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Planning for the Impacts of the Caspian Sea Level Rise and Climate Change in the North of Iran

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When faced with the issues of climate change and the Caspian Sea level rise (CSLR), decision-makers are unable to wait for scientific uncertainties to be resolved before taking action. The Caspian Sea level rise predictions are complicated by the complex non-linear nature of the climate system and long-term dependence on human choices. This study analyzes the regulatory and institutional structure surrounding coastal zone management in the Anzali Lagoon District in the north of Iran, in order to identify barriers to and opportunities for the Caspian Sea level rise response.

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The authors acknowledge the financial support provided by the Caspian Environment Programme (CEP).

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  1. Shahed University, Tehran, Iran

    Yousef Filizadeh

  2. Guilan Department of Environment, Rasht, Iran

    Kamran Zolfinejad

  3. Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

    Homan Rajabi Islami

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  1. Institute of Technology (UOIT), University of Ontario, Simcoe Street N. 2000, Oshawa, L1H 7K4, Canada

    Ibrahim Dincer

  2. Dept. Mechanical Engineering, Ege University, Bornova, Izmir, 35100, Turkey

    Arif Hepbasli

  3. Dept. Mechanical Engineering, Nigde University, Nigde, 51200, Turkey

    Adnan Midilli

  4. School of Civil Aviation, Anadolu University, Eskisehir, 26470, Turkey

    T. Hikmet Karakoc

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Filizadeh, Y., Zolfinejad, K., Islami, H.R. (2010). Planning for the Impacts of the Caspian Sea Level Rise and Climate Change in the North of Iran. In: Dincer, I., Hepbasli, A., Midilli, A., Karakoc, T. (eds) Global Warming. Green Energy and Technology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1017-2_32

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