Littoral Cells & Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM

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Integrated coastal zone management (ICZM)
The shoreline management plans in the UK are a form of ICZM

Whole sections of the coast are managed together

They recognise that the sediment (littoral) cells

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interact with each other and that changes in one part of the coast impact on other areas - such as the placement of groynes causing terminal groyne syndrome

ICZM

Question 2

ICZM involves a range of stakeholders involved in the use and management of the coast and aims to:

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Create sustainable economic and social activities

Protect the coastal environment

Manage flood and coastal erosion risk

Resolve any conflicts that may occur

Question 3

ICZM in Semarang, Indonesia
In Semarang, Indonesia ICZM has been implemented to reduce the risk of

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Coastal flooding
Subsidence
Increased salinity

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ICZM in Semarang, Indonesia

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It is expected that these will worsen as a result of sea level rise and development in the area

Local population are dependent on fishing and are reluctant to move

Expansion of residential and industrial developments in the area has increased subsidence as a result of increased water abstraction

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ICZM Strategies in Semarang

Type of measure Examples
Structural

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Embankments
Pumping stations
Drainage systems
Land reclamation

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ICZM Strategies in Semarang

Type of measure Examples
Non-structural

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Education
Coastal planning

Question 7

ICZM Strategies in Semarang

Type of measure Examples
Ecosystem

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Conservation of mangrove ecosystems
Replanting mangrove ecosystems

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The stakeholders include: in Indonesia

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National and local government
Local community
NGOs