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75% of Humanity Lives Here: The Hidden War Over Our Coasts (Challenging Coasts Exposed)

Challenging Coasts

Leontine E. Visser

You think coastal degradation is just about climate change? Think again. This video exposes the brutal truth behind the world’s coastlines—where environmentalism often becomes 'green violence,' pushing poor communities into deeper poverty. Based on the groundbreaking book *Challenging Coasts* by Leontine E. Visser, a professor of rural development sociology at Wageningen University, we dive into real-world cases from Vietnam, Mauritania, Papua New Guinea, Brazil, and Europe. Discover how well-intentioned conservation efforts can backfire, why local fishermen are being crushed by global markets, and what actually works to save both people and the planet. If you care about the ocean or social justice, you need to see this.