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Prese Release - Update of the Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plan for Barbados

PROJECT TO IMPROVE BARBADOS’ COASTLINES BEGINS

A new project aimed at improving the management of Barbados’ coastlines for the benefit of residents, businesses and visitors is now underway.

Updating the ICZM (Integrated Coastal Zone Management) Plan, Legislation and Regulations to Embrace Climate and Disaster Resilience, aims to update the plans, legislation and regulations related to the management and protection of Barbados’ coastal zone.

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Glossary of Terms

Reference Zone

In regard to beach measuring procedure, the part of the foreshore subject to wave action (between the limit of uprush and the limit of backwash) at mid-tide stage.

Natural Resources

May be classified as non-renewable (e.g. coal, oil) and renewable. The latter may further be classified as unconditionally renewable (e.g. solar, tidal or wind energy) and conditionally renewable (e.g. fish, forest products). Conditionally renewable sources will last indefinitely if not over-exploited because that part of the resource that is used can be replaced through natural processes.

Climate

The characteristic weather of a region, particularly regarding temperature and precipitation, averaged over some significant internal of time (years).

Swash Zone

The zone of wave action on the beach, which moves as water levels vary, extending from the limit of run-down to the limit of run-up.

Territorial sea

The offshore belt in which a coastal state has exclusive jurisdiction. The territorial sea may not extend more than 12 nautical miles from the coastline.

Non-point sources of pollution

Multiple, not easily identifiable sources of pollution (e.g. agriculture, urban areas). Also called diffuse sources.

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