ICZM for Professionals and Administrators

Coastal zones and coastal communities worldwide are under an overwhelming pressure from the present population growth rate, development and increased exploitation of non-renewable resources (e.g., natural buffers like Mangrove forests) which has led to depletion of their functions and values to the coastal ecosystems and the community as a whole. Integrated coastal zone management (ICZM) is a dynamic, multidisciplinary and iterative process to promote sustainable management of coastal areas. ICZM encourages planning and sustainable management of marine, coastal and small islands resources including habitats protection through land-use planning, habitat restoration, and national and local permitting programs that regulate development impacts to those habitats and resources. 

Objectives:

  • Expose to the recent trends and challenges in coastal ecosystem and coastal community management

  • Understanding of the critical bio-physical processes of coastal ecosystems

  • Adaptation strategies important for addressing climate change issues

  • Understanding of the policies, strategies and management plan initiated by the ICZM experts.

Course Outline:

  • Introduction to ICZM-principles and practice

  • Coastal and Marine Ecosystems Management 

  • Coastal Erosion

  • Ecosystem Approaches to Sustainable Coastal Resources Management

Taget Audience:

  • Agriculturists, Practitioners, Decision makers/Policymakers and Development Partners.

  • Entrepreneurs interested on aquaculture industries.

  • Those with a responsibility or interest in the ICM area

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