EU ICZM Expert Group, Athens Information on the Wadden Sea Forum & The ICZM Strategy for the Wadden Sea Region Manfred Vollmer Wadden Sea Forum e.V.
Denmark Germany The Netherlands Largest unbroken stretch of mudflats world wide 10-12 mill. migratory birds pass through the area UNESCO World Heritage Site Shared by 3 countries Germany The Netherlands
Wadden Sea Forum Structure
Aims and Objectives Sustainable Development Cross-sectoral in the entire Region Cross-sectoral Collaboration Transnational Cooperation Transnational Concepts Stakeholder Advice for the Political Level
The Wadden Sea Region Integrated Coastal Zone Management Maritime Spatial Planning Coastal Risk Management Sustainability Indicators Energy Supply & CO2 Reduction Climate Adaptation Green Harbor Concept Shipping Safety Cultural History & Identity
Sustainability Indicators SOCIAL Demography Education, R&D Employment Health Recreation Welfare ECOLOGIC Breeding birds in Wadden Sea Migratory birds in Wadden Sea Mammals in Wadden Sea Water quality Wadden Sea Contaminants in bird eggs Air quality ECONOMIC Value added growth Harbor (goods) Infrastructure Rural development Sea traffic Tourism
WSR Climate Atlas
Focus Energy
ICZM Strategy for the WSR Vision The Wadden Sea Forum aims to help achieving a sustainable society by 2030 in which Economic activities support social development and safeguard healthy ecosystems and cultural historic landscapes throughout the WSR
ICZM Strategy for the WSR Objectives: Social – Economic - Ecologic ICZM Principles: The WSF approach Recommendations
Snapshot: 580 vessels Ship Traffic
Shipping Management Issues Traffic management Traffic separation schemes Regular control mechanisms Emergency control VTS, navigational assistance Education and training Awareness, PSSA
Energy in the WSR Management Issues: Wind farms, also off-shore Energy transition Decentralized energy production CO2 reduction Carbon, Capture & Storage Electric grid withdrawal from the nuclear energy programme
Agriculture Management Issues: Goose accommodation Meadow Birds Food production Scale enlargement Nature conservation & Cultural Heritage
Risk Management Wadden Sea Region Coastal Protection Nature Agriculture Tourism Harbours Society
Cultural Identity Organ Culture Survey „Heimat“ Exhibitions of local and regional artists Local products Identity as part of socio-economy Strengthening commitment Responsibility for the Region
WSF and a sustainable WSR Thank you for your attention www.waddensea-forum.org