| Abstract [eng] |
The cumulative doctoral dissertation based on four peer-reviewed scientific publications presents the development of a tailor-made indicator set and the computer-aided user-friendly Indicator-based Sustainability Assessment Tool (InSAT). This study explores how the appropriate use of sustainability indicators, incorporation of environmental, social and economic aspects, can help to assess whether the coastal and marine management initiatives lead to a more sustainable development, and also enables evaluate the quality of the management process. The application of core and optional indicators highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the coastal management measures in different implementation levels. Moreover, the study analyses to what extent, how and when InSAT can be applied within a step-wise System Approach Framework (SAF) to support coastal management. Further, it is explored how other integrated approaches like ICZM, MSP, and Land/Urban planning can benefit from the tool which facilitates the dialogue between stakeholders, society and decision-makers. |
