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Development of models and assessment techniques to support coastal planning
needs to be undertaken in order to provide decision makers insight into the
complicated interactions and conflicting interests that are involved in coastal
zone management. Equally important is the transfer to developing countries of
existing coastal adaptation technologies and the provision for training in coastal
zone management, engineering and environmental monitoring. Such training
might also include technology research centers, extension services, technology
advisory committees, technology research and development, technology
conferences and pilot projects to enhance technology transfer.
2.3
Planning
Many priorities have been identified within the broad area of planning. These
include •
Emergency management planning to reduce vulnerability of inhabitants in areas
exposed to extreme weather events ;
Coastal management planning to reduce impacts on development structures and
on natural resources of the highest priority. Technical and financial assistance to
developing countries may be required to develop and implement national plans
for management of coastal development.
2.4
Education and Community Participation
Public education and education of decision-makers regarding the impacts of sealevel rise and the impacts of ongoing activities is essential, so that everyone
understands the risks of development in a coastal area 2~. The involvement of
members of the local communities in selecting and implementing response
options is essential for the success of adaptive responses.