Tour de Coasts: Final Report Unveils Global Insights on Coastal Sustainability

“全球海岸行”报告重磅发布:勾勒全球海岸可持续发展蓝图

Future Earth Coasts (FEC), in collaboration with researchers from the University of South Carolina, has officially released the final report of the Tour de Coasts initiative. Launched in March, 2024, the global survey engaged a diverse and international audience, including researchers, policymakers, and community representatives to identify critical gaps, challenges, and solutions in coastal sustainability. The report offers a comprehensive overview of coastal sustainability from a global perspective, providing valuable insights to guide future research and policy action.

近日,未来地球海岸(FEC)与南卡罗来纳大学研究团队联合发布“全球海岸行”研究项目最终报告。这项始于2024年3月的全球性调研汇聚了来自研究者、政策制定者和社区代表的国际多元视角,系统梳理了海岸可持续发展领域的关键瓶颈、现实挑战与应对策略。报告通过多维度数据分析,全面呈现全球海岸发展现状,为后续研究与政策制定提供了重要参考。


The Tour de Coasts initiative aimed to foster knowledge exchange and advance efforts to address pressing coastal sustainability issues. Participants from 79 countries and regions across six continents (excluding Antarctica) contributed their insights, with strong representation from Europe and West Africa. By examining definitions of sustainability, key barriers, contributions, and research priorities, the survey facilitated knowledge exchange and highlighted both shared challenges and region-specific concerns in coastal sustainability efforts. The findings underscore the importance of governance, financial investment, public awareness, and interdisciplinary collaboration in achieving long-term sustainability goals.

作为推动海岸可持续发展的重要倡议,“全球海岸行“致力于促进全球知识共享与协同行动。调查研究范围涵盖六大洲(除南极洲外)79个国家和地区,其中欧洲与西非地区的参与度尤为突出。调查从可持续性定义、关键阻碍因素、现有贡献和研究重点四个维度展开分析,既促进了国际经验交流,也揭示了海岸可持续工作中的共性问题与区域差异。研究发现,要实现长期可持续发展目标,必须重点完善治理体系、加大资金支持、提升公众意识并加强跨学科协作。


Figure 1: Barriers to coastal sustainability word cloud

The initiative also spotlighted the need for continued engagement and dialogue to ensure a truly inclusive and representative understanding of coastal sustainability. Future efforts should focus on expanding outreach to underrepresented regions and stakeholder groups, incorporating more localized case studies, and fostering ongoing discussions beyond survey responses. Additionally, the results highlight the importance of integrating scientific research with actionable policy and community-driven solutions, emphasizing the need for increased funding, stronger governance frameworks, and public education initiatives.

报告特别指出,建立长效参与机制和对话平台对形成全面、客观的海岸可持续认知至关重要。未来工作应着重扩大对参与不足地区和利益相关方的覆盖,增加本土化案例研究比重,并拓展多元化的持续对话渠道。研究结果进一步表明,必须加强科研成果与可操作性政策、社区自主方案的衔接,同步推进资金投入、治理体系优化和公众教育行动。


Building on the momentum of Tour de Coasts, FEC remains committed to advancing global coastal sustainability efforts. Through continued research, collaboration, and outreach, FEC will work to address emerging challenges, amplify diverse voices, and drive impactful solutions that support resilient and thriving coastal communities worldwide.

基于“全球海岸行”取得的丰硕成果,FEC将继续推动全球海岸可持续发展进程。通过深化研究合作、加强伙伴关系建设、扩展传播网络等举措,FEC将积极应对新挑战,凝聚全球共识,推动务实解决方案落地,助力建设更具韧性和繁荣的全球海岸社区。

The findings of the Tour de Coasts survey have contributed toa special collection[1]in Anthropocene Coasts, exploring pathways to coastal sustainability. Additionally, the initiative facilitateda roundtable discussion[2]at the 2024 Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress (SRI 2024), bringing together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and coastal communities to address key challenges and solutions.

“全球海岸行”研究成果已促成《人新世海岸(英文)》期刊推出专辑,探索海岸可持续发展路径。该倡议还成功在2024年全球可持续发展研究与创新大会(SRI 2024)上举办圆桌论坛,汇聚了研究人员、政策制定者、实践者和沿海社区代表,共同探讨关键挑战与解决方案。

To continue this critical dialogue, the findings will be further examined during the panel discussion “Tour de Coasts: Insights from the Global Coastal Sustainability Survey” atSRI 2025[3], where experts will present actionable insights and successful strategies from around the world, highlighting the power of collaboration, local knowledge, and transdisciplinary approaches in protecting and preserving coastlines.

为持续推进这一重要对话,研究成果将在2025年全球可持续发展研究与创新大会(SRI 2025)的专题圆桌论坛上进行深入研讨。届时各国专家将分享全球范围内的见解与成功实践,重点展示协作力量、地方知识与跨学科方法在海岸保护中的重要作用。

By fostering engagement and knowledge-sharing, Tour de Coasts aims to drive meaningful change, offering replicable models for sustainable coastal management. Stay connected for future updates and events from the Tour de Coasts team!

通过促进多方参与和知识共享,“全球海岸行“致力于推动实质变革,为海岸可持续管理提供可复制的示范模式。敬请持续关注”全球海岸行“团队的最新动态与活动!

Relevant links:

[1]https://link.springer.com/collections/ejiiccbbia

[2]https://www.futureearthcoasts.org/future-earth-coasts-tour-de-coasts-at-sri-2024-uniting-global-voices-for-a-sustainable-coastal-future/

[3]https://sricongress.org/about-sri2025/

Access the Report

The full Tour de Coasts final report is now available for download. Click “read more” or scan the QR code below to read the report and explore its findings in detail.

报告获取

“全球海岸行”最终报告现已开放下载,欢迎点击“阅读原文”或扫描下方二维码获取完整报告及详细研究成果。


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