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LAND
Coastal Landscapes
Beaches, wetlands, shorelines and other coastal landscapes form an important connection between terrestrial and marine systems.
Coastal Zone
Where land meets sea.
Protecting the coastal environments, resources and communities that connect St. Kitts and Nevis to the ocean.
Explore Our Coastal Zone ↓
Land
Beaches, wetlands and coastal landscapes
Ocean
Marine ecosystems and coastal waters
People
Communities, livelihoods and development
01 — THE COASTAL CONNECTION
Our coastline connects everything.
The coastal zone is where land, ocean, ecosystems and communities come together.
Healthy coastal environments support biodiversity, livelihoods, recreation and natural protection while providing space for communities and economic activity.
Protecting these interconnected systems requires careful planning, responsible development and long-term environmental management.
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OCEAN
Marine Ecosystems
Coastal waters and marine habitats support biodiversity and provide resources for communities and livelihoods.
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PEOPLE
Coastal Communities
People depend on healthy coastal environments for recreation, livelihoods, tourism and community life.
02 — WHY THE COAST MATTERS
More than a shoreline.
Coastal environments provide ecological, social and economic benefits that are important to the Federation's long-term resilience.
Ecosystems
Coastal habitats support biodiversity and provide essential ecosystem services.
Livelihoods
Fishing, tourism and other activities depend on healthy coastal resources.
Communities
Coastal areas are home to communities, infrastructure and important public spaces.
Resilience
Healthy coastal systems can help reduce vulnerability to storms, erosion and climate impacts.
03 — COASTAL PRESSURES
Our coast is constantly changing.
Coastal environments are influenced by natural processes as well as human activity and changing climate conditions.
Coastal Erosion
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Coastal Development
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Pollution
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Climate Change
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Habitat Loss
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04 — INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT
Managing the coast as one system.
Coastal management requires us to understand the relationships between land, water, ecosystems and people. An integrated approach helps balance environmental protection, community needs and responsible development.
COASTAL
ZONE
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LAND
WATER
ECOSYSTEMS
PEOPLE
05 — PROTECTION IN ACTION
Protect. Manage. Restore. Engage.
Effective coastal management combines monitoring, planning, restoration and community participation.
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Monitor
Understand changes taking place along the coast and in coastal ecosystems.
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Manage
Support planning and decision-making that considers environmental and community needs.
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Restore
Support the recovery and protection of vulnerable coastal environments.
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Engage
Encourage communities and stakeholders to participate in coastal stewardship.
EXPLORE THE COAST
Discover our coastal environment.
Explore environmental information and geographic features through the Department's interactive mapping tools.
Explore Interactive Maps →Our coast connects us all.
Protecting our coastal environment means protecting the ecosystems, communities and opportunities that depend on it.
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