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OURCOAST, a European

initiative to support ICZM in

Europe

ARCADIS: Robbert C. Steijn, Bernd Heinichen, Annemie Volckaert

Coastal & Marine Union (EUCC): Alan Pickaver, Maria Ferreira, Patrycja Czerniak

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Exchange of Experiences andComparative Analysis for ICZM

Client: European Commission, DG Env (Ms Snoeren)

Contractor: ARCADIS

Sub-contractor: Coastal & Marine Union (EUCC)

Jan 2009 F

eb 2012

Special emphasis on the Baltic region

TENDER

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A. Identify ICZM planning practices andgive structured summaries of each case

B. Build publicly accessible, multi-lingualdata base of all cases.

C. Comparative analysis of ICZM planningexperiences

Approach (1/2)

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D. Analysis of relevant EU policies andimplementation tools

E. Formulate guidance for future ICZM

projects and a set of recommendationsF. Widespread multi-lingual dissemination

(10 languages)

Approach (2/2)

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Selected key policy objectives: Adaptation to Risk

Sustainable Use of Resources

Sustainable Economic Growth

350 cases with good thematic and

geographical coverage

Appropriate validation mechanisms and

quality assurance Functionality to promote your own case

CASE STUDIES

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Integration (how is ICZM organised)

Participation (how are stakeholders involved)

Knowledge-based (how to use available

knowledge)

Eco-systems based (how to consider the wholeecosystem)

Socio-economic (how to reach benefits for society)

Technical (eg. how to strengthen a dike)

Key Approaches (processes)

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WEBSITE&DATA-BASE

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To compare different options and tools for

coastal authorities: NOT to evaluate the

actual performances.

Success and fail factors are identified

Items for detailed analysis closely linked to

Guidance

Comparative analysis

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Under which circumstances has an

integrated approach added value?

What are the financial costs and benefits ofan integrated approach?

What are the consequences of an

integrated approach for planning?

Detailed Analysis and Guidance

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Mechanisms of

participation:

Informing the Public

Involving the Public

Partnerships

Cross-border cooperation

Tools to enhance

participation

BROCHURE:

Participation Practices in Europe

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Conclusions:

A clear strategy for participation is needed as an

integral part of the overall planning and decision-

making process.

Creating public awareness and fostering public

participation may take extra time, but the experiences

show that it is ultimately cost- and time-effective.

BROCHURE:

Participation Practices in Europe

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Website on EURO

PA official website (counting)

Languages:DE, FI, PL, LV, FR, IT, ES, GR, RO, EN

Presentations, Leaflets, e-newsletters, brochures,

posters to assist the transfer of experiences Contact list of important European Coastal

Stakeholders (add your name!)

Final stakeholders conference in Riga,

Latvia,

Oct/Nov 2011

Multi-lingual dissemination

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OURCOASTNEWS

OURCOAST NEWS

provides projectupdates, topicalissues, events forcoastal authorities,managers, decision-makers and other

stakeholders.It will be publishedevery three months.

Available online

for download!

Join the mailinglist!

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OURCOAST is an important European Initiative tosupport and promote ICZM

Beneficial to coastal zone managers :

At all governance levels

For different types of coastal initiatives: large infrastructural

works, coastal city development, formulation and

implementation of nature objectives, tourist development,

mining activities, etc.

At different stages: vision development, design, realization,

evaluation.

Conclusions and suggestions

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Guidance and recommendations are directlybased on collected cases.

Check the OURCOAST website and give your

feedback.

Join the mailing list and become part of

OURCOAST

Add your own cases to the European database

Come to the final conference in Latvia, next year.

Conclusions and suggestions

(2/2)