18-April-2016 A Small Island Developing State, Seychelles has not been sparred like the majority of other island states around the world from the harmful effects of coastal erosion. The coastal zones remain one of the most vulnerable areas with regards to the ever-changing climatic conditions and shocks. With about 85% of the current population living within the vicinity of the coastal areas, there is increasing pressure on the coastlines to cater for economical and recreational needs of humans, but also for the coast to adapt and become resilient to the ever-increasing frequency and intensity of natural hazards. The 2004 tsunami that struck certain coastal areas around Seychelles brought to...
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