Coastal Zone Management in the People’s Republic of China: A Unique Approach?

Integrated Coastal Zone Management, People’s Republic of China, Political Structure, Power Distribution, Jurisdictional Overlaps

Integrated coastal zone management and GIS

Several disciplines have focused recently part of their attention on the coastal zone. Still the concept of coastal zone remains a rather fluid notion. Perhaps a geographical delimitation might contribute to better define the problems to be handled. Yet the multi- and interdisciplinarity of the studies get diluted in the process. The Geographical Information System (GIS) can significantly contribute to better use of data and insure proper data input, eliminating also overlapping information gathering. It will prove invaluable in mapping and its application covers all domains of geographic, geologic and oceanographic endeavour. Its use can perfect coastal zone study methodology. New technology makes GIS more affordable, yet, its use is, to put it mildly, still quite "timid"

Bottlenecks in the implementation of integrated coastal zone management : an integrated coastal zone management action plan for Turkey

Due to their strategic, economic and social value, the importance of coasts in the world is increasing day by day. Many developed economies are in the process of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) which is not a new term for the academic world. But there is a long way for undeveloped and developing countries regarding implementation of ICZM including Turkey. This dissertation is a study of the evaluation of the coastal zone management in the world and Turkey with the analysis of lessons taken. An overview of the ICZM implementation process in different countries in the world, including the best practices and the less successful ones, success and failure factors and enhanced bottlenecks are examined. Additionally, the current situation of the Turkish coasts in terms of coastal zone management is analyzed taking into account types of coastal zones or areas, legal basis and institutional capacity. The concluding chapter puts forward a proposal for An Integrated Coastal Zone Management Action Plan for Turkey including capacity building, legal and institutional framework and sustainable development within an overview of the study

Local Integrated Coastal Zone Management in Cuba (Proyecto COSTASURESTE)

Local Integrated Coastal Zone Management in Southeast Cuba (COSTASURESTE, 2010-2015) was a project funded through the University Partnerships in Cooperation and Development Program (UPCD)’s ScalingUp Competition launched in 2008. The Project received funding for the 2010-2013 period and subsequently received extensions by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) in 2013 and Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) in 2014, with a revised termination date of 30 April 2015. COSTASURESTE extended the results of the base project (UPCD Tier II: Integrated Coastal Zone Management in Cuba, 1999-2004, Project No. 098/S47074-287)

Integrated coastal zone management practices for Sundarbans, India

352-356Sundarban is the only tiger inhabited mangrove forest on the globe which is threatened by severe coastal erosion due to relative sea level rise. Effects of climate change events including increased atmospheric temperature, changes in rainfall patterns, drinking water scarcity, reduced agriculture productivity, declining fish catch, increased salinity and extreme weather events such as floods, cyclones and tidal surge, are likely to have profound adverse impacts on the estuarine biodiversity and livelihoods of inhabitants of the region. Tigers in Sundarbans stray into the neighbouring villages during low tide to prey upon cows and goats. Obviously, all these phenomenon leads to a daily survival battle for the inhabitants. To address these issues, Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) practices are essential and is being implemented in Sagar Island and Gosaba Island of Sundarbans through ICZM project, funded by the World Bank. The alternative livelihood programme for coastal fishermen community of the Sundarbans Islands, income generation activities, encouraging salt tolerant paddy cultivation, establishment of rainwater harvesting system, construction of multipurpose cyclone shelters, and strengthening of the nylon fencing in Tiger Reserve Forest etc. are recommended for the sustainable development of the Sundarbans. An area specific approach or regional plan for Sundarbans is essential, as they have specific problems such as Tiger straying, seawater intrusion, erosion of embankments etc