Climate Change, the Blue Economy and Coastal Resilience

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This interdisciplinary course explores how global climate change is transforming oceans and coastal systems, with a focus on adaptation, resilience, and socio-economic value.

Starting from the physical climate–ocean system, the course examines sea-level rise, coastal dynamics, and ecosystem responses, highlighting the role of oceans as regulators of climate and providers of essential services. Special attention is given to the blue economy and sustainable business strategies, illustrating how climate risks and environmental change affect coastal economies and value chains. The Venice Lagoon is used as a central illustrative case, linking global processes to local impacts, ecological dynamics, adaptation strategies, and long-term resilience of coastal communities and heritage.

The course combines lectures, case studies, and integrative discussions, and is designed for an international audience interested in climate change, oceans, sustainability, and coastal futures

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