A Blueprint for Coastal Adaptation: Uniting Design, Economics, and Policy (Publication Date: May 20, 2021) edited by Carolyn Kousky, Billy Fleming, and Alan M. Berger, identifies a bold new research and policy agenda for coastal adaptation and provides implementable options to help protect coastal communities against increased risk while preserving their economic value, natural environments, and cultural values.
Coastal adaptation experts discuss the interrelated challenges facing communities experiencing sea level rise and increasing storm impacts, including planning, insurance, housing policy, fostering healthier coastal ecosystems, and more. The book draws lessons from communities across the US to present equitable solutions to coastal adaptation issues, including reducing flood risk, financing adaptation, and improving coastal resilience.
ISBN
9781642831399Title
A Blueprint for Coastal Adaptation: Uniting Design, Economics, and PolicyAuthor
edited by Carolyn Kousky, Billy Fleming, and Alan M. BergerPublisher
Island PressPublication year
2021Binding
PaperbackLanguage
English
