Bouches du Rhône

CASE description

The Coast of the Bouches du Rhone (120 km) is characterised by calanques (rocky shore), urban, industrial zone, delta, sandy beaches. In the dyked area of the Camargue, the sea has gained the upper hand, in part because modification in the hydrological regime and because incursions by the sea are increasing (due to subsidence and the rising level of the Mediterranean).

Cavou Beach (Photos: Maëlle Ranoux (Ladyss/CNRS)

ICZM phase

Establishment

Main coastal issues

Conflicting uses among:

• Coastal and marine natural zones are becoming increasingly fragile;

• Population growth impacts the suburbs around Marseilles;

• The development of farming was contrasted;

• Urban growth issues: urban density is growing;

• Traffic and access issues.

Relation between the Coastal issue and the ICZM protocol principles and articles

The CASES Bouches du Rhône will concentrate on three articles of the protocol to respond to the coastal issues identified in the territorial diagnostic. Article 7: Coordination Provide an opportunity for coordination through appropriate bodies in order to avoid sectoral approaches and facilitate comprehensive approaches. Article 14: Participation Contribute to efficient governance by ensuring appropriate involvement in the phases of the project and the development of tools. Article 16: Monitoring and observation mechanisms and networks Contribute to the use and strengthening existing mechanisms for monitoring and observation (through indicator development and sharing, LEAC, and economic valuation).

Relevance of the coastal issue

Objectives

To implement and test tools that can help decision makers and stakeholders to:

• share a common view of the dynamics and the possible futures of this complex territory where multiple anthropogenic pressures are exerted.

• take appropriate measures to preserve coastal ecosystem services.

• manage interactions between coastal conflicting usages.

Camargue (Photos: Tour du Valat)

End Products

Demonstration of selected tools/methods (economic assessment and LEAC for BdR) in the CASE

PEGASO tools developed and used

indicators - LEAC - participation

Other tools to be applied

Socio-economic valuation.

Training needs

LEAC - Socio-economic Assessment

CASE Responsibles

Jean-François Cadiou - Ifremer - email: Jean.Francois.Cadiou@ifremer.fr

Lisa Ernoul - Tour du Valat - email: ernoul@tourduvalat.org

Elaboration: Stefano Soriani, Fabrizia Buono, Monica Camuffo, Marco Tonino, University Ca’ Foscari of Venice.