An evaluation of the implementation of the European ICZM principles |
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| Authors: | R Ballinger A Pickaver G Lymbery M Ferreria |
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| Institution: | 1. School of Earth and Ocean Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF10 3YE, United Kingdom;2. Head of Policy Unit, Coastal & Marine Union (EUCC), Postbus 11232, 2301 EE Leiden, Netherlands;3. Coastal Defence, The Promenade, Shore Road, Ainsdale-on-Sea, Southport, PR8 2QB, United Kingdom |
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| Abstract: | The European principles of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) are often viewed as central, defining features of the EC approach to ICZM, enshrined within the EC Recommendation (2002/413/EC) and endorsed by the European Commission in its Communication on ICZM (COM(2007) 308 final). This paper presents the findings of COREPOINT surveys which evaluated the extent to which the ICZM principles are addressed and interpreted across the North West European region. An interpretation of these findings is undertaken in order to provide an assessment of local ICZM development against the European ICZM Progress Indicator. The surveys revealed rather mixed adherence to with the EC ICZM principles at national, regional and local levels, although there were some promising results related to the principles of local specificity and stakeholder engagement. The principles providing the greatest challenge were those promoting the broad holistic approach, the long-term approach and adaptive management. The surveys demonstrated the value of using a structured, clearly designed ‘expert’ survey for providing an insight into operational aspects of the ICZM principles and provided a means of assessing ICZM progress. As such, this paper provides a useful contribution to the ongoing European and wider debate about the principles and their evaluation. |
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