Author(s): Marta Merino; Thorsten Piontkowitz; Kaija Jumppanen Andresen

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Abstract: The number of coastal urban areas impacted by flooding is increasing year after year as floods become more frequent and more intense due to climate change. As floods become more frequent and intense, the negative impacts of flood events on local communities and the economic consequences of these events are expected to increase as well. At the same time, these floods are raising awareness in the public and leading to calls for coastal flood risk management that balances urban development, economic growth, climate change adaptation and nature conservation. In order to understand the different wishes for flood protection, land use etc., an ongoing dialogue between municipalities, policy makers, stakeholders and citizens is required. This dialogue is further challenged by the complexity and uncertainty of trying to predict future climate changes and their negative impacts in detail. Municipalities are expected to initiate a productive dialogue and facilitate additional understanding between different interests in order to plan and implement the best possible development of their areas. For this, open and illustrative communication is key.

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Year: 2024