Integrated Coastal zone management: towards an Atlantic Vision

Programme 2000 - 2006 Atlantic Area

Date of latest update: 2021-04-06

Description

Description (EN):

The project aims to stimulate the sustainable development of the coastal zones of the Atlantic Area from an environmental, social and economic point of view, by encouraging integrated regional development implementation and management. Given the fact that there is not a homogenous perception of this territory, the project intends to make recommendations to create a common vision: this is Integrated Coastal Zone Management – ICZM. Thanks to ICZM, the project should make it possible: - To identify the specific characteristics of the Atlantic Area, - To facilitate the future measures of the States concerned within the framework of long-term regional development and the sustainable development of economic activities and natural resources, - To provide a coherent working framework for initiatives in coastal zones enabling horizontal and vertical integration of idea and action, - To contribute to better management and protection of the coast.

Achievements (EN):

Accessibility of coastal areas: ✔ Creation of routes for footpaths, cycle paths and others ✔ Knowledge of the natural and cultural heritage ✔ Establishment of a wider vision of the Atlantic context in its relation to local economies ✔ Development of specific measures for a more rational use of beaches Natural heritage: ✔ Identification of the natural resources to plan their conservation ✔ Involvement of people working at sea in the conservation of resources by avoiding discharge of waste ✔ Development planning and launch of procedures to integrate values of conservation in area development Cultural heritage: ✔ Creation of an inventory of natural and environmental resources, and the impacts of activities, and also an analysis of how protected zones contribute to socio-economic development. This made it possible to identify the zones most in need of recovery, protection and promotion of the natural heritage along the Atlantic coast. ✔ Formulation of concrete recommendations and measures aiming at reducing the negative impacts of human activities and the protection of natural resources at local, regional, national and community level. ✔ Raising the awareness of local communities about the importance of integrated management and protection of natural resources. Urban / rural interdependences: ✔ Search for working tools to reduce increasing urban pressure and tourism on coastal areas ✔ Restoration and planning the use of habitats and landscapes to improve the economy and quality of life in coastal areas ✔ Planning actions that will use the coastal areas whilst preserving their resources Improved governance: ✔ Development of actions aimed at facilitating the implementation of integrated coastal zone management ✔ Compilation of project outcomes, recommendations for governance ✔ Creation of a Geographic Information System (GIS) ✔ Creation of a website: http://www.coastatlantic.org ✔ Publications (Guide to coastal paths, guide to best practices in integrated management of coastal areas...), production of teaching materials.

Thematic information

Coastal management and maritime issues Sustainable management of natural resources Cultural heritage and arts

Partners (11)

Lead Partner: Gobierno del Principado de Asturias (D.G.Ordenacion del Territorio y Urbanismo)

Address: C/Coronel Aranda 2, 1°, 33005 E-Oviedo, Spain

Legal status: n/a

Area Metropolitana de Lisboa

Name: Area Metropolitana de Lisboa

Address: 1700 São João de Brito, Lisboa, Portugal

Legal status: n/a

NASH (The National University of Ireland, Galway and Udaras na Gaeltachta)

Name: NASH (The National University of Ireland, Galway and Udaras na Gaeltachta)

Address: Galway, Ireland

Legal status: n/a

Xunta de Galicia (Dir. Xeral Planificacion )

Name: Xunta de Galicia (Dir. Xeral Planificacion )

Address: 15704 Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Legal status: n/a

Conseil Général de la Gironde

Name: Conseil Général de la Gironde

Address: 33074 Bordeaux, France

Legal status: n/a

Conseil Régional d'Aquitaine

Name: Conseil Régional d'Aquitaine

Address: 33077 BORDEAUX, France

Legal status: n/a

DRAOT- Alentejo

Name: DRAOT- Alentejo

Address: 7000-758 Évora, Portugal

Legal status: n/a

The Highland Council

Name: The Highland Council

Address: IV3 5NX Inverness, United Kingdom

Legal status: n/a

Mancomunidad de Aguas "Costa de Huelva "

Name: Mancomunidad de Aguas "Costa de Huelva "

Address: 48008 Bilbao, Spain

Legal status: n/a

Cornwall County Council

Name: Cornwall County Council

Address: PL31 1LZ Cornwall, United Kingdom

Legal status: n/a

Cardiff University

Name: Cardiff University

Address: CF10 3YE CAERDYDD, United Kingdom

Legal status: n/a

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Summary

Project name (EN): Integrated Coastal zone management: towards an Atlantic Vision

Project acronym: COASTATLANTIC

Project start date: 2003-08-01

Project end date: 2007-09-05

Project status: closed

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 2 413 669.04

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 1 607 605.00

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Financing programme

2000 - 2006 Atlantic Area

Last month that data in keep.eu was retrieved from the Programme's website or received from the Programme

2019-03-11

No. of projects in keep.eu / Total no. of projects (% of projects in keep.eu)

85 / 85 (100%)

No. of project partnerships in keep.eu / Total no. of project partnerships (% of project partnerships in keep.eu)

740 / 740 (100%)

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Integrated Coastal zone management: towards an Atlantic Vision

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