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  • Environmental Science
  • Climate Change Adaptation
  • Coastal Management

Background:

  • Adaptive Planning and Management offers methods for robust plans against future uncertainties.
  • Adaptation Pathways (APs) are increasingly used in coastal climate adaptation planning.
  • Limited real-world application of these methods in coastal spatial planning instruments exists, highlighting adaptation gaps.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the application of Adaptive Planning and Management approaches, specifically those using APs, in coastal plans.
  • To analyze key elements essential for designing robust and adaptive plans.
  • To understand the operationalization of Adaptive Planning and Management in real-world scenarios.

Main Methods:

  • Case study analysis of two major applications: the Thames Estuary 2100 Plan and the Delta Programme.
  • Focus on APs-based Adaptive Planning and Management approaches within planning and management instruments.
  • Identification of essential elements for robust and adaptive plan design and operationalization.

Main Results:

  • Adaptive Planning and Management approaches, particularly with APs, are gaining traction in coastal adaptation.
  • Few documented applications exist in practical coastal spatial planning.
  • Analysis of major case studies identified at least five critical elements for successful adaptive plan implementation.

Conclusions:

  • Robust adaptive plans require at least five essential elements for effective design and delivery.
  • Operationalizing Adaptive Planning and Management necessitates specific components identified through case studies.
  • Further investigation into the application of these approaches is crucial for bridging adaptation gaps in coastal areas.