A Climate Change Vulnerability Index and Case Study in a Brazilian Coastal City

A Climate Change Vulnerability Index and Case Study in a Brazilian Coastal City

Coastal areas are highly susceptible to the effects of climate change, particularly to sea-level rise and extreme rainfall events, resulting in increased social and environmental vulnerabilities. In this context, the need for predictive planning instruments, especially in densely populated coastal a...

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Main Authors: Vitor Baccarin Zanetti, Wilson Cabral de Sousa Junior, Débora M. De Freitas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-08-01
Series:Sustainability
Subjects:
coastal areas
climate change
multiple climate hazards
extreme events
Brazil
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/8/8/811

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