Integrated coastal zone management and its potential application to Antigua and Barbuda

Ramsey, V, Cooper, JAG and Yates, K ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8429-2941 2015, 'Integrated coastal zone management and its potential application to Antigua and Barbuda' , Ocean & Coastal Management, 118 (Part B) , pp. 259-274.

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Abstract

Coastal resources are an essential asset for many nations, particularly small island nations, whose dependency upon coastal resources is especially high. Antigua and Barbuda has a population of approximately 85,000, of which a high percentage either resides at or engages in business along the coast. With fishing and tourism being key economic sectors, there is a high dependency on a healthy coastal environment. Here we investigated current coastal management in Antigua and Barbuda. We conducted an extensive survey of local stakeholders and reviewed lessons learned from similar island nations. We found that many activities in Antigua and Barbuda are currently being conducted unsustainably, with negative impacts on the coastal environment. The current sectorial-based management approach is disjointed, top-down, involves inadequate stakeholder participation, and is poorly enforced. However, all stakeholders surveyed expressed a willingness to participate and were keen for a more inclusive, holistic management approach. We present suggestions for Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) in Antigua and Barbuda and proposed a six-step implementation processes. A successful approach needs to be government-led but with willing and committed participation of stakeholders. A review of the current legal framework and sustainable financing are necessary pre-requisites for any ICZM, but particularly small island nations.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Special Issue: Third International Symposium on Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM): Towards Sustainable Coasts - “Recent developments and advancements”
Schools:	Schools > School of Environment and Life Sciences > Ecosystems and Environment Research Centre
Journal or Publication Title:	Ocean & Coastal Management
Publisher:	Elsevier
ISSN:	0964-5691
Related URLs:	Publication
Funders:	Non funded research
Depositing User:	Dr K Yates
Date Deposited:	26 Jan 2016 09:18
Last Modified:	15 Feb 2022 20:16
URI:	https://usir.salford.ac.uk/id/eprint/37852

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