How Spain and California adapt to Sea Level Rise

Résumé 0

"In this article we summarize the main sea level rise impacts and measures that arealready taking place in Spain and California. Bothare Mediterranean Regions andshare many climate change impacts. We will focus on the most relevant sea level riseadaptation measures already being adopted in both areas of study and show how theinstitutions that have the responsibility for coastal protection and climate adaptationare facing the sea level rise (SLR) issue. Both, Spain and California, have developed aStrategy on Sea Level Rise Adaptation and both are working hard to implement newerand more sustainable measures to adapt to near future climate change impacts fromSLR.First we will describe the main vulnerabilities of each Region facing SLR and present theInstitutions in charge of coastal management. Second, we will determine the similaritiesand differences from SLR impacts in both areas. Finally, we will analyze the adaptationstrategies that the coastal institutions are implementing and discuss a mechanism thatwould help to include all these in a joint effort to support design and implementation ofadaptation efforts."