Towards Quantifying the Coastal Vulnerability due to Natural Hazards using the InVEST Coastal Vulnerability Model

Coastal areas and coastal communities are facing threats due to the impacts of climate change. Therefore, assessing their vulnerabilities potential for natural habitats contribute protecting is essential effective long-term planning, sustainability, resilient management. This study modeled mapped vulnerability using InVEST 3.9.1 model developed by Natural Capital Project Vulnerability explore role in mitigating hazards Southern Al Sharqiya Wusta Governorates Sultanate Oman. The results showed that highest hazard classification > 2.67 represented 18% distribution, intermediate ranging between 2.31 2.66 38% lowest 1.22 2.30) 44% distribution. These results, however, did not account protection. In terms hazards, presence reduced extent exposed shoreline 14% 8% areas, respectively. Under habitat’s scenario, could provide 59% protection under exposure category 41% category. a no-habitat about 75% vulnerable 25% demonstrate it critical, especially policymakers, enhance ecosystems achieve resilience. buttresses importance ecosystem assessments ensuring resilience change adaptation processes any countries.