Table of Contents

Chapter 1

: Introduction
  - Background on climate change science and projections for sea level rise
  - Defining coastal communities and their importance
  - Aims and objectives of the project

Chapter 2

: Impacts of Climate Change on Coastal Communities
  - Increased flooding, storm surge, and erosion
  - Saltwater intrusion into freshwater sources
  - Impacts on infrastructure, housing, and public facilities
  - Effects on livelihoods like fishing and tourism
  - Environmental impacts on coastal and marine ecosystems

Chapter 3

: Case Studies
  - Case study location 1: impacts and community responses
  - Case study location 2: impacts and community responses

Chapter 4

: Adaptation and Resilience Strategies
  - Coastal protection measures like levees, wetlands, and dunes
  - Early warning systems and emergency planning
  - Relocation of high-risk communities and assets
  - Climate-resilient infrastructure and building codes
  - Livelihood diversification and economic transition support

Chapter 5

: Recommendations and Conclusions
  - Key lessons learned from the case studies
  - Priority recommendations for coastal adaptation
  - Conclusions and areas for further research