Public perception of engineering-based coastal flooding and erosion risk mitigation options: Lessons from three European coastal settings

Touili, Nabil; Baztán, Juan Manuel Escudero; Vanderlinden, Jean-Paul; Kane, Idrissa Oumar; Díaz-Simal, Pedro; Pietrantoni, Luca

doi:10.1016/j.coastaleng.2014.01.004

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“…The SPRC model is a conceptual method to describe systems and processes (Horrillo‐Caraballo et al, ) through the representation of a particular source of risk, its propagation and consequences (FLOODsite, ; Narayan et al, , ). In coastal risks, it serves as a powerful tool for envisaging and contextualizing structural mitigation options (Touili et al, ). This model explores the pathway between hazard—or source of risk—and receptors.…”

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“…On risk management, research indicates that understanding farmers’ risk perceptions could significantly contribute towards formulating and implementing appropriate adaptation measures and policies (Botzen et al, ; Adelekan and Asiyanbi, ). In addition, the lack of knowledge in this regard may lead to weak social acceptance of a suggested strategy (Touili et al, ). Moreover, several factors potentially affect the perception of climate variability: personal experience, political interests and institutional support (Spence et al, ; Broomell et al, ; Niles and Mueller, ).…”

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Risk Propagation in Spate Irrigation Systems: A Case Study from Sudan

Fadul¹,

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Masih

2018

Irrigation and Drainage

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Farmers in flood-based irrigation systems face great uncertainties with respect to water supply. Using the Source-Pathways-Receptor and Consequence (SPRC) framework, this paper explores the sources of risks, propagation pathways, risk perceptions and consequences for the farmers, water users' associations (WUAs) and water managers in the Gash Agricultural Scheme in Sudan. The main source of risk is the extreme variability of rainfall, causing unpredictable flows regarding volume, timing and duration. The farmers, WUAs and system managers perceive the risks from floods differently. The farmers are primarily concerned by low floods, while the WUAs are more disturbed by untimely floods. The system managers are most troubled by high and potentially destructive floods. The poor state of the infrastructure, lack of proper maintenance and suboptimal operation aggravate the consequences of unpredictable flows. Consequently, the result is low and highly variable crop production. Besides paying attention to infrastructure improvement and regular operation and maintenance activities, more efforts in institutional arrangements and policy support could play an important role in coping with the risks indicated. The SPRC appeared to be a useful framework for analysing risks at different spatial scales and for different stakeholders in the spate irrigation system studied. RÉSUMÉLes agriculteurs dans les systèmes d'irrigation basés sur les inondations font face à de grandes incertitudes en ce qui concerne l'approvisionnement en eau. Utilisant la méthode Source-Voies-Récepteurs et Conséquences (SPRC), cet article explore les sources de risques, les voies de propagation, les perceptions des risques et les conséquences pour les agriculteurs, les associations d'usagers de l'eau (AUE) et les gestionnaires de l'eau du système agricole du Gash, au Soudan. La principale source de risque est l'extrême variabilité de la pluviométrie, qui entraîne des flux imprévisibles en termes de volume, de calendrier et de durée. Les agriculteurs, les AUE et les gestionnaires de système perçoivent différemment les risques liés aux inondations. Les agriculteurs sont principalement préoccupés par les faibles inondations, tandis que les AUE sont plus perturbées par les inondations intempestives. Les gestionnaires de systèmes sont les plus troublés par des inondations élevées et potentiellement destructrices. Le mauvais état des infrastructures, le manque d'entretien et le fonctionnement sous-optimal aggravent les conséquences des flux imprévisibles et entrainent une production agricole faible et très variable. Outre l'attention portée à l'amélioration des infrastructures et aux activités régulières d'exploitation et de maintenance, des efforts supplémentaires en matière d'arrangements institutionnels et de soutien aux politiques pourraient jouer un rôle important dans la gestion des risques. Le SPRC est apparu comme un cadre utile pour analyser les risques à différentes échelles spatiales et pour différentes parties prenantes dans le système d'irrigation p...

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Risk Propagation in Spate Irrigation Systems: A Case Study from Sudan

Fadul¹,

Fraiture

Masih

2018

Irrigation and Drainage

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“…Action under uncertainty involves, for the affected parties, resolving conflicting claims. These claims pertain to the communities' understanding of causal chains, to their assessment of pertinence, and to the expression of their values and norms (Renn, 2008;Touili et al, 2014). The ontology of adaptation is therefore closely linked with the uncertainty associated with the foresight-related content of the concept, and leads to the existence of plural perspectives-all equally legitimate, but none in a position to grasp the concept in its entirety.…”

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Paradigm Shifts, Coastal Zones, and Adaptation to Fast-Paced Change

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“…For local actors (citizens, entrepreneurs, NGOs, and even municipal counsellors), however, the jargon used in the climate change adaptation framework has been confusing and abstract. Actors involved in the decision-making process must anticipate the inherent risks of these events due to climate change and adapt to new conditions in a context characterized with uncertainties, high political issues, and an overemphasis on technical aspects (Touili et al, 2014). Several issues in terms of territorial development emerge from trying to protect infrastructure and people from impacts of climate change.…”

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confidence: 99%