Nature-based Coastal Resilience: A Catalogue for Jobs and Local Economies

Coastal zones are economic powerhouses, supporting millions of jobs in fisheries, tourism, ports, and manufacturing and hosting nearly 40% of the world’s population. Yet coastal communities and industries are increasingly vulnerable to rising sea levels, stronger storms, and rapid erosion. These risks are further exacerbated by the degradation of coastal ecosystems that once provided protection and services to people and economies. Strengthening coastal resilience is therefore not only about reducing disaster losses, but also about sustaining the economic systems and livelihoods that depend on healthy coastal environments.