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Current status of coastal zone issues and management in China: a review.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17532045     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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.
Authors:
Wenzhi Cao; Ming H Wong
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review     Date:  2007-05-25
Journal Detail:
Title:  Environment international     Volume:  33     ISSN:  0160-4120     ISO Abbreviation:  Environ Int     Publication Date:  2007 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2007-08-24     Completed Date:  2007-12-06     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7807270     Medline TA:  Environ Int     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  985-92     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
State Key Laboratory for Marine Environmental Science, Environmental Science Research Centre, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361005, PR China.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
China
Conservation of Natural Resources / legislation & jurisprudence*
Ecosystem
Environment
Environmental Pollution / legislation & jurisprudence*,  prevention & control*
Water Pollutants / analysis
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Water Pollutants

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