Abstract
Coastal communities worldwide are becoming increasingly vulnerable to a wide range of potential hazards including shoreline erosion and coastal resource degradation. The problem is exacerbated due to rapid urbanization and the concomitant anthropogenic beach changes which influence coastal processes. The lack of basic services and disaster warning as well as response mechanisms makes the situation daunting. Using mainly qualitative methods, which include two Focus Group Discussions and 17 in-depth interviews, the authors explore the perception of respondents in regard to coastal erosion and how to mitigate the observed condition. Thee research incorporates both physical and social science knowledge. Our key finding is that although the Faana coastline is eroding at a signi%cantly high rate, residents are resolved to maintain their occupancy for as long as they have the opportunity to practise their trade. The authors argue that proactive measures can be taken to reduce vulnerability and provide the enabling conditions for communities to absorb and bounce back from disruptions in basic services and economic activities.
Highlights
The coastline of Ghana like many in the rest of the world has changed over the years in response to changes in the natural environment
A model simulation by Appeaning Addo et al (2008) under scenarios of climate change indicates that coastal erosion at Faana may be severe in the future and that the sandbar that separates the sea from the Sakumo wetlands will be breached between 2052 and 2082
It is widespread in the coastal zone of Accra and coastal Ghana owing to a combination of various natural forces, population growth and unmanaged economic activities
Summary
The coastline of Ghana like many in the rest of the world has changed over the years in response to changes in the natural environment. A model simulation by Appeaning Addo et al (2008) under scenarios of climate change indicates that coastal erosion at Faana may be severe in the future and that the sandbar that separates the sea from the Sakumo wetlands will be breached between 2052 and 2082. According to Appeaning Addo et al (2008), the coastal erosion in Faana is a result of the dam constructed over the Densu River and the Kokrobite irrigation scheme.
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