Risk communication by coastal geoscientists

Matias, Ana; Pinto, Bruno; Carrasco, Rita; Areia, Neide

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Storms often harm coastal communities, a situation expected to worsen due to climate change and urban development. Effectively communicating with diverse audiences is thus critical for adapting to and attenuating increased coastal risks. This research focuses on risk communication by Coastal Geoscientists and Engineers, aiming to assess their perspectives and practices. The method used was an online questionnaire, with data collected in 2022–2023. The sample (n = 133) average age was 45, with slightly more men and mostly from Europe. About 95% of participants reported engaging in public communication, and most do coastal risk communication. Direct interaction with audiences such as public talks (74%) is preferred over indirect communication, and 79% had at least one annual contact with a journalist. Participants believe decision-makers should be more informed about risk location, frequency of occurrence, and how to engage citizens with coastal risk. However, this does not align with their top communication subject (coastal physical processes). Some significant differences were found in how gender, professional roles, and scientific backgrounds influence perceptions and priorities in coastal risk communication.