An online dialogue has been held to consider the impact of coastal urbanization on the marine environment and human health.
From 19-30 June 2006, an online dialogue was held on the theme: “Our Expanding Urban Coast: a Threat to the Marine Environment and Human Health.” The online dialogue was hosted by Stakeholder Forum, in collaboration […]
An online dialogue has been held to consider the impact of coastal urbanization on the marine environment and human health.
From 19-30 June 2006, an online dialogue was held on the theme: “Our Expanding Urban Coast: a Threat to the Marine Environment and Human Health.” The online dialogue was hosted by Stakeholder Forum, in collaboration with UNEP/GPA (the Global Programme of Action for the protection of the marine environment from land-based pollution). The aim of the dialogue was to explore the links between the marine environment, coastal urbanization and physical alteration and destruction of habitat, integrated management approaches, and nutrients, with a view to developing recommendations on: processes and policies to address these issues at all levels; the GPA’s role in addressing these issues; and the potential role of various stakeholders.
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Summary of the outcomes (July 2006)