coastal development
- Scope note
- Concentration of human settlements, infrastructures and economical activities along the coasts, being these areas very favourable for trade, communication and marine resources exploitation; the impact of the accelerated population growth and of the industrial and touristic development in these areas has caused the disruption of the ecological integrity of the coastal zones.
- Date of creation: 14-Apr-2011
Accepted term: 14-Apr-2011 
