Assessing Mozambique's exposure to coastal climate hazards and erosion

Cabral, Pedro; Augusto, Gabriela; Akande, Adeoluwa; Costa, Anjos; Amade, Nelson; Niquisse, Sérgio; Atumane, Alí; Cuna, António; Kazemi, Kiana; Mlucasse, Ramires; Santha, Rubini

doi:10.1016/j.ijdrr.2017.04.002

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“…It is often not sensitive as the flow station because its destruction may obstruct loading and unloading of crude materials but may not have a significant impact on the environment and human health and safety in terms of an oil spill. The vulnerability outcome and resilience of loading bays agree with Cabral et al (2017) and Cardona et al (2012), who argued that location or proximity could not be used to ascertain vulnerability of coastal systems if the system in place has high resilience and resistance to prevailing climate burdens.…”

Section: Discussion Of Consolidate Results and Analysissupporting

confidence: 76%

Vulnerability Assessment of Climate Change Impact on Critical Oil/Gas Infrastructure: A Decision-Maker’s Perception in the Niger Delta

Udie¹,

Bhattacharyya²,

Ozawa-Meida³

2018

The International Journal of Climate Change: Impacts and Respon

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The impacts of climate change arising from flooding, the intrusion of high saline tidewater, rising temperature, wind storms, and rising Atlantic level are exacerbating significant threats to oil and gas critical installations in the Niger Delta. Understanding the hierarchies of vulnerable critical infrastructure could help assets managers in the industry to adopt sustainable adaptation measures against the looming impacts of climate change-induced stress on systems. In this article, the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) is implemented in prioritising vulnerable critical oil and gas infrastructure in the Niger Delta for effective and sustainable adaptation planning and response. A mix of an exploratory investigation involving interdisciplinary participants' engagement in focus groups were conducted in four multinational oil companies in the Niger Delta to elicit data for analysis. Participants in the study compared seven selected critical installations using an AHP questionnaire. A Mi-AHP spreadsheet analysis of stakeholders' perceptions revealed infrastructure vulnerability in hierarchical form: pipelines, terminals, roads/bridges, flow stations, loading bays, transformers/high voltage cables, and wellheads. The study shows that the vulnerability in the region is influenced by exposure, the presence of climate burdens, and proximity to inundated coastal areas below 4.5 meters above sea level. It also shows that critical systems are vulnerable due to interdependence and level of linkages that exist between directly vulnerable and non-directly vulnerable assets. Results also show that vulnerability in the region is due to critical perception, age and obsolescence, and weak adaptive capacity. This study furnished decision-makers in the oil and gas sector with information on which infrastructure is to be protected in terms of adaptation planning, investment, and implementation with particular attention on climate change.

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Section: Discussion Of Consolidate Results and Analysissupporting

confidence: 76%

Vulnerability Assessment of Climate Change Impact on Critical Oil/Gas Infrastructure: A Decision-Maker’s Perception in the Niger Delta

Udie¹,

Bhattacharyya²,

Ozawa-Meida³

2018

The International Journal of Climate Change: Impacts and Respon

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“…Both of these habitats have been widely acknowledged as important factors in the protection of coastlines worldwide (Cabral et al 2017). The mangrove trees occupy an area of approximately 350,000ha (Barbosa et al 2001), and their ability to protect population and infrastructures from storms and cyclones has been reported in several studies (e.g.…”

Section: Lcc Main Impacts On Es and Policy Implicationsmentioning

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“…Coral reefs are also one of the major attractions for Mozambique's developing coastal tourism industry (Motta et al 2002). Knowing that Mozambique is likely to be severely affected by climate change and rising sea level (República de Moçambique 2015b), the degradation of mangrove and coral habitats will likely increase coastal vulnerability, magnifying the effects of climate hazards and erosion, including the loss of lives (UNISDR 2016;Cabral et al 2017). These findings may have important policy implications for Mozambique.…”

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Ecosystem services and biodiversity trends in Mozambique as a consequence of land cover change

Niquisse

Cabral

Rodrigues

et al. 2017

International Journal of Biodiversity Science, Ecosystem Servic

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The incorporation of ecosystem services (ES) information in planning decisions is an important factor in the sustainable use of natural resources. However, studies assessing the levels and changes of these services at national level are rare. In this paper, we estimate past and future changes in multiple ES and biodiversity, as a consequence of land cover change (LCC) in Mozambique. Water yield, water quality, erosion regulation, climate regulation, and biodiversity were modeled using a spatially explicit approach. Changes in ES and biodiversity were mapped at province level between 2005 and 2009. Through the use of a land change model, land cover was projected for 2025, and the resulting impacts on ES and biodiversity were estimated. We found a moderate increase in climate regulating service between 2005 and 2009. However, water quality (nutrient retention) and biodiversity decreased. LCC for 2025 is expected to have a similar impact on these ES. This study contributes with a methodology that can be useful for monitoring ES and assist decision policies affecting ES provision and trade-offs. ARTICLE HISTORY

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“…The lack of updated spatial data has been reported in several studies for Mozambique (Cabral et al 2017;Niquisse et al 2017) To assess the potential contribution of these institutions for the development of the SDI in Mozambique, a questionnaire (Annex 2) was developed focusing on the existing capabilities of the different organizations concerning the main SDI components (Mansourian et al 2006;Guigoz 2015): organization, legal and technical frameworks and accessibility (Table 1). Table 1.…”

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Challenges and Opportunities for Spatial Data Infrastructure Development in Mozambique

Atumane

Cabral

2019

Journal of Map & Geography Libraries

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The importance of access to spatial data for development and resource management is widely acknowledged worldwide. Unrestricted, reliable and efficient access to accurate, timely, and up-to-date spatial data may be achieved through a Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI). Thus, most developed countries implemented and continue to develop their SDI. In Africa, there is a growing number of governments committed to SDI development. This paper aims to contribute to initialize an SDI in Mozambique. We identified and characterized through a survey the government institutions producing, sharing, and using spatial data in the country to estimate their potential contribution to the development of the Mozambican SDI. We found 12 institutions producing 15 thematic datasets which can constitute the core of the SDI for Mozambique. Two government agencies have the technical skills and policies to make spatial data available to the public. Based on the possible contribution of these institutions, this paper proposes an SDI for Mozambique based on four pillars: i) organizational framework; ii) legal framework; iii) technical framework; and iv) accessibility.

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Assessing Mozambique's exposure to coastal climate hazards and erosion

Cited by 58 publications

References 40 publications

Vulnerability Assessment of Climate Change Impact on Critical Oil/Gas Infrastructure: A Decision-Maker’s Perception in the Niger Delta

Vulnerability Assessment of Climate Change Impact on Critical Oil/Gas Infrastructure: A Decision-Maker’s Perception in the Niger Delta

Ecosystem services and biodiversity trends in Mozambique as a consequence of land cover change

Challenges and Opportunities for Spatial Data Infrastructure Development in Mozambique

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