Adaptation Strategies
Coastal zones are some of the most ecologically sensitive and diverse habitats in the world. Currently, these areas are experiencing the detrimental effects of sea-level rise (SLR) and the consequences of conventional flood protection methods. The Living Breakwater Project understands adaptation as both physical interventions and policy planning tools that reduce risks associated with sea-level rise. Based on the British Columbia Sea Level Rise Primer, this research groups adaptation strategies in four (4) different categories: protect, accommodate, retreat, and avoid.
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Easements & Covenants
An easement or covenant is a legal agreement that allows the owner of a parcel of land to grant rights to others for a designated use. Easements and covenants can serve as important strategies in climate change adaptation planning.
Land Acquisition
Land acquisition is the process of purchasing or expropriating land with the primary purpose of protecting the public interest.
Land Trust
A land trust is a non-profit private organization created for the purpose of environmental conservation.
Protected Area Zoning
Zoning is a process that gives local and national agencies the autonomy to regulate land use.