3.3 Reflection on the Principles for ICZM
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In Sect. 2.3 the European developments in ICZM have been delineated. One
important policy for ICZM in the EU was the Recommendations on ICZM from 2002
(2002/413/EC). The eight principles are constituted as crucial elements for the development of an ICZM process. The principles are as follows (EC, 2002, p. 25):
(a) A broad overall perspective (thematic and geographic) which will take into account the
interdependence and disparity of natural systems and human activities with an impact on
coastal areas;
(b) a long-term perspective which will take into account the precautionary principle and the
needs of present and future generations;
(c) adaptive management during a gradual process which will facilitate adjustment as problems and knowledge develop. This implies the need for a sound scientific basis concerning
the evolution of the coastal zone;
(d) local specificity and the great diversity of European coastal zones, which will make it
possible to respond to their practical needs with specific solutions and flexible measures;
(e) working with natural processes and respecting the carrying capacity of ecosystems,
which will make human activities more environmentally friendly, socially responsible and
economically sound in the long run;
(f) involving all the parties concerned (economic and social partners, the organizations representing coastal zone residents, non-governmental organizations and the business sector)
in the management process, for example by means of agreements and based on shared
responsibility;
(g) support and involvement of relevant administrative bodies at national, regional and local
level between which appropriate links should be established or maintained with the aim
of improved coordination of the various existing policies. Partnerships with and between
regional and local authorities should apply when appropriate;
(h) use of a combination of instruments designed to facilitate coherence between sectoral policy
objectives and coherence between planning and management.
These principles should build the fundamental basis for all ICZM endeavors in the EU.
The challenge regarding these principles is to fulfill them in real and practical life. Many
projects were launched to duly complete and to enhance the vitality of these principles.
The enumeration of these principles should be kept in mind for the subsequent
chapters, especially for Chap. 3 where the challenges of the integration of sectoral
plans and policies are discussed using the example of the management of water-related
issues. (see e.g. Fig. 3.2)
3.3 Reflection on the Principles for ICZM
Despite the difficulties of transferring previously mentioned definitions into a processable
working environment, also problems and challenges occur in bringing the provided principles into operation. This section provides some reflection on the problems and challenges
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In Sect. 2.3 the European developments in ICZM have been delineated. One
important policy for ICZM in the EU was the Recommendations on ICZM from 2002
(2002/413/EC). The eight principles are constituted as crucial elements for the development of an ICZM process. The principles are as follows (EC, 2002, p. 25):
(a) A broad overall perspective (thematic and geographic) which will take into account the
interdependence and disparity of natural systems and human activities with an impact on
coastal areas;
(b) a long-term perspective which will take into account the precautionary principle and the
needs of present and future generations;
(c) adaptive management during a gradual process which will facilitate adjustment as problems and knowledge develop. This implies the need for a sound scientific basis concerning
the evolution of the coastal zone;
(d) local specificity and the great diversity of European coastal zones, which will make it
possible to respond to their practical needs with specific solutions and flexible measures;
(e) working with natural processes and respecting the carrying capacity of ecosystems,
which will make human activities more environmentally friendly, socially responsible and
economically sound in the long run;
(f) involving all the parties concerned (economic and social partners, the organizations representing coastal zone residents, non-governmental organizations and the business sector)
in the management process, for example by means of agreements and based on shared
responsibility;
(g) support and involvement of relevant administrative bodies at national, regional and local
level between which appropriate links should be established or maintained with the aim
of improved coordination of the various existing policies. Partnerships with and between
regional and local authorities should apply when appropriate;
(h) use of a combination of instruments designed to facilitate coherence between sectoral policy
objectives and coherence between planning and management.
These principles should build the fundamental basis for all ICZM endeavors in the EU.
The challenge regarding these principles is to fulfill them in real and practical life. Many
projects were launched to duly complete and to enhance the vitality of these principles.
The enumeration of these principles should be kept in mind for the subsequent
chapters, especially for Chap. 3 where the challenges of the integration of sectoral
plans and policies are discussed using the example of the management of water-related
issues. (see e.g. Fig. 3.2)
3.3 Reflection on the Principles for ICZM
Despite the difficulties of transferring previously mentioned definitions into a processable
working environment, also problems and challenges occur in bringing the provided principles into operation. This section provides some reflection on the problems and challenges