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标题：The vulnerable state of the Ghana coast: The case of Faana-Bortianor
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作者：Martin Oteng-Ababio ; Kwadwo Owusu ; Kwasi Appeaning Addo 等
期刊名称：Jàmbá : Journal of Disaster Risk Studies
印刷版ISSN：1996-1421
电子版ISSN：2072-845X
出版年度：2011
卷号：3
期号：2
页码：429-442
DOI：10.4102/jamba.v3i2.40
出版社：AOSIS
摘要：Coastal communities worldwide are becoming increasingly vulnerable to a wide range of potential hazards including shoreline erosion and coastal resource degradation. The problem is exacerbated due to rapid urbanization and the concomitant anthropogenic beach changes which influence coastal processes. The lack of basic services and disaster warning as well as response mechanisms makes the situation daunting. Using mainly qualitative methods, which include two Focus Group Discussions and 17 in-depth interviews, the authors explore the perception of respondents in regard to coastal erosion and how to mitigate the observed condition. Thee research incorporates both physical and social science knowledge. Our key finding is that although the Faana coastline is eroding at a signi�ntly high rate, residents are resolved to maintain their occupancy for as long as they have the opportunity to practise their trade. The authors argue that proactive measures can be taken to reduce vulnerability and provide the enabling conditions for communities to absorb and bounce back from disruptions in basic services and economic activities.
关键词：Coastal erosion; sea level rise; coastal management; Faana; Ghana