Coast KZN

State of the Coast: KZN
State of the Coast: KZN

State of the Coast: KwaZulu-Natal Chapter 1: Introduction & Background Chapter 2: Overarching Drivers Chapter 3: Climate Variability
Chapter 4: Coastal Environment Chapter 5: Estuarine Environment Chapter 6: Marine Environment Chapter 7: Human Environment Chapter 8: Economic Environment
Chapter 9: Governance Environment Chapter 10: Conclusions
The Profile of the KZN Coast
The Profile of the KZN Coast

Ugu Lwethu- Our Coast Defining the Coastal Zone The Physical and Coastal Environment Coastal and Marine Ecosystems
Coastal and Marine Species Migrations The Human Dimension Socio-Economic Uses of the Coast Commercial Resource Uses
Pressures and Threats Management of the Coastal and Marine Environments Understanding our Coast
Coastal access
Coastal access

Access RoutesBoat Launch SitesThe Human DimensionCoastal Access: Stats & Facts
Estuaries
Estuaries

What is an Estuary? Know your Estuaries Estuary Health and Conservation KZN Estuary Observer Programme
Historical Time Series Estuary Mouth Status Sand Mining
Recreation
Recreation

Fish TaggingAccess RoutesBlue Flag Beaches
Coastal risk and vulnerability
Coastal risk and vulnerability

Coastal Risk LinesExtreme EventsCoastal ErosionKZN Coastal Vulnerability IndexPollution
Coastal issues
Coastal issues

PollutionSand MiningCoastal ErosionNurdlesUPL Chemical Spill
State of the Coast: KZN

Chapter 3: Climate Variability

Chapter 3 of the SoCR provides an overview of the climatic landscape of KZN in light of climate change.

This Includes:
3.1 Climate Change
3.2 Extreme Events
3.3 Oceanographic Events

3.1 Climate Change Photo byORI

3.1 Climate Change

This section provides an overview of global and local climate change projections and the drivers of these in relation to sea-level change. It considers the historic and current state of climate change and the potential impacts on the coastal environment. It outlines management responses / actions for KZN.


OUTLOOK:


State: MODERATE    Trend: STABLE

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3.2 Extreme Events Photo bySimon Bundy

3.2 Extreme Events

This section provides an overview of extreme events that affect the KZN coastline in relation to wave energy. It considers the drivers of these changes, the historic and current state, and the impacts. It gives an overview of management responses / actions required.


OUTLOOK:


State: MODERATE    Trend: STABLE 

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3.3 Oceanographic Events Photo byLaura Braby

3.3 Oceanographic Events

This section provides an overview of oceanographic currents affecting the KZN coast, the drivers of change and the pressures caused by the Agulhas current on the KZN coastal zone. It looks at the state of ocean currents, potential impacts and provides management responses / actions for KZN.


OUTLOOK:


State: MODERATE    Trend: STABLE 

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