Adaptation to the impacts of sea level rise in Egypt

Climate Research

M. El Hattab¹  Kh. Dewidar¹  M. El Raey¹ 

关键词: Vulnerability;    Alexandria;    Port Said;    Coastal areas;    ICZM;   

DOI  :  10.3354/cr012117

来源: Inter-Research Science Publishing

【 摘 要 】

ABSTRACT: Assessment of the vulnerability of and expected socioeconomic losses over the Nile Delta coast due to the impact of sea level rise (SLR) was carried out in detail. Impacts of SLR on the Governorates of Alexandria and Port Said, in particular,were evaluated quantitatively. Options and costs of adaptation were analyzed and presented. Multi-criteria and decision matrix approaches based on questionnaire surveys were carried out to identify priorities in the 2 case studies. Results indicate thatthere are very limited possibilities of changing jobs for vulnerable stakeholders; cost is the main barrier of implementation; the majority of stakeholders recommend protection actions; and beach nourishment with limited hard structures (groins andbreakwaters) is the best immediate option for adaptation, while the ICZM approach is the best available strategic option.

【 授权许可】

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