This task force was instrumental in reviewing the policy and in the designation of the coastal zone management area. The terrestrial border of the zone is demarcated by contour elevation lines and includes important wetland area, areas of biological significance, areas of major socio-economic activity and also areas and activities which have the potential to heavily impact the coast.Ī coastal zone task force has been established and is comprised of representatives from various government divisions, statutory bodies and civil society which share responsibility in the management of the coastal zone. The delineation was guided by numerous coastal surveys and available data on flooding, storm surges, sea level rise and the location of important zones and infrastructure. This is the area which the Integrated Coastal Zone Management Policy will govern. The policy is accompanied by the delineation of the Coastal Zone Area.
The result was a truly stakeholder driven policy with a shared vision for the future of the coast. Grenadian stakeholders contributed through one-on-one interviews, round table consultations, community consultations and focus group discussions to ensure that the important coastal issues of the state were addressed.
The policy was developed through numerous field visits, consultations and inputs from more than 100 stakeholders, including government and non-government entities across the tri-island state.
It provides a vision for the future use, development and protection of the nation’s coastal zone by setting out policies to guide relationships among resource users, community facilities and As part of the Integrated Climate Change Adaptation Strategies (ICCAS) programme, with support from the Caribbean Aqua-Terrestrial Solutions (CATS) programme, a coastal zone management policy has been developed for Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique.