Data Acquisition for Integrated Coastal Zone Management and Planning in a Climate Change Perspective

Abstract

The coastal zones are characterised with high populations densities and sensitive ecosystems which requires efficient planning and management. The ongoing climate change will make this task more challenging with sea level rise and increased storminess. Digital governance is an efficient instrument to cope with climate change in the coastal zone but requires up-to-date and high-quality information. The current research has aimed at providing an overview of the currently available data sources, gaps in data availability, and new approaches to data collection in a very dynamic coastal zone.