A systematic review of coastal community adaptation practices in response to climate change-induced tidal inundation

• Main Authors: Sultana, Taj, Islam, M. Rezaul, Mustafa, Firuza Begham, Sim, Jillian Ooi Lean
• Format: Article
• Published: SPRINGER 2022
• Subjects: G Geography (General); GE Environmental Sciences
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/41856/

Coastal communities are directly affected by climate change-induced disasters. Apart from all other disasters, tidal inundation is common in coastal areas. As a damaging phenomenon, it massively influences the socioeconomic sectors in the coastal community. The main objective of this qualitative investigation is to know the adaptation practices of the coastal community in response to climate change-induced tidal inundation. This study used the PRISMA statement (Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) method and selected 19 relevant publications. This systematic review identified four categories of adaptation practices that the coastal community practise in response to climate change-induced tidal inundation, e.g., traditional knowledge practices (three sub-categories), social and community practices (four sub-categories), mechanical practices (five sub-categories), and institutional responses (two sub-categories). Results will be useful to the coastal planners, policymakers, researchers and mass people.