Coastal Areas
latest news & developmentsSun over beach? Better behave, says Cape
Rate-payer interest groups say certain provisions on protecting the coastal environment are welcomed. But they also describe other proposals
Robben Island joins list of 20 new protected marine sites in South Africa
A new network of 20 sites have been declared as marine protected areas in South Africa
New Togo fishing port stokes coastal erosion fears
Erosion affects coastal communities around the world but is becoming a major environmental and social problem in Togo
Battle to save the seafront
News that a development planned for the Sea Point promenade has stalled strengthens calls for preserving public spaces.