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Regenerating the Spanish coastlines
Javier Arpa Fernández (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)
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Abstract
Spain’s 8,000 kilometers of coastline host diverse ecosystems, support 40% of the population, and attract millions of tourists but face severe threats from climate change, over-tourism, and urbanization. Rising sea levels could displace 1.5 million people by 2050. Urgent action is needed to integrate nature-based solutions, protect biodiversity, and ensure public access. Coastal regeneration must prioritize resilience, inclusivity, and regenerative economies, transforming coasts into spaces of coexistence, connection, and sustainability for a viable future.