Wolff, Matthias ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7458-983X, Ferse, Sebastian C. A. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0930-5356 and Govan, Hugh (2023) Introduction. In: Challenges in Tropical Coastal Zone Management - Experiences and Lessons Learned. , ed. by Wolff, Matthias ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7458-983X, Ferse, Sebastian C. A. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0930-5356 and Govan, Hugh. Springer, Cham, pp. 3-9. ISBN 978-3-031-17878-8 DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-17879-5_1.

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Abstract

After 20 years of successfully running an M.Sc. programme, called ISATEC (International Studies in Aquatic Tropical Ecology) we considered it time to revisit the tropical areas and to reflect on the global challenges in Tropical Coastal Zone Management through the eyes of our former graduates involved in science and/or policy making in their home countries. We enquired if progress can be seen over the last three decades on the way toward reaching the Sustainable Development Goals in tropical coastal countries, and what the persisting crucial problems are that we need to focus our research, capacity development, and policy actions on. This book was then conceived to provide a platform for ISATEC alumni to (1) share their perspective on the current state of the art of coastal and resource management and conservation in their countries, (2) reflect on challenges and future needs in research and management for sustaining the ecosystems of the tropical coastlines for future generations on the way toward reaching the SDGs, and (3) allow us to evaluate our current training efforts to identify possible thematic gaps to be filled and training approaches to be improved. The book covers all regions of the tropical belt. It is structured into four parts: A first part (introduction and context)—that provides the background and context of this book. A second part (case studies)—that describes the state and current challenges in coastal and resource management in the countries of the ISATEC alumni and collaborators that contributed to this book. A third part (evaluation and synopsis)—that aims at a comparative analysis of the case studies presented and a synthesis of findings. We derive emergent key issues for management and conservation for the tropical coastal environments. A fourth, concluding part—that reviews the success and relevance of our and similar training programs and looks at the progress made in ocean and coastal management over the past decades as well as at gaps for future research and capacity development.

Document Type:	Book chapter
Programme Area:	PA Not Applicable
Research affiliation:	Integrated Modelling > Resource Management Science Management > Office for Knowledge Exchange
Refereed:	Yes
Open Access Journal?:	No
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-17879-5_1
Date Deposited:	26 Nov 2025 16:13
Last Modified:	26 Nov 2025 16:13
URI:	https://cris.leibniz-zmt.de/id/eprint/6026

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