7 - International Symposium on ICZM

International Symposium on ICZM, Arendal, Norway, 11-14 June 2007 This international multi-disciplinary conference is intended to promote science and integration of knowledge for the sustainable management of coastal resources. It will provide a venue fo r scientists, engineers, managers and policy-makers to discuss recent advances and innovative ideas, share experiences and develop networks. Themes: 1. Coastal habitats - Importance of coastal habitats for fish stocks and biodiversity - Recreational valu e of coastal habitats - Identifying and criteria for preserving sensitive coastal areas - Indicators for coastal ecosystem health - Indicators for sustainability (societal, ecological) - Ecological qualities - Goods and services of the coastal systems 2. Impacts on coastal systems - Habitat destruction and modification - Coastal use and coastal defence - Coastal tourism, urbanisation and coastal use - Natural areas, protected areas and nature conservation - Eutrophication and pollution - Introduction of new species - Pulse impacts (regional flooding, oil spills) - Transport - Cumulative impacts 3. Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) - Linking watersheds and the coastal zone - Linking LME and the coastal zone - Managing water resources (water quali ty and supply) - Integration of on- and off-shore planning - Preserving cultural heritage and local coastal communities - Management instruments (CPA, etc.) 4. Coastal governance. - Managing/prioritising uses of coastal resources - Information needs for policy making/management - Integrating science advice into policy decisions - The role of dissemination and public perception in coastal policies - Involving stakeholders in CZM - Scales of involvement - Lessons learned (especially related to evolving/ada ptive management)