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Information And Communications Technology Within Coastal Resilience Frameworks: A Multi-Phase Model To Guide Cross-Sector Planning, Ren-Neasha Blake Gilmore, Wie Yusuf
Information And Communications Technology Within Coastal Resilience Frameworks: A Multi-Phase Model To Guide Cross-Sector Planning, Ren-Neasha Blake Gilmore, Wie Yusuf
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This research examines how information and communications technology (ICT) has bolstered coastal resilience efforts across multiple sectors in coastal areas. Coastal vulnerability can be considered a wicked problem in society. Wicked problems are hard to define and solve and have broad social, economic, and environmental impacts. When dealing with wicked problems, planners have no right to be wrong since the outcomes can be detrimental and far-reaching. A closer look at coastal areas like those in coastal Virginia and the Caribbean highlights the constant need for policy and strategy toward feasible resilience solutions. Cross-sector partnerships and cross-disciplinary efforts are proven effective …