Social Sciences
5 years ago

Entire Welsh Village Faces Permanent Displacement Due to Looming Coastal Flooding

Planning Practice and Research
Coastal Adaptation Planning in Fairbourne, Wales: lessons for Climate Change Adaptation
Michael Buser

Paper Summary

Climate change adaptation efforts in Fairbourne, Wales are focused on dealing with flooding and sea level rise. The recent plan suggests moving the coast and eventually abandoning the village. Interviews, policy reviews, and observations were used to study the case and provide insights for planners in similar coastal areas.

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