Green spaces and nature-based solutions (NBS) are increasingly considered by land-use
planning policies to respond to the multiple challenges related to sustainable development …

Coastal ecosystems and the benefits they provide to people are at risk from a changing
climate and increasing human activities. Marine protected areas (MPAs) serve as a widely …

In 2008, the UN Convention on Biological Diversity introduced the scientific-technical
concept of describing Ecologically or Biologically Significant Marine Areas (EBSAs). These …

In recent years, particularly following the definition of the UN Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs) for 2030, Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) have gained considerable attention …

Marine population connectivity involves organism movement and interactions in oceanic
and coastal settings. It is essential for biodiversity by aiding genetic diversity, species …

Shallow coastal lagoons are vital ecosystems for many aquatic species and understanding
their biodiversity is essential. Very little is known about the distribution and abundance of …

As the global climate continues to change, extreme weather events such as hurricanes and
heavy rainfall are becoming more frequent. Subsequently, flooding and standing water …

Mangrove restoration involves complex decision-making processes and can often lack
adequate stakeholder engagement and empowerment to inform effective restoration …

Coastal ecosystems are integral to global carbon cycling and are increasingly recognised
for their role in mitigating climate change. Within these ecosystems, the dynamics of carbon …

Coastal lagoons represent one of the most productive and diverse ecosystems in the United
Arab Emirates (UAE) due to their position at the dynamic transition zone between land and …