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Adapting Coastal Cities and Territories to Sea Level Rise in Northern Europe: Challenges and Best Practices
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NWPWeblink |
https://bit.ly/adapt-northern-european-cities-slr |
NWPTypeOfOrganization |
Civil society
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NWPGeographicRegion |
Europe
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Scope of work |
Assessment; Other
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NWPMandatesandFrameworks |
Focusing on the adaptation of coastal cities to sea level rise in Northern Europe, the publication’s mandate include: to compile knowledge and experiences; to identify levers and obstacles of adaptation regionally; to promote leading practices and encourage the exchange of experiences; to highlight ways of improvement for policy making. The frameworks to address sea level rise include a dynamic adaptive policy (DAPP) of combined and phased responses through time and space; substantive stakeholder engagement and informed participation; systemic and localised assessment and evaluation of risks, vulnerabilities and solutions. |
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all stakeholders involved in the adaptation of coastal territories including policymakers, researchers, representatives of civil society (NGOs, CSOs, local and indigenous communities) and the private sector, financial institutions and international donors. |
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Good practices and lessons learned |
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Adaptation element |
Adaptation planning and practices; Capacity building; Climate observations; Climate scenarios; Communication and outreach/awareness; Education and training; Impact assessment; Institutional arrangements; Knowledge management; Monitoring and evaluation/M&E; Science and research; Socio-economic data and information; Stakeholder involvement; Technology support; Vulnerability assessment
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Adaptation sector/theme |
Coastal areas/zones; Ecosystem-based adaptation; Community-based adaptation; Infrastructure; Human settlements; Urban resilience; Services
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Climate hazard |
Floods; Sea level rise; Storm surges
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NA / Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom
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NWPDataSource |
Primary data collected through interviews of 20 regional experts and practitioners collected through interviews and from the workshop “Adapting coastal cities and territories to sea level rise in Northern Europe” (November 2021) and secondary data from 60
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Description |
This report draws on elements discussed during the Sea’ties Workshop “Adapting coastal cities to sea level rise in Northern Europe”, hosted virtually by the Ocean & Climate Platform on November 29, 2021, as well as individual interviews with 20+ experts (academics, practitioners, local planners, associations, martiime and environmental agencies etc.). It provides an overview of the current obstacles and needs to be addressed to implement adaptation strategies in Northern Europe, with a special focus on the availability of scientific knowledge, the implementation of hybrid and dynamic strategies and social engagement. Intended for policymakers, city and territorial planners, and residents willing to pursue transformational change on their coasts, the report shares good practices and knowledge among peers by shedding light on concrete initiatives. |
Expected outcome |
Inspire, inform and support decision-making on coastal cities’ adaptation at local, regional and international levels to enhance resilience in the face of rising sea level. |
Further information |
Blog post: https://ocean-climate.org/en/seaties-regional-report-adapting-coastal-cities-and-territories-to-sea-level-rise-in-northern-europe-challenges-and-best-practices/
About the Sea'ties initiative: https://ocean-climate.org/en/seaties-2/ |
NWPGeographicScope |
Local; National; Regional; Subregional; Transboundary
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NWPInformationType |
Knowledge Resource
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NWPJoinDate |
25/06/2024
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Purpose |
Provide an overview of current obstacles and levers of coastal adaptation, in light of leading practices deployed across Northern European cities and territories. |
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Target group |
Academics and scientists; Policy makers; Practitioners
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NWPYear |
2,019
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NWPOutcome |
Increased awareness, capacity building through experience sharing and policy influence at local and international levels through the mobilisation of stakeholders and elected officials. |
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2527
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NWPTypeOfKnowledge |
Technical document/report
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NWPCountryItem |
France, Germany, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Belgium
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NWPRelevantWeblinks |
https://bit.ly/adapt-northern-european-cities-slr;#Drawing on the outcomes of a workshop and individual interviews with 20+ experts across Northern Europe, the regional report offers an overview of current practices, obstacles and specific needs that must be addressed to implement adaptation strategies to address sea level rise. Targeted at decision-makers, city planners, and residents seeking transformative change along their coastlines, the report illuminate leading practices to inspire action.
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