Learning Objectives

By the end of the lecture, participants should be able to:

• Understand why the Mediterranean basin is considered a climate change hotspot;
• Identify major climate-related and non-climate-related coastal risks;
• Explain the concepts of hazard, vulnerability, exposure, and resilience;
• Recognise the importance of governance in disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation;
• Understand the role of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) in climate resilience;
• Analyse practical examples of coastal planning and adaptation from Mediterranean countries;
• Reflect on the role of science-policy interaction in environmental decision-making;
• Discuss future pathways for resilient coastal development.