focusescoastal
focusescoastal is a term used in coastal studies and planning to describe a deliberate emphasis on coastal zones in research, policy, and practice. It denotes prioritizing coastal systems in the allocation of resources, data collection, and decision making to address risks and opportunities associated with coastlines.
The phrase emerged in academic and professional discussions in the 2010s and 2020s as part of broader
Core elements include hazard and shoreline dynamics assessment, ecosystem services evaluation, stakeholder engagement, data integration from
Applied in planning documents, urban development frameworks, disaster risk reduction, and climate adaptation projects, the focuses
Critics say the label can be vague and may risk overlooking inland areas or cross-region linkages. The