Toward sustainable coastal development: proposals for Romania’s integrated coastal zone management

This review article explores sustainable development strategies for Romania’s Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM), with a focus on the Black Sea coast. Addressing environmental, socio-economic, and human activity challenges, it proposes a holistic ICZM approach to balance conservation, economic growth, and social welfare. The article emphasizes multi-disciplinary collaboration across government and stakeholders and suggests actions such as nature-based coastal protection, comprehensive assessments, and strategic planning. The goal is to develop a resilient management framework that adeptly manages Romania’s coastal ecological, socio-economic, and cultural complexities.