Management Strategies for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Coastal Regions: A Systematic Literature Review

Background: By 2050, most of the global human population will live in coastal regions, and the climatic impacts on these areas represent a significant concern for governments, private sector companies, and societies. Thus, environmental management of coastal regions plays a central role in the globa...

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Main Authors: Marcos Filho Lima Bastos, Jordana Marques Kneipp, Clandia Maffini Gomes, Ana Paula Perlin, Roberto Schoproni Bichueti
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-01-01
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author Marcos Filho Lima Bastos
Jordana Marques Kneipp
Clandia Maffini Gomes
Ana Paula Perlin
Roberto Schoproni Bichueti
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description Background: By 2050, most of the global human population will live in coastal regions, and the climatic impacts on these areas represent a significant concern for governments, private sector companies, and societies. Thus, environmental management of coastal regions plays a central role in the global climate agenda. Methods: The study employed a mixed-methods approach, integrating quantitative and qualitative techniques to conduct a systematic literature review (SLR). This included the construction of networks of related topics, time series analysis, literature mapping, and the identification of research gaps. The databases used were Web of Science, Science Direct, and Scopus. The inclusion and exclusion criteria encompassed articles published between 2014 and 2023, off-topic articles, unavailable articles, or paid access articles. At the end, 96 studies were included in this RSL. Results: The results revealed a predominance of studies addressing climate management in coastal regions, primarily focused on adaptation strategies. However, there is a notable deficiency in studies that address integrated mitigation and adaptation strategies. Time series analysis predicted an increase in the focus on coastal management and climate change in the coming years. Conclusion: The research underscores the central role of coastal management in addressing climate change and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It encourages multi-level management, integrating government officials, business leaders, and civil society in the development of more effective practices for climate change adaptation and mitigation.
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spelling doaj-art-cddded35a9d946c79f5c6473e0330bf62025-08-20T03:43:21ZengMDPI AGCoasts2673-964X2025-01-0151510.3390/coasts5010005Management Strategies for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Coastal Regions: A Systematic Literature ReviewMarcos Filho Lima Bastos0Jordana Marques Kneipp1Clandia Maffini Gomes2Ana Paula Perlin3Roberto Schoproni Bichueti4Postgraduate Program in Administration, Center for Applied Social Sciences and Humanities—CCSAH, Federal Rural University of Semiarid, Mossoró 59780-000, BrazilDepartment of Administrative Sciences, Postgraduate Program in Administration, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105-900, BrazilPostgraduate Program in Administration, School of Economics, Administration, Accounting and Actuarial Science, University of Sao Paulo, São Paulo 05508-010, BrazilDepartment of Administrative Sciences, Postgraduate Program in Administration, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105-900, BrazilDepartment of Administrative Sciences, Postgraduate Program in Administration, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105-900, BrazilBackground: By 2050, most of the global human population will live in coastal regions, and the climatic impacts on these areas represent a significant concern for governments, private sector companies, and societies. Thus, environmental management of coastal regions plays a central role in the global climate agenda. Methods: The study employed a mixed-methods approach, integrating quantitative and qualitative techniques to conduct a systematic literature review (SLR). This included the construction of networks of related topics, time series analysis, literature mapping, and the identification of research gaps. The databases used were Web of Science, Science Direct, and Scopus. The inclusion and exclusion criteria encompassed articles published between 2014 and 2023, off-topic articles, unavailable articles, or paid access articles. At the end, 96 studies were included in this RSL. Results: The results revealed a predominance of studies addressing climate management in coastal regions, primarily focused on adaptation strategies. However, there is a notable deficiency in studies that address integrated mitigation and adaptation strategies. Time series analysis predicted an increase in the focus on coastal management and climate change in the coming years. Conclusion: The research underscores the central role of coastal management in addressing climate change and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It encourages multi-level management, integrating government officials, business leaders, and civil society in the development of more effective practices for climate change adaptation and mitigation.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-964X/5/1/5environmental managementcoastal managementclimate changeclimate strategiesadaptationmitigation
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environmental management
coastal management
climate change
climate strategies
adaptation
mitigation
title Management Strategies for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Coastal Regions: A Systematic Literature Review
title_full Management Strategies for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Coastal Regions: A Systematic Literature Review
title_fullStr Management Strategies for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Coastal Regions: A Systematic Literature Review
title_full_unstemmed Management Strategies for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Coastal Regions: A Systematic Literature Review
title_short Management Strategies for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Coastal Regions: A Systematic Literature Review
title_sort management strategies for climate change mitigation and adaptation in coastal regions a systematic literature review
topic environmental management
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climate change
climate strategies
adaptation
mitigation
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