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Who we are

Who we are

Overview

Integrated coastal zone management (ICZM) also known as integrated coastal management (ICM) is defined as “a dynamic, multidisciplinary and iterative process for promoting sustainable management of the coastal zone”. It has become a subject of immense importance in many developed and developing countries because of the continuing depletion and degradation of coastal zones and its resources including critical coastal ecosystems which require remedial actions for their restoration and conservation. Worldwide the coastal zone is home to more than 50 percent of the human population.

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Key Values

Center of Excellence

To be an exemplary and unique institution, providing demand driven services to the society.

Community development

To undertake capacity building programmes for the greater benefit of the Ghanaian society, and contribute to the University’s mandate of teaching, research and extension.

Respect for accountability

To be accountable to the vision of the Centre and as stewards of coastal resources.

Repository of contemporary literature and pursuit of best practices in Integrated Coastal Management (ICM)

To remain up to date with current ICM literature and practices, as well as publishing the Centre’s research outputs.

Promotion of mutual beneficial partnerships

To promote partnerships that provide mutual support for each partner.

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Strategic Thrusts

Establish and sustain an efficient and functional management structure to operate effectively

Objective:  Develop an efficient financial administration system, employ core administrative, scientific and technical  staff; maintain a library, website, as well as establish MOUs with local and international organizations with related vision, and sustain an operational budget.

Research the coastal environment for sustainable management and efficient utilization of coastal resources

Objective:  Monitor the effects of human and natural factors on coastal ecosystems and disseminate findings through scientific communications and outreach networks.

Capacity building of professionals dealing with coastal issues

Objective:  Enhance the technical and leadership capacities of professionals dealing with coastal issues (i.e. planners, disaster management officials, community development workers, educators, private sectors etc.).

Embark on community extension and outreach programmes on coastal environmental issues

Objective:  Provide education and document good practices on rational exploitation and management of coastal resources.

Embark on income generation activities

 Objective:  Provide research and consultancy services to public and private institutions as well as engage in grants proposal writing to promote the Centre’s activities