Citizens' Perspective on Coastal Erosion in Greece.

Autor: Karkani, Anna, Saitis, Giannis, Komi, Apostolia, Evelpidou, Niki
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Zdroj: Geosciences (2076-3263); Jul2023, Vol. 13 Issue 7, p191, 14p
Abstrakt: Coastal erosion is a major coastal hazard in Greece. This work aimed to assess the perceptions of citizens about coastal erosion. We developed a questionnaire containing 25 questions that was distributed online and filled out by 1636 respondents. A surprising find was that 33% of the respondents were not aware of the phenomenon of coastal erosion. On the other hand, among those respondents who are aware of coastal erosion, there is a basic understanding of the major factors promoting erosion and its impacts. Responses also highlighted a lack of information and awareness from the media and public authorities, while the vast majority considered that protecting the coast from erosion should be important or a priority. Our findings stress the need for awareness-raising activities about this important natural hazard. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index