The study will combine technical and qualitative data to explore community perspectives and values in local place-based contexts. GIS techniques will be used to map the location and extent of coastal margin ecosystems and develop scenario models to explore their historical and potential future extents.
For participatory research the study will co-create qualitative data with a range of community members (land stewards, community members, agencies, organizations, iwi/hapu/whanau and youth). These aspects will explore place-based values and aspirations associated with these ecosystems in the region, and perspectives on adaptation priorities and potential actions to address sea-level rise.
In combination it is hoped that these participatory approaches will also raise the profile of coastal margin ecosystems as nature-based solutions that can help to combat future environmental challenges associated with climate change and sea-level rise.
Resilient Coasts & Communities 