International Conference on Coastal Management

The Institution of Civil Engineers invites you to attend an International conference on coastal management. Cardiff will play host to this year’s event which will take place from 31 October to 1 November, with the option to include a technical visit on 2 November. The aims and objectives of the conference are supported by a wide range of European government departments, NGOs and other organisations interested in achieving sustainable management of coastal zones. Those with an interest in the diverse aspects of coastal zone management are facing increasing challenges as a result of development pressures, environmental impacts as well as increasing risks arising from the impacts of climate change. With the objective of achieving sustainable development many nations worldwide are progressing and implementing legislation or policies to fulfil this aim. Within the European Union all Member States were required to submit national strategies for integrated coastal zone management by 2006, whilst in England a Marine Bill is currently under active consideration. The purpose of this conference, through the six sessions, is to highlight innovation and best practice in the field of coastal management but importantly, also, to assist implementation through exchange of ideas and information. The papers being presented at this conference will cover the full range of coastal management topics including: n coastal policies and management arrangements n managing the dynamic coast n mapping, monitoring and new technologies n coastal and estuary engineering n coastal environmental management and enhancement n achieving better integrated coastal zone management