This paper provides a comprehensive assessment of the recent and projected socio-economic development of coastal areas. It reviews the environmental pressures exerted by human activities on coastal areas, as well as the impacts of climate change that exacerbate existing challenges. The paper...

There is an urgent need to ensure that coastal areas are adapting to the impacts of climate change. Risks in these areas are projected to increase because of rising sea levels and development pressures. This report reviews how OECD countries can use their national adaptation planning processes...

Für die Marktwirtschaften der OECD-Länder ist regionale Integration ein bedeutender Faktor. Warenaustausch und ausländische Direktinvestitionen zwischen benachbarten Staaten haben zu einem deutlichen Wirtschaftswachstum geführt. Obwohl weitgehend politische Abmachungen fehlten, hat sich die...

As coastal area on the Baltic Sea in north-central Poland, Pomorskie faces unique challenges and opportunities associated with the transition to a green economy, a diversified economy, growing population and significant natural resources. This report focuses on the sustainable development of the...