With reference to a named example, explain how sustainable coastal management can
support those in the developing world. (6)
Sustainable coastal management can be described as managing the coastal environment in
terms of people and their economic livelihoods, social wellbeing and safety from coastal
erosion without having any long-term effects on the environment for future generations.
The Maldives, in the Indian Ocean, South West to Sri Lanka is an example of a region under
threat of coastal erosion. There is a conflict as some atolls are being protected more than
others, for example, a sea wall all around their capital city’s island when some islands have
no hard engineering tactics at all. Some actions have taken place in the Indian Ocean and
particularly the Maldives to sustainably manage the coats. An organisation called
‘Mangroves for the Future' helps to implement several schemes to plant mangroves and
educate locals whilst trying to protect the coasts and the livelihoods of the people that live
there.
support those in the developing world. (6)
Sustainable coastal management can be described as managing the coastal environment in
terms of people and their economic livelihoods, social wellbeing and safety from coastal
erosion without having any long-term effects on the environment for future generations.
The Maldives, in the Indian Ocean, South West to Sri Lanka is an example of a region under
threat of coastal erosion. There is a conflict as some atolls are being protected more than
others, for example, a sea wall all around their capital city’s island when some islands have
no hard engineering tactics at all. Some actions have taken place in the Indian Ocean and
particularly the Maldives to sustainably manage the coats. An organisation called
‘Mangroves for the Future' helps to implement several schemes to plant mangroves and
educate locals whilst trying to protect the coasts and the livelihoods of the people that live
there.
