Problem
Threatened coastal sand dune systems
Nature:
Coastal sand dunes are threatened by development especially tourism development. Even without the development the large numbers of people that may walk across dunes may upset the balance and cause erosion.
Incidence:
The coastal strip between Alexandria and Alamein has been completely devoured by tourist resorts, and large expanses between Alamein and Matruh have been, or are in the process of being converted to resort use. The main components of the coastal environment which are being decimated by these developments are the littoral oolitic sand-dunes.
Broader Problems:
Threatened sand dune habitats Related Problems:
Threatened sand beach habitats Subject(s):
→ Systems??Geology → Land and coastal forms??
Societal Problems → Vulnerability??
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
06.08.2019 – 18:21 CEST