Book chapter
Adaptive learning and coastal management in South-east Queensland
Sustainable Coastal Management and Climate Change Adaptation: Lessons from Regional Approaches in Australia, pp.157-176
C S I R O Publishing
2012
Abstract
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]
Details
- Title
- Adaptive learning and coastal management in South-east Queensland
- Authors
- Stephen Myers (Author)Dana C Thomsen (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts and BusinessD Tarte (Author) - Marine Ecosystem Policy AdvisorsL X C Dutra (Author) - CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric ResearchN Ellis (Author)O Thébaud (Author) - CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric ResearchMelissa Nursey-Bray (Author) - University of AdelaideTimothy F Smith (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts and Business
- Contributors
- R Kenchington (Editor)L Stocker (Editor)D Wood (Editor)
- Publication details
- Sustainable Coastal Management and Climate Change Adaptation: Lessons from Regional Approaches in Australia, pp.157-176
- Publisher
- C S I R O Publishing
- ISBN
- 9780643100275
- Organisation Unit
- School of Law and Society; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Social Sciences - Legacy; Sustainability Research Centre
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450377602621
- Output Type
- Book chapter
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