Enhancing Coastal and Ocean Resource Efficiency

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The objective of the Enhancing Coastal and Ocean Resource Efficiency Project as Phase 1 of the Multiphase Programmatic Approach is to strengthen integrated coastal zone management in selected States and Union Territories. There are two components to the project, the first component being improved capacity for decentralized coastal management. This component includes five subcomponents: India CZM lighthouse knowledge hub, decision-making support for ICZMPs/MSPs and implementation, partnership with the Universities on ICZM, state capacity for CRZ implementation, and project management, monitoring, and evaluation. Finally, the second component is the improved protection and pollution abatement in coastal areas. Component two will support preparation of state/UT ICZMPs/MSPs, related enabling activities, and their follow-up implementation through impactful investments aligned with the plans’ objectives and meeting the statutory coastal zone requirements. Importantly, the plans will frame the state investments in the categories listed below and will engage multiple stakeholders to enable their development and implementation. Priority will be placed on cross-sectoral investments that will enhance the interagency coordination and harmonization in line with the ENCORE development objective and that can potentially catalyze private sector participation in sustainable coastal development.