Coastal zones
The CTCN brings together stakeholders who want to leverage ecosystem services from lakes, rivers, oceans and coastal zones to capture carbon emissions, also commonly referred to as Blue Carbon. A key approach is to adapt coastal zones to climatic changes through technologies such as wetland restoration, beach nourishment and a combination of other well-established and innovative technologies. Browse through our Coastal Zone pages to see how you can connect with our growing network of organisations and businesses. Below you will find related publications, partners, CTCN technical assistance, technologies and other information for exploring this topic further.


Coastal zones
- Type:Technical AssistanceDate of submission:Phase:ReviewCountries:Objective:Sectors:Cross-sectoral enabler:
Developing a national framework for deploying and scaling up e-mobility
Type:Technical AssistanceDate of submission:Phase:DesignCountries:Objective:Cross-sectoral enabler:Context
Globally, the number of motorized vehicles is estimated to reach between 2 and 3 billion vehicles by 2050 with a significant number located in developing countries like Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe's motor vehicle fleet has been growing at a fast rate especially after the year 1990. The Zimbabwe Climate Change Response Strategy further identified that the nation's transport sector consumes over 1 billion liters of diesel and over 730 million liters of petrol annually. Part of the energy emissions come from the use of petroleum products in the transport sector.
Building a circular economy and reducing emissions in the waste sector
Type:Technical AssistanceDate of submission:Phase:ImplementationCountries:Objective:Sectors:Cross-sectoral enabler:FAST TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
West African coastal classification, hazard management and standardized communication scheme utilizing the Coastal Hazard Wheel
Type:Technical AssistanceDate of submission:Phase:CompletedCountries:Objective:Sectors:Cross-sectoral enabler:Approach:Context
Technologies for coastal management of the province of Buenos Aires
Type:Technical AssistanceDate of submission:Phase:CompletedCountries:Objective:Sectors:Cross-sectoral enabler:This technology transfer advances Argentina’s
- Nationally Determined Contribution and its identified adaptation need to intensify and increase early warning systems for intense rains and floods, and to implement structural and non-structural measures to face extreme events.
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Capacity development to address risks in coastal zones
Type:Technical AssistanceDate of submission:Phase:ImplementationCountries:Objective:Sectors:Cross-sectoral enabler:Approach:Context
Technology for Monitoring & Assessment of Climate Change Impact on Geomorphology in the Coastal Areas of Bangladesh
Type:Technical AssistanceDate of submission:Phase:ImplementationCountries:Objective:Sectors:Cross-sectoral enabler:Approach:This Technology Transfer Advances Bangladesh's
- Nationally Determined Contribution and its adaptation goals focusing among other things on coastal zone management, flood control and erosion protection.
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Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation Study for the Port of Port Louis
Type:Technical AssistanceDate of submission:Phase:ImplementationCountries:Objective:Sectors:Cross-sectoral enabler:Approach:This Technology Transfer Advances Mauritius'
- Nationally Determined Contribution to strengthen management of related governance through investments in climate resiliency, and thus further the work of the vulnerability assessment and monitoring system put in place by the Government's Climate Change Division (CCD).
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Identification, Characterization and exploitation of Potential Offshore Sand Banks/Deposits
Type:Technical AssistanceDate of submission:Phase:CompletedCountries:Objective:Sectors:Cross-sectoral enabler:Approach:This Technology Transfer Advances Mauritius'
- Nationally Designated Contribution and its priority adaptation action to "improve awareness, enhance rehabilitation and strengthen regulatory framework for protection of beach, dunes and vegetation".
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Development of technology tools for the assessment of impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change in the coastal zones of Uruguay
Type:Technical AssistanceDate of submission:Phase:CompletedCountries:Objective:Sectors:Cross-sectoral enabler:This Technology Transfer Advances Uruguay's
- Nationally Determined Contribution to develop new integrated climate services and information systems, for continuous monitoring and risk mapping. Furthermore, by 2030, have developed new early warning systems and new hydrometeorological insurances, within the disaster risk reduction framework for the agricultural, coastal and health sectors, and for flood sensitive urban areas, infrastructure and other vulnerable regions.
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