Current status of coastal zone issues and management in China: A review

This paper identifies and examines social-economic and environmental issues recently emerged in China's coastal zone. Evaluation of management scheme and progress in perspectives of coordinated legislation, institutional arrangement, public participation, capacity building, and scientific resea...

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Published in:Environment international 2007-10, Vol.33 (7), p.985-992
Main Authors: Cao, Wenzhi, Wong, Ming H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal, plant and microbial ecology
Applied ecology
Applied sciences
Biological and medical sciences
China
Coastal reclamation
Conservation of Natural Resources - legislation & jurisprudence
Conservation, protection and management of environment and wildlife
Earth sciences
Earth, ocean, space
Ecosystem
Ecosystem degration
Engineering and environment geology. Geothermics
Environment
Environmental Pollution - legislation & jurisprudence
Environmental Pollution - prevention & control
Exact sciences and technology
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
General aspects
Global environmental pollution
Legislation
Pollution
Pollution, environment geology
Water Pollutants - analysis
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Summary:This paper identifies and examines social-economic and environmental issues recently emerged in China's coastal zone. Evaluation of management scheme and progress in perspectives of coordinated legislation, institutional arrangement, public participation, capacity building, and scientific research (mainly coastal planning and functional zoning) in China's coastal zone are made. The Chinese government has made a significant effort in developing legislation for the coastal zone. Jurisdictional and zoning boundaries, and allocating use rights for coastal and marine resources have been established. State Oceanic Administration is the leading agency responsible for China's ocean policymaking and overall management of ocean and coastal affairs. A demonstrated project for integrated coastal management in Xiamen has been implemented, and is characterized as “decentralization” approach in decision-making process. In view of the above, comprehensive coastal management in China is a big challenge, facing with many difficulties. Finally, recommendations are raised for tackling these issues for China's coastal zone management.
ISSN:0160-4120
1873-6750
DOI:10.1016/j.envint.2007.04.009