Brussels, 02/07/2001 (Agence Europe) - In its July 4 plenary session under first reading as part of the codecision procedure, the European Parliament will debate the report by the Irish Green MEP Patricia McKenna on the draft Recommendation on the implementation of Integrated Coastal Zone Management in Europe.
The rich biodiversity of the European Union's coastal areas is exposed to dangers such as pollution (particularly by oil), high population density, deforestation and global warming...