Coastal erosion
30.1.2018
Question for written answer E-000504-18
to the Commission
Rule 130
Eleftherios Synadinos (NI)
Scientific studies show that certain beaches and river estuary banks have ‘receded’, sometimes by as much as 400 metres. In many cases, this process has taken only a few decades and it the result of geological factors or human intervention, which may be either indirect in the form of actions contributing to climate change or direct in the form of ill-conceived or ineffective anti-erosion projects.
Beach diminution, mainly as a consequence of climate change, is affecting both tourism and other commercial activities along the vitally important coastline, where human activity is continuing unabated, with no bold or comprehensive plan to address the problem of coastal erosion[1].
In all, 28.6% of the Greek coastline, rising to 65.8% in Crete, is now showing signs of erosion. It is along river deltas and where soft sedimentary deposits are to be found that the coastline is most sensitive to climate change.
In view of this:
- 1.Does the Commission have specific data, evidence or indications to suggest which Member States are most exposed to this problem or most likely to be affected by it?
- 2.Does it have appropriate instruments with sufficient funding for comprehensive preventive action and remedial measures in response to this problem?
- [1] http://www.kathimerini.gr/931307/gallery/epikairothta/ellada/epitaxynetai-h-diavrwsh-twn-aktwn