Table II.

Set of EbA and monitoring measures implemented in Kiyú during 2013: Outcomes, and summary of pros and cons of each management options

Implemented measuresPros/consOutcomesLinks to environmental and human community issues
Sand captor fence for dune recoveryEasy to implement; low cost; rapid results / maintenanceRegeneration of the dune system, protection of the bluffIncreased resilience and preservation of sandy ecosystems; stakeholders' engagement
Revegetation of coastal forest and redesign of the parkReforestation with native species/investmentsThe introduction of native species in bluffs and natural storm drainage to prevent erosion and strengthen the storm water runoffShadow effects; altered landscape; replicability
Vehicular traffic and parking planningEasy to implement; low cost; improves; access/resistance of usersDecreased use pressure and vehicular traffic on the edge of the bluffProtection of bluffs; traffic security;
alteration of uses in the community
Sustainable drainage systemEfficient; cost-effective/investments; medium maintenanceImproved rainwater evacuation to protect the bluffs from erosionProtection of bluffs; improvements in beach quality and accessibility
Road restructurationEasy to implement; cost-effective; improves access/investments; medium maintenanceReprofiling of the slope to cushion the rain flows over the bluffs and dunesProtection of bluffs; facilitation of circulation
SignpostingEasy to implement; low cost / medium maintenanceIdentification of adaptation measures undertaken by the visiting public and responsible tourist useEnvironmental education and community ownership
MonitoringEasy to implement; low cost; cross-comparison / low accuracy; medium maintenanceMonitoring of beach profile; early warning (EW) for sand lossShort-term management; EW of sand loss; community involvement

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