The composition of flora and fauna in low-lying coastal regions worldwide is being altered by sea-level rise in a changing climate, favoring saline-tolerant species. These shifts are projected to have significant implications for nature-based livelihoods, resource availability, market prices,...

As Bangladesh's economy grows and the country becomes rapidly urbanized, plastic pollution has become an escalating problem. Moving forward, the Government of Bangladesh aims for sustainable development by stepping up and modernizing the action on pollution and waste management and adopting...

This report highlights the commonalities and disagreements between the reporting by Member States (MS) to the Water Framework Directive (WFD) and the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) on the standards for Biological Quality elements in coastal waters, and the methodological standards...

The Blue Solutions for Africa series of operational briefs captures how a thriving Blue Economy can help African countries better manage the development challenges they face while supporting economic growth, sustainable livelihoods, and the health of these precious ecosystems

Climate change impacts the planet overall, and the Blue Economy is not exempt from these effects. On the contrary, the ocean is a major regulator of global and regional weather, and ocean acidification is a fundamental influencer of coastal and marine ecosystems. Climate change is already...

I employ geo-coded household-level data over 2015-2016 combined with a gridded dataset to quantify the impact of marine heatwaves on labor market outcomes in coastal India. I construct an average measure of exposure to marine heatwaves for each household and find that one additional degree...

We analyse optimal investment in one of the most important forms of climate adaptation: flood protection. Investments to build and heighten dykes and surge barriers involve considerable adjustment costs, so that their construction locks in the level of flood protection for some time. Investment...

The escalating impacts of climate change on coastal regions stress the urgency for effective adaptation strategies, particularly for the case of high-risk countries such as Bangladesh. Naturebased solutions, grey and mixed coastal infrastructure offer promising solutions for addressing these...

Unmanaged and overgrown coastal heathlands represent a substantial fire hazard. We analyse how this hazard in Norwegian coastal heathlands is influenced by weather conditions, land management, and usage. Our analysis integrates vegetation, maintenance, and management data with emergency response...

The aim of this work is the reconceptualisation of beaches as internal objects of smart tourist destinations and to offer a means to capitalize pandemic distintictives such as the Safe Tourism Certification (STC) on the physical pressure of the coastal tourist space to contribute to the natural...

Purpose - This research aims to explore the role of awareness of harm and responsibility for environmental protection in reducing pollution from single-use plastic bags (SPBs) in coastal communities (CCs). To this end, this study develops and tests a unique model that explains residents'...

In recent decades, the rapid development of coastal regions, driven by sustained economic growth and population migration, has amplified their susceptibility to climate-induced hazards. The need to address these challenges in socio-economic coastal hotspots has become a pressing concern,...

The livelihoods of coastal communities in Bangladesh are being significantly impacted by climate change and natural hazards, primarily due to their heavy reliance on climate-sensitive natural resources. This study assesses the vulnerability of coastal communities in Bangladesh using two...

Purpose - Coastal zone ecological restoration project is of great significance to alleviate marine ecological degradation. Evaluating the effect of coastal ecological restoration projects and identifying the obstacle factors affecting their restoration level can provide an empirical basis for...

The socioeconomic impacts of coastal tourism depend on local communities' participation in tourism activities and gathering both positive and negative consequences. However, an understanding of the socioeconomic impacts is essential for making proper strategic efforts for its sustainable...

REST-COAST focuses on the ambitious restoration of coastal environments, drawing on the vital connection between riverine systems and the sea. This initiative seeks innovative, nature-inspired solutions to rejuvenate vulnerable coastal regions, promoting resilience against climate change and...

Resilient land use planning integrates multiple perspectives, including exposure to natural hazards and associated vulnerabilities and risks, to ensure that development can cope with disruptions and recover swiftly from disaster events. Resilient land use planning aims to accommodate multiple...

This report uses administrative tax data on firm-to-firm trade in Honduras to evaluate the degree of integration between firms receiving export-oriented tax exemptions and the local economy. We present five stylized facts regarding firms' trade networks in Honduras and show that, across several...

Climate change adaptation is a key pillar in climate policy. The Paris Agreement's Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) provides a unifying framework to accelerate action towards strengthening resilience and reducing vulnerability to climate change. However, the implementation of adaptation projects...

Scientific findings suggest that sea level rise (SLR) is imposing a serious threat to the sustainability of coastal communities, but the evidence is mixed as to whether the market adequately prices the risk. In this paper, we leverage a novel source of identification—plausibly random...

Life satisfaction as a component of human wellbeing, is both a desirable ‘end’ for sustainable development, as well as a means to understand the motivations, priorities, and behaviours of people with regards to their local ecosystems. Ecosystem-services research on life satisfaction has...

Harmful algae blooms (HABs) occur across the globe and can have multi-faceted impacts on tourism. However, little is known in terms of the true magnitude of losses to the tourism sector as a result of HABs. This study is based in Florida, one of the most notorious sun, sand, and sea destinations...

Coastal wetlands are recognized as carbon sinks that play an important role in mitigating global climate change because of the strong carbon uptake by vegetation and high carbon sequestration in the soil. Over the last few decades, plastic waste pollution in coastal zones has become increasingly...

Fresh groundwater resources in coastal areas in eastern England are under pressure from increased demand for domestic and irrigation water supplies and face an uncertain future due to the additional pressures of climate change. Faced with the need to find innovative solutions, managed aquifer...

The necessity for extensive historical data, variables, and weight determination still presents challenges and complexity, notwithstanding the growth in research on socio-ecological vulnerability to climate change. In order to fill in these gaps, this study uses China’s Fujian Province as a...

Large amounts of coastal silt are converted into subgrade soil by cement solidification for resource utilization, while the compressive strength was too low (<1.0 MPa) with as little cement usage as possible (<15%, w/w). Our previous studies have shown that biochar was added into the raw materials to achieve strength enhancement, but the specific mechanisms need to be further explored. Three biochars derived from peanut shells (PSBC), cow dung (CDBC) and sewage sludge (SSBC) at 300°C, 500°C and 700°C pyrolysis, respectively were used as exogenous additives with 1%, 2% and 5%. Results showed that all biochars significantly improved the compressive strength of the subgrade soil products by 20-110%, which was attributed to that biochar catalyzed cement hydration reactions to produce more Ca(OH)2, CaCO3 and calcium silicate hydrates (C-S-H gel). The catalytic capacity of different biochars was SSBC > PSBC CDBC. Due to the suitable specific surface area and porosity of 500°C biochar, it is the most effective for strength enhancement....</1.0>

We examine the impact of multinational oil companies' (MOCs) corporate social responsibility (CSR) on gender equality for social equity using a combined propensity score matching and logit model. The result indicates a significant relationship between CSR and gender equality for social equity in...

Tourism has a significant impact on the environment, particularly on coastal and marine ecosystems. This study aimed to investigate the impact of pink beach tourism on the marine ecosystem of Great Santa Cruz Island in Zamboanga City, Philippines. The study employed a mixed-methods approach that...

Purpose - This study aims to explore the need for highly technological complexes for control and monitoring, as well as, new concepts and methodologies for maritime resource exploration and exploitation, which are in great demand nowadays. Design/methodology/approach - This paper provides an...