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2 Historical Annotations
Relevant steps according to the implementation of an integrated strategy in The Netherlands were the introduction of the Spatial Planning Policy Document in 2006, the Coastal
Policy Guideline in 2007 and the National Water Plan in 2009.
The National Water Plan was developed for the period of 2009–2015 and substituted
the National Spatial Planning Policy Document. The Water Plan incorporated the final
recommendations of the Delta Commission released in 2008 (Delta Commission, 2008).
10
Furthermore, the Water Act (went into force in 2006) drew on the allocation of functions
and coordination between spatial planning and management of surface and ground water
as well as on water defense.
Within this reporting period several communication activities were started not solely
concentrated on the coastal zone but on general water issues including the coast, for
example, the initiative “The Netherlands living with water.”
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The final part of the progress report concentrated on the description on ICZM in practice which means that conducted and currently running projects were introduced. These
projects mainly focus on the sector of safety against flooding where further sectors or requirements were attached such as nature conservation. For example, by implementing the
so-called sand engine in the fore shore zone which was linked to the approach of building
with nature (Fig. 2.3).
Fig. 2.3 Dunes and holiday houses on the beach at the Schelde, The Netherlands. c
Frank Ahlhorn
10 www.deltacommissie.com
11 See e.g. www.helpdeskwater.nl
2 Historical Annotations
Relevant steps according to the implementation of an integrated strategy in The Netherlands were the introduction of the Spatial Planning Policy Document in 2006, the Coastal
Policy Guideline in 2007 and the National Water Plan in 2009.
The National Water Plan was developed for the period of 2009–2015 and substituted
the National Spatial Planning Policy Document. The Water Plan incorporated the final
recommendations of the Delta Commission released in 2008 (Delta Commission, 2008).
10
Furthermore, the Water Act (went into force in 2006) drew on the allocation of functions
and coordination between spatial planning and management of surface and ground water
as well as on water defense.
Within this reporting period several communication activities were started not solely
concentrated on the coastal zone but on general water issues including the coast, for
example, the initiative “The Netherlands living with water.”
11
The final part of the progress report concentrated on the description on ICZM in practice which means that conducted and currently running projects were introduced. These
projects mainly focus on the sector of safety against flooding where further sectors or requirements were attached such as nature conservation. For example, by implementing the
so-called sand engine in the fore shore zone which was linked to the approach of building
with nature (Fig. 2.3).
Fig. 2.3 Dunes and holiday houses on the beach at the Schelde, The Netherlands. c
Frank Ahlhorn
10 www.deltacommissie.com
11 See e.g. www.helpdeskwater.nl