Coastal zone management

Definition of Coastal zone management: Process aiming to balance the different interests in coastal areas, related to safety, environment, economy, social equity and esthetic and cultural values. This is the common definition for Coastal zone management, other definitions can be discussed in the article

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Coastal area planning and coastal engineering (hard or soft measures) are major components of coastal zone management, together with legislation, administration, communication, education, monitoring, research. Because of this comprehensive scope the term Integrated coastal zone management (ICZM) is more widely used than CZM. The dynamic nature of the coastal zone is a highly challenging aspect of coastal zone management.

See also

• Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)
• Some definitions of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)
• The Integrated approach to Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)
• Spatial Planning and Integrated Coastal Zone Management
• Policy instruments for integrated coastal zone management
• Shoreline management

and other articles in the category Integrated coastal zone management