Problems and Pitfalls in ICZM Implementation: Lessons from Some Selected Mediterranean and Black Sea Cases

Soriani, Stefano; Buono, Fabrizia; Camuffo, Monica

doi:10.4172/2473-3350.1000s1-002

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“…One of them is the inadequate or unreliable data and information, which constitutes one of the major problems for the aforementioned Mediterranean countries [50,51]. This leads to increased uncertainties in the projected effects of CC, in addition to the existing ones, due to the inherent uncertainties of climate models parameters and structures.…”

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Comparison Analysis of Coastal Adaptation Policies against Climate Change Effects at a National Level, for 4 Mediterranean Countries: France, Greece, Italy and Spain

Kokkinos¹,

Prinos²

2019

JESE-A

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The last few years, a proliferation of research efforts, regarding coastal adaptation to CC (Climate Change), has been noted, emphasizing that this policy field is of raising importance in the European continent. Acknowledging the above and, in parallel, a deficit in academic literature of comparison efforts at a national level to date, this paper examined and compared the NAP (National Adaptation Policy) of four MSs (Member States), located in the Mediterranean basin (namely France, Greece, Italy and Spain). The method used, was comparison analysis, which is a valuable tool for a better conceptualization and policy development. The analysis focused on two main comparison dimensions. The first one referred to the process of the creation and evolution of the NAPs, while the second one was associated with their content. The comparison highlighted the incentives and the importance of different stressors that have affected the development of the coastal adaptation policy in each country (administrative structure, role of research community and stakeholder's involvement). Simultaneously, a different perspective of each NAP was revealed, regarding the inclusion of possible coastal threats, as well as the categorization of possible adaptation measures. Finally, a database of research projects was developed, with participants from these four countries, focusing on coastal protection at national and international scale. The results showed a huge gap in results dissemination, a limited private participation and difficulties in determining the financial resources allocated to research initiatives for the protection of coastal areas, at each country.

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Comparison Analysis of Coastal Adaptation Policies against Climate Change Effects at a National Level, for 4 Mediterranean Countries: France, Greece, Italy and Spain

Kokkinos¹,

Prinos²

2019

JESE-A

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“…The adoption of Integrated Coastal [Zone] Management (ICZM) in the US (Knecht and Archer 1993), and later in Europe (EC 2000), was a major step in the direction of integrative approach to management and the wide application of the concept in several policies, research projects and frameworks at different spatial scales (Shipman and Stojanovic 2007) contributed to a better understanding and management of complex problems related to coastal conflicts. However, gaps and pitfalls related to the difficulty in translating the principles of ICZM into practice, the insufficient political and legal status, the lack of a consistent and applicable process for practitioners and policymakers and the insufficient monitoring of the proposed goals (Shipman and Stojanovic 2007;Soriani et al 2016), led to the exploration of ways to further refine the structured approach to coastal management.…”

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A systems approach framework for coastal management and its application in practice

Inácio

Umgiesser

2019

J Coast Conserv

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“…a dynamic process for the sustainable management and use of coastal zones, taking into account at the same time the fragility of coastal ecosystems and landscapes, the diversity of activities and uses, their interactions, the maritime orientation of certain activities and uses and their impact on both the marine and land parts" (article 2). Integrated coastal zone management should be related to the specificity of the local contexts because coastal and marine planning issues cannot be dealt with on the basis of a one-size-fits-all approach [4].…”

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“…However, the integrated management of coastal zones is still a critical process in terms of translating theory into practice [5]. As suggested by Soriani et al [4], two typologies of problems may occur. The first one is connected with strategies and policies, whereas the second is related to the definition and the implementation of spatial planning processes.…”

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“…The first one is connected with strategies and policies, whereas the second is related to the definition and the implementation of spatial planning processes. Both issues depend on the concurrence of several factors such as: the increasing demand for new building sites in the coastal areas; the complexity of administrative and technical management of coastal and marine resources; the often difficult and conflicting relationships between academicians, politicians, and public officials at the various administrative and technical scales; problems concerning institutional governance; the complex implementation of the subsidiarity principle as regards the relationships among public administrations and the implementation of effective participatory processes; and the integration between objectives and policies aimed at protecting environment and natural resources within spatial planning processes [4,6,7].…”

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Local Development and Protection of Nature in Coastal Zones: A Planning Study for the Sulcis Area (Sardinia, Italy)

Leone

Zoppi

2019

Sustainability

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In 2008, the Council of the European Union adopted the “Protocol on Integrated Coastal Zone Management” (ICZM Protocol), then ratified by Decision No. 2010/631/EU. The ICZM Protocol defines integrated coastal zone management as a dynamic and flexible process that accounts for the relations between coastal ecosystems and landscape as well as the activities and the uses that characterize coastal areas. Integrated management of coastal zones is still a critical process in terms of translating theory into practice. In this theoretical framework, strategic environmental assessment (SEA) helps to improve decision-making processes related to coastal spatial planning by integrating development goals and sustainability criteria. This study proposes a methodological approach concerning ICZM-based decision-making processes at the local level. The methodology is implemented in relation to three case studies concerning three towns located in southwest Sardinia. The results show a general consistency between the analyzed plans in terms of objectives and themes. Three specific issues are particularly relevant in terms of integration of economic and social objectives and sustainability goals, that is, relations between beach services and coastal ecosystems, protection of coastal ecosystems, and accessibility to the coastal zones.

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Problems and Pitfalls in ICZM Implementation: Lessons from Some Selected Mediterranean and Black Sea Cases

Cited by 4 publications

References 16 publications

Comparison Analysis of Coastal Adaptation Policies against Climate Change Effects at a National Level, for 4 Mediterranean Countries: France, Greece, Italy and Spain

Comparison Analysis of Coastal Adaptation Policies against Climate Change Effects at a National Level, for 4 Mediterranean Countries: France, Greece, Italy and Spain

A systems approach framework for coastal management and its application in practice

Local Development and Protection of Nature in Coastal Zones: A Planning Study for the Sulcis Area (Sardinia, Italy)

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