A Climate Change Vulnerability Index and Case Study in a Brazilian Coastal City
Coastal areas are highly susceptible to the effects of climate change, particularly to sea-level rise and extreme rainfall events, resulting in increased social and environmental vulnerabilities. In this context, the need for predictive planning instruments, especially in densely populated coastal a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-08-01
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Series: | Sustainability |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/8/8/811 |