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Institutional arrangements that support Noosa's resilience
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Institutional arrangements that support Noosa's resilience

Claudia Baldwin
2009 University Research Conference Program Book, p.22
USC Research Conference, 2009 (Sunshine Coast, Australia, 09-Nov-2009)
University of the Sunshine Coast
2009
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Abstract

Human Geography community resilience
In 2008, two different governance models, the Biosphere Reserve declaration and 'Iconic Places' legislation were implemented simultaneously in the coastal tourist community of Noosa, Australia. The aim of this study was to assess the models for their ability to foster community resilience to change, and to identify factors that contribute to adaptive capacity of communities. At a time when coastal communities are subject to biophysical and social uncertainties due to climate change and amenity migration, it is essential to identify institutional arrangements that support resilience and adaptive capacity in order to build and maintain strong communities. The two complementary models were assessed using resilience theory to determine their capacity for these values to evolve in accordance with community needs. The results identify key features of institutional arrangements and supporting mechanisms which create strong communities that can adapt to changing biophysical and social circumstances and are resilient in the face of uncertainty. Strong communities foster mutual support in response to extreme events and reduce demands on community resources.

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