Coastal Cities in WIO Region: New opportunities for the Nairobi Convention - Session 10: Emerging Issues Paper 1

Coastal cities are dynamic, complex systems which need energy, water, food and other resources to function and support diverse activities. If managed properly cities have the potential to offer better socio-economic conditions and quality of life to residents as well as the wider nation within which they are situated. The integrated adaptive management and sustainable development of coastal cities is therefore essential. Inputs from science, technology, architecture, socio-economic information, and planning, all contributing key insights and perspectives.