Economic Development in the Coastal Area of Eastern China

Environmental Protection and Economic Development in Coastal Area of Eastern China: Challenges and Opportunities Name Institutional Affiliation Environmental Protection and Economic Development in Coastal Area of Eastern China: Challenges and Opportunities Background The coastal ecosystems are among the most important natural resources on earth due to their diversity and potential to contribute to economic development. The high number of people living near coastal areas in Eastern China pose a threat to the environment due to increased pollution, land use, exploration of natural resources, fishing, and food production (He et al., 2014). Notably, despite their value, coastal ecosystems are increasingly becoming degraded by human undertakings. Rationale The intent of this paper is to identify the challenges and opportunities that arise in the protection of the coastal environment and the economic development that sustain the people. By addressing the challenges, the study will identify the needs for environmental protection and the opportunities that present economic development benefits that can emerge in the region. Aims and Objective The aim of this study is to...