Study projects a decline in the GDP of the Pays de la Loire of 6.4% by 2100 due to the consequences on the economy of rising sea levels. Public policies remain in their infancy on the subject of relocations.
A “regional coastal convention” thus works to bring to life a policy of adaptation of communities to evolution of the coast. “Should we let erosion take place? Defend the coastline? Def end the gargantuan cost of coastal land in the region,” admits Claire Hugues, regional advisor.