Core Insights - The second batch of the "International Case Collection on Coastal Ecological Disaster Reduction and Synergy" was released by the Ministry of Natural Resources and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) during the 2025 Global Coastal Forum, highlighting the urgent need for ecological transformation in coastal disaster risk management due to increasing threats from climate change [2][4][5] Background and Significance - The release of the case collection is a response to the escalating risks of marine disasters such as storm surges and coastal erosion, which threaten public safety and sustainable marine economic development [4] - Traditional hard coastal protection measures are increasingly seen as economically and sustainably limited, necessitating a shift towards ecological solutions [4] - The collection aims to share knowledge globally, align with UN sustainable development goals, and promote the concept of "ecology first, green development" in coastal areas [5] Key Highlights - The case collection includes innovative practices in coastal protection and restoration, emphasizing the principles of prioritizing protection, natural recovery, and supplementary artificial restoration [7] - Notable examples include: - Liaoning's ecological disaster reduction case, which created a protective barrier for 3,000 residents [7] - Hebei's ecological restoration that tripled the area of a lagoon and significantly improved flood response capabilities [7] - Shandong's natural recovery of 18 hectares of beach without artificial sand replenishment [7] - Zhejiang's multi-faceted economic development model integrating tourism, culture, and fisheries [7] - Guangxi's comprehensive ecological disaster reduction system achieving a wave height reduction rate of 63.7% [7] Innovations and Future Directions - The second batch of cases emphasizes innovative mechanisms such as community involvement and carbon trading for sustainable project operation [10] - Examples include Wenzhou's model attracting over 30 billion yuan in private investment for ecological restoration and Guangxi's dual innovation path utilizing waste resources and blue carbon trading [10] - Future efforts will focus on deepening ecological protection and restoration practices, promoting advanced technologies, and fostering global cooperation for resilient coastal ecosystems [11]