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Title:	The role of university participation in integrated coastal zone management : a case study of the Ria de Aviero
Author:	Figueiredo, Amie Barbosa
View Online:	njit-etd2005-048 (x, 75 pages ~ 4.9 MB pdf)
Department:	Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science
Degree:	Master of Science
Program:	Environmental Policy Studies
Document Type:	Thesis
Advisory Committee:	Jackson, Nancy L. (Committee chair) Cohen, Maurie J. (Committee member) Qiu, Zeyuan (Committee member)
Date:	2005-01
Keywords:	Coastal zone management Ria de Aveiro Universidade de Aveiro
Availability:	Unrestricted
Abstract:	The purpose of this investigation is to examine the efforts of the Universidade de Aveiro to create a public participation process and provide information for the management of the Ria de Aveiro, a lagoon system, in Portugal. This thesis examines whether universities are effective as coordinators and facilitators of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM). The Universidade de Aveiro, through the European Union-ICZM Demonstration Programme, spearheaded two projects, MARIA and ESGIRA-Maria, in efforts towards moving forward with ICZM in the area. A framework was created and then applied through a series of pilot-projects. Examination of the results of these pilot projects reveals that Universidade de Aveiro fostered partnerships and a sense of ownership between stakeholders through many different levels of participation. The university was seen by the various actors as a neutral, trusted agent and thus in a good position to bring together actors with conflicting interests. These projects will hopefully serve as guidance for those trying to achieve Integrated Coastal Zone Management in similar areas.