Publisher's Synopsis
This work is a toolkit for coastal planners and managers who want to produce integrated and other styles of coastal management plans.;Theory and analysis of practice from around the world is mixed to provide clear and practical guidance for students and practitioners in the environment and planning professions who make daily decisions about the use of the world's coastlines. The purpose is to assist in the sustainable development and use of the world's coastal zones.;The premise of the book is that achieving effective coastal management requires linking a range of planning techniques with culturally appropriate policies. The book translates theory to practice providing guidance on addressing coastal management issues.;The book draws on real examples of successful coastal planning from around the world (Europe, North America, Asia, Indo-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East), focusing on the development, evaluation and implementation of international coastal plans.
