Comparative analysis of adaptation strategies for coastal climate change in North West Europe

Rutherford, V. and Hills, Jeremy M. and Le Tissier, M. (2016) Comparative analysis of adaptation strategies for coastal climate change in North West Europe. Marine Policy, TBC . TBC. ISSN 0308-597X

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Abstract

Adaptation to climate change has experienced a recent rapid increase in guides, manuals and strategies, including the
EU adaptation strategy of 2013. However, minimal critical review or evaluation has been done on the process and outcomes
of adaptation strategies. This work presents a comparative analysis of progress towards adaptation strategies in
nine coastal areas in NW Europe (from Belgium, France, Ireland and UK) where the INTERREG IVb IMCORE project
was implemented. Adaptation progress was evaluated using a suite of indicators in six categories: Relevance, Effectiveness,
Efficiency, Results & Impact, Sustainability and Management. Data were obtained through a combination
of questionnaires and interviews. Although a similar IMCORE adaptation process was implemented there were notable
differences between areas. Two alternate modes of implementation were identified: one focused more on impact and results
and one on institutionalisation and future security of the adaptation process. The length of history of collaborative
working was positively associated with progress in adaptation planning. The results thus recommend creation of a base
for collaborative working prior to undertaking an adaptation initiative. However, this contrasts with the EU approach
for developing adaptation strategies in which seeking agreement with stakeholders responsible for implementation is the
penultimate stage.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences
Divisions:	Faculty of Science, Technology and Environment (FSTE) > Institute of Marine Resources
Depositing User:	Fulori Nainoca - Waqairagata
Date Deposited:	15 Jun 2017 01:44
Last Modified:	15 Jun 2017 01:44
URI:	https://repository.usp.ac.fj/id/eprint/9963

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