Adapting coastal cities and territories to sea level rise in Mediterranean region challenges and best practices

The report provides an overview of the main obstacles that coastal managers from the Mediterranean region face in adapting their cities. Accordingly, it addresses the issues of how to design sustainable adaptation strategies through a coordinated approach at the regional and local levels; how to articulate measures over time, particularly in the context of the transformation of key sectors such as tourism. Intended for policymakers, city and territorial planners, and residents willing to pursue transformational change on their coasts.

The report highlights the need for regional cooperation and territorial integration to address the regional challenges posed by sea level rise. It emphasizes the importance of structuring regional cooperation around coastal adaptation to SLR, including knowledge-sharing, networks, cross-border projects, and regional frameworks. Enlarging the management scope beyond cities' administrative boundaries and strengthening territorial synergies and coordination is crucial to address the interrelated effects of SLR across cities and their surrounding territories.