Scientific understanding of carbon sequestration and potential emissions from coastal ecosystems is now sufficient to develop effective carbon management, policy, and conservation incentives for coastal Blue Carbon.

UNESCO: World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP)

But many blame the current frothiness of the housing market, particularly in dense coastal areas, on this policy.

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The debate was also used to give MEPs the chance to question the Commission on the role of the Common Fisheries Policy in developing local economies, such as creating jobs for coastal communities and sustaining traditional cultures.

BBC: Debate on fisheries

The cost to countries of nutrient over-enrichment from the degradation of their marine and coastal natural resource base, and the services and livelihoods it provides, will increase without improved policy responses.

UNESCO: Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission