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Planning for Climate Change: Is Greater Public Participation the Key to Success?

Paul BurtonUrban Research Program, Griffith Centre for Coastal Management, Griffith University, Southport, Australia
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Johanna MustelinUrban Research Program, Griffith School of Environment, Griffith University, Southport, AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 399-415 | Received 03 Jul 2012, Accepted 16 Feb 2013, Published online: 23 May 2013

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