Journal article
Supporting local and traditional knowledge with science for adaptation to climate change: Lessons learned from participatory three-dimensional modelling in BoeBoe, Solomon Islands
Coastal Management, Vol.43(4), pp.424-438
2015
Abstract
Coastal communities in the Coral Triangle are increasingly threatened by climate change. Sea-level rise (SLR) will result in biophysical and socioeconomic impacts that could increase the loss of livelihoods, cultural heritage and infrastructure. Effective adaptation requires a holistic approach that incorporates scientific knowledge together with local and traditional knowledge. Community-based adaptation built on local knowledge is of great value for environmental management, particularly when scientific data are lacking. This article reports a case study that integrated traditional and scientific knowledge using participatory three-dimensional modeling (P3DM) in BoeBoe village, Solomon Islands. P3DM is a process by which members of the local community build a physical terrain model and overlay it with the location of important resources such as protected areas or harvesting sites. Additionally, SLR inundation scenarios based on surveyed elevations were incorporated into a geographic information system (GIS), allowing for a real-time integration of science with local knowledge. Despite discrepancies in scales and accuracy, information from both the P3DM and GIS were complementary. The process, itself, provided a forum for discussion between many members of the village who would normally not be involved and highlighted the importance of community engagement when building capacity for adaptation to climate change.
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- Title
- Supporting local and traditional knowledge with science for adaptation to climate change: Lessons learned from participatory three-dimensional modelling in BoeBoe, Solomon Islands
- Authors
- Javier X Leon (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringJames Hardcastle (Author) - International Union for Conservation of NatureRobyn James (Author) - Nature ConservancySimon Albert (Author) - University of QueenslandJimmy Kereseka (Author) - Laura Land Conference of Tribunal Community, Solomon IslandsColin D Woodroffe (Author) - University of Wollongong
- Publication details
- Coastal Management, Vol.43(4), pp.424-438
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc.
- Date published
- 2015
- DOI
- 10.1080/08920753.2015.1046808
- ISSN
- 0892-0753
- Organisation Unit
- School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Science, Technology and Engineering; Sustainability Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449255802621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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