Supporting integrated coastal zone management in developing countries

This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities.

1. International organizations, whether subregional, regional or global, as appropriate, should support coastal states, upon request, devoting special attention to developing countries.

1. Supporting national efforts on integrated management of marine and coastal areas
2. Providing development support
3. Ensuring sustainable development of coastal zones

1. Supporting centres of excellence for integrated marine and coastal resource management

1. Strengthening cooperation on coastal zone management with developing countries
2. Managing coasts

1. Support
2. Mismanagement
3. Integration