Addressing sea level rise through integrated coastal zone management : Semarang and Demak as case study

Indonesia, as an archipelagic state, is extremely vulnerable to sea level rise (SLR), warming ocean temperatures, and ocean acidity. Images show the changing coastline over ten years (2003-2013). The presentation provides information regarding climate change vulnerabilities, arguing for government intervention and addressing gaps in legislation. Along with a lack of supportive legislation, other common constraints include limited financial and human resources, and cooperation between sectors. The presentation provides options for addressing legal and institutional deficits as well as practical applications: mangrove plantations, and sea wall and wetland engineering using local adaptive methods