This case study explores how justice principles influence community engagement in coastal adaptation planning, highlighting resident concerns in England.
Key Points
This research aims to examine how justice principles impact community engagement in coastal adaptation planning.
Conducted household surveys and semi-structured interviews with residents of Happisburgh and neighboring villages.
Analyzed perspectives on managed realignment concerning local integrity and identity.
Employed thematic analysis to interpret survey and interview data.
Residents express concerns that managed realignment threatens their community's integrity and identity.
There is significant distrust surrounding past community consultations.
Practical and financial support is deemed essential for successful adaptation to coastal erosion.