Adaptation strategies in the face of undertows caused by climate change

The case of Ponta da Praia, city of Santos - SP

Abstract

The research aims to analyze and understand how the application of adaptive measures in the territory can mitigate the climatic impacts arising from the rise in the level of the oceans in the city of Santos, São Paulo. In this way, when studying the Ponta da Praia neighborhood, criteria and macro-strategies for improvement are established for the site, in order to avoid possible future environmental disasters. For this, the investigation takes place with a territorial and geographical analysis, together with the study of local problems, such as coastal erosion, so that the thematic discussion seeks to understand which are the best adaptive measures, taking into account their functionality in relation to climatic and environmental issues. weaknesses of the coastal edge. Adaptive and mitigating measures for climate change helps to reduce future impacts on the population, reducing costs for repairing damage and prolonging the safety of the inhabitants.

KEY WORDS: Strategies. Climate Changes. Undertows.