Our Coast For Life (Hardcover)

The book will be a cornerstone for future thinking and a valuable reference book for anyone involved in international sustainable development.

While the world's eyes are focused on exploring ways of implementing and managing sustainable development programmes, this book celebrates what is already being achieved and practised It commemorates the work that is helping alleviate poverty, empower and tram local communities and create alternative livelihood projects along Africa's coast.

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• A definition of the African coast (coral reefs, rocky shores, islands off Africa, beaches, dunes, estuaries, etc)
• The issues and challenges facing global oceans from an ecological, environmental, economical and social point of view
• Africa's coastline in context: Africa's population is estimated at 650 million (World Bank). Within the coastal areas, the coastal population is forecast to grow at a rate of no less than 3% per year At this rate, the population in the coastal urban areas is expected to double within the next 30 years. It is estimated that over 40% of Africa's population derives its livelihood from coastal and marine ecosystems and resources and this is set to increase with current migration and demographic patterns. The coast makes an enormous contribution to the economic and social wellbeing of the people of Africa, contributing over $400 billion to the African economy. Thirty-eight of continental Africa's 53 independent states are coastal states and around 18% of Africa's population lives within 60km of the coast.
• South Africa - an African leader on the road to sustainable coastal development.
• Showcase for South Africa's pioneering role in implementing a series of programmes to help coastal communities. Highlighted is the work that is already being managed by the major international donor agencies and NGOs.
• Donor agency section - the major donor agencies are showcased to illustrate the type of work they do, their commitment and their future policies in Africa
• The countries that are principally involved with the NEPAD agreement and featuring the programmes and future plans that are helping to sustain coastal communities
• A section will be devoted to companies that are taking a pioneering and leading role in the movement towards sustainable development and environmental protection.

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