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Adaptation to Climate Change and Sea Level Rise

The Case Study of Coastal Communities in New Brunswick, Canada

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  • © 2015

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Authors:
  1. Sebastian Weissenberger

    1. Institut des sciences de l’environnement, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, Canada

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  2. Omer Chouinard

    1. Département de sociologie, Programme de la Maîtrise en études de l'environnement, Université de Moncton, Campus de Moncton, Moncton, Canada

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  • A blueprint for community engagement in the climate change challenge
  • Provides an interdisciplinary outlook on the problems caused by climate change in coastal areas and how coastal communities adapt to them
  • Includes case studies taking into account vulnerabilities and alternative adaptation tools and strategies for the local communities
  • Presents dynamics and proactive processes by which adaptation in these local communities unfolds through collaborative community outreach and engagement
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science (BRIEFSENVIRONMENTAL)

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Table of contents (4 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-vi
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  2. Introduction

    • Daniel E. Lane
    Pages 1-5

  3. The Vulnerability of Coastal Zones Towards Climate Change and Sea Level Rise

    • Sebastian Weissenberger, Omer Chouinard
    Pages 7-31

  4. Adaptation Tools and Strategies

    • Sebastian Weissenberger, Omer Chouinard
    Pages 33-68

  5. Case Studies in Collaborative Action-Research Projects on Climate Adaptation in New Brunswick

    • Sebastian Weissenberger, Omer Chouinard
    Pages 69-100
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The book provides a concise and interdisciplinary outlook on the impacts of climate change on coastal areas and how coastal communities adapt to them. The first chapter analyses how sea level rise, changing ocean conditions, or increased climate variability and the socio-environmental context of the coastal zone leads to vulnerable communities. The second chapter addresses adaptation strategies and tools, and gives some examples of their application around the world. The third chapter describes participative action research projects undertaken in New Brunswick and how this community based approach has enabled communities to increase their climate resilience.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Institut des sciences de l’environnement, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, Canada

    Sebastian Weissenberger

  • Département de sociologie, Programme de la Maîtrise en études de l'environnement, Université de Moncton, Campus de Moncton, Moncton, Canada

    Omer Chouinard

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