| No 13, 28 June 2002 |
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New Coastal Publications |
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Courses |
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Conferences & Events |
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Vacancy |
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New hyperlinks |
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Lithuanian Foundation wins Swedish Baltic Sea Water Award |
| Environment | |
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Wastewater treatment plants in Belarus and Ukraine pollution hotspots |
| Development & Trends | |
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Coastal community in Turkey became model for sustainable tourism |
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Welsh waterfront development might be much costlier than thought |
| Information & Meetings |
New Coastal Publications
| Baltic Coastal Ecosystems: Structure, Function and Coastal Zone Management By Gerald Schernewski and Ulrich Schiwer (eds.) (2002, 398 pp). Springer Verlag Berlin Heidelberg. ISBN 3-540-42937-9. This book reflects the current state and problems of coastal ecosystems in the entire Baltic region, highlighting obstacles and future solutions for integrated management. However, in particular the chapters "Coastal Zone Management: Tools and Strategies" and "Practical Experiences with Coastal Management" are of relevance not only for the Baltic, but for other coastal zones of Europe as well. |
| Global Environment Outlook 3 UNEP (2002, 446 pp). Earthscan Publications Ltd, 120 Pentoville Road, London N1 9BR, e-mail: kpinfo@kogan-page.co.uk. ISBN 92-807-2087-2 GEO 3 presents the 30-year retrospective analysis of environmental conditions and trends, and associated policy responses under the themes of land, forests, biodiversity, freshwater, coastal and marine areas, atmosphere, urban areas, and disasters. The chapter on coasts highlights the growing problem of human-induced changes in the natural flow of sediments, the decline of fish stocks, coastal habitat destruction, the effects of climate change, and the introduction of exotic species. The outlook section of the report, spanning the next 30 years, is presented through scenarios. A data compendium on the enclosed CD-ROM provides access to the national, regional and global statistical data sets used for GEO-3. |
The 6th International Training Programme, MEDCOAST Institute
The MEDCOAST Institute training programme "Integrated Coastal Management
in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea" will take place from 3-17 September
2002 in Dalyan, Aegean Coast, Turkey. It consists of three parts: Four
days of classes, a week of hands-on study trips, and a field workshop
with hands-on training. The highest priority target group for the participants
of MEDCOAST Institute 2002 are professionals holding mid-managerial positions
in their central governments and being responsible for planning and execution
of programs or projects on coastal and marine issues. The last date for
submitting an application is 30 June 2002.
More details about the MEDCOAST Institute on ICM in the Mediterranean
and the Black Sea, views of the scenes from the five past institutes,
and application information can be found in the MEDCOAST web page: http://www.medcoast.org.tr
or, can be obtained from the MEDCOAST Secretariat, e-mail: medcoast@metu.edu.tr,
fax: +90 312 210 14 12, tel: -210 54 29.
2002
| Sept 12 - 13 | EUCC France workshop "Quantification et gestion du recul des falaises crayeuses"/ "Quantification and management of the chalk cliff retreat", Dieppe. For more information, please contact Stéphane Costa , tél : 02 35 84 07 77, Email : stephane.costa4@libertysurf.fr |
2003
| October | Call for Papers - MEDCOAST 2003, The Sixth International Conference on the Mediterranean Coastal Environment, Ravenna, Italy. Info: fax: +90 312 2101412, Email: medcoast@metu.edu.tr, Website |
| Oct 15 - 17 | International Conference on Coastal Management (Institution of Civil Engineers), Brighton, UK. Info: fax: +44 20 72331743, Email: penny.ryan@ice.org.uk, Website |
Please note:
The overview of the Coastal Guide conference and event meeting list
can be found at http://www.coastalguide.org/meetings/
Assistant Marine Estate Manager at the Crown Estate, UK
The Crown Estate manages a diverse portfolio of coastal and estuarial
land including virtually all the seabed within the UK territorial limits.
It is looking for a good team player for a key role in managing its coastal
interests, which cover all aspects of coastal and marine use such as port
development, commercial easements and recreation. The work includes dealing
with rent reviews and lease renewals through the agency of regional firms
of chartered surveyors, the granting of consents for works and activities,
handling enquiries from the public, assisting with policy and financial
issues and representing Crown Estate interests at meetings and public
forums. The closing date for applications is 17 July 2002.
Further info and application form: http://www.crownestate.co.uk/people/careers/20020717.a.shtml
| Organisations |
New hyperlinks
Atlantic Whale Foundation
http://www.whalefoundation.f2s.com
To work toward the conservation of cetaceans within the operational area
in ways that facilitate and encourage the active involvement of ordinary
individuals.
United States Commission on Ocean Policy
http://www.oceancommission.gov
The Oceans Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-256), an Act of the United States
Congress, became law on August 7, 2000, and went into effect on January
20, 2001. The Act establishes a 16-member Commission on Ocean Policy to
undertake an 18-month study and to make recommendations to the President
and Congress for a national ocean policy for the United States.
Lithuanian Foundation wins Swedish Baltic Sea Water Award
The Lithuanian Housing and Urban Development Foundation (HUDF), which
has developed innovative programs and projects aimed at protecting the
environment of Lithuania and the Baltic Sea, is the winner of the 2002
Swedish Baltic Sea Water Award. The Foundation's projects have contributed
to the reduction of Lithuania's organic pollution of the Baltic Sea from
approximately 1,500 tons to 100 tons per year. The overall approach can
serve as a model for other regions in the Baltic Sea area.
Press release: http://www.siwi.org/news/eng/presrel_02_SBSWA_Announcement.htm
| Environment |
Wastewater treatment plants in Belarus and Ukraine pollution hotspots
The Ninth PITF Regional Workshop of the Baltic Marine Environment Protection
Commission (HELCOM) in Lvov, Ukraine, on 18-19 June, concluded that the
municipal and industrial wastewater treatment at Lvov (Ukraine), Brest,
Grodno and Vitebsk (Belarus) need to be improved urgently. Although Belarus
is not a littoral country, its rivers drain partly into the Baltic, partly
into the Black Sea, thereby effecting water quality in both Regional Seas.
The Belarussian wastewater treatment plants of Grodno, Brest and Vitebsk
are overloaded or run down due to lack of maintenance. A water price of
0.02 USD/m3 is not unusual in these countries and at least in part to
blame for a daily consumption of 300-350 litres per person - twice as
high as in most west European countries. The workshop noted that proper
water pricing is important in providing money for investment, operation
and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants. At the same time, higher
water prices will reduce water consumption and thereby the necessary capacity
of the treatment plants. However, the social impact of water pricing must
be considered and mitigated.
For further information, contact Ms. Ulla-Britta Fallenius, Chairman of
PITF Preparatory Group, e-mail: ulla-britta.fallenius@naturvardsverket.se
| Development & Trends |
Coastal community in Turkey became model for sustainable tourism
Çirali, a coastal community on the south-western Anatolian coast of Turkey,
has been transformed into a showcase for sustainable tourism, WWF concluded
this month. Çirali beach experienced a rapid increase in tourism development
in the late 80s with severe impacts on the local nesting sites of the
loggerhead turtle Caretta caretta. The Turkish Society for the Conservation
of Nature (DHKD), which recently became WWF Turkey, started with a campaign
to protect the turtles in 1997, including active community participation.
With the help of the Ministry for Environment and local support, kiosks
and restaurants built too close to the shore were moved to a legal distance
from the coastline. Ecotourism activities were started which generated
income for local people and conservation efforts. WWF plans to replicate
this example in similar locations along Turkey's coast.
The complete feature article can be read at http://www.panda.org/europe/medpo/news/pr_210602.cfm
Welsh waterfront development might be much costlier than thought
Cardiff bay barrage, creating a false harbour, blocks the route of commercial fish species migrating from the Severn estuary into the Welsh rivers. The losses in the fishery sector and consequently the fines to be paid by the harbour authorities might dramatically lower the gains from waterfront development. This conclusion is drawn by a New Scientist article of 22 June. The barrage, completed in 2000, also created a freshwater lake that replaced a tidal bay, which used to function as an important feeding ground for wading birds.
Deadline for submitting contributions to Coastal Guide News No 14: 10 July, 2002
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