This systematic review analysed 51 scientific studies evaluating the socio-economic performance of climate change adaptation strategies in coastal areas. It focused on four types of strategies—hard, soft, Ecosystem-based (EbA), and hybrid—assessing the methods used, including Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Multi- Criteria Analysis (MCA), and others. The review also explored the level of stakeholder involvement, types of metrics used, and the climate hazards addressed. Findings highlight a need for more participatory and comprehensive assessments and underline the relevance of including socio-economic performance in climate adaptation planning.
Addressing target audiences and expressing needs
- Collaboration
The findings of this study are intended for policy-makers, municipal planners, and EbA professionals who need to assess the viability, cost-efficiency, and co-benefits of different climate adaptation strategies. This offers a comparative understanding of assessment tools, helping users identify methods best suited to their local context, stakeholder needs, and targeted climate hazards.
- EU and Member State Policy-makers
- Research and Technology Organisations
- Academia/ Universities
R&D, Technology and Innovation aspects
This assessment has been used to run a Multi-criteria analysis and Cost-benefit analysis at Coastal City Living Labs within the SCORE project.
