Fig. 1. ICZM case areas in Satakunta Region in Finland.
In Finland, the key theme for the ICZM case along the Satakunta Region coast is focusing on the role of tourism and another ICZM case covers ecosystem service based theme in the watershed of the River Kokemäenjoki in Satakunta Region (Fig. 1). ICZM can be used as a strategic tool to support land use planning and MSP. Regional land use plans and/or master plans define the current and proposed land use in Finnish project area. The scheme of planning process of ICZM is: assessment, current state, goal definition, future scenarios, strategic environmental assessment, conclusions and decision analysis (see the FIN ICZM case presentation 11 Oct, 2017).
Fig. 2. ICZM cases in Lääne and Lääne-Viru counties in Estonia.
In Estonia, the case areas for ICZM planning are locating in Lääne-Viru and Läänemaa (Fig. 2). The key themes of Lääne-Viru ICZM care are sea related mobility/transport, vitality of communities and renewable energy sources. In case of Lääne, the main key issues will be the access to the sea, harbor developments, swimming places, roads, protected areas and wind parks (see the presentations of Lääne-Viru and Läänemaa ICZM cases 11 Oct, 2017).
In the autumn 2017, Estonian and Finnish project team has carried out thematic discussions with the stakeholders and consultations among the local interest groups of the case areas.
Presentations on the selection of Finnish (2) and Estonian (2) ICZM cases:
EST_Läänemaa ICZM case_11 Oct, 2017
EST Lääne-Viru ICZM case 11 Oct, 2017
See also the press releases on the starting the ICZM planning process in the autumn 2017:
Press release_FIN 16 Nov., 2017
Press release EST Nov., 2017 HaljalaVS_see page 5
Press release EST Viru-Nigula Teataja Nov. 2017_see page 7