International Applications of Ecosystem-based Disaster Risk Reduction in Coastal Areas (Second Batch)
AUTHOR(S):
MNR China, IUCN
YEAR:
2025
LOCATION:
East Asia: PR China
TYPE OF RESOURCE:
Case Studies
DESCRIPTION:
This collection presents nine exemplary cases from China, the Republic of Korea, Indonesia, and Spain. The cases represent practices of restoring critical ecosystems—including mangroves, coastal salt marshes, and sandy shores— as well as the ecological enhancement of seawalls. They demonstrate comprehensive benefits across multiple dimensions, including disaster prevention and mitigation, ecological function enhancement, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and socio-economic development.
TOPIC:
FEATURED IN KNOWLEDGE WEEKLY:
Yes
IS ICM SOLUTION:
No