Governance Approaches Flashcards
Integrated coastal zone management
Holistic approach 2 coastal management
ICZM
ICZM deals w/ holistic coastal management strategies
ICZM work involves careful consideration of the most effective management approach for a stretch of coastline.
Considers = social, economic, environmental implications
Concepts of the ICZM was created by world leaders at the Earth Summit = 1992
Factors of consideration
Stakeholders consider the following factors when deciding the type of coastal management that should be adopted on a coastline
Proposed risk 2 residential, commercial, industrial buildings
Implication of coastal recession on the local economy
Impact of coastal recession + flooding on the natural environment
Leaders opinions
Leaders believe the use = ICZM brings the following benefits:
- promotes the careful conservation of the natural environment
- encourages the efficient use of resources 2 reduce unnecessary costs
- tries 2 reduce the potential loss 2 the various stakeholders that rely on coastal regions for their livelihood
Shoreline management
UK consist of 11 sediment cells
Each has a SMP that’s been devised by key organisations 2 determine the most appropriate management strategies for a stretch of coastline
4 key management approaches
No active intervention
Strategic realignment
Advance the line
Hold the existing defences
No active intervention
No management used along this coastline with physical processes allowed 2 work naturally
Strategic realignment
Physical processes allowed 2 work naturally w/ monitoring + intervention only when necessary
Advance the line
Construction of new engineering techniques to protect the coastline from further recession
Hold the existing defences
Maintaining the existing defences 2 make sure they continue to be effective
