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Mapping cumulative compound hydrometeorological and marine-induced risks on the NW Mediterranean coast

open access: yesScientific Reports
Coastal risks in the Mediterranean are a result of the complex interplay between hydrometeorological and marine hazards. The region encompasses areas with varying degrees of vulnerability to these hazards, as well as spatial variations in exposure values,
Rut Romero-Martín   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Integrated Coastal Zone Management in the People’s Republic of China – An Assessment of Structural Impacts on Decision-making Processes [PDF]

open access: yes
Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) forms a generally accepted concept to ensure sustainable development in the coastal zone. The implementation of the ICZM framework as formulated, e.g.
Maren A. Lau
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Nitrogen flows from European watersheds to coastal marine waters [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Nitrogen flows from European watersheds to coastal marine waters Executive summary Nature of the problem • Most regional watersheds in Europe constitute managed human territories importing large amounts of new reactive nitrogen.
Beusen, Arthur   +17 more
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Regional adaptability and integrated evaluation of saline-alkali soil remediation technologies: a comprehensive review

open access: yesEcological Indicators
Global soil salinization is intensifying and posing serious threats to food security, ecological stability, and sustainable land use. Bibliometric analyses indicate that most existing studies have focused on plant responses to salt stress, salinity ...
Yuanhang Guo   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

People and Oceans: Managing Marine Areas for Human Well-Being [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
This booklet demonstrates an awakening within the conservation community that the human relationship with coastal and ocean environments must be evaluated in cultural, social, and economic -- as well as ecological -- dimensions.
Giselle Samonte   +2 more
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Dynamic Modelling Analysis on The Effectiveness of Coastal Land Resources for Aquaculture Activities Utilization

open access: yesJournal of Natural Resources and Environmental Management
Coastal areas are considered biodiversity zones. This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of land use on aquaculture productivity rate in coastal areas using a dynamic modeling analysis system.
Heri Ariadi   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Integrated Coastal Zone Management in Kenya.

open access: yes, 2001
The development of the Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) has started well in Kenya. Institutions that can carry the process forward exist. To further the evolution of this initiative to a mature national programme, the government is asked to give the proposed framework arrangements official recognition and legitimacy and to provide the ...
MwangunI, S.M.   +2 more
openaire   +1 more source

Coastal Communities Exposed to Storm Surge and Tsunami Events at Licantén, Maule, Chile: Evidence Through Remote Sensing Data

open access: yesLand
The Licantén coastal area in central Chile was severely impacted by the 2010 Mw 8.8 Cobquecura earthquake and subsequent tsunami, exposing the high vulnerability of coastal communities.
Joaquín Valenzuela-Jara   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Selection of Marine Conservation Zones

open access: yes, 2013
Marine Conservation Zones may contribute to the protection and recovery of the marine environment. This POSTnote examines the process and approach used to select and designate zones, and difficulties in identifying and managing suitable ...
Brown, Alastair, Wentworth, Jonathan
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Evaluating coastal agroecological dynamics using Landsat-derived vegetation and environmental indices embedded in Decision Support System and Monitoring Tools: insights from Guyana towards achieving SDGs

open access: yesDiscover Sustainability
Coastal agroecological zones are vital for ensuring ecological stability, food security, and economic resilience. However, these zones face escalating threats from climate change, including salinity intrusion, vegetation degradation, and disruptions to ...
Esan Ayeni Hamer   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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