Ecosystem-based adaptation for improving coastal planning for sea-level rise: A systematic review for mangrove coasts

Paula Cristina Sierra-Correa and Jaime Ricardo Cantera Kintz

Marine Policy, 2015, vol. 51, issue C, 385-393

Abstract: This paper systematically reviews and synthesizes peer-reviewed, English-language scientific publications (n=212) to identify relevant research about how Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EBA) is integrated with coastal planning. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) methodology is applied in this study. Attention was given to studies concerning human-environment interactions as opposed to physical or biological climate change issues alone because the coastal planning and EBA approach addresses the management of human actions in nature. The literature references include the issue of climate change (77%); however, limited evidence of EBA in coastal areas are reported (18%), and it is evident that the issues have become relevant in the scientific literature published in recent years. Broad texts demonstrate that SLR is one of the major long-term impacts (68%), and all of these papers recognize the most affected ecosystems in the tropics would be mangroves. EBA is an emerging option that can offset anticipated ecosystem losses and improve coastal planning to cope with SLR because it provides benefits beyond climate change stressors. There is a need to synthesize a road map for incorporation of mangrove regulations into local planning instruments and for building capacity for their implementation. Application of PRISMA in marine science will enhance future reviews, facilitate the systematic search and adequately document any theme, and also be useful in determining research gaps or information needs.

Keywords: Ecosystem-based adaptation; Coastal planning; Sea-level rise; Mangrove; Systematic Literature review (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2014.09.013

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