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term:
definition:
space) is leading to increasingly frequent conflict between uses, such as between
aquaculture and tourism. Coastal zones also suffer from serious socio-economic
and cultural problems, such as weakening of the social fabric, marginalization,
unemployment and destruction of property by erosion. At EU level, a programme of
Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) is being implemented." source:
integrated coastal management
theme: Processesdefinition:
"An integrated, participative territorial approach is required to ensure that the management of Europe’s coastal zones is environmentally and economically sustainable, as well as socially equitable and cohesive. It aims at resolving the conflicting demands of society for products and services, taking into account both current and future interests. Major objectives are to :
- strengthen sectoral management by improving training, legislation and staffing;
- preserve the biological diversity of coastal ecosystems by preventing habitat destruction, pollution and over-exploitation; and
- promote the rational development and sustainable use of coastal resources.
space) is leading to increasingly frequent conflict between uses, such as between
aquaculture and tourism. Coastal zones also suffer from serious socio-economic
and cultural problems, such as weakening of the social fabric, marginalization,
unemployment and destruction of property by erosion. At EU level, a programme of
Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) is being implemented." source:
CEMAT Glossary of key expressions used in spatial development policies in Europe; 14 CEMAT (2006) 6, Strasbourg 24 January 2007, p. 8
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