Evaluation of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) in Europe

Status

A National Report concerning the implementation of ICZM in Cyprus (see below) was submitted to the European Commission on 7 April 2006. A National ICZM Strategy is in the process of development.

Even though there is no specific ICZM legislation, Cyprus has a well-developed planning legislation through which it exercises regulatory controls and pays attention to the coastal area. Coastal resources are currently managed through parallel policies and legislation.

Cyprus has initiated as common project (CAMP Cyprus) with the Priority Actions Programme, Regional Activity Centre of the Mediterranean Action Plan (Barcelona Convention), the results of which are expected to lead to the formulation of a National ICZM Strategy.

Reporting Institution

Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment (MANRE)
Environment Service
Nicosia

The Environment Service plays a coordinating and integrating role, both with other parts of the MANRE, as well as between the MANRE and other Ministries. This is necessary, as environmental responsibilities are fragmented between various ministries/departments. It is the Environment Service that advises the Government on environmental policy and ensures its implementation. The Service has also a wide range of more specific responsibilities in fields such as environment and strategic impact assessments, the laws on water pollution, waste management, nature protection, noise and GMOs, environmental awareness and training.

National contacts

Ms. Johanna Constantinidou
Contact: jconstantinidou@environment.moa.gov.cy

Mr. Nicos Georgiades, Director
Contact: enviroservice@environment.moa.gov.cy

National Reporting to EU ICZM Recommendation

A Strategic Approach to the Management of the Cyprus Coastal Zone. Report by the Republic of Cyprus under the Chapter VI. 1-2 of the Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the implementation of Integrated Coastal Zone Management in Europe (2002/413/EC). Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Environment Service. (16 pages, English)

Stocktake and Supporting Documents

Cyprus: State of Play in Implementing the EU ICZM Recommendation
CAMP Cyprus 2001 Diagnostic and Feasibility Report, PAP/RAC
CAMP Cyprus, Inception Report, December 2005
Cyprus Agreement
CAMP Cyprus, Inception Workshop Presentation, 19-20 January 2006



Further information:

Website of the Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment (MANRE)
http://www.moa.gov.cy