The project will study the impact of sea level rise on this region, and develop solutions across local and regional scales to help coastal communities successfully plan and adapt to uncertain futures. [...] The doctoral research will facilitate analysis of cost effective adaptation solutions, and analysis of trade-offs between holding-the-line approaches vs retreat approaches that could guide the implementation of long term and sustainable adaptation goals. [...] Research responsibilities The successful candidate will be expected to: • Review the managed retreat literature to identify previous examples of cost benefit analysis for managed retreat implemented as part of recent coastal or riverine flood adaptation in developed countries. [...] • Contribute to the development of research protocols and methodologies for cost benefit analysis of managed retreat, using the concepts of full cost accounting and lifecycle assessment. [...] • Has knowledge about coastal communities in Canada including issues associated with sea level rise, coastal vulnerability, and marine-related social and economic activities, particularly in Canada • Has experience and interests in research collaborations with municipalities, First Nations, and professionals concerning the development of adaptation strategies; • Works well both independently and a.
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