More than half of the world’s population lives in coastal regions,
and over the next decades this figure is expected to rise to 75%.
Most coastal areas provide rich sources of food, energy and
minerals, sustaining for a large part the livelihood of coastal
communities. However, economic development and rapid population
growth result in increasing pressure on coastal resources, often
exceeding sustainable levels. If these processes continue unabated,
the long-term potential for sustainable development is compromised.
Coastal areas are also susceptible to the effects of climate
change, including sea level rise, coastal erosion, increased sea
water temperature, and changes in timing and amounts of
rainfall.
Euroconsult Mott MacDonald‘s experience:
- Institutional strengthening and local capacity building of
environmental management authorities
- Drafting environmental profiles and management plans for
protected coastal areas
- Land use planning and sector policy formulation
- Environmental assessments and audits
- GIS and database management
- Vulnerability assessments, and preparing coastal populations
for adaptation to climate change
- Master planning of coastal resource uses
- Drafting ICZM plans and strategies
