Role and use of technologies in relation to integrated coastal zone management

The paper first introduces the context where the role and use of technologies is being examined, i.e. the European Demonstration Program on Integrated Coastal Management (ICZM). A reference scheme for dynamics of the coastal zone is shown and a number of sectoral issues are recalled. The third chapter concerns the classes of technologies which are relevant to the discussion. The fourth chapter briefly recalls the preliminary outcome of the analysis of the on-going demonstration projects. The work described is a contribution to bridge the gap between the coastal management community and the scientific and technological communities.