate change

Introduction

The Brazil Coast: Settings, Issues, And Prospects

The geographic setting

Demographic, economic, social, cultural, and institutional setting

Coastal issues in the context of climate change

Institutional and legal framework for coastal management and climate change adaptation in Brazil

Climate Risks, Vulnerability, And Adapting To Climate Change At the Coast

Climate risks and vulnerability to climate change

Adapting to climate change at the local level

Coastal Management in Brazil: a Framework for Building Adaptive Capacity, Resilience, And Sustainability At the Coast

Coastal management provisions in Brazil

Challenges and opportunities for implementing coastal management provisions in Brazil

Economic interests outweigh concerns about coastal sustainability

Government-led, top-down versus a bottom-up approach to coastal management

Fragmented legislative provisions and difficulties in enforcement and compliance

Institutional coordination

Capacity at the local level

Meaningful participation in coastal management

Information, communication, and public awareness

What will help and what will hinder climate change adaptation at the coast in Brazil?

Practical Recommendations for Adapting To Climate Change At the Coast in Brazil

Conclusion

Acknowledgment

References

Part VII Climate change and the coastal zone: Europe

Chapter 18 Toward adaptive management in coastal zones: experience from the eastern coastline of england

Introduction

The North Sea Coastal Zone: Social-Ecological Governance Features of the British Coasts

European context

British coastal policy structure

British coastal governance structure

The North Sea Coastal Zone: Environmental Threats And Socioeconomic Pressures

Lessons Learnt: British Coastal Areas Case Studies

Critical Barriers And Opportunities for Mainstreaming Climate Change Adaptation

Recommendations

Acknowledgment

References

Chapter 19 Adaptation to change in the north sea area: Maritime spatial planning as a new planning challenge in times of climate change

Introduction

Long-Term Challenges: Potential Impacts From Climate Change

Current Challenges: Dynamics And Context of Offshore Wind Farming

Policy Challenges: Evolving Spatial Policies for Marine Areas

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 20 Mainstreaming climate change adaptation with existing coastal management for the Mediterranean coastal region

Introduction

What makes this place special?

Looking forward, what makes this place at particular risk from future climate change and other potential threats?

Adaptation architecture in the Mediterranean region: Existing measures to build community resilience, adaptive capacity, and sustainability

Regional/subregional projects and programs

What Will Help And What Will Hinder?

Mainstreaming climate change

Partnerships and cooperation: PAP/RACs role

Financing

Information provision

Information sharing

Conclusion

Postscript

Acknowledgments

References

Part VIII Climate change and the coastal zone: Africa

Chapter 21 Climate change and the coastal zone of Mozambique: supporting decision-making for community-based adaptation

Introduction

What Makes This Place Special?

Future Climate Change Risks And Other Potential Threats

Key Successes And Failures Evident in Existing Measures To Build Community Resilience, Adaptive Capacity, And Sustainability

Barriers And Opportunities

Weak intersectoral policy coordination and development

Limitations in institutional and individual capacities to plan for climate change

Financial constraints

Practical Recommendations for Building Community Resilience, Adaptive Capacity, And Sustainability

References

Chapter 22 Climate change and the coasts of africa: Durban case study

Introduction

Biophysical, Socioeconomic, And Governance Setting

Biophysical setting

Socioeconomic setting

Governance setting

Climate Change Risk Assessment

Barriers And Opportunities

Political will

Technical integration

Working within existing constraints

Funding

Integrating climate change concerns into the development process

Human resources

The science of climate change

Mainstreaming

Lessons Learnt

The Way Forward

Leadership

Technical excellence

Communication

References

Part IX Conclusion and practical steps for adapting to climate change

Chapter 23 Toward reflexive adaptation and resilient coastal communities

Introduction

Coastal Adaptation in the Twenty-First Century

A Reflexive Approach To Adaptation By Coastal Communities

Responsive

Deliberative

Transformative

Holistic

Integrative

Inclusive

Equitable

Empowering

Reflexive Adaptation in Practice

In Conclusion

References

Index