In the coming decades, sea level rise will increasingly raise an array of legal challenges concerning coastal States, and in particular, low-lying Small Island Developing States (SIDS). This report assesses how States could safeguard their existing territorial rights and marine resources under...

The BP oil spill recently focused the nation’s attention on the importance of beaches to the economies of the states bordering the Gulf of Mexico. These beaches have, however, been under attack for many decades by erosion from storms and other natural forces, as well as construction and...

The causes of sea level rise; the impacts to beaches and coastal property; state responses to changes in sea level; the legal implications of existing sea level rise policies; outstanding legal issues; and potential solutions will be addressed. Some coastal states have been proactive in...

Economic theory and extant research suggest that flood prone properties should attract a discount. This concept can be extended to properties affected by future sea level rise but there is limited information for purchasers to judge and make informed decisions about their investment. Using a...