Cianci, M.G, Cianci, E., Magaudda, S., Mondelli, F.P., Rabazo Martin, M., Romagnoli, G.
pubblicazione prevista a gennaio 2026
In Federico Camerin, Antonio Luis Pérez, Francesca Gagliardi, Pir Mohammad (Eds.). Sustainable Landscapes Across the Mediterranean (CrossMED 2024 – V1). International Conference “Landscapes Across the Mediterranean (CrossMED)” 2024. Reggio Calabria, 11-13 December 2024. (pp. xx-xx). Springer Cham.
Abstract
The growing concern for coastal areas has paralleled the increasing global focus on climate change, which, as defined by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (1992), refers to alterations in the global climate system due to human activities that intensify natural variability. Coastal regions are particularly vulnerable as transitional zones between land and sea, experiencing the compounded effects of both environments. These areas are highly dynamic, hosting diverse climatic processes that accelerate their susceptibility to erosion, coastline retreat, and ecosystem degradation. The rapid urbanization and economic development of coastal zones have further exacerbated their fragility, necessitating a delicate balance between environmental conservation, economic prosperity, and social well-being. The Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) framework emphasizes this equilibrium by promoting sustainable governance and adaptive planning strategies. The economic implications of coastal vulnerability are substantial, particularly in sectors such as agriculture and tourism, which rely heavily on stable coastal ecosystems. This paper explores recent international projects and case studies that address these challenges, focusing on strategic approaches for coastline redesign, urban defense against rising sea levels, the establishment of protected areas to preserve marine and terrestrial biodiversity, and the development of resilient urban and architectural models tailored to the evolving environmental conditions of coastal regions.
