Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Adaptation
A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312). This special issue belongs to the section "Marine Environmental Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 September 2025 | Viewed by 110
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nature-based solutions; coastal adaptation; nearshore hydrodynamics; wave–current interaction; turbulence; wave refraction; wave shoaling; coastal dynamics; numerical modelling; physical modelling; gravity currents
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Interests: nature based solutions; coastal processes; climate change; numerical modelling; probabilistic analysis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Coastal regions worldwide are increasingly exposed to the impacts of climate change, including rising sea levels, intensifying storms, and accelerated erosion. Nature-based solutions (NbSs) can offer a promising avenue for enhancing resilience by leveraging the inherent adaptive capacity of ecosystems. This Special Issue on “Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Adaptation” invites studies that explore habitat restoration and conservation to address the multifaceted challenges faced by coastal communities and the ecosystem itself. We seek contributions demonstrating how ecosystem-based approaches can mitigate disaster risk by decreasing susceptibility to extreme scenarios and sequester carbon, while simultaneously supporting biodiversity and human livelihoods. The following contributions are welcome:
- Numerical modelling of wave, sediment, morphology and flood dynamics under nature-based interventions;
- Laboratory tests in flumes or wave basins to quantify hydrodynamic benefits of restored habitats;
- Field surveys assessing morphological changes and ecological resilience in living coasts;
- Engineering insights on hybrid solutions combining nature-based and built coastal protection;
- Marine biology studies on habitat restoration, carbon sequestration, and biodiversity gains;
- Technological innovations for long-term ecosystem performance monitoring;
- Interdisciplinary research bridging marine science, engineering, and stakeholder collaboration;
- Case studies showcasing best practices, lessons learned, and broader NbS applications.
Dr. Massimiliano Marino
Dr. Pushpa Dissanayake
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- coastal restoration
- climate change mitigation
- flood risk reduction
- coastal erosion
- carbon sequestration
- coastal protection
- green infrastructures
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