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ICZMs and Managing the Mediterranean
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ICZMs and Managing the Mediterranean
Integrated Coastal Zone Management
Sustainably managing whole coastal area; not just narrow strip where sea meets land
Idea introduced by EU 1996
Aim: protect coastal areas from over-development and environmental damage
Identifies in which coastal areas is being put under pressure
Recommends what should be done to reduce pressures on area
Puts recommendations in place + checks they're working
Mediterranean Coast
Over 20 countries from 3 continents (Europe, Asia, Africa)
Over 300 million; no. doubles during summer moths= influx of tourists
45,000 km long
Along coast: 600 cities
1,000 + ports, marinas
100s of industrial areas
Popular holiday destination
Attractive climate= hot, dry summers + mild winters
Relatively cheap package deals, hotels + restaurants
Long coast + warm sea temp
Pressures on the Mediterranean
Sea pollution from industrial waste + untreated sewage pumped into sea
Air pollution- industry + transport
Increased urbanisation as popu. increases
Threat of desertification as more underground water used
Water shortages= increase in demand + climate change
Over-fishing= European Environment Agency- 65% of fish stocks in region outside safe biological limits
Managing the Mediterranean
The Blue Plan
"Sustainable future for Mediterranean"
Plan's Aim: clean up Mediterranean by 2020
Recommednations
Make 10% of all coastal areas protected environments (e.g. nature reserves)
Reduce building development along coast + introduce protected 'green areas' inbetween
Develop inland tourism -> relieve pressure on coast
Treat all waste water before pumped into sea
Encourage use of water conservation methods
Encourage energy saving measures + development of renewable energy
Introduce stricter rules on pollution
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