POLÍTICAS DE ADAPTAÇÃO FRENTE ÀS MUDANÇAS CLIMÁTICAS GLOBAIS: ESTRATÉGIAS DE GESTÃO PARA AS PRAIAS DO MUNICÍPIO DE MATA DE SÃO JOÃO, LITORAL NORTE DA BAHIA, BRASIL

Adaptation policies in front of global climate changes: management strategies for the beaches of the municipality of Mata de São João, Northern coast Bahia, Brazil

Abstract

The possibility of the sandy beaches loss in consequence of the climate changes is worrisome. Knowing what best response the to these changes is critical to maintenance the of these environments. In this way, to contribute with management of the beaches of the municipality of Mata de São João, in the prevention of future economic losses, this study has main objective to analyze the of adaptation policies most appropriate for be these beaches. The policies discussed were classified into three adaptation options: protection, accommodation and retreat. Field visits with walks were made along the entire coastline of Mata de São João, accounting 26 km of description, observation and photographic records. The hikes were carried out in two different periods, summer and winter, and allowed to indicate the most appropriate adaptation policy for each section the studied area. The low occupancy in most of yours line off coastline allows the establishment of recoil strips following recommendations the Ministry of Environment in approximately 92.8% of the study area. In the stretches with occupation, protection techniques such beach feeding of the, rehabilitation of the sandy cord and bagwall are the most appropriate. These policies allow the re-establishment and continuity of the functionality of these beaches.