Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Major/Program
Environmental Studies
First Advisor's Name
Pallab Mozumder
First Advisor's Committee Title
Major Professor
Second Advisor's Name
Hugh Gladwin
Second Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Member
Third Advisor's Name
Michael Ross
Third Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Member
Fourth Advisor's Name
Nazife Ganapati
Fourth Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Member
Keywords
climate change, adaptation preferences, land loss, participatory action research
Date of Defense
6-23-2014
Abstract
Currently, southern Louisiana faces extreme land loss that could reach an alarming rate of about one football sized swath of land every hour. The combined effect of land subsidence and predicted sea level rise threaten the culture and livelihood of the residents living in this region. As the most vulnerable coastal population in Louisiana, the communities of south Terrebonne Parish are called to adapt by accommodating, protecting, or retreating from the impacts of climate change. For effective preparation planning, the state of Louisiana needs to 1) understand the adaptation preferences and responses of these residents and 2) involve these vulnerable communities in adaptation related decision making. The study uses a survey-based methodology to analyze current adaptation preferences. Findings suggest that protection is the preferred adaptation response. The present study additionally uses participatory techniques to develop a land loss awareness mobile application to illustrate the importance and benefits of community collaboration.
Identifier
FI14071140
Recommended Citation
Maina, Sandra, "Adaptation Preferences and Responses to Sea Level Rise and Land Loss Risk in Southern Louisiana: a Survey-based Analysis" (2014). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1424.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1424
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