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Figure 15. Projections of continued infrastructure

and coastal development project an increase in

impacted coastlines from the current average of

70% between 30º N and S, to 81-95% by 2032

(dependent upon scenario).

In Southeast Asia

and the Indo-pacific region the degradation rate

is much higher, at the same time as this regions

contains near 92% of the World’s coral reefs.

Development of marine protected areas must

be associated with an increase in protected ar-

eas along the coasts to secure the future resil-

ience of these reefs to climate change, and to

protect the coastal livelihoods and cultures.

2002

2032