MISEEVA (2008MISEEVA ( -2011 aims to assess coastal zone vulnerability to marine inundation by integrating the physical and socio-economical aspects at different temporal (2010, 2030 and 2100) and spatial (local to regional) scales. The Languedoc Roussillon (France) region was chosen as a pilot site, focusing on local sites from Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone to Carnon, in Hérault.It required the development of a transdisciplinary methodology to enable transfers of knowledge and promote interdisciplinary iteration of methods throughout the project.
International audienceBeach protection has become a major issue in reducing coastal risks (erosion and flooding). It is thus advisable to study residents' preferences for mitigation strategies. Willingness-to-pay (WTP) by permanent and secondary residents for flood protection provided to properties by Languedoc-Roussillon beaches (French Mediterranean coast) is investigated by a contingent valuation study. Results show that WTP is more influenced by risk perception variables than by socio-economic ones. The WTP is then extrapolated on the basis of different adaptation strategies (laissez-faire, managed retreat, denial etc.) which provided information about expected damage associated with sea level rise at the 2100 time horizon
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