Facing Climate Change: Coastal Communities' Experiences in Adapting and Seeking Sustainable Solutions
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Climate change significantly impacts coastal communities, threatening their livelihoods and social well-being. Coastal communities face complex adaptation challenges; however, their subjective experiences in coping with these changes remain underexplored. There is a lack of understanding of how coastal communities develop adaptation strategies and sustainable solutions based on their subjective experiences. This study explores the experiences of coastal communities in facing climate change and the locally-driven adaptation strategies they develop. The findings reveal that adaptation strategies rooted in local traditions and social solidarity are key strengths in confronting the impacts of climate change. However, limited access to information and policy support hinders the sustainability of these adaptation efforts. These findings highlight the importance of locally-based adaptation approaches that consider the subjective experiences of coastal communities in formulating climate adaptation policies.
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