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Adapting to a changing climate in the management of coastal zones

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Climate change adaptation Climate change Coastal areas Sustainable development
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Adapting to a changing climate in the management of coastal zones
Description

This paper provides a comprehensive assessment of the recent and projected socio-economic development of coastal areas. It reviews the environmental pressures exerted by human activities on coastal areas, as well as the impacts of climate change that exacerbate existing challenges. The paper calls for a co-ordinated and well-adapted policy response to address these challenges.

Publication Details
DOI:
10.1787/b21083c5-en
Copyright:
OECD 2021
License type:
All Rights Reserved
Access Rights Type:
open
Series:
OECD Environment Policy Papers No. 24
Post date:
19 Apr 2021

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