Coastal Cities in WIO Region: New Opportunities for the Nairobi Convention
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The relationship between environment, society and economy in urban centres are of key importance in the WIO region. In particular, there is a need to better understand these interdependencies, and the associated constraints to achieving the objectives of the SDGs, the Paris Climate Agreement and the Sendai Risk and Disaster Reduction Framework. This understanding should inform planning and decision-making in city environments. The coastal zone of the WIO region hosts major cities, harbours, industries and other development infrastructure that, whilst vulnerable themselves, are increasingly posing threats to the integrity of coastal and marine ecosystems and potentially worsening their own situation.
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