Spatial data and its importance for the implementation of UNEP MAP ICZM Protocol for the Mediterranean

Málvarez, Gonzalo; Pintado, Elı́zabeth; Navas, Fátima; Giordano, Alessandro

doi:10.1007/s11852-015-0372-1

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“… 123 . To define setback zones, we used a coastline buffer, following the Protocol on Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) in the Mediterranean 141 that entered into force in 2011, prescribing a distance of 100 m 118 , 121 . Due to the spatial resolution at which the data were processed (i.e., 3 arc seconds), we had to approximate the coastline buffer: we applied a coastline buffer of 6 arc seconds (~150 m in the Mediterranean) under “Build with Nature”, based on the assumption that the ICZM Protocol would be followed and extended.…”

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Exploring spatial feedbacks between adaptation policies and internal migration patterns due to sea-level rise

et al. 2023

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Climate change-induced sea-level rise will lead to an increase in internal migration, whose intensity and spatial patterns will depend on the amount of sea-level rise; future socioeconomic development; and adaptation strategies pursued to reduce exposure and vulnerability to sea-level rise. To explore spatial feedbacks between these drivers, we combine sea-level rise projections, socioeconomic projections, and assumptions on adaptation policies in a spatially-explicit model (‘CONCLUDE’). Using the Mediterranean region as a case study, we find up to 20 million sea-level rise-related internal migrants by 2100 if no adaptation policies are implemented, with approximately three times higher migration in southern and eastern Mediterranean countries compared to northern Mediterranean countries. We show that adaptation policies can reduce the number of internal migrants by a factor of 1.4 to 9, depending on the type of strategies pursued; the implementation of hard protection measures may even lead to migration towards protected coastlines. Overall, spatial migration patterns are robust across all scenarios, with out-migration from a narrow coastal strip and in-migration widely spread across urban settings. However, the type of migration (e.g. proactive/reactive, managed/autonomous) depends on future socioeconomic developments that drive adaptive capacity, calling for decision-making that goes well beyond coastal issues.

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Exploring spatial feedbacks between adaptation policies and internal migration patterns due to sea-level rise

et al. 2023

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“…A prerequisite for coastal impact assessment and for the planning of appropriate future interventions is the availability of consistent information on the physical, ecological and socio-economic characteristics of the Mediterranean coastal zone. Despite an increasing demand of decision-makers, planners and coastal researchers from various disciplines for such consistent scientific data 9 , 10 there is currently no source of readily available information for the 22 countries that surround the Mediterranean basin. Due to the lack of such data only a limited number of studies exist that have analyzed the impacts of sea-level rise for the entire region 10 , 11 .…”

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A Mediterranean coastal database for assessing the impacts of sea-level rise and associated hazards

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We have developed a new coastal database for the Mediterranean basin that is intended for coastal impact and adaptation assessment to sea-level rise and associated hazards on a regional scale. The data structure of the database relies on a linear representation of the coast with associated spatial assessment units. Using information on coastal morphology, human settlements and administrative boundaries, we have divided the Mediterranean coast into 13 900 coastal assessment units. To these units we have spatially attributed 160 parameters on the characteristics of the natural and socio-economic subsystems, such as extreme sea levels, vertical land movement and number of people exposed to sea-level rise and extreme sea levels. The database contains information on current conditions and on plausible future changes that are essential drivers for future impacts, such as sea-level rise rates and socio-economic development. Besides its intended use in risk and impact assessment, we anticipate that the Mediterranean Coastal Database (MCD) constitutes a useful source of information for a wide range of coastal applications.

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“…In this regard, it is worth pointing out that marine floods could amplify beach erosion and saline intrusion thus increasing the susceptibility of coastal populations and ecosystems. These effects would be even more hazardous if combined with a high concentration of people and socioeconomic activities [15][16][17][18][19][20][21].…”

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On the Need for an Integrated Large-Scale Methodology of Coastal Management: A Methodological Proposal

Armenio

Mossa

2020

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Sustainable management of coastal areas involves dealing with problems such as coastal erosion, rapid growth in the rate of urbanization, tourism, environmental degradation associated with industrial and urban activities. Besides consideration is provided for the effects of climate change, whose scenarios also have significant consequences on coastal systems that are already extremely vulnerable and prone to many human pressures. Over the years, several international and national studies have been conducted to deepen the coastal processes. To date—despite considerable efforts—there are still problems. Two relevant priorities emerge: managing coastal risks and ensuring sustainable coastal management. In response to the above-mentioned challenges, it is worthwhile to elaborate an integrated methodology that, basing on the collection, analysis and evaluation of data, may provide an effective guideline for the successful implementation of each action, while providing timely and targeted information for the adoption of governance strategies concerning the prevention and management of marine-coastal risks. In the present study, considering what emerged in the major research projects on the coastal field during the last decades, a methodological proposal is outlined to pursue the principles of the integrated coastal zona management (ICZM) and join the managing coastal risks with sustainable uses focusing on the implementation scale.

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Spatial data and its importance for the implementation of UNEP MAP ICZM Protocol for the Mediterranean

Cited by 9 publications

References 5 publications

Exploring spatial feedbacks between adaptation policies and internal migration patterns due to sea-level rise

Exploring spatial feedbacks between adaptation policies and internal migration patterns due to sea-level rise

A Mediterranean coastal database for assessing the impacts of sea-level rise and associated hazards

On the Need for an Integrated Large-Scale Methodology of Coastal Management: A Methodological Proposal

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