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Environment
and development in coastal regions and in small islands |
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Environment
and development in coastal regions and in small islands |
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Institutional
strengthening of beach management capabilities in the organisation of
eastern Caribbean States and the Turks and Caicos Islands
6.
PHASE
2 ACTIVITIES
The phase 2 activities will be adapted to the specific needs of the
individual islands and their phase 1 activities and results. For example, the
focus in one island might be on further strengthening the monitoring
capabilities of an environmental agency, while in another island the
coordination of monitoring and database management might be the prime focus, and
in yet another island public awareness and education might be the main goal.
In general terms the phase 2 activities will focus on the following:
| - | assessment of the data analysis and interpretation skills in the environmental agencies, addressing any problems that may have arisen and providing any further assistance as required, | |
| - | ensuring the beach change databases are installed in the physical planning agencies and that planning personnel are trained in their use, | |
| - | raising the level of awareness about beach management through workshops for island stakeholders including government agencies, NGOs and members of the public. |
As
noted above, these general activities will be adapted to each island’s
specific needs and situation. Following the discussion in Section 6 of this
report, a special effort will be made to involve agencies responsible for public
works. Consideration will also be
given to establishing an electronic network so the islands can directly exchange
information among themselves about beach management problems, issues and
concerns.
