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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

SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #14: Life Below WaterSustainable Development Goal #15: Life on Land

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(E) Emanations of other problems
Subject
  • Cybernetics » Systems
  • Societal problems » Vulnerability
  • Content quality
    Presentable
     Presentable
    Language
    English
    Last update
    Oct 4, 2020