Coastal Adaptation and Climate Futures in Greece
My poster will explore how coastal regions in Greece adapt to sea-level rise, focusing on the unequal capacity of different areas to respond to increasing risks. Scientific research, including recent modelling studies, provides detailed knowledge about coastal exposure and protection capacity, highlighting significant differences between mainland regions, urban centers, and islands. However, these models do not fully capture local realities, pointing to a gap between scientific knowledge and on-the-ground conditions.
The poster will examine how climate futures are shaped by the interaction of natural dynamics—such as sea-level rise and coastal erosion—and societal dynamics, including economic priorities (e.g., tourism), regional inequalities, and political decision-making. Drawing on the concept of epistemic plurality, it will explore how different forms of knowledge, including scientific models and local experiences, can complement or contradict each other in shaping adaptation strategies.
Finally, the poster will address how communication and participatory approaches can help bridge these gaps, influencing how adaptation measures are understood, accepted, and implemented. The aim is to show that climate futures are co-produced through environmental change and societal choices.
References:
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11852-020-00757-5
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0964569113002147
https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/15/1/260