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Developing a nature-based coastal defence strategy for Australia
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posted on 2023-05-20, 11:11 authored by Morris, RL, Elisabeth StrainElisabeth Strain, Konlechner, TM, Fest, BJ, Kennedy, DM, Arndt, SK, Swearer, SEAustralia’s rapid coastal population growth coupled with the increased risk of hazards driven by climate change creates an urgent need to start adaptation planning for the future. The most common solutions for protecting the coast (seawalls, breakwaters) are expensive and non-adaptive (i.e., they need to be rebuilt, upgraded and maintained in response to a changing climate). There is international precedence for the development of nature-based solutions (i.e., the integration of natural habitats such as coastal vegetation and biogenic reefs) as a cost-effective and sustainable approach to shoreline protection from erosion and flooding. The development of nature-based approaches has been supported by large interdisciplinary teams to inform policy and decision-making. Nature-based coastal defence is currently not a tool widely used in Australia. Key to their wider implementation is: (1) improved scientific knowledge; (2) effective governance; and (3) social acceptance. Recently implemented pilot trials need to inform industry-accredited guidelines that can be integrated into coastal management and government policy.
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Publication title
Australian Journal of Civil EngineeringVolume
17Pagination
167-176ISSN
1448-8353Department/School
Institute for Marine and Antarctic StudiesPublisher
Taylor and FrancisPlace of publication
AustraliaRights statement
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