Working group – Coast
Suggested ideas
1. Supporting observation systems for biodiversity knowledge and management
Monitoring of species distribution patterns in ecosystems, in particular seagrass beds, likely to adapt to i) thermal niches, ii) changes in habitats, iii) the emergence of invasive species and their interactions with other species.
2. Assessing the potential and monitoring the evolution and effects of Nature-based Solutions (NBS)
The re-naturalization of abandoned salt pans enables us to study their role as SFNs for adapting to rising sea levels. Study these environments as temporary Mediterranean lagoons. Re-creation of wetlands and intermittent and permanent watercourses in watersheds (to encourage the retention of rainwater in watersheds and prevent it from flowing rapidly into the sea and/or coastal lagoon).
3. Contribution of observatories to climate change adaptation measures
Diversification of indicators for monitoring the impacts of climate change, in particular measuring the adaptive capacities of territories and behaviors (innovative survey methods and new devices linked to the monitoring of telephones or mobility, for example…).
4. Improving adaptation and transition strategies
New sensors or devices to reduce monitoring time steps and help anticipate adaptation measures; New indicators to support transformational adaptations and change processes.
5. Reinforced monitoring of emerging issues
Monitoring of contamination and invasive species, in particular the Blue Crab; Improved monitoring and management of sources of invasive species introduction (ballast water, ship fouling, product transfers, etc.).
Assessment of actions taken
- Preliminary meetings of the facilitation collective
- Organization of three meetings with researchers and territories (October 2, 20 and 28, 2023)
- Presentation of Défi Clé
- Identification of research issues and needs
- Identification of internship/thesis topics
- Setting up of a project supervised by a group of 7 GLM Master’s students (September 25, 2023) and numerous student supervision meetings
- Student survey of researchers and territories (November 2023 / January 2024)
- Restitution by the students to the facilitation team February 19, 2024
- Organization of a methodology-sharing seminar on the notion of transition + progress on coastal territories April 26, 2024
The working group leaders
- Wolfgang Ludvig (CNRS, CEFREM)
- Hélène Rey-Valette (UM, CEE-M)
- Rutger de Wit (CNRS, Marbec)
The 2024 action roadmap
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Funded research (internships)
- 2024 – Youssef Larabi, Master 2’s intership « Intelligence Artificielle et Sciences des Données », Montpellier « Analyse sémantique des Perceptions dans les Territoires Littoraux face au Changement Climatique» – Supervised by Maguelonne Teisseire (UMR TETIS) et Hélène Rey-Valette (UM, CEE-M)
