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Deforestation
Clearing forests for agriculture or urban development removes tree roots that stabilize the soil, increasing erosion and nutrient loss, as well as decreasing water retention capacity.
Integrated coastal zone management (ICZM)
Integrated coastal zone management is a coordinated process that manages land, water, ecosystems and human activities together while involving the stakeholders affected by coastal decisions.
Managed retreat
Managed retreat is the planned movement of coastal defences, buildings or activities inland so that the shoreline can adjust naturally and create space for habitats that absorb waves and floodwater.
Mangrove swamp
A mangrove swamp is an intertidal wetland dominated by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs whose roots trap sediment, provide nursery habitats and reduce wave energy.
Resilience
Resilience is the ability of a system, community, or individual to anticipate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from adverse events or disturbances, such as natural disasters, economic shocks, or environmental changes, while maintaining essential functions and structures. It is the ability to absorb externally imposed or internally developed major change without fundamental disruptions to how a system operates.
Sediment
Sediment is loose particulate material, such as rock fragments, minerals, shells or organic matter, that is transported and deposited by water, wind, ice or gravity.
Sustainable Development
Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Tourism
Tourism is the movement of people to a new place for pleasure involving at least one overnight stay outside of the usual place of residence.