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This conclusions paper summarises some of the main development and trends related to climate change in coastal areas and outlines future research needs.
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Leal Filho, W. (2018). Impacts of Climate Change in Coastal Areas: Lessons Learned and Experiences. In: Leal Filho, W. (eds) Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Strategies for Coastal Communities. Climate Change Management. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-70703-7_25
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