Towards a sustainable coast: an integrated coastal zone management framework for Shanghai, People's Republic of China

摘要: Abstract This paper proposes an integrated coastal zone management (ICZM) framework in the context of current pressures and problems Shanghai, People's Republic China. The main issues caused by human activities are addressed drawbacks present identified. proposed ICZM is developed view existing situation this which lies at mouth Yangze estuary. Besides providing a general framework, lays particular emphasis on discussing implementation cross-sectoral management, strategic environmental assessment, systematic scientific research public involvement system. innovation approaches local level will hopefully be conducive to achievement sustainable development most area China whose wetland areas also international importance.