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This article explores the relevance and effectiveness of sustainable development and integrated coastal zone management in achieving long-term ecological, social, and economic goals. It discusses the key principles, challenges, and strategies for successful implementation.
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Sustainable Development and Integrated Coastal Zone Management: dead concepts or frameworks for living? Jim Poole 3 February 2006
Currently • Cynnal Cymru – the Sustainable Development Forum for Wales • Cardiff University • … On secondment from Environment Agency Wales
Sustainable DevelopmentDefinition:“Development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”
Sustainable DevelopmentConwy County Council Definition:“Development which meets present needs while striving equally to allow for the needs of future generations”
SD as a Process:The UK SD Strategy 1999 Four Objectives: • Social progress which recognises the needs of everyone • Effective protection of the environment • Prudent use of natural resources • High and stable levels of economic growth and employment
The "Four-legged Table" A Model for Sustainability Env Ec Soc Nat Res
Setting the Vision (1) Involve: • Technical experts - Ensure the vision is sound • Stakeholders - Ensure the vision is fair
Setting the Vision (2) Recognise: • The context - World, Europe, UK, Wales, Cardiff • Global trends in: - the state of the planet - technology - people’s values
Setting the Vision (3) Above all, recognise: • Environmental problems … … are caused by people • The challenge is to change people’s behaviour … … in partnership with them
"Imagination is more important than knowledge. It is a preview of life's forthcoming attractions“(Albert Einstein)
Thinking Required • Argument or … • … Parallel thinking?
Parallel Thinking:The Six Hats (Edward de Bono) • Information • Intuition • Caution • Benefits • Creativity • Organisation of thinking
The "Four-legged Table" Attacking the Gap
Integrated Coastal Zone Management: UK Government “ICZM is a process that brings together all those involved in the development, management and use of the coast within a framework that facilitates the integration of their interests and responsibilities. The objective is to establish sustainable levels of economic and social activity in our coastal areas while protecting the environment. ICZM is central to the ecosystem-based approach.”
ICZM Principles (1) • Get everyone involved • Take a broad, holistic approach • Use a wide range of instruments • Use adaptive management … … be flexible
ICZM Principles (2) • Think long term • Work with natural processes • Reflect local specificity • Use participatory planning
Construction of Impoundment Two options: • Traditional embankment dam • Sand-filled geo-textile bags
10m Rock Armour Corefill Area = 374m2 14m Geomembrane layer 40° 5m 1.5m Typical cross section of embankment dam Mean sea level – Permanently Submerged Use of geo-membrane bags in dam construction
… Please Contact jim@cynnalcymru.org POOLEJ2@cf.ac.uk