Use of the Coastal Risk Assessment Framework (CRAF) to map the relative sensitivity of the coast of the port municipality of São Gonçalo do Amarante, Ceará, Brazil

Authors

  • Débora Lopes
  • Javier Benavente Gonzalez
  • Maykon Targino da Silva

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29150/jhrs.v14i2.264115

Keywords:

Coastal Vulnerability, Coastal Risk Assessment Framework (CRAF), São Gonçalo do Amarante

Abstract

The study carried out in the coastal municipality of São Gonçalo do Amarante, in Ceará, Brazil, used the "Coastal Risk Assessment Framework" (CRAF) methodology, developed by Van Dongeren et al. (2018) in the RISC-KIT project, and based on the Coastal Vulnerability Index (Gornitz et al., 1994). CRAF, applied in places such as the north and northwest coast of Italy, the Catalan coast in Spain and the north of England, seeks to map coastal sensitivity, assess risks and identify priority areas for adaptation and coastal management actions. The methodology involved the analysis of demographic and environmental data, crossing variables such as population density, land use and flood risks. The results indicated a low coastal risk rating for the region, with areas of lower vulnerability identified mainly due to the presence of healthy coastal ecosystems and a lower concentration of critical infrastructure. It was found that there is no immediate need to move on to a more detailed analysis (Step 2), justifying the decision based on the conclusion of Step 1. The simplicity and effectiveness of the methodology adopted demonstrate its usefulness for future assessments in other coastal regions.

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Published

2025-01-16

How to Cite

Lopes, D., Benavente Gonzalez , J., & Targino da Silva, M. (2025). Use of the Coastal Risk Assessment Framework (CRAF) to map the relative sensitivity of the coast of the port municipality of São Gonçalo do Amarante, Ceará, Brazil. Journal of Hyperspectral Remote Sensing, 14(2), 1085–1105. https://doi.org/10.29150/jhrs.v14i2.264115

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