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Showing 1 to 13 of 13 for “"integrated coastal zone management"”.
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THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HOLISTIC EXPERT SYSTEM FOR INTEGRATED COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT
Coastal data and information comprise a massive and complex resource, which is vital to the practice of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM), an increasingly important application. ICZM is just as complex, but uses the holistic paradigm to deal with the sophistication. The application domain …
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The role of university participation in integrated coastal zone management : a case study of the Ria de Aviero
… process and provide information for the management of the Ria de Aveiro, a lagoon system, in Portugal. This thesis examines whether universities are effective as coordinators and facilitators of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM). The Universidade de Aveiro, through the European …
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A proposed approach to the formulation of an integrated coastal zone management policy for the Erongo zone in Namibia
… assistance from DANCED with an environmental management plan for Walvis Bay and surrounding areas. This concept fitted with DANCED's identification of integrated coastal zone management (ICZM) as one of its key areas of support. After discussions with the Ministry of Environment and Tourism …
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The Use of Remote Sensing for Coral Reef Mapping in Support of Integrated Coastal Zone Management: A Case Study in the NW Red Sea - Volume I
… affected in the NW Red Sea, primarily due to coastal development projects supporting the booming tourism industry. Integrated coastal zone management (ICZM), therefore, is urgently needed to protect the coral reefs and conserve these valuable natural resources for future generations. Effective …
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Regulating land-based sources and activities causing pollution of the coastal and marine environment in South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria within the context of integrated coastal zone management
… and activities causing pollution (LBSA) in the coastal and marine environment in two broad areas of sub-Saharan Africa, the West and Central African Region (WACAF) and the West Indian Ocean (WIO) region. These two regions are both endowed with a diversity of life forms and resources that support …
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Matching nature : integrated coastal zone management in the Hauraki Gulf : a thesis presented in part fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy in Resource and Environmental Planning, Massey University
… framework of ICZM as a basis for an analysis of coastal management in New Zealand using the Hauraki Gulf as a case study. This would determine whether efficient, equitable and effective policy and environmental outcomes are occurring amongst different organisations and stakeholders. Research …
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The revised European bathing water directive: a case for interdisciplinarity?
… all stakeholders and embrace the principles of Integrated Coastal Zone Management. This does not currently happen.<br/><br/>This research assessed the legislative and managerial development of the revised Bathing Water Directive proposal COM 581 and developed methods and approaches to support …
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An environmental overview of the Walvis Bay 'Bay Area', Namibia
… the Namibian Government in the development of an Integrated Coastal Zone Management _Plan for the coastline of the Erongo Region. DANCED requested the assistance of the MPhil students, from the Department of Environmental and Geographical Science of the University of Cape Town, in the compilation …
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An environmental profile of the water sector of the Erongo region, Namibia
… the region which would assist the creation of an Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plan. This baseline report was undertaken by the whole MPhil class as a group exercise. Individual dissertations were then carried out by the members of the Mphil class. The students had to choose topics that were …
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An environmental impact assessment of urbanisation in the Erongo Region, Namibia
… was shaped by the intended formulation of an Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plan (ICZMP), as proposed by the Danish Co-operation for Environment and Development. An ICZMP provides an integrated and holistic approach to planning, in which the various activities and resource demands that …
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Oceanographic considerations for the management and protection of surfing breaks
… there is little specific research on surfing and coastal management. Such research is required because coastal engineering has had significant impacts to surfing breaks, both positive and negative. Strategic planning and environmental impact assessment methods, a central tenet of integrated …
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An environmental evaluation procedure for coastal township and resort development proposals in South Africa
Most coastal nations recognise the environmental, economic and educational value of their coastal zones. Consequently, they have developed integrated management programmes and employ a variety of strategies, in particular, Environmental Impact Assessment, to promote the sustainable use and …
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CONFLICT AND COASTAL AQUATIC SPORTS: A MANAGEMENT PERSPECTIVE
This comprehensive study of Coastal Aquatic Sports (CAS) has been undertaken because recorded evidence suggests that the growth of CAS is beginning to hinder the interconnectivity of dynamic coastal and estuarine systems. Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) and Sustainable Development were …