Soft intervention technology as a tool for integrated coastal zone management |
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Authors: | Michele Capobianco Marcel J F Stive |
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Institution: | (1) Tecnomare S.p.A., R&D, Environment, San Marco n. 3584, 30124 Venezia, Italy;(2) University of Twente, Civil Engineering & Management, P.O. Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands;(3) Netherlands Centre for Coastal Research (NCK), Department of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, Delft University of Technology Delft Hydraulics, P.O. Box 177, 2600 MH Delft, The Netherlands |
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Abstract: | After introducing soft defence techniques as an alternative to hard defence techniques, the need is emphasized to consider
the coastal area as an integral system. By recalling the main driving factors for coastal management: conflict resolution,
resilience and sustainability, we logically arrive at the concepts of ecological engineering and ecotechnology, which are
increasingly acknowledged as possible solutions to achieve sustainable use of coastal space as a resource. In this context,
we refer to the principles of self design and of ecosystem conservation.
In order to deal with real situations we are in need of fundamental ‘tools’ for the application of the soft intervention technology
approach. We therefore introduce the concept of physiographic units and develop an initial elaboration for a coastal stretch
and for coastal wetlands. The latter deserve more attention because of the already established practices of ecotechnology,
at least as far as water and soil quality are concerned, but certainly also concerning morphology, especially in the future.
We conclude by briefly discussing how activities undertaken in two research projects currently being conducted under the framework
of the Marine Science and Technology Program of the Commission of the European Communities are expected to contribute to the
concepts introduced here. |
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Keywords: | Coastal wetland Conflict resolution Ecological engineering Ecotechnology Physiographic unit Sustainability |
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