Participatory simulation to foster social learning on coastal flooding prevention. (December 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Becu, Nicolas; Amalric, Marion; Anselme, Brice; Beck, Elise; Bertin, Xavier; Delay, Etienne; Long, Nathalie; Marilleau, Nicolas; Pignon-Mussaud, Cécilia; Rousseaux, Frédéric
• Is Part Of: Environmental modelling & software. Volume 98(2017:Dec.)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 11
• Publication Date: 2017-12
• Subjects: Participatory simulation -- Coastal flooding -- Social learning -- Risk management; Environmental monitoring -- Computer programs -- Periodicals; Ecology -- Computer simulation -- Periodicals; Digital computer simulation -- Periodicals; Computer software -- Periodicals; Environmental Monitoring -- Periodicals; Computer Simulation -- Periodicals; Environnement -- Surveillance -- Logiciels -- Périodiques; Écologie -- Simulation, Méthodes de -- Périodiques; Simulation par ordinateur -- Périodiques; Logiciels -- Périodiques; Computer software; Digital computer simulation; Ecology -- Computer simulation; Environmental monitoring -- Computer programs; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 363.70015118
• DOI: 10.1016/j.envsoft.2017.09.003
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1364-8152

Abstract

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 Oléron 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. Highlights: A participatory simulation tool to increase risk managers' awareness is proposed. Participatory set-up includes an immersive flooding simulation and a role game. Coastal flooding simulation computed in 4 min allowing experiential learning. Simulation allows testing coastline protection or strategic withdrawal strategy.