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<strong>Evaluation</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Integrated</strong> <strong>Coastal</strong> <strong>Zone</strong> <strong>Management</strong> (<strong>ICZM</strong>) <strong>in</strong> Europe – F<strong>in</strong>al Report<br />

Table 23: Overview <strong>of</strong> <strong>ICZM</strong> <strong>Evaluation</strong> Recommendations and Actions<br />

Strategic recommendations<br />

1<br />

2<br />

3<br />

4<br />

Strengthen the European dimension <strong>of</strong> <strong>ICZM</strong> based on a Regional Seas<br />

approach<br />

Follow the EEA recommendation <strong>of</strong> regionalisation and enhance <strong>ICZM</strong> activities on<br />

a supra-national level, provid<strong>in</strong>g a common European frame to help br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g actors<br />

together, build<strong>in</strong>g capacities and harmonis<strong>in</strong>g practices <strong>in</strong> a trans-national perspective.<br />

Raise the pr<strong>of</strong>ile <strong>of</strong> <strong>ICZM</strong> and enhance its <strong>in</strong>tegration with sectoral policies<br />

Enhance stakeholders’ identification with <strong>ICZM</strong>, create a cross-sectoral policy<br />

community from EU to local level and ensure <strong>in</strong>corporation <strong>of</strong> <strong>ICZM</strong> <strong>in</strong>to current<br />

practices.<br />

Elaborate the strategic approach <strong>of</strong> <strong>ICZM</strong> - oriented at a balanced ecologic,<br />

social, economic and cultural development<br />

Develop a common conceptual framework describ<strong>in</strong>g the geographical delimitations,<br />

development orientations, stakeholder responsibilities, and procedures to be<br />

followed, l<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g the EU <strong>ICZM</strong> recommendation and stakeholder rout<strong>in</strong>es <strong>in</strong> a<br />

practical way.<br />

Address major long-term risks: Vulnerability to disasters and climate change<br />

Include the vulnerability <strong>of</strong> the coast to disasters as well as consequences <strong>of</strong> climate<br />

change, sea level rise and pollution on a Regional Sea level and <strong>in</strong> a long-term<br />

perspective, striv<strong>in</strong>g for the adoption <strong>of</strong> the precautionary pr<strong>in</strong>ciple<br />

Recommendations<br />

5<br />

Actions<br />

Endorse awareness, guidance, tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g and education<br />

Raise awareness among<br />

coastal stakeholders by<br />

mak<strong>in</strong>g better use <strong>of</strong> all<br />

<strong>in</strong>struments <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>formation<br />

dissem<strong>in</strong>ation. Provide<br />

guidance and develop human<br />

capacities through education<br />

and tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g. Support <strong>ICZM</strong><br />

tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g centres, staff exchange<br />

opportunities,<br />

university courses and<br />

advanced adult education.<br />

5.1 Raise awareness and promote <strong>ICZM</strong><br />

5.2 Provide guidance on the preparation and<br />

performance <strong>of</strong> <strong>ICZM</strong><br />

5.3 Support the establishment <strong>of</strong> <strong>ICZM</strong> tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />

centres <strong>of</strong> excellence<br />

5.4 Offer possibilities for staff exchange between<br />

different regions and countries<br />

5.5 Review, endorse and promote academic<br />

courses on <strong>ICZM</strong><br />

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