This paper explores the potential role of spatial planning in support of more coherent governance of water resources. Water resources throughout the continuum from land to the coast are being degraded with impacts on life supporting ecosystems, including the high seas.

The direct impacts of delta subsidence and effective seas level rise abetted by dams include inundation of coastal areas, saltwater intrusion into coastal aquifers, increased rates of coastal erosion, an increased exposure to storm surges, etc, in addition to the threat to food security, livelihood security, water security to millions and huge l

This project brief describes the scope and process for developing Guidance for how the protective services of mangroves and coral reefs can be included in national economic accounts to support development planning.

This second part of the most-awaited IPCC's fifth assessment of climate change focuses on the climate impacts and how the world might adapt. It details the impacts of climate change to date, the future risks from a changing climate, and the opportunities for effective action to reduce risks. Read the summary of this report for policymakers.