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Coastal Zone Management

Coastal zone management encompasses the concepts of integrated resource management and sustainable development. Integrated coastal management requires balancing a wide range of ecological, social, cultural, governance and economic considerations.

Coastal Zone Management in the Caribbean

Island Resources Foundation http://www.irf.org This site contains a variety of environmental information about the Wider Caribbean region. There is a list of bibliography sources relevant to coastal zone management in the Caribbean, a list of environmental references, and a list of Caribbean Marine Parks and Protected Areas. There is also information on coastal tourism, GIS and a variety of other environmental issues.

Millersville University Caribbean Coastal Studies Homepage http://www.millersv.edu/~ccs/contents.html This site, maintained by Millersville University, has information about Marine and Protected areas of the Caribbean Islands, environmental hazards and emergency management, a paper on Integrated Coastal Area Management and Public Perceptions in the Caribbean Islands, as well as news items on a variety of environmental issues in the Caribbean.

Caribbean Environment and Sustainable Development Homepage
http://www.uwimona.edu.jm/usd/ This site is a joint initiative of the Antigua and Barbados Ministries of Environment. It contains directories of some Caribbean organizations and networks, donors and development agencies, events and meetings. Included are also selected Caribbean themes including coastal zones, fisheries, marine resources and waste management.

Sandwatch http://www.sandwatch.ca/
Sandwatch seeks to modify the lifestyle and habits of children, youth and adults on a community-wide basis and to develop awareness of the fragile nature of the marine and coastal environment and the need to use it wisely.


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