Participatory simulation to foster social learning on coastal flooding prevention

Authored by Etienne Delay, Nicolas Marilleau, Marion Amalric, Nicolas Becu, Brice Anselme, Elise Beck, Xavier Bertin, Nathalie Long, Cecilia Pignon-Mussaud, Frederic Rousseaux

Date Published: 2017

DOI: 10.1016/j.envsoft.2017.09.003

Sponsors: European Union

Platforms: GAMA

Model Documentation: Other Narrative

Model Code URLs: Model code not found

Abstract

Due to the increase in coastal flooding risk associated with sea-level rise and increasing population along the coasts, there is a strong need to develop efficient and long-term management strategies. In partnership with the local administration of Oleron Island in France, a participatory simulation model was developed to foster social learning about coastal risk prevention measures with local authorities and managers. This simulation integrates a coastal flooding model and a spatially explicit agent-based model that simulates the development of the area and the management of prevention measures. The participatory set-up includes an immersive environment for participants to remember the coastal flooding simulation displayed and a role game mechanism that simulates the coordination issues between the different decision bodies involved in coastal risk management. A first application proved that participants learn about the water expansion dynamics during flood events and the effects of building, raising and restoring dikes. (C) 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Social learning participatory simulation France Bay Biscay Coastal flooding Risk management Xynthia