Basis for a national strategy for integrated coastal zone management—in Portugal

Abstract

This paper includes the proposals made in the report "Basis for a National Strategy for Coastal

Impact of human activities on coastal vegetation ? A review

“…The Portuguese coastline presents a significant variety of dynamic situations (Ferreira et al, 2008in Macedo, 2008. Some beaches are subjected to erosion processes, showing an average retreat rate of almost 4 m/year Dias, 1993 in Ferreira et al, 1995).…”

“…Some beaches are subjected to erosion processes, showing an average retreat rate of almost 4 m/year Dias, 1993 in Ferreira et al, 1995). For the region around the city of Porto, in the north, shoreline retreat is estimated as a result of a reduction of sand areas and increased storminess (Ferreira et al, 2008in Macedo, 2008. Some beaches are stable and show little evidence of erosion or accretion Dias, 1993 in Ferreira et al, 1995).…”

“…The coastal zone is strategically important from environmental, economic and societal points-ofview (Veloso-Gomes et al, 2008). Therefore, solving or mitigating some of its problems is of vital consideration when shaping policy for sustainable development, and needs integrated and co-ordinated management policies (Veloso-Gomes et al, 2008).…”

Methodology of Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plan Preparation – Case Study of Andaman Islands, India

“…The Coastal Zone is strategically important from environmental, economic and societal points-of-view. Therefore, solving or mitigating some of its problems is of vital consideration when shaping policy for sustainable development, and needs integrated and co-ordinated management policies [2].…”

“…Total human population of the island is 356,265. Andaman and Nicobar Islands have six varieties of indigenous people and tribal reserve area is 3265.87 km 2 . About 60% populations of the settlers are engaged in agriculture and allied activities.…”