Sacred cows in coastal management: the need for a ‘cheap and transitory’ model

McKenna, John; Cooper, J. Andrew G.

doi:10.1111/j.1475-4762.2006.00708.x

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“…Research by McKenna and Cooper (2006) argued that participative, 'bottom-up' approaches are ineffectual and unsustainable because they lack authority and resources. They further reasoned that a sound statutory and legislative basis is needed for effective coastal management.…”

Section: Commitment From Policy Makersmentioning

confidence: 98%

The Azores archipelago, Portugal: improved understanding of small island coastal hazards and mitigation measures

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Coastal zones are vital to small islands due to limited land availability and ocean exposure. Their significance and resident dependence result in a need to address unique small island coastal zone concerns. Recent population concentrations and increased economic activity along with accompanying lucrative coastal development are posing significant threats to human and natural system well-being. Potential environmental hazards therefore play an important role in coastal vulnerability and risk assessment, and it is only by understanding causes and consequences that policy makers, along with scientists and the public, can establish appropriate mitigation measures. This paper addresses the lack of specific small island studies, including their unique circumstances. Coastal hazards are assessed and effective mitigation strategies suggested. A case study of the Azores archipelago highlights specific coastal hazards and demonstrates the importance of public participation when implementing mitigation measures. Furthermore, the inclusion of an external neutral and unbiased coastal management expert within the public participation process facilitated successful development of Azorean Coastal Zone Management Plans.

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The Azores archipelago, Portugal: improved understanding of small island coastal hazards and mitigation measures

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“…Whilst there is much 'common sense' in the ICZM principles, it could be suggested that they are merely a repackaging of many of the principles of good environmental governance, commonly used in other spheres of environmental management. Their detailed interpretation at an operational level within an ICZM context has also been problematic and has led to much debated in the academic literature (for example, Cooper and McKenna 2008;McKenna and Cooper 2006;. Even the widely accepted principle of 'working with natural processes, Cooper and McKenna (2008) note can be interpreted in various ways according to the time frame adopted.…”

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On the Edge: Coastal Governance and Risk

Ballinger

2014

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Coastal zones are not only some of the most populous areas of the planet, but are also some of the most hazardous, facing a wide range of hazards alongside environmental degradation and increasing development pressures. The inter-connectivity of coastal systems, both human and physical, provides particular challenges to risk management, especially in the context of the complex governance regimes of such areas, where contrasting land and marine institutions and policies come together. After a brief overview of traditional approaches to coastal risk management, the chapter focuses on the role and potential of integrated planning and management in facilitating a more balanced and sustainable approach to coastal risk management. Within such discussions the value and potential of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) alongside other integrated and spatial planning approaches is explored. ICZM has frequently been endorsed as a means of managing competing resources and 'wicked' (multi-dimensional) coastal problems, and so potentially has a valuable role to play. Drawing on a range of examples, particularly from European experiences, the chapter evaluates the extent to which ICZM contributes to coastal risk management. Whilst not a panacea, the chapter concludes that ICZM may be able to facilitate the development of more adaptable and palatable approaches for local communities, much needed in the context of coastal climate change impacts.

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“…This progression towards legal responsibility and agenda-setting is occurring in many parts of the world (WHO, 2011) and coastal managers must therefore consider the implications and allow all users, regardless of their difficulties, to experience the same level of coastal involvement as the general population. Legislative support is a vital corollary for effective coastal policy implementation (McKenna & Cooper, 2006), and hence LD statutory frameworks need effective policy action.…”

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Designing Coastal Management Strategies for Populations with Distinct Needs: The Case of Learning Disabilities

2015

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The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA 1995(DDA , amended 2005, Equality Act (2010), EU Disability Action Plan (2003Plan ( -2010 and EU Disability Strategy (2010-2020 were designed to make equal opportunities a 'reality'. As 16% of the EU population is statutorily disabled, there are considerable implications for beach management. Common research examples given of beach users include swimmers, anglers and water-sport enthusiasts -but rarely people with learning disabilities (LD). This paper assessed the viewpoints of a group of beach users with LD and considered their appreciation of three different coastal classifications in South Wales, UK. Because of the nature of their disabilities, the research applied a participatory photo-interpretation methodology (photovoice) at these three beach locations.The research then compared the LD ranking of beach issues with rankings provided by members of the general public at the same beaches. The results demonstrated some similarities between LD and general public coastal needs, but identified the need for specific

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Sacred cows in coastal management: the need for a ‘cheap and transitory’ model

Cited by 51 publications

References 10 publications

The Azores archipelago, Portugal: improved understanding of small island coastal hazards and mitigation measures

The Azores archipelago, Portugal: improved understanding of small island coastal hazards and mitigation measures

On the Edge: Coastal Governance and Risk

Designing Coastal Management Strategies for Populations with Distinct Needs: The Case of Learning Disabilities

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