Diagnosis of the Integrated Coastal Zone Management of Nicaragua

Abstract

The coastal zone is where marine and terrestrial elements interact. The Integrated Management of Marine Coastal Zones (iczm) is a holistic and participatory process that aims to achieve sustainable use and protection of these areas and their resources. This involves collaboration among various user groups and authorities at national, regional, and local levels, taking into account ecological, social, cultural, and economic aspects. The objective of this publication is to assess Nicaragua’s iczm, using the methodology proposed by Barragán (2003, 2005 y 2014), which is based on a “Decalogue” and is applied to evaluate and compare the situation of coastal zones at three levels of government. Keywords: Coastal marine zone, Integrated Coastal Management, Decalogue, Nicaragua.