Journal article
Opportunistic management of estuaries under climate change: A new adaptive decision-making framework and its practical application
Journal of environmental management, Vol.163, pp.214-223
01/11/2015
PMID: 26321531
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Abstract
Ongoing coastal development and the prospect of severe climate change impacts present pressing estuary management and governance challenges. Robust approaches must recognise the intertwined social and ecological vulnerabilities of estuaries. Here, a new governance and management framework is proposed that recognises the integrated social-ecological systems of estuaries so as to permit transformative adaptation to climate change within these systems. The framework lists stakeholders and identifies estuarine uses and values. Goals are categorised that are specific to ecosystems, private property, public infrastructure, and human communities. Systematic adaptation management strategies are proposed with conceptual examples and associated governance approaches. Contrasting case studies are used to illustrate the practical application of these ideas. The framework will assist estuary managers worldwide to achieve their goals, minimise maladaptative responses, better identify competing interests, reduce stakeholder conflict and exploit opportunities for appropriate ecosystem restoration and sustainable development.
Details
- Title
- Opportunistic management of estuaries under climate change: A new adaptive decision-making framework and its practical application
- Creators
- William Peirson - University of NSWErica Davey - University of NSWAlan Jones - Australian MuseumWade Hadwen - Griffith UniversityKeith Bishop - Reef EcologicMaria Beger - The University of QueenslandSamantha Capon - Griffith UniversityPeter Fairweather - Flinders UniversityBob Creese - New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (Port Stephens)Timothy F. Smith - University of the Sunshine CoastLeigh Gray - Great Barrier Reef Marine Park AuthorityRodger Tomlinson - Griffith University
- Publication Details
- Journal of environmental management, Vol.163, pp.214-223
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ltd
- Number of pages
- 10
- Grant note
- Financial support from the Australian Federal Government via the National Climate Change Adaptation Facility, the Adaptation Research Network for Marine Biodiversity and Resources, the Water Resources and Freshwater Biodiversity Adaptation Research Network and the Australian Climate Change Adaptation Research Network for Settlements and Infrastructure is gratefully acknowledged.
- Identifiers
- 991013389900002368
- Copyright
- © 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
- Academic Unit
- National Marine Science Centre; Office of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article