Improving Adaptation Planning for Future Sea-Level Rise

Spirandelli, Daniele; Anderson, Tiffany R.; Porro, Roberto; Fletcher, Charles H.

doi:10.1177/0739456x16657160

Cited by 13 publications

(1 citation statement)

References 42 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Climate change alters extreme weather phenomena, potentially leading to unprecedented extremes [5]. Additionally, sea-level rise could result in the loss of thousands of km 2 of coastal land globally during the 21st century, forcing millions of people to migrate [6,7]. The narrowing of beaches due to "coastal squeeze" reduces beaches' adaptability to dynamic changes and extreme events [8].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Systematic Review of Oceanic-Atmospheric Variations and Coastal Erosion in Continental Latin America: Historical Trends, Future Projections, and Management Challenges

Vallarino-Castillo,

Negro-Valdecantos,

del Campo

2024

JMSE

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The intricate interplay of oceanic-atmospheric variations has intensified erosive processes on sandy beaches in recent decades, with climate change expected to exacerbate these impacts in the future. Projections for the southern Atlantic and Pacific regions of continental Latin America predict increased extreme events and heightened impacts on sandy beaches, highlighting disparities in studies addressing coastal erosion and its causes. To address these risks, a systematic review is proposed to analyze historical trends and projections, aiming to inform local-level studies and management strategies for at-risk coastal communities. Reviewing 130 research papers, insights reveal the influence of climatic events like El Niño and La Niña on coastal dynamics, as well as the effects of storm intensification and extreme events such as high-intensity waves and storm surges on Latin American coasts, resulting in ecosystem, economic, and infrastructure losses. Projections indicate a rise in the population inhabiting Low Elevation Coastal Zones (LECZ) by the century’s end, emphasizing the urgent need for effective management and planning. Community engagement in erosion monitoring and adaptation programs is crucial for addressing these challenges and developing robust, sustainable, long-term adaptation strategies. This study aims to enhance the understanding of coastal erosion in Latin American communities addressing future coastal risks.

show abstract

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Systematic Review of Oceanic-Atmospheric Variations and Coastal Erosion in Continental Latin America: Historical Trends, Future Projections, and Management Challenges

Vallarino-Castillo,

Negro-Valdecantos,

del Campo

2024

JMSE

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

Integrating new sea‐level scenarios into coastal risk and adaptation assessments: An ongoing process

Nicholls

Hanson

Lowe

et al. 2021

WIREs Climate Change

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The release of new and updated sea‐level rise (SLR) information, such as from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Assessment Reports, needs to be better anticipated in coastal risk and adaptation assessments. This requires risk and adaptation assessments to be regularly reviewed and updated as needed, reflecting the new information but retaining useful information from earlier assessments. In this paper, updated guidance on the types of SLR information available is presented, including for sea‐level extremes. An intercomparison of the evolution of the headline projected ranges across all the IPCC reports show an increase from the fourth and fifth assessments to the most recent “Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate” assessment. IPCC reports have begun to highlight the importance of potential high‐end sea‐level response, mainly reflecting uncertainties in the Greenland/Antarctic ice sheet components, and how this might be considered in scenarios. The methods that are developed here are practical and consider coastal risk assessment, adaptation planning, and long‐term decision‐making to be an ongoing process and ensure that despite the large uncertainties, pragmatic adaptation decisions can be made. It is concluded that new sea‐level information should not be seen as an automatic reason for abandoning existing assessments, but as an opportunity to review (i) the assessment's robustness in the light of new science and (ii) the utility of proactive adaptation and planning strategies, especially over the more uncertain longer term. This article is categorized under: Assessing Impacts of Climate Change > Scenario Development and Application

show abstract

Risk and Uncertainty: Foundational Issues

Chiffi

Chiodo

2020

Risk and Resilience

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Improving Adaptation Planning for Future Sea-Level Rise

Cited by 13 publications

References 42 publications

A Systematic Review of Oceanic-Atmospheric Variations and Coastal Erosion in Continental Latin America: Historical Trends, Future Projections, and Management Challenges

A Systematic Review of Oceanic-Atmospheric Variations and Coastal Erosion in Continental Latin America: Historical Trends, Future Projections, and Management Challenges

Integrating new sea‐level scenarios into coastal risk and adaptation assessments: An ongoing process

Risk and Uncertainty: Foundational Issues

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About