摘要：This paper investigates the relationship between climate change adaptation and sense of place on people’s decision regarding relocation, using Soweto on Sea, and Veeplaas as case studies. Using indicators derived from sense of place theories, an attempt is made to explain the building blocks of sense of place. These indicators, namely place attachment, place identity and place dependence, help explain the connection people have with home, as well as their interactions in- and within their community. Being a community at risk of flooding, because of its precarious location on the Chatty river floodplain, adaptation measures of relocation were introduced. Alternative housing was provided by the state as part of its social housing program. A strong interplay of indicators was observed, and the research findings indicate that sense of place largely influences this decision making process of relocation as a climate change adaptation measure.
关键词：sense of place; climate change adaptation; relocation
