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Papers by R Ballinger
Ocean and Coastal Management, 2021
Recent decades have witnessed a steady increase in efforts from a range of actors to facilitate a... more Recent decades have witnessed a steady increase in efforts from a range of actors to facilitate and support meaningful and effective engagement with coastal communities and stakeholders. Indeed, this move towards improved participatory approaches are increasingly framed as being integral to successful and sustainable management of coastal resources and spaces, including in the context of climate adaptation The effectiveness of the processes, structures and frameworks underpinning coastal community engagement has always been subject to external and internal drivers; however, the global threat posed by COVID-19 presented, and continues to present, an unexpected shift in approach, and the need for rapid adaptation by those of us working within these spheres. Using the Coastal Communities Adapting Together (CCAT) project as a case study, we explore how engagement with coastal communities and stakeholders in the project areas of Fingal, Ireland, and Pembroke-shire, Wales, has been impact...
Ocean & Coastal Management, 2021
Abstract Recent decades have witnessed a steady increase in efforts from a range of actors to fac... more Abstract Recent decades have witnessed a steady increase in efforts from a range of actors to facilitate and support meaningful and effective engagement with coastal communities and stakeholders. Indeed, this move towards improved participatory approaches are increasingly framed as being integral to successful and sustainable management of coastal resources and spaces, including in the context of climate adaptation The effectiveness of the processes, structures and frameworks underpinning coastal community engagement has always been subject to external and internal drivers; however, the global threat posed by COVID-19 presented, and continues to present, an unexpected shift in approach, and the need for rapid adaptation by those of us working within these spheres. Using the Coastal Communities Adapting Together (CCAT) project as a case study, we explore how engagement with coastal communities and stakeholders in the project areas of Fingal, Ireland, and Pembrokeshire, Wales, has been impacted and forced to adapt as a result of COVID-19. Through a qualitative data collection process, we explore how project teams across different scales have rapidly adapted their models of community and stakeholder engagement, identify successes and failures, and explore challenges that have been faced. Finally, we consider if the legacy of COVID-19 has provided an opportunity for coastal community engagement approaches being used across the globe to become more diverse, adapting to new technologies and increasing accessibility and effectiveness. Insights identified as fundamental to successful adaptation and enhancing resilience include: a rapid response to change, adoption of a diversity of techniques, broadened participation and supported social learning and knowledge exchange.
Marine and Coastal Resource Management, 2017
Littoral 2010 Adapting to Global Change at the Coast Leadership Innovation and Investment, May 9, 2011
Climate change adaptation will be an imperative for twentyfirst century society. It will demand t... more Climate change adaptation will be an imperative for twentyfirst century society. It will demand the effective pooling of scientific knowledge and socioeconomic learning processes on a scale and at a pace not previously encountered. Within Europe, Integrated Coastal Zone Management (iczm) is being promoted as a means of providing an integrating and strategic approach to facilitate the sustainable development of coastal areas as well as a platform for wide stakeholder engagement. iczm, consequently, should be in a prime position to be able to facilitate the essential learning processes required for climate change adaptation. The paper explains key concepts and issues in using futures in climate change adaptation, especially addressing uncertainty, risk, mobilization of resources and actors, and decision-making processes. The paper then explores the role and value of futures within an iczm context, highlighting the critical role of demonstration projects (such as the Interreg IVb imcor...
Ocean & Coastal Management, 1994
A review of the state of coastal zone management in Europe is provided in order to establish futu... more A review of the state of coastal zone management in Europe is provided in order to establish future management priorities and research requirements for the European coast. This focuses on information management, assessment procedures and the legal framework for coastal ...
Ocean & Coastal Management, 2010
The European principles of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) are often viewed as central,... more The European principles of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) are often viewed as central, defining features of the EC approach to ICZM, enshrined within the EC Recommendation (2002/413/EC) and endorsed by the European Commission in its Communication on ICZM (COM(2007) 308 final). This paper presents the findings of COREPOINT surveys which evaluated the extent to which the ICZM principles are addressed and interpreted across the North West European region. An interpretation of these findings is undertaken in order to provide an assessment of local ICZM development against the European ICZM Progress Indicator. The surveys revealed rather mixed adherence to with the EC ICZM principles at national, regional and local levels, although there were some promising results related to the principles of local specificity and stakeholder engagement. The principles providing the greatest challenge were those promoting the broad holistic approach, the long-term approach and adaptive management. The surveys demonstrated the value of using a structured, clearly designed ‘expert’ survey for providing an insight into operational aspects of the ICZM principles and provided a means of assessing ICZM progress. As such, this paper provides a useful contribution to the ongoing European and wider debate about the principles and their evaluation.
Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2010
Marine Policy, 2009
Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) necessitates not only an understanding of the coastal e... more Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) necessitates not only an understanding of the coastal environments to be managed but also an understanding of the nature of the governance systems in place. The latter not only vary between individual European Member States but also within States. This paper explores the governance systems in operation and focuses on the approaches taken in completing the ICZM stocktakes and strategies in North West Europe, as required by the European ICZM Recommendation. The paper not only synthesises existing European documentation, but also incorporates some of the key experiences of ICZM from the COREPOINT project and its partners. The paper findings suggest that effective inter-organisational linkages and coordinated efforts are required to deliver ICZM and the European ICZM Recommendation's principles of good governance. However, such aspects are largely non-existent in North West Europe.
Improving Capacity for …, 2008
Page 1. The Point of COREPOINT Rhoda Ballinger, Valerie Cummins, Anne Marie O'Hagan ... more Page 1. The Point of COREPOINT Rhoda Ballinger, Valerie Cummins, Anne Marie O'Hagan & Manuelle Philippe (eds.) April 2008 Improving Capacity for Integrated Coastal Zone Management in North West Europe Page 2. The Point of COREPOINT April 2008 ...
Marine pollution bulletin, 2010
Ocean & coastal management, 1994
A review of the state of coastal zone management in Europe is provided in order to establish futu... more A review of the state of coastal zone management in Europe is provided in order to establish future management priorities and research requirements for the European coast. This focuses on information management, assessment procedures and the legal framework for coastal ...
... CONTRACT No 77-04-021 Rhoda Ballinger, Sue Gubbay, Tim Stojanovic, Iwan Ball, Jane Taussik, H... more ... CONTRACT No 77-04-021 Rhoda Ballinger, Sue Gubbay, Tim Stojanovic, Iwan Ball, Jane Taussik, Hance Smith Page 2. 2 ... Waste management Current status - The Assembly has identified waste as Wales' biggest environmental problem. ...
Marine Policy, 2009
... In contrast, central government will generally vest the management of land-based activities i... more ... In contrast, central government will generally vest the management of land-based activities in ... European level have provided a strong moral pressure, if not a legal requirement, on ... When considering their initial approach to ICZM, national governments may decide whether they ...
Ocean and Coastal Management, 2021
Recent decades have witnessed a steady increase in efforts from a range of actors to facilitate a... more Recent decades have witnessed a steady increase in efforts from a range of actors to facilitate and support meaningful and effective engagement with coastal communities and stakeholders. Indeed, this move towards improved participatory approaches are increasingly framed as being integral to successful and sustainable management of coastal resources and spaces, including in the context of climate adaptation The effectiveness of the processes, structures and frameworks underpinning coastal community engagement has always been subject to external and internal drivers; however, the global threat posed by COVID-19 presented, and continues to present, an unexpected shift in approach, and the need for rapid adaptation by those of us working within these spheres. Using the Coastal Communities Adapting Together (CCAT) project as a case study, we explore how engagement with coastal communities and stakeholders in the project areas of Fingal, Ireland, and Pembroke-shire, Wales, has been impact...
Ocean & Coastal Management, 2021
Abstract Recent decades have witnessed a steady increase in efforts from a range of actors to fac... more Abstract Recent decades have witnessed a steady increase in efforts from a range of actors to facilitate and support meaningful and effective engagement with coastal communities and stakeholders. Indeed, this move towards improved participatory approaches are increasingly framed as being integral to successful and sustainable management of coastal resources and spaces, including in the context of climate adaptation The effectiveness of the processes, structures and frameworks underpinning coastal community engagement has always been subject to external and internal drivers; however, the global threat posed by COVID-19 presented, and continues to present, an unexpected shift in approach, and the need for rapid adaptation by those of us working within these spheres. Using the Coastal Communities Adapting Together (CCAT) project as a case study, we explore how engagement with coastal communities and stakeholders in the project areas of Fingal, Ireland, and Pembrokeshire, Wales, has been impacted and forced to adapt as a result of COVID-19. Through a qualitative data collection process, we explore how project teams across different scales have rapidly adapted their models of community and stakeholder engagement, identify successes and failures, and explore challenges that have been faced. Finally, we consider if the legacy of COVID-19 has provided an opportunity for coastal community engagement approaches being used across the globe to become more diverse, adapting to new technologies and increasing accessibility and effectiveness. Insights identified as fundamental to successful adaptation and enhancing resilience include: a rapid response to change, adoption of a diversity of techniques, broadened participation and supported social learning and knowledge exchange.
Marine and Coastal Resource Management, 2017
Littoral 2010 Adapting to Global Change at the Coast Leadership Innovation and Investment, May 9, 2011
Climate change adaptation will be an imperative for twentyfirst century society. It will demand t... more Climate change adaptation will be an imperative for twentyfirst century society. It will demand the effective pooling of scientific knowledge and socioeconomic learning processes on a scale and at a pace not previously encountered. Within Europe, Integrated Coastal Zone Management (iczm) is being promoted as a means of providing an integrating and strategic approach to facilitate the sustainable development of coastal areas as well as a platform for wide stakeholder engagement. iczm, consequently, should be in a prime position to be able to facilitate the essential learning processes required for climate change adaptation. The paper explains key concepts and issues in using futures in climate change adaptation, especially addressing uncertainty, risk, mobilization of resources and actors, and decision-making processes. The paper then explores the role and value of futures within an iczm context, highlighting the critical role of demonstration projects (such as the Interreg IVb imcor...
Ocean & Coastal Management, 1994
A review of the state of coastal zone management in Europe is provided in order to establish futu... more A review of the state of coastal zone management in Europe is provided in order to establish future management priorities and research requirements for the European coast. This focuses on information management, assessment procedures and the legal framework for coastal ...
Ocean & Coastal Management, 2010
The European principles of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) are often viewed as central,... more The European principles of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) are often viewed as central, defining features of the EC approach to ICZM, enshrined within the EC Recommendation (2002/413/EC) and endorsed by the European Commission in its Communication on ICZM (COM(2007) 308 final). This paper presents the findings of COREPOINT surveys which evaluated the extent to which the ICZM principles are addressed and interpreted across the North West European region. An interpretation of these findings is undertaken in order to provide an assessment of local ICZM development against the European ICZM Progress Indicator. The surveys revealed rather mixed adherence to with the EC ICZM principles at national, regional and local levels, although there were some promising results related to the principles of local specificity and stakeholder engagement. The principles providing the greatest challenge were those promoting the broad holistic approach, the long-term approach and adaptive management. The surveys demonstrated the value of using a structured, clearly designed ‘expert’ survey for providing an insight into operational aspects of the ICZM principles and provided a means of assessing ICZM progress. As such, this paper provides a useful contribution to the ongoing European and wider debate about the principles and their evaluation.
Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2010
Marine Policy, 2009
Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) necessitates not only an understanding of the coastal e... more Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) necessitates not only an understanding of the coastal environments to be managed but also an understanding of the nature of the governance systems in place. The latter not only vary between individual European Member States but also within States. This paper explores the governance systems in operation and focuses on the approaches taken in completing the ICZM stocktakes and strategies in North West Europe, as required by the European ICZM Recommendation. The paper not only synthesises existing European documentation, but also incorporates some of the key experiences of ICZM from the COREPOINT project and its partners. The paper findings suggest that effective inter-organisational linkages and coordinated efforts are required to deliver ICZM and the European ICZM Recommendation's principles of good governance. However, such aspects are largely non-existent in North West Europe.
Improving Capacity for …, 2008
Page 1. The Point of COREPOINT Rhoda Ballinger, Valerie Cummins, Anne Marie O'Hagan ... more Page 1. The Point of COREPOINT Rhoda Ballinger, Valerie Cummins, Anne Marie O'Hagan & Manuelle Philippe (eds.) April 2008 Improving Capacity for Integrated Coastal Zone Management in North West Europe Page 2. The Point of COREPOINT April 2008 ...
Marine pollution bulletin, 2010
Ocean & coastal management, 1994
A review of the state of coastal zone management in Europe is provided in order to establish futu... more A review of the state of coastal zone management in Europe is provided in order to establish future management priorities and research requirements for the European coast. This focuses on information management, assessment procedures and the legal framework for coastal ...
... CONTRACT No 77-04-021 Rhoda Ballinger, Sue Gubbay, Tim Stojanovic, Iwan Ball, Jane Taussik, H... more ... CONTRACT No 77-04-021 Rhoda Ballinger, Sue Gubbay, Tim Stojanovic, Iwan Ball, Jane Taussik, Hance Smith Page 2. 2 ... Waste management Current status - The Assembly has identified waste as Wales' biggest environmental problem. ...
Marine Policy, 2009
... In contrast, central government will generally vest the management of land-based activities i... more ... In contrast, central government will generally vest the management of land-based activities in ... European level have provided a strong moral pressure, if not a legal requirement, on ... When considering their initial approach to ICZM, national governments may decide whether they ...