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This will damage our quality of life, the landscape, fishing and obviously tourism. With our commitment and determination not to let this happen, we have joined forces with other Mediterranean towns to put a stop to these occurrences. In the case of Xàbia, together with the Ministry of Environment and the government of the Generalitat Valenciana, presided by Ximo Puig, we are working to develop standards that will protect our coastline. I hope to be able to tell you very soon about the progress in this area. Also, on the 26th & 27th of October, we will celebrate the Mediterranean Xàbia Fòrum de Destinos Sostenibles, an international meeting with an excellent range of speakers, so that all together (politicians, business people, scientists, sailors, residents, etc.) will implement a more sustainable management of our area and our economy.