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Compendium on methods and tools to evaluate impacts of, and vulnerability and adaptation to, climate
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SURVAS
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Description
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The SURVAS (Synthesis and Upscaling of Sea-level Rise Vulnerability Assessment Studies) project
developed a global assessment of vulnerability of the coastal zone using a common assessment
methodology, identifying key indicators for the assessment of coastal natural susceptibility and
socio-economic vulnerability and resilience to the impact of climate change, particularly
accelerated sea-level rise.
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Appropriate Use
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For the assessment of coastal natural susceptibility and socio-economic vulnerability and resilience
to the impact of climate change, particularly accelerated sea-level rise.
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Scale
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SURVAS can be applied in sub-national, national, regional and global analysis.
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Key Output
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Workshop reports (see international references).
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Key Input
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Expert knowledge in workshop context
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Ease of Use
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Depends upon consensus between experts
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Training Required
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Expert judgement required
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Training Available
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None
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Computer Requirements
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Requirements are required when modeling
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Documentation
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SURVAS database
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International Studies
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Workshops held in Egypt, Germany and UK. Examples of studies: SURVAS (2000a, 2000b, 2001) Nicholls
(2000).
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Contacts for Framework, Documentation, Technical Assistance
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See documentation
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Cost
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No cost
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References
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During a SURVAS overview workshop in UK in 2001 it was reported that geological, historical and
current sea-level data exists. Other data include those from UNFCCC and NC as well as data on
present coastal erosion and storminess climate variability.
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