| No 10, 18 May 2001 |
| Information & Meetings | |
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What's new in the website |
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Conferences & Events |
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Coastal Publications |
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Vacancies |
| Organisations | |
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Dutch bird protection society filed complaint on wind mills |
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New hyperlinks to websites |
| Environment | |
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Report reveals: Israel's coast severely deteriorated |
| Development & Trends | |
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IMO agrees on timetable for phase-out of single-hull tankers |
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GEF Council approved grant for Danube/Black Sea Basin |
| Policy | |
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European Commissioner promotes ICZM strategy and recommendation |
| Information & Meetings |
What's new in the website
Updated ICM Files
In the Coastal Guide section 'Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) in Europe' the country files for the following Baltic Sea countries have been updated: Denmark, Estonia. Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia and Sweden. You can find them at http://www.coastalguide.org/icm/
2001
| Aug 4 - 7 | Aquaculture Europe 2001 "New species, New technologies", Trondheim, Norway. Info: fax +32 59 32 10 05 e-mail: ae2001@aquaculture.cc, Website |
| Nov 5 - 10 | EUCC-France field workshop -Vulnerability, development and management of coral reefs, beaches, and rocky volcanic coasts will be the main topics, La Reunion Island (Indian Ocean). Info: Dr. Virginie CAZES-DUVAT, Department of Geography, University of La Reunion, fax: 33 (0)3 21 60 37 40, e-mail : virginieduvat@wanadoo.fr; or the EUCC-France Secretary General, Department of Geography, University of Artois, Arras; fax 33 (0)3 21 60 37 40, e-mail: valerie.morel@univ-artois.fr |
Please note:
The overview of the Coastal Guide conference and event meeting list
can be found at http://www.coastalguide.org/meetings/
| Coastal Dune Management. Shared Experience of European Conservation Practice Ed. by J.A. Houston, S.E. Edmondson and P.J. Rooney (2001, 458 pp.). Liverpool University press, 4 Cambridge street, Liverpool, L69 7ZU, U.K. Fax +151 794 2235. ISBN 0 85323 854 5. Price UK £ 23.99. In recent years a new European view has emerged, an approach that respects the value of dune systems to society as natural sea defences, wildlife refuges and recreational areas. This volume (proceedings of the European Symposium "Coastal Dunes of the Atlantic Biogeographical Region", Southport, September 1998) addresses the key issues for coastal dune conservation in the early twenty-first century. |
| Pine weevil control and grazing with bisons Vakblad Natuurbeheer No 3, March 2001 (in Dutch). ISSN 1388-4875. Issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature Conservation and Fisheries and distributed at no charge via tel. +31-317-474 801. This issue contains, among others, the results of a field experiment with the pine weevil. The harm caused by this insect is considerably less than expected. This conclusion led to the decision by the forestry agency not to implement management measures to control the pine weevil. Another subject discussed in the publication is the reintroduction of the European bison. Analysis of a field try in Poland led to the conclusion that European bisons can have benefits for the Netherlands. Areas that qualify for reintroduction are de Veluwe, Oostervaardersplassen en Holsterwold. |
| The Monachus Guardian This biannual electronic periodical focusing on the Mediterranean, Hawaiian and Caribbean monk seals, has just published its May 2001 issue and can be accessed at http://www.monachus.org |
| Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee on marine issues At its 379th plenary session held on 28 February and 1 March 2001,
the Economic and Social Committee of the European Parliament adopted
positions with relevance to the coastal and marine environment.
These opinions were recently published in the European Official
Journal and concern |
Project Officer Thanet District Council Thanet Coastal Park
The Thanet Coast in Kent, internationally important for it's reefs, caves,
wintering and breeding birds, is searching for a Development Officer to
implement actions agreed by stakeholders representing a wide range of
different interests. Degree in a relevant subject, five years experience
in this field, excellent people skills are prerequisites. Salary £17,499
- £23,514 (2 year fixed term contract in first instance), extension subject
to funding. Contact Peter Miller, Head of Amenity Management on +44-1843
577535 for informal discussion.
For an application from, job description and person specification e-mail
personnel@thanet.gov.uk.
Closing date is 29 May.
Senior Position in Marine Environment and Policy
The Crown Estate is looking for a high-calibre person to lead a new team
focusing on environmental and policy-related aspects of their marine estate
and responsible for developing a communications strategy to present the
Crown Estate's policy at senior level with a range of public and private
sector stakeholders. Excellent understanding of the marine environment
and knowledge of national and European Legislation surrounding its management
are requirements. Salary £40,000 - £50,000, supported by generous leave,
pension and other benefits.
For further information and an application form, call Keith Bush on +44-20-7210
4240.
Closing date is 31 May
| Organisations |
Dutch bird protection society filed complaint on wind mills
Vogelbescherming, the Dutch bird protection society, filed a formal complaint
with the Ministry of Environment concerning a draft decision on a new
physical planning program for the Wadden Sea which leaves room for the
construction of a large number of wind turbines along the Afsluitdijk
dam. The creation of either 100 high mills or 200 smaller ones is believed
to drastically disturb the natural habitat of more than 62 species of
birds. According to Vogelbescherming, over 8 million birds a year fly
over the dam. The chance of birds getting killed by the wind mills as
elsewhere in the Netherlands is consequently high, the organisation claims.
A similar plan concerning offshore wind turbines is being elaborated in
Germany along the North Sea coastline, also resulting in conflicts of
interest. NABU, a German nature conservation organisation, will issue
its position on the planned turbines shortly (see upcoming Coastal Guide
News issue).
A press release by Vogelbescherming (in Dutch) can be downloaded at http://www.vogelbescherming.nl/vic/actueel/pers13.html
EUROCAT
http://www.iia-cnr.unical.it/EUROCAT/project.htm
The overall goal of the EUROCAT project is the achievement of integrated
catchment management and sustainable use of water resources at a catchment
scale. The project aims to integrate natural and social science to link
the impacts affecting the coastal sea to the human activities developed
along the catchments
Irish Sea Forum
http://www.liv.ac.uk/~isf1/isfhome.html
The objectives are: the enhancement of the environmental health of the
Irish Sea and its associated coastal features and estuaries, and the sustainable
use of its resources.
ThamesWeb
http://www.thamesweb.com
Website of the Thames Estuary Partnership, an umbrella organisation working
to stimulate - through shared information, co-operation and action - an
appropriate balance between the competing demands on the Thames estuary.
Check out the other Website
Links on the Coastal Guide
| Environment |
Report reveals: Israel's coast severely deteriorated
According to a report by the Israeli Forum of Coastal Organisations which
was presented to the Minister for the Environment, Mr. Tzachi Hanegbi
this week, less than one quarter of Israel's 150 km of pubic beachfront
remains in a natural state. Principal causes for this deterioration are
the construction of marinas and other beachfront facilities as well as
severe water pollution along the coast. Despite regulations designed to
protect the coast, conflicts concerning jurisdiction between national
and local authorities has led to continued degradation. The Minister for
the Environment pledged to lobby in the Israel Knesset for additional
legislature to protect the shoreline of the country.
Information from Dr. D'vora Ben Shaul, The Jerusalem Post, Israel, e-mail
dbs@actcom.co.il
| Development & Trends |
IMO agrees on timetable for phase-out of single-hull tankers
In a landmark decision for the cause of safer shipping and cleaner oceans,
the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved a new global
timetable for accelerating the phase-out of single-hull oil tankers. At
the end of a week-long meeting of the organization's Marine Environment
Protection Committee (MEPC 46, April 23 - 27) at IMO headquarters in London,
delegates from IMO's 158 member States agreed to a timetable that will
see most single-hull oil tankers eliminated by 2015 or earlier. Double-hull
tankers offer greater protection of the environment from pollution in
certain types of accident. All new oil tankers built since 1996 are required
to have double hulls. The new phase-out timetable, which will be enshrined
in a revised regulation 13G of the MARPOL Convention on the prevention
of marine pollution, is one of a range of post-Erika measures tabled by
IMO. The new regulation will enter into force in September 2002, the earliest
possible time permitted under the MARPOL Convention.
Further information: IMO: http://www.imo.org
GEF Council approved grant for Danube/Black Sea Basin
At its meeting from 9 - 11 May, the Governing Council of the Global Environment
Facility (GEF) approved a work programme providing $150.5 million for
16 projects. Among them is the Danube/Black Sea Basin Strategic Partnership
on Nutrient Reduction, Phase 1 with a GEF grant of $ 29.7 million (total
project cost: $41.295 million). The new programme demonstrates a trend
towards more strategic partnerships and a more programmatic approach.
It puts more emphasis on the integrated ecosystem approach and public
involvement in project design and implementation.
For more information, contact Hutton Archer, GEF, e-mail harcher@worldbank.org
and visit http://www.gefweb.org
| Policy |
European Commissioner promotes ICZM strategy and recommendation
Following the publication of the Communication from the European Commission
on Integrated Coastal Zone Management and with work in progress on this
Communication in the European Parliament, a seminar entitled "Europe's
coast: the future - local perspectives" was held on April 24 in Brussels.
Approximately 90 delegates from all over Europe attended the seminar.
Speakers included representatives of the Coastlink Network, the Local
Government Association of England and Wales, the Greek Central Government,
representatives of DG Research and DG Regio, and rapporteurs from the
Committee of the Regions and the European Parliament. Commissioner Margot
Wallström herself attended and spoke at the opening session. She underlined
the social, economic and environmental importance of coastal zones and
commented on the rationale for the proposed recommendation: After a three-year
consultation process, this proposal is based on a broad "holistic" perspective
involving all stakeholders. It provides for improved co-ordination between
and within member states to establish a best practice network for coastal
zone management. She also urged member states to undertake a stocktaking
of which actors, laws and institutions influence the planning and management
of their coastal zones and to develop a national strategy to implement
the principles for ICZM as put forward by the Recommendation of the Commission.
Godrey Allanson, Vice-Chair of the Local Government Association, launched
the coastal strategy for England and Wales entitled "On the Edge". This
strategy sets out measures to address the range of problems faced by coastal
zones including climate change, pollution, development pressures and resource
depletion. The aim is to establish improved governance, management and
community well-being in coastal zones. Patricia McKenna, European Parliament
Environment Committee rapporteur, stressed the need for an appropriate
legal framework to support the proposed recommendation. The Environment
Committee will vote on the Proposal at the end of May and the whole parliament
will vote at the plenary session in June.
For the Communication from the European Commission on ICZM, see http://europa.eu.int/comm/environment/iczm/comm2000.htm.
EUCC's position on the Communication can be read at http://www.coastalguide.org/icm/index.html
The U.K. Local Government Association Information Helpline can be reached
via telephone: +44-20-7664 3131 or e-mail: info@lga.gov.uk.
Deadline for submitting contributions to Coastal Guide News No 11: Wednesday 30 May, 2001
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