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Sea-level rise adaptation measures in local communities of Zhejiang Province, China.
- Source :
- Ocean & Coastal Management; Jan2013, Vol. 71, p187-194, 8p
- Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Abstract: China is a country that is particularly negatively affected by the challenge of sea-level rise (SLR), which will increasingly threaten the country''s coastlines. As a result, it is vital that China''s local communities adapt to these impacts. This paper assesses how local decision-makers in coastal communities of Zhejiang Province perceive SLR adaptation and how the decision-makers act on these perceptions. We also investigate the effect of an information brochure on local decision-makers'' knowledge, awareness, and policy actions regarding SLR adaptation. The results show that decision-makers located along the Zhejiang coast have little knowledge of climate change and SLR, and they do not place a high priority on the issue of SLR. While providing local decision-makers with relevant information could increase their knowledge and awareness of the need to act, it will not necessarily lead to action. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09645691
- Volume :
- 71
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Ocean & Coastal Management
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 84655402
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2012.10.020