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Adaptive learning and coastal management in South-east Queensland
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Adaptive learning and coastal management in South-east Queensland

Stephen Myers, Dana C Thomsen, D Tarte, L X C Dutra, N Ellis, O Thébaud, Melissa Nursey-Bray and Timothy F Smith
Sustainable Coastal Management and Climate Change Adaptation: Lessons from Regional Approaches in Australia, pp.157-176
C S I R O Publishing
2012
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Environmental Science and Management
Australians are famous for our love of the coast, although in many places this 'love' has caused serious and often irreversible impacts. The sustainable management of our society's many uses of the coast is complex and challenging. While a wealth of knowledge exists about the coast, this is not always brought to bear on decision-making. Coastal management to date has had limited success, and in some cases interventions have made problems worse. Australia's coast has been shaped by severe events such as cyclones and floods, with climate change now increasing the number and intensity of these hazards. In addition, our coastal populations are growing, and with them our social, environmental and economic vulnerability to such hazards. This book explores the evolution of coastal management, and provides critical insights into contemporary experience and understanding of coastal management in Australia. It draws on contemporary theory and lessons from case examples to highlight the roles of research and community engagement in coastal management. The book concludes with a chapter of recommendations which can help guide coastal management and research around the world. [Book Synopsis]

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