Modelling of coastal vulnerability in the stretch between the beaches of Porto de Mós and Falésia, Algarve (Portugal)

Martins, Válter; Pires, Rui; Cabral, Pedro

doi:10.1007/s11852-012-0191-6

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“…Mozambique has one of7 the longest African coastlines, approximately 2,700km, with a high level of exposure of coastal populations to climate hazards and erosion (around 60% of the population live in the coastal areas) (República de Moçambique 2015a, 2015bINE 2016a). This exposure is being amplified by the increase of people and associated infrastructures (EEA 2006;Martins et al 2012), and by the expected increase in coastal flooding and sea level rise (IPCC 2014).…”

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

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

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Rodrigues

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International Journal of Biodiversity Science, Ecosystem Servic

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“…Various studies have demonstrated the expansion of urban areas into agricultural lands, forest areas, and fragile ecosystems [6][7][8][9]. As a result, water and soil are affected by pollution and terrains become vulnerable to landslide [10]. Habitat fragmentation and biodiversity loss have also been addressed in urban sprawl studies [11].…”

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“…Some research has sought to assess the major causes or driving forces [45][46][47][48], to measure and evaluate its impacts [10,33,34,40], and to understand and plan sustainable urban growth [29,34,44,47,49].…”

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Entropy in Urban Systems

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“…The most commonly adopted methodology to evaluate risk consists in the development of quantitative hazard and vulnerability indices comprising selected indicators (Cutter et al 2000;Wu et al 2002;Boruff et al 2005;Birkmann 2007;Hegde and Reju 2007;Szlafsztein and Sterr 2007;Del Río and Gracia 2009;Yan and Xu 2010;Furlan et al 2011;Martins et al 2012). The analysis and evaluation of coastal risks is very complex due to the large number of physical and socioeconomic variables that interact in the coastal environment (Del Río and Gracia 2009).…”

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Hazard, vulnerability and coastal erosion risk assessment in Necochea Municipality, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina

2016

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This contribution determines the coastal erosion risk of Necochea and Quequén cities, Necochea Municipality, Buenos Aires Province (Argentina). Both risk components, hazard and vulnerability, were assessed by the construction of indices. The hazard index is composed of four indicators: the erosion or accretion rate, coastal geomorphology, storm waves effects, and sediment supply. The vulnerability index is comprised of land use/cover, demographic, life conditions, and work and consumption indicators, and includes population census data such as demographic, education, health, sanitary, economic, production, work and population exposure aspects. The analysis concluded that coastal erosion risk ranges from very low to high along the study area, Quequén yielding the highest values. Risk levels vary in both cities based on the uneven spatial distribution of hazard. The risk assessment developed herein constitutes a practical and adequate tool that can be utilized with other elements and tasks in the elaboration of a coastal management program.

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Modelling of coastal vulnerability in the stretch between the beaches of Porto de Mós and Falésia, Algarve (Portugal)

Cited by 29 publications

References 14 publications

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

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

Entropy in Urban Systems

Hazard, vulnerability and coastal erosion risk assessment in Necochea Municipality, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina

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