Conveners: Francesca Alvisi (ISMAR-CNR, Bologna), Andrea D'Alpaos (Università di Padova), Pietro Teatini (Università di Padova)
francesca.alvisi@cnr.it
francesca.alvisi@cnr.it
Multiple stress factors act on the dynamics of coastal and transitional systems, considering above all abiotic processes, in a land-sea continuum perspective. These include saltwater intrusion in coastal surface/subsurface water bodies, coastal erosion, land subsidence, alteration of sediment dynamics, pollutant accumulation, urban expansion, and exploitation of geological resources. This session will gather contributions about present technological advances, in terms of conceptualisation and modelling, and assessment methodologies in transitional systems as essential contributions to integrated coastal zone management and maritime spatial planning, among others.