Coastal Socio-Ecological Systems Adapting to Climate Change: A Global Overview

A systematic literature review was conducted on papers studying coastal socio-ecological systems (SESs) in adapting to climate change to support sustainable coastal management and contribute to achieving the UN SDGs. We selected, analyzed, and synthesized 173 peer-reviewed, English-language scientif...

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Published in:Sustainability 2024-11, Vol.16 (22), p.10000
Main Authors: Kanan, Akbar Hossain, Giupponi, Carlo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Beaches
Biodiversity
Carbon sequestration
Climate adaptation
Climate change
Climatic changes
Coastal ecosystems
Coasts
Ecosystems
Environmental aspects
Environmental sustainability
Estuaries
Forests
Influence
Social aspects
Sustainable development
Tourism
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Summary:A systematic literature review was conducted on papers studying coastal socio-ecological systems (SESs) in adapting to climate change to support sustainable coastal management and contribute to achieving the UN SDGs. We selected, analyzed, and synthesized 173 peer-reviewed, English-language scientific publications using the PRISMA method. Firstly, we summarized and compared the selected literature; then, we explored its geographical distribution and respective coastal landscapes, and we identified and classified the adaptation strategies focused on different coastal landscapes. Furthermore, we processed the results obtained to develop a unique conceptual model based upon the DPSIR framework for coastal SESs adapting to climate change. This review shows a gradual increase in the number of published papers, particularly after the Paris Agreement, with an uneven distribution across the world. The number of papers and case studies was lower in highly vulnerable coastal areas, with the exception of Bangladesh. Most of the literature presented a local perspective rather than a national or transnational one, focusing more on vulnerability assessment than adaptation strategies. Recent studies have shown an increasing focus on ecosystem-based adaptation. Institutional and financial support are reported as the main constraints on ensuring long-term monitoring and beneficial impacts.
ISSN:2071-1050
2071-1050
DOI:10.3390/su162210000