Abstract Low-Elevation Coastal Zones in Central and South America are exposed to climate-
related hazards (sea-level rise, climate variability and storms) which threaten the assets …

Worldwide, coastal environments are recognised as complex systems of immense
biophysical, socioeconomic and cultural value. In South Africa, the promulgation of the …

Coastal areas experience population growth causing impacts on coastal and marine
ecosystems. Consequently, recognizing the model of coastal cities development is of great …

The outputs that result from the formal procedures of public policies are objective indicators
that drive their progress. In this paper we have used four indicators of Integrated Coastal …

Las áreas litorales de América Latina y Caribe (ALC) se encuentran cada vez más
afectadas por los asentamientos humanos. La expansión urbana conlleva un importante …

The disaster caused by shrimp acuaculture in the mangrove forests of Ecuador was the
driving force for internationally approved state action. For more than two decades Ecuador …

The aim of this paper is to update and synthesise the current body of knowledge on
Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) in Peru. Proper management of marine and …

In South America, the conservation of natural resources, particularly in relation to water and
aquatic fauna, is an often‐discussed issue. Unfortunately, there is still a large gap between …

Coastal laws define the boundaries of the coastal zone. Both a terrestrial part and a marine
part are usually included, which can be anything from ten to two hundred or more meters …

Tourism makes an important contribution to the economies of some territories, especially
'sun and sand'tourism that uses public domain areas. Some of these areas are operated …