Integrated coastal zone management (ICZM) is a process for the management of the coast using an integrated approach for all aspects of the coastal zone, including geographical, ownership and governance boundaries, as an aspect of sustainable development.

This concept was formulated in 1992 during the Earth Summit of Rio de Janeiro. The policy regarding ICZM is set out in the proceedings of the summit within Agenda 21 of the Summit, Chapter 17.  This mind map delineates a comprehensive educational format for a strategic level plan which leads to operational projects. 

Click here to go to an interactive version of this mind map