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Local knowledge and Climate Change Adaptation: A Case Study of the Falsterbo Region focusing on the effects of future sea level rise.

Keating Foley, Amber LU (2024) In Student thesis series INES NGEK01 20241
Dept of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science
Abstract (Swedish)
Local knowledge in vulnerable communities can be vital when developing adaptation and
mitigation strategies especially as issues such as sea level rise in Falsterbo become more
prominent as global warming increases. At present, traditional local knowledge is often explored
within indigenous communities but significantly less so in western communities. The importance
of local knowledge, in regards to climate change, needs to be prioritised on a global scale, with a
multifaceted approach from all levels required to tackle climate change.
This study highlights the knowledge gap between a vulnerable local community and empirical
data regarding sea level rise. Through data collection with a survey that had 32 respondents, and
mapping... (More)
Local knowledge in vulnerable communities can be vital when developing adaptation and
mitigation strategies especially as issues such as sea level rise in Falsterbo become more
prominent as global warming increases. At present, traditional local knowledge is often explored
within indigenous communities but significantly less so in western communities. The importance
of local knowledge, in regards to climate change, needs to be prioritised on a global scale, with a
multifaceted approach from all levels required to tackle climate change.
This study highlights the knowledge gap between a vulnerable local community and empirical
data regarding sea level rise. Through data collection with a survey that had 32 respondents, and
mapping with ArcGIS pro which compared the survey estimates with sea level rise data from the
European Environment Agency, utilising the Scalgo Live model. The results found 75% of
respondents were regarded as having no to low knowledge of future sea level rise impacts. This
was obtained through a knowledge assessment, with varying demographic factors such as length
of residency and gender determined to be unassociated with the degree of knowledge held
assessed through the Fisher's Exact Statistical Test.
This study highlights the importance of information regarding climate change. Communities
cannot become more involved until they are appropriately educated on the potential future risks
they may face. Thus, adaptation and mitigation strategies have been developed in Falsterbo, but
the importance of local knowledge is undervalued. (Less)
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author
Keating Foley, Amber LU
supervisor
organization
course
NGEK01 20241
year
type
M2 - Bachelor Degree
subject
keywords
Local Knowledge, Falsterbo, Sea-level rise, Fisher's Exact Test, Adaptation, Survey
publication/series
Student thesis series INES
report number
646
language
English
id
9162703
date added to LUP
2024-06-13 12:17:35
date last changed
2024-06-13 12:17:35
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  abstract     = {{Local knowledge in vulnerable communities can be vital when developing adaptation and
mitigation strategies especially as issues such as sea level rise in Falsterbo become more
prominent as global warming increases. At present, traditional local knowledge is often explored
within indigenous communities but significantly less so in western communities. The importance
of local knowledge, in regards to climate change, needs to be prioritised on a global scale, with a
multifaceted approach from all levels required to tackle climate change.
This study highlights the knowledge gap between a vulnerable local community and empirical
data regarding sea level rise. Through data collection with a survey that had 32 respondents, and
mapping with ArcGIS pro which compared the survey estimates with sea level rise data from the
European Environment Agency, utilising the Scalgo Live model. The results found 75% of
respondents were regarded as having no to low knowledge of future sea level rise impacts. This
was obtained through a knowledge assessment, with varying demographic factors such as length
of residency and gender determined to be unassociated with the degree of knowledge held
assessed through the Fisher's Exact Statistical Test.
This study highlights the importance of information regarding climate change. Communities
cannot become more involved until they are appropriately educated on the potential future risks
they may face. Thus, adaptation and mitigation strategies have been developed in Falsterbo, but
the importance of local knowledge is undervalued.}},
  author       = {{Keating Foley, Amber}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  series       = {{Student thesis series INES}},
  title        = {{Local knowledge and Climate Change Adaptation: A Case Study of the Falsterbo Region focusing on the effects of future sea level rise.}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}