Author(s): Christina Tsaimou; Georgios Kagkelis; Andreas Papadimitriou; Vasiliki Chalastani; Panagiotis Sartampakos; Michalis Chondros; Vasiliki Tsoukala
Linked Author(s): Vasiliki (Vicky) Tsoukala, Vasiliki Tsoukala
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Abstract: Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) policies require a comprehensive evaluation of the complex coastal spatial and temporal characteristics. Stresses induced by natural hazards, human forces and the everchanging climate are inherently linked with the coastal vulnerability concept that is elaborated through the employment of multi-faceted ICZM practices. Currently, advances in Geographic Information System (GIS) applications enable detailed examination and visualization of the output produced by coastal vulnerability analyses. The present paper pursues to promote advances for assessing coastal vulnerability by investigating segregation of distinct areas identified along a coastal zone into sub-sections and classification of vulnerability parameters aiming at applying a GIS-based multi-area approach. Towards this, the case study of the Coastal Zone of the Municipality of Thivaion, located at the Northeastern Corinthian Gulf of central Greece is examined. This zone encloses six (6) areas of particular interest where vulnerability assessment is prerequisite in terms of a powerful ICZM program. The study allows for robust vulnerability assessments that help decision makers to undertake ICZM actions.
Year: 2022