Journal article
Understanding Preferences for Coastal Climate Change Adaptation: A Systematic Literature Review
Sustainability, Vol.13(15), pp.1-22
01/08/2021
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Abstract
Lack of public support for coastal adaptation can present significant barriers for implementation. In response, policy makers and academics are seeking strategies to build public support for coastal adaptation, which requires a deeper understanding of peoples' preferences for coastal adaptation and what motives those preferences. Here, we conduct a systematic literature review to understand preferences for coastal adaptation options and the factors influencing these preferences. Ninety peer-reviewed publications meet the inclusion criteria. The findings revealed that hard protection options were often the most frequently preferred, likely due to a desire to maintain current shoreline, for the protection of recreational spaces and private property, and a perceived effectiveness of hard protection options. Soft protection, including nature-based approaches, accommodation, and no action were the next most preferred options. Finally, retreat options were the least preferred, often due to strong place attachment. We identify twenty-eight factors that could influence preferences, with risk perception, place attachment, and financial considerations occurring most frequently in the literature. In the conclusion, we outline the most significant research gaps identified from our analysis and discuss the implication for adaptation research and practice.
Details
- Title
- Understanding Preferences for Coastal Climate Change Adaptation: A Systematic Literature Review
- Creators
- Angela Mallette - University of the Sunshine CoastTimothy F. Smith - University of the Sunshine CoastCarmen Elrick-Barr - University of the Sunshine CoastJessica Blythe - Brock UniversityRyan Plummer - Brock University
- Publication Details
- Sustainability, Vol.13(15), pp.1-22
- Publisher
- MDPI
- Number of pages
- 22
- Grant note
- This research was supported by the Australian Government through the Research Training Program (RTP) and the Australian Research Council Discovery Projects Funding Scheme (Project FT180100652).
- Identifiers
- 991013386628502368
- Copyright
- © 2021 by the authors.
- Academic Unit
- Office of Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article