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The SUCOZOMA program: results and challenges.
1Swedish Fishermen's Association, Göteborg. anders.carlberg@yrkesfiskarna.se
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|May 4, 2005
Summary
The Sustainable Coastal Zone Management (SUCOZOMA) program addressed critical coastal issues through multidisciplinary research and stakeholder collaboration. It yielded practical solutions and policy-oriented insights for effective integrated coastal zone management (ICZM).
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Marine Biology
- Ecology
- Environmental Management
Background:
- Recognized severe global, regional, and national coastal problems.
- Addressed complex issues: coastal eutrophication, fishing practices, and overexploited resources.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct multidisciplinary research on coastal zone management.
- To foster stakeholder cooperation for practical and policy-oriented solutions.
- To generate knowledge for effective integrated coastal zone management (ICZM).
Main Methods:
- Employed a multidisciplinary approach involving over 40 scientists.
- Facilitated stakeholder cooperation and established networks.
- Focused on public and decision-maker perceived critical coastal issues.
Main Results:
- Produced 22 doctoral dissertations and approximately 100 publications.
- Generated technical/practical results for direct implementation (e.g., mussel cultivation, sustainable fishing).
- Developed policy-oriented results for future evaluation as new policies are enacted.
Conclusions:
- SUCOZOMA generated significant new knowledge in coastal science and management.
- Demonstrated effective organization for end-user oriented, multidisciplinary research programs.
- Contributed to political and administrative processes for ICZM.