Prof. Suzan E.A. Kholeif
National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF),Egypt Egypt
Title: Integrated Coastal Zone Management : Putting Knowledge into Practice
Biography
Biography: Prof. Suzan E.A. Kholeif
Abstract
In general, Integrated Coastal zone Management (ICZM), is an interdisciplinary and comprehensive strategy or framework based on the best available science and governance to be implemented at the community level and national level targeting sustainable ecosystem. In the past, many initiatives have been categorized in the name “ICZM projects” both in Mediterranean Countries and elsewhere, but it is now widely recognised that, ICZM is a process which takes many years to develop. Several ICZM projects and initiatives were launched since 1990s, to put into practice national and regional coastal zone management strategies, however up to now they have not been implemented in a reliable way. ICZM use to regulate the spatial deployment of economic activities and to set up spatial planning systems for coastal areas. However, there is still a lack of experience in some countries, and little data and knowledge available to policy makers and practitioners for successfully development and/or implement of ICZM. The most important problem now is how to make better use of knowledge and data in integrated Climate changes into ICZM process. The importance of improving knowledge transfer between countries is considered a vital component for cooperation. Knowledge transfer involves the processes for collecting and sharing knowledge, skills, best practices and consultancy. Identify relevant information regarding ICZM and impact of climate changes on coastal areas are required to identify the most likely priority uses, current potential pressures, synergies and governance framework for ICZM.