Analysis of Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) of El Salvador

Abstract

The Republic of El Salvador has a small marine coastal zone that is deteriorated by uncontrolled anthropogenic activities; the implementation of an integrated coastal management program (ICM) is necessary to mitigate the damage caused to marine zones and the performance of coastal governance to provide sustainable development. The purpose of this study is collect information on policies, laws and instruments that focus on the conservation and development of the coastal marine areas of El Salvador.

Keywords: Integrated Coastal Management (icm), coastal policies, coastal conservation, development of the coastal zone, El Salvador.