The indicator provides a measure of coastal engineering interventions that directly alter geomorphology, coastal dynamics and often the natural character of long stretches of coast. The reference data for the calculation of the indicator concern three main aggregations within which the various types of works can be grouped: the port infrastructures, the coastal defense works built near the shore and the set of the other differently characterized structures, which however retain the…

The indicator provides the national and regional estimate of the state conservation of Italian coasts in 2020 and of the changes due to erosion or progress suffered since 2006, useful for the assessment of the vulnerability of coastal areas and the risk to which urban centers, infrastructure and socio-economic activities that develop near the coast are exposed. In 2020 there was a significant instability over 1,913 km of coastline, of which 943 km for erosion and 970 km for advance, however…

To contain erosion and damage caused by storms along the Italian coasts, defense interventions are often carried out aimed at protecting goods and infrastructure and restoring beaches. The indicator “coastal defense works” provides the number, on a national and regional basis, of the different types of “rigid” works of coastal defense (islots, mixed works, brushes, grazing and cliffs) and their variation over time. From 2000 to 2020, if on the one hand it was possible to find an increase in…

In Italy, the coasts, which develop for over 8,000 km, represent an important strategic resource: they are among the most densely populated areas and home to intense economic activity. The increasing exploitation to which these areas are subjected, associated with natural events (e.g. global climate change), has led to an increase in erosion phenomena. To counteract these processes and to protect housing and infrastructure, over the years numerous rigid defense works have been carried out in…

To contain the erosion of the coasts and the damage produced by the storms over the years, numerous interventions have been carried out along the Italian coasts, aimed at protecting the assets and infrastructure present in the immediate hinterland and the restoration of the backward beaches. The indicator provides an estimate on a national and regional basis of the protected coast with rigid works, the measure is representative of both the fragility of the coastal environments of the country…

The indicator is the result of the regional recognition of the state of planning relative to the coastal strip. 11 coastal regions out of 15 have regional planning tools extended to the management and protection of the coastal territory and some are preparing a second regional plan, distinguishing with greater clarity that intended for the protection and protection of the coasts from that oriented to the development and coordination of socio-economic activities.

The analysis of the…