Coastal Management
Designing programs and policies for the protection, conservation, rehabilitation, and upkeep of coastal areas with a view to protecting the natural environment and the interests of communities who are dependent on these areas
Type
Domain
Competency Area
Natural Resource Management
Levels
Demonstrates knowledge of various aspects of coastal management
Understands technical components of coastal management such as mangroves, ecosystems, mariculture, watersheds, erosion, marine pollution, coral reefs, planning, fisheries management, core sciences (biology, chemistry, physics), integrated coastal zone management and law.
Recognises legal and regulatory provisions that dictate/influence the management of coastal areas such as ICZM, creation of Coastal Zone Management Plans etc.
Describes various tools that are used for the management of coastal areas such as GIS, statistical software, surveillance technology etc.
Contributes to designing coastal management programs
Identifies stakeholders that need to be included in a coastal management program
Describes the processes that need to be laid down to ensure that the objectives of a coastal management program are met such as the ICZM process/ principles
Demonstrates proficiency in tools and technology required to carry out a coastal management program efficiently
Designs and executes coastal management programs
Addresses specific needs of stakeholders through public education campaign, conflict resolution, dialogue etc.
Formulates and implements processes as per accepted guidelines such as ICZM principles
Integrates technology and tools into the execution of projects.
Evaluates coastal programs for effectiveness
Contributes to studies that are designed to evaluate the impact of coastal management programs on the wellbeing of associated stakeholders especially vulnerable communities
Evaluates processes against globally stipulated ICZM benchmarks
Conducts technology assessment to evaluate the technologies deployed as a part of a project
Champions coastal management policy and research
Champions coastal management policy at the national and/or state level
Encourages research on existing and emerging topics associated with coastal management such as climate change adaptation measures, mapping coastal vulnerability, island management and spatial planning
Oversees development of technological solutions which can be deployed to improve the effectivenes of coastal management programs as a Subject Matter Expert