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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