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The SWAP (scenario<br />
workshop and adaptation<br />
pathways) workshops with<br />
local stakeholders<br />
Photos: André Vizinho<br />
The Climate<br />
Challenge<br />
The low-lying coastal stretch<br />
between Ílhavo and Vagos in<br />
Portugal is one of the most<br />
vulnerable coasts in Europe<br />
when it comes to storm<br />
surges and flood risks.<br />
The territory is characterised<br />
by urban settlements with<br />
summer residencies, fishing<br />
communities and permanent<br />
residences. The study area is<br />
a dune barrier along a stretch<br />
of nearly 20 km that suffers<br />
from strong erosion, mainly<br />
due to a deficit of sediments<br />
associated with a decline in<br />
river sediments supply.<br />
Sea level may rise up to a<br />
meter by 2100. Changes are<br />
expected in wave direction<br />
as well as an increase in wave<br />
height and extreme events<br />
such as storms, which are<br />
already frequent in winter.<br />
94 Coastal Zones/Human Settlements & Infrastructure
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