#52026DC0530EU Strategy for Resilient, Prosperous and Liveable Coastal Communities
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The strategy sets out an EU-wide framework to support coastal communities facing climate risks, biodiversity loss, pollution, housing pressure, seasonal jobs, unbalanced tourism, and security threats. It focuses on the 95 million people living along or near the EU coastline, as well as businesses and public bodies tied to ports, tourism, fisheries, maritime trade, clean energy, and coastal planning. For businesses and local authorities, the practical message is that coastal development should become more coordinated and locally tailored. The strategy points toward future EU funding, policy coordination, and local plans that balance economic growth with climate adaptation, ecosystem restoration, housing needs, and security resilience.
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Key Changes
- Creates a first EU-level framework focused specifically on coastal communities and their economic, environmental, social, and security challenges
- Promotes locally tailored coastal development strategies instead of a single uniform approach
- Links coastal prosperity with climate adaptation, marine and coastal ecosystem restoration, housing, sustainable tourism, clean energy, and security resilience