The internationally accepted concept of integrated coastal management (ICM) is introduced, described and analysed. International advances and initiatives in marine and coastal affairs such as conventions and agreements, for example the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), are described and analysed. The varying approaches adopted towards ocean and marine policy and implementation of chapter 17 of Agenda 21 (Rio Convention) will be covered. Australia's approach to marine and coastal policy and management will be concentrated on as an example of a national approach towards implementing integrated marine and coastal management. The dominant influence of climate change... -- Course Website
Instructor: G Wescott
Prerequisites: Any two level 2 SQE/SQB/SLE units
