Approaches to knowledge sharing and capacity building: the role of local information systems in marine and coastal management

Tim Stojanovic, David R Green, Graham Lymbery

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Abstract

This paper explores how coastal data and information can be mobilised in information systems and applied in coastal management. The concept of an Information System is defined and described, and the potential role of Local Information System (LIS) in integrated coastal management (ICM) is considered. Three examples, from the Severn Estuary, UK the coast of the North West of England and North Wales, and the Fal and Helford estuaries, are used to demonstrate the requirements of a LIS for coastal areas. The role of GIS as part of the solution is considered in detail. The paper demonstrates how ideas from the disciplines of information systems and information science can be practically applied in coastal areas. The findings promote a holistic approach for those involved in the development of technologies and dealing with data and information about coasts and oceans.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)805-815
Number of pages11
JournalOcean & Coastal Management
Volume53
Issue number12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2010

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