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A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science offers a unique look at the perspectives of 76 South Florida climate adaptation professionals. The study titled, “Practitioner perspectives on climate mobilities in South Florida,” recently published in the December issue of the journal Oxford Open Climate Change, delves into the concerns and outlooks of practitioners from various sectors about the region’s ability to adapt to the increasing sea level rise and other consequences for the local population. This concept is also known as climate mobility.
Beyond examining the perspectives of residents, the study highlights insights from professionals across different fields, which could potentially steer the future strategies and outcomes for climate mobility in South Florida.
Lead researcher, Katharine Mach, expressed the importance of these conversations for delivering the most effective innovation and successes in regional climate adaptations and preparedness.
The study underscored a consensus among South Florida professionals about the urgent need for comprehensive adaptation planning, as they anticipate various forms of climate mobilities for the region, including movements of people and infrastructure away from hazardous areas.
However, while recognizing the necessity of climate mobility strategies, the interviewed professionals also expressed concerns about the impact of such movements, including issues of distributional inequities, socio-cultural disruptions, and financial disparities arising from current migrations and gentrification.
These findings raise concerns about the collective-action failures and the need for a more ambitious, long-term transition plan to support the anticipated climate-driven relocations in the region.
The study points to the benefits and challenges associated with climate mobilities and the crucial questions which they prompt about policy planning and the need for fundamental innovation.
Ultimately, the research serves as an intervention itself, providing insights that aim to foster deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with climate mobilities and inform more proactive and inclusive approaches to climate adaptation.
For more information: Katharine J Mach et al, Practitioner perspectives on climate mobilities in South Florida, Oxford Open Climate Change (2023). DOI: 10.1093/oxfclm/kgad015
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New study examines perspectives from South Florida practitioners (2023, December 30)
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