Rising Seas Threaten to Erase a Fifth of Italy’s Coastline by Mid-Century

Italy could lose as much as one-fifth of its beaches by the middle of the century due to rising sea levels, flooding, and coastal erosion, according to a new report by the Italian Geographical Society, cited by the ANSA news agency.

Researchers warn that nearly 20% of Italy’s beaches may disappear by 2050, with the figure potentially rising to 40% by the end of the century if current trends continue. The study identifies the northern Adriatic coastline as the most vulnerable area, along with stretches of the Tuscan coast, southern Campania, and Sardinia.

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