Title: Integrated coastal management law : establishing and strengthening national legal frameworks for integrated coastal management /
Authors: Cullinan, Cormac; Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,
Year: 2006
Subjects: Coastal zone management Law and legislation; Integrated coastal zone management.
Abstract: "Integrated coastal management (ICM) is widely accepted throughout the world as the best approach to dealing with coastal issues. The 1990s saw a proliferation of legislative reform processes worldwide. This aimed at supporting the implementation of ICM. Despite many international environmental treaties, declarations and other promises of action, the quality of coastal environments continues to deteriorate while the demand for coastal resources has increased in most of the world. This publication is enhanced by illustrative examples from a range of countries that are at various stages of developing and implementing legislation to promote ICM"--Back cover.
Contents: pt.1. The context for national ICM law. The role and purpose of ICM law -- ICM principles -- Influence of international law and policy -- pt.2. developing a legal framework for ICM. The process -- Key issues -- pt.3. Legal approaches and techniques. Approaches to ICM legislation in national law -- Techniques for addressing key governance issues -- Techniques for preserving the integrity and public character of the coast -- Techniques for guiding infra-structural development -- Techniques for promoting the sustainable use of coastal resources -- Ensuring compliance -- Institutional aspects -- pt.4. Global development of ICM law. Current and future trends in ICM law.