The coast cannot be left to nature to determine its fate. Wealth, property, economic interests,
recreation, tourism and wildlife are all threatened. Coasts are an administrative battle …

by Elisabeth Mann Borgese Founder and Honorary President International Ocean Institute
Adalberto Vallega has been, for decades, a master and great teacher of integrated coastal …

The purpose of this paper is to identify important factors for successful integrated coastal
management (ICM). This has been achieved by reviewing secondary literature and …

The objectives of this exploratory paper are to propose and implement original urban design
strategies, but also to highlight the links between cultural and natural heritage at the city …

Coastal ecosystems are increasingly threatened by short-sighted management policies that
focus on human activities rather than the systems that sustain them. The early assessment of …

Interest in sustainable development for the natural, socio-economic, and cultural resources
of coastal zones is growing worldwide. On the other hand, the range of threats to coastal …

The effectiveness of institutional arrangements and policies for governance has become a
key question within the sustainability paradigm, not least in coastal areas which have unique …

Interest in sustainable development for the natural, socio‐economic, and cultural resources
of coastal zones is growing worldwide. On the other hand, the range of threats to coastal …

Abstract Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) development is described here in the
broader context of European coastal management initiatives. The European approach to …

Coastal change, including severe winter storms, requires decision-makers to understand the
nature of coastal hazards so they can manage the risks and protect coastal communities …