Overview of Coastal Vulnerability Indices with Reference to Physical Characteristics of the Croatian Coast of Istria

Coastal areas are dynamic and complex systems exposed to waves, high tides, storm surges. Often, these densely populated have essential socio-economic values for the region country. Any changes or disruptions can cause a tremendous social burden. Vulnerability Index (CVI) is one of most used straightforward methods assess coastal vulnerability. This paper aims analyse summarise current state published vulnerability indices. The analysis seeks develop regional index eastern Adriatic coast, specifically Istrian peninsula. A total 18 papers were reviewed. detailed survey was performed on three groups variables that represent (a) physical features (b) amount influence wave energy (c) factors. While choosing Physical ecological relatively straightforward, Socio-economic particularly challenging. number differs significantly from author another. As result huge variety global characteristics different research approaches, there no universal CVI. Therefore, analysed indices not suited calculation coast without modification. 5 × m cell dimension proposed as suitable analysing Croatian Istria.