Case Study - Greece Conflicting Stakeholder Perspectives

what percentage of greece’s population live in coastal areas

57

what percentage of farming does coastal farming account for

35

why are coastal areas suitable for farming

microclimates and moist air

why is coastal farming decreasing

farms being sold for tourist/second home development

why is fishing important despite not contributing much to greek GDP

cultural cohesion and heritage

why does fishing conflict with conservation efforts

fish-rich areas like marshes are of particular ecological importance

how are fish stock being increased

artificial reefs, policy stating that all new aquaculture areas must submit an environmental impact report to show impact on other stakeholders and the environment

what is the role of industries like oil refining

need water but release pollutants

why may locals suffer from conservation efforts

efforts may close ports so locals cannot travel between islands which leads to cultural degradation

what has the greek government done to minimize pollution

set up stations around the coast with equipment to clean up pollution as a result of tourism

why does tourism increasingly not benefit locals

mass tourism from foreign companies so profit does not return to locals

why is salt farming environmentally important

provides a swampy ecosystem in spring that is ideal for grubs so many migratory birds stop there

why are salinas closing (2)

economies of scale, urban and agricultural developments disrupt longshore drift so salinas become inundated with sediment

what is replacing salt farming (2)

farming and fishing

what percentage of greece’s GDP does tourism provide

18

how many jobs does tourism provide

700000

what is booming tourism leading to

urban sprawl

what are impacts of increasing population (2)

overwhelm water and waste infrastructure, cause overcrowding

why is managing many tourists challenging

seasonal so no year-round solution

why is salt infiltration occuring

aquifers depleted by water diverted for agribusiness