Protecting Coastal Zones In The Mediterranean: An Economic And Regulatory Analysis

Anil Markandya, Steven Arnold, Mariaester Cassinelli, Timothy Taylor

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Abstract

This paper examines existing measures taken to protect the coastal zones of the Mediterranean Sea and assesses their success. A summary of the main pressures facing this region is given, followed by an analysis of the legislation covering coastal zone development in ten countries: Algeria, Croatia, Egypt, France, Israel, Italy, Malta, Spain, Tunisia and Turkey. The paper finds that not all of these States have legislation specifically covering coastal zones, but there is concern in all areas that existing legislation is not working.

The costs and benefits of controlling coastal development are examined. Firstly, a literature review of valuation studies identifies a range of values placed on the developed and undeveloped coastline for both users and local property owners. These values were then used in a model to evaluate policy options to control development of a stretch of coastline. The model indicates that a stricter control regime of coastal development may provide significant benefits.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)145-159
Number of pages15
JournalJournal of Coastal Conservation
Volume12
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2008

Keywords

  • Recreation
  • Mediterranean
  • Littoral
  • Legislation
  • Coastal zone management

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