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In 2006, the European Commission appointed an ICZM Evaluation Team to carry out an independent evaluation of ICZM in Europe<ref>Rupprecht Consult & International Ocean Institute 2006. Evaluation of Integrated Coastal Zone Management in Europe -Final Report, Cologne, Germany</ref>. This article provides a summary of the main objectives of this report as well as of the recommendations and proposed actions offered.

== Main objectives ==

* To evaluate the implementation of the [[EU ICZM Recommendation]] of May 2002
* To evaluate the added-value of ICZM in the context of relevant existing and evolving Community policies/legislation
* To identify where a need for further action exists as regards coastal zone policy and to provide recommendations for further relevant action at Community level

== Recommendations and further action ==

Following the analyses of national ICZM reports and strategies, submitted by coastal Member States in response to the ICZM Recommendation, in addition to a wide range of complementary information and data and intensive consultations with coastal stakeholders, the evaluation exercise resulted in the formulation of:
* 4 strategic and cros-cutting recommnedations, and
* 5 operational recommendations with a total of 19 recommended actions

=== Strategic recommendations ===

# Strengthen the European dimension of ICZM based on a '''Regional Seas approach''' (Follow the EEA recommendation of regionalisation and enhance ICZM activities on a supra-national level, providing a common European frame to help brining actors together, building capacities and harmonising practices in a trans-national perspective)
# Raise the profile of ICZM and enhance its '''integration with sectoral policies''' (Enhance stakeholders' identification with ICZM, create a cross-sectoral policy community from EU to local level and ensure incorporation of ICZM into current practices)
# '''Elaborate the strategic approach of ICZM''' -oriented at a balanced ecologic, social, economic and cultural development (Develop a common conceptual framework describing the geographical delimitations, development orientations, linking the EU ICZM Recommendation and stakeholder routines in a practical way)
# '''Address major long-term risks''': [[vulnerability]] to disasters and [[climate change]] (Inlcude the [[vulnerability]] of the coast to disaters as well as the consequences of [[climate change]], [[sea level rise]] and [[pollution]] on a Regional Sea level and in a long-term perspective, striving for the adoption of the [[precautionary principle]])

=== Operational recommendations and actions ===

==== '''1. Endorse awareness, guidance, training and education''' ====

Raise awareness among coastal stakeholders by making better use of all instruments of information dissemination 

Provide guidance and develop human capacities through education and training 

Support ICZM training centres, staff exchage opportunities, university courses and advanced adult education

'''Proposed actions'''

* Raise awareness and promote ICZM
* Provide guidance on the preparation and performance of ICZM
* Support the establishment of ICZM training centres of excellence
* Offer possibilities for staff exchange between different regions and countries
* Review, endorse and promote academic courses on ICZM

==== '''2. Enhance stakeholder coordination and participation''' ====

Obtain a more comprehensive overview and insight of current ICZM practices in Europe 

Establish an ICZM Advisory Board and create open stakeholder fora at European, Regional Sea and national levels to facilitate cross-sectoral stakeholder participation 

Build on existing organisations and practices for implementation

'''Proposed actions'''

* Complete the stocktake exercise in due time
* Set up an ICZM advisory board at European level
* Create ICZM stakeholder fora at national, Regional Seas and European levels
* Build on existing organisations and practices, but modify these where necessary

==== '''3. Perform a mainstreaming of European policies''' ====

Incorporate ICZM in all pertinent programmes and instruments regarding their orientation (objectives) and the provision of funds

Clarify the role and relationship of the different policies and instruments in ICZM for all stakeholders

'''Proposed actions'''

* Make clear the practical role of relevant policy strategies and regulation affecting ICZM
* Incorporate ICZM in all pertinent funding instruments regarding their orientation and the conditioning of funds

==== '''4. Harmonise monitoring and evaluation frameworks''' ====

Draw up a baseline from a [[Sustainable Development]] perspective, including a a risk registry

Harmonise methodologies for monitoring and indicators, data collection and exchange arrangements

Monitor implementation progress and carry out a long-term evaluation

'''Proposed actions'''

* Establish a common baseline for coastal zone development in Europe
* Harmonise monitoring and assessment methodologies and indicators
* Improve data collection and exchange
* Monitor ICZM implementation and carry out a long-term evaluation

==== '''5. Improve the knowledge basis for ICZM''' ====

Support ICZM research, in particular by linking into relevant action lines of FP7, and provide priority funding for projects fully in line with the principles of good ICZM

Promote learning from [[good practices]] and [[bad practices]] and tools to support decision making

Create a single European ICZM knowledge centre

'''Proposed actions'''

* Strengthen the ICZM component in FP7 research programmes
* Evaluate coastal management project results and experiences
* Develop and demonstrate suitable [[Decision Support Systems]] (DSS) for policy makers and practitioners
* Create a common knowledge centre

== References ==
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== External links ==

*[http://www.rupprecht-consult.de/download/Evaluation%20of%20ICZM%20in%20Europe%20---%20FINAL%20REPORT.pdf ICZM Evaluation Report of ICZM in Europe] (18 August 2006)

The ICZM Evaluation Team of [http://www.rupprecht-consult.eu/ Rupprecht Consult] and the [http://www.ioinst.org/ International Ocean Institute (IOI)] were appointed by the European Commision to carry out an independent evaluation of ICZM in Europe.

== Further reading ==

* See also ''[[The European Context|EU coastal related policies]]''

* See also ''[[The Integrated approach to Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)]]''


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