ICZM as a framework for climate change adaptation action – Experience from Cork Harbour, Ireland. (January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: O'Mahony, C.; Gray, S.; Gault, J.; Cummins, V.
• Is Part Of: Marine policy. Volume 111(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-01
• Subjects: Integrated coastal management -- Adaptation -- Partnership -- Adaptation strategy; Marine resources -- Economic aspects -- Periodicals; Fisheries -- Periodicals; Ressources marines -- Aspect économique -- Périodiques; Pêches -- Périodiques; Fisheries; Marine resources -- Economic aspects; Periodicals; 333.916405
• DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2015.10.008
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0308-597X

Abstract

Abstract: Using the example of ICZM implementation in Cork Harbour – an intensive multi-use setting – the potential to inform and advance the implementation of climate adaptation is examined. National level policy for climate adaptation is reviewed with a local ICZM initiative with a focus on process, principles and people. Lessons learned and critical contributions are identified that can inform endeavours in similar coastal environments, and ensure that ICZM is optimised to support the implementation of climate adaptation and resilience enhancement. Evidence suggests that despite being implemented through different institutional and policy frameworks, the local partnership-based ICZM model can provide enabling mechanisms, facilitate capacity building and harness knowledge exchange and learning to support the local scale implementation of national climate policy. Highlights: We examine potential for ICZM to assist implementation of climate adaptation policy. ICZM and climate adaptation use analogous processes and work to similar principles. Integrated approaches to coastal management yield benefit for climate adaptation. Local-scale ICZM processes can represent an adaptation delivery mechanism.