A Framework for Locally Driven Sea Level Rise Policy and Action

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dc.contributor.advisorSklarew, Dann
dc.contributor.authorCarpenter, Adam Thomas
dc.creatorCarpenter, Adam Thomas
dc.date2019
dc.date.accessioned2020-05-04T20:31:41Z
dc.date.available2020-05-04T20:31:41Z
dc.description.abstractSea level rise (SLR) is a potentially devastating process for coastal communities, and many are not adequately prepared. Lacking perfect SLR information, communities must plan and prepare using imperfect information, subject to the needs and preferences of the community. This study identified public and local officials preferences for SLR planning in coastal communities on the East Coast of the United States. A survey of over 500 individuals who live in, work in, or regularly visit coastal communities on the East Coast of the United States identified preferred components needed for planning, funding, and conflict resolution methods around SLR plans. Interviews with public officials on Long Beach Island, New Jersey addressed the utility of the survey results to address community needs to reduce SLR risks, protect key assets, and identify local protection priorities. Six key findings describe public preferences on what to include in a plan (such as prioritizing critical infrastructure), methods to reduce conflict (such as discussions with scientists) funding methods, and other components of a community-based sea level rise plan. This work will help communities to build SLR plans to meet their needs while breaking down policymaking barriers
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1920/11703
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.rightsCopyright 2019 Adam T. Carpenter
dc.rightsAttribution 3.0 United States
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/
dc.subjectClimate change
dc.subjectCommunity Engagement
dc.subjectSea Level Rise
dc.titleA Framework for Locally Driven Sea Level Rise Policy and Action
dc.typeDissertation
thesis.degree.disciplineEnvironmental Science and Policy
thesis.degree.grantorGeorge Mason University
thesis.degree.levelDoctoral
thesis.degree.nameDoctor of Philosophy Environmental Science and Policy

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