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Global Local Executive Panel: Challenges and opportunities in managing coastal communities

Rewatch the session:

Key areas of exploration

The unique challenges and opportunities facing coastal communities
The impact of flooding and erosion on coastal communities and their infrastructure
Strategies for managing the risks of flooding and erosion in coastal communities
The importance of economic development in sustaining coastal communities
The importance of community engagement and partnership in addressing coastal issues

Speakers

Matt Hosey, Head of Flood & Coastal Erosion Risk Management, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council

Mike Newall, Chief Executive, South Ayrshire Council, Scotland

Jane Stroud, Chief Executive Officer, Kiama Council

Resource pack: Challenges and opportunities in managing coastal communities

Coastal issues: Resources for local government

Curated international case studies of ways councils are tackling the challenges of coastal areas head on. Examples come from Greece, Slovenia, Denmark and Estonia. View here

Shifting shores: Can councils respond to coastal erosion?

Coastal erosion is a significant and growing challenge, threatening communities, infrastructure, and natural habitats around the UK and Ireland and further afield. The combination of natural processes and human activities has accelerated erosion rates, posing significant risks to economic assets and ecological systems. Read the full blog post…

Making waves: Is the tide turning for coastal communities?

New efforts are being made to revive the UK’s seaside towns, tackling economic and other problems that confront coastal areas. The problems facing coastal communities stem from a combination of geography and wider decline. Cut off from much of the country, they are often over-dependent on tourism and sea-based industries. Keep reading…

Rural, Coastal and Island issues

This briefing summarises the December 2022 LGIU and VLGA rural, coastal and island panel which brought together Chief Executives from Ireland, the UK and Australia. This briefing shares the highlights of the panel and the experiences of Chief Executives facing the unique challenges in rural, coastal and island communities. Read more here…