Coasts: Namibian coast

Question 1

strategy 1: high value areas

Answer 1

larger settlements important for industry and trade, e.g. Walvis Port

sea walls
relocation of vulnerable communities
raising of infrastructure (ports and roads)

Question 2

strategy 2: moderate value areas

Answer 2

small tourist settlements, e.g. Henties Bay

beach nourishment
protecting Kelp beds and restoring sand dunes
rehabilitation of wetland ecosystems
early warning systems for residents of high tides

Question 3

strategy 3: low value areas

Answer 3

isolated rural settlements, e.g. the Skeleton Coast

encourage development of coastal buffer zone
conserve wetland habitats
stabilise and protect sand dunes
monitor sea level rise for future planning
reduce poverty

Question 4

Namibia’s National Policy on Climate Change, 2011

Answer 4

This emphasised the importance of sustainable adaptation strategies to reduce vulnerability
the policy was launched in 2013, with the aim to strengthen governance of stretch of coastline 1570km long