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R.H.C. Charlier and Chr. P. De Meyer
Priorities for Implementing Adaptive
Options in Developing Countries
3.1
Retreat
Technical assistance to developing countries is required for timely planning for
resettlement and emergency management pending resettlement. Financial
assistance also may be needed to facilitate the resettlement.
Assessments of potential relocation sites should be made to minimize dislocation
difficulties such as linguistic diversity, cultural differences and long term
viability.
3.2
Accommodation
Education, technical assistance and training are required for developing countries
so that their populations can understand the risks of development in coastal areas
in order t~ reduce vulnerability to impacts of possible sea-level rise.
Technical assistance on alternative economic activities, for example mariculture
instead of agriculture, is required to mitigate the social, cultural and economic
implications of various options. Experience in this field exists in several
developing countries and should be shared. The same holds true for alternatives
to current coastal development activities. For example, using coastal areas for
tourism rather than for industrial or residential activities, may also provide a
solution.
3.3
Protection
Protection options involving structures in most developing countries is likely to
require external assistance. For example, the building of hard structures could
require assistance such as transfer of skills and/or capital. There may also be a
need for transfer of planning skills to support the choice of appropriate options.
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R.H.C. Charlier and Chr. P. De Meyer
Priorities for Implementing Adaptive
Options in Developing Countries
3.1
Retreat
Technical assistance to developing countries is required for timely planning for
resettlement and emergency management pending resettlement. Financial
assistance also may be needed to facilitate the resettlement.
Assessments of potential relocation sites should be made to minimize dislocation
difficulties such as linguistic diversity, cultural differences and long term
viability.
3.2
Accommodation
Education, technical assistance and training are required for developing countries
so that their populations can understand the risks of development in coastal areas
in order t~ reduce vulnerability to impacts of possible sea-level rise.
Technical assistance on alternative economic activities, for example mariculture
instead of agriculture, is required to mitigate the social, cultural and economic
implications of various options. Experience in this field exists in several
developing countries and should be shared. The same holds true for alternatives
to current coastal development activities. For example, using coastal areas for
tourism rather than for industrial or residential activities, may also provide a
solution.
3.3
Protection
Protection options involving structures in most developing countries is likely to
require external assistance. For example, the building of hard structures could
require assistance such as transfer of skills and/or capital. There may also be a
need for transfer of planning skills to support the choice of appropriate options.