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ternative options and analysis of their implications (environmental, social and economic), including risk and uncertainty, the selection of the final plan, involving public
participation, implementation as well as monitoring and evaluation to feedback into
subsequent planning.
Given the complexity of natural systems in coastal zones, information constraints
and the broad nature of the objectives, it will often be necessary to be cautious in defining and adopting the policies to be used in coastal zone management. Systematic
analysis of the natural and economic systems, and policy implementation through the
use of regulatory and economic instruments is an essential part of the management
strategy proposed in this conceptual framework. But neither analysis can be carried
out properly, nor the various integrating instruments efficiently applied, unless the
necessary institutional mechanism exists and operates successfully (OEeD 1993a).
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19.4
Institutions and Environmental Legislation in Sweden
Legislation for coastal zone management is often piecemeal, placing administrative and
enforcement responsibility for various resource sectors amongst a number of agencies at
different levels of government, and overlapping in content. These shortcomings usually
become readily apparent when a comprehensive review of the relevant legislation and
exemptions granted is undertaken. Policy conflict and contradiction can also be identified. One of the most difficult problems concerns determining when and for what reasons
should national priorities over-ride local considerations, and vice versa (OEeD 1993b).
19.4.1
The Institutional Mechanism
Linking sectoral agencies and all levels of government with responsibility for the coast
is a prerequisite 'for an improved institutional mechanism. This does not necessarily
imply the creation of new agencies, but involves a re-evaluation of the objectives and
operation of existing bodies. "Of primary importance is a consistent national or regional government policy for the coast that provides clear direction and support for
integration in general and the creation of an appropriate institutional mechanism in
particular" (OEeD 1993b). The coordinating body could consist of a management council and various sub-groups. It should fit as far as possible the boundaries of the coastal
zone area concerned to cover the linkages between water and land resources in that
zone. Responsibilities of the management council include:
• to meet regularly,
• to make major decisions,
• to define the functions of participating agencies and the methods used to involve
the public in policy development and decision making,
• to delegate authority to competent sub-groups,
• to distribute the funds necessary for the functioning of the management mechanism, and
• to review the performance of the management mechanism and coordinate any necessary modifications (OEeD 1993b).
B. Glaeser
ternative options and analysis of their implications (environmental, social and economic), including risk and uncertainty, the selection of the final plan, involving public
participation, implementation as well as monitoring and evaluation to feedback into
subsequent planning.
Given the complexity of natural systems in coastal zones, information constraints
and the broad nature of the objectives, it will often be necessary to be cautious in defining and adopting the policies to be used in coastal zone management. Systematic
analysis of the natural and economic systems, and policy implementation through the
use of regulatory and economic instruments is an essential part of the management
strategy proposed in this conceptual framework. But neither analysis can be carried
out properly, nor the various integrating instruments efficiently applied, unless the
necessary institutional mechanism exists and operates successfully (OEeD 1993a).
\
19.4
Institutions and Environmental Legislation in Sweden
Legislation for coastal zone management is often piecemeal, placing administrative and
enforcement responsibility for various resource sectors amongst a number of agencies at
different levels of government, and overlapping in content. These shortcomings usually
become readily apparent when a comprehensive review of the relevant legislation and
exemptions granted is undertaken. Policy conflict and contradiction can also be identified. One of the most difficult problems concerns determining when and for what reasons
should national priorities over-ride local considerations, and vice versa (OEeD 1993b).
19.4.1
The Institutional Mechanism
Linking sectoral agencies and all levels of government with responsibility for the coast
is a prerequisite 'for an improved institutional mechanism. This does not necessarily
imply the creation of new agencies, but involves a re-evaluation of the objectives and
operation of existing bodies. "Of primary importance is a consistent national or regional government policy for the coast that provides clear direction and support for
integration in general and the creation of an appropriate institutional mechanism in
particular" (OEeD 1993b). The coordinating body could consist of a management council and various sub-groups. It should fit as far as possible the boundaries of the coastal
zone area concerned to cover the linkages between water and land resources in that
zone. Responsibilities of the management council include:
• to meet regularly,
• to make major decisions,
• to define the functions of participating agencies and the methods used to involve
the public in policy development and decision making,
• to delegate authority to competent sub-groups,
• to distribute the funds necessary for the functioning of the management mechanism, and
• to review the performance of the management mechanism and coordinate any necessary modifications (OEeD 1993b).