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I-C-SEA Change: A participatory tool for rapid assessment of vulnerability of tropical coastal communities to climate change impacts |
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| Authors: | Wilfredo Y Licuanan Maricar S Samson Samuel S Mamauag Laura T David Roselle Borja-del Rosario Miledel Christine C Quibilan Fernando P Siringan Ma Yvainne Y Sta Maria Norievill B España Cesar L Villanoy Rollan C Geronimo Olivia C Cabrera Renmar Jun S Martinez Porfirio M Aliño |
| Institution: | 1. Br. Alfred Shields FSC Ocean Research Center, De La Salle University, 2401 Taft Avenue, 1004, Manila, Philippines 2. Integrated School Research and Development Office, De La Salle University, Science and Technology Complex, Leandro V. Locsin Campus, 4024, Bi?an, Laguna, Philippines 3. Marine Environment and Resources Foundation, The Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines Diliman, 1101, Quezon City, Philippines 4. The Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines Diliman, 1101, Quezon City, Philippines 6. Coastal and Marine Division, Biodiversity Management Bureau, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center, North Avenue, Diliman, 1100, Quezon City, Philippines 5. Department of Geography, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Saunders Hall, 2424 Maile Way, Honolulu, HI, 96822, USA |
| Abstract: | We present a synoptic, participatory vulnerability assessment tool to help identify the likely impacts of climate change and human activity in coastal areas and begin discussions among stakeholders on the coping and adaptation measures necessary to minimize these impacts. Vulnerability assessment tools are most needed in the tropical Indo-Pacific, where burgeoning populations and inequitable economic growth place even greater burdens on natural resources and support ecosystems. The Integrated Coastal Sensitivity, Exposure, and Adaptive Capacity for Climate Change (I-C-SEA Change) tool is built around a series of scoring rubrics to guide non-specialists in assigning scores to the sensitivity and adaptive capacity components of vulnerability, particularly for coral reef, seagrass, and mangrove habitats, along with fisheries and coastal integrity. These scores are then weighed against threat or exposure to climate-related impacts such as marine flooding and erosion. The tool provides opportunities for learning by engaging more stakeholders in participatory planning and group decision-making. It also allows for information to be collated and processed during a “town-hall” meeting, facilitating further discussion, data validation, and even interactive scenario building.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1007/s13280-015-0652-x) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users. |
| Keywords: | Climate change impacts Vulnerability Coastal habitats Tropical ecosystems |
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