Bridging Local and Scientific Knowledge in Land–Sea Governance Through Strategic Foresight: Unlocking Transformative Adaptation in Valencia

Gea Grassi, Federica Zennaro, Irene Lujan Climent, Bernabe Aldeguerc, Oscar Barbera, Gianluca Ferraro, Jean-Marc Douguet and Elisa Furlan
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Gea Grassi: Euro‐Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC Foundation), Italy / Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy
Federica Zennaro: Euro‐Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC Foundation), Italy / Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy
Irene Lujan Climent: Department of Constitutional Law and Political Science, University of Valencia, Spain
Bernabe Aldeguerc: Department of Constitutional Law and Political Science, University of Valencia, Spain
Oscar Barbera: Department of Constitutional Law and Political Science, University of Valencia, Spain
Gianluca Ferraro: Centre for Blue Governance, University of Portsmouth, UK
Jean-Marc Douguet: University Paris Saclay, France
Elisa Furlan: Euro‐Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC Foundation), Italy / Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy

Ocean and Society, 2025, vol. 2

Abstract: Land–sea interfaces (LSIs) are complex areas where terrestrial and marine ecosystems intersect, leading to intricate ecological, social, economic, and political interactions. These regions face pressures from both land‐based and maritime activities, with climate change amplifying threats to communities and natural environments. Strategic foresight analysis, focused on co‐designing future scenarios, offers a promising approach to developing sustainable strategies for LSIs. Central to this approach is stakeholder engagement, which involves participatory practices in scientific planning to improve LSI governance. This article presents outcomes from a workshop held in June 2024 in Valencia, where stakeholders from the Valencian Community participated in activities using strategic foresight tools like horizon scanning and scenario planning. The aim was to address climate pressures, identify beneficiary and affected sectors, understand community needs, and explore tools for managing environmental challenges. Based on the workshop’s outputs, future adaptation perspectives were developed, each targeting different goals, such as sustainable economy, environmental behaviour, and integrated governance. This process underscored the value of participatory processes that combine local knowledge with scientific expertise to enhance understanding of LSIs’ challenges and opportunities, build shared visions, and develop actionable strategies. The participatory nature of the workshop fostered a sense of ownership and supported an inclusive decision‐making process that promotes long‐term commitment and cross‐disciplinary learning, ultimately leading to more resilient and context‐sensitive strategies.

Keywords: climate change adaptation; coastal governance; land–sea interface; stakeholders engagement; strategic foresight analysis; Valencian Community (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.17645/oas.10458

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