New Coastal Pact 2026-2030
Administrators from governments, civil society organizations and entrepreneurs signed the new Coastal Pact 2026-2030 on Oct. 1.
On behalf of the Municipality of Voorne aan Zee , Alderman Daan van Orselen was present to co-sign the pact symbolically with a signature in the sand. The signing took place during the official moment at the Dutch Coastal Days in Noordwijk.
What is the coastal pact?
The Coastal Pact is a place where the parties involved share information and consult each other. In this way, governments, entrepreneurs and nature organizations can keep a close eye on what is happening and work together on solutions that ensure growth of the economy while protecting nature and the landscape.
The current Coastal Pact (2017-2025) expires at the end of this year. Because tourism and recreation on the coast are expected to continue to increase, 55 parties involved have decided to move forward together. The new Coastal Pact focuses on finding a good balance between tourism, recreation and the economy of the beaches, while preserving the main qualities of the coast and the living environment.