The countries of the Black Sea region are beset by a great number of problems: there are many large cities along the coast; intensive agriculture is practised in the region; great rivers such as the Danube and the Dnieper carry pollution from a large part of Europe; and the lowlands are threatened by flooding from the rivers, wind-induced surges, and future sea-level rise due to global warming. Any integrated, sustainable development of the region will require an interdisciplinary approach, which the present book reflects. Contributions range from the monitoring of biological diversity through the influence of tourism on marine and coastal ecosystems to environmental economics. The problem also has an international dimension: only by interdisciplinary, international cooperation can the environment of the Black Sea region be conserved for future generations.

Zusammenfassung
The Black Sea region is beset by many problems, including over-populated cities, intensive agriculture and river pollution. This book raises topics which range from the monitoring of biological diversity and the influence of tourism on marine and coastal ecosystems to environmental economics.

Inhalt

1. Scientific Introduction. 2. Biological Diversity and the Natural Heritage of the Black Sea Region. 3. Analysis of Human Impacts and Threats to Biological Diversity. 4. Instruments for Conservation and Sustainable Development. Results. List of Workshop Participants.