Tourism activities in coastal zones can be sustainable if they are developed through an integrated coastal zone management (ICZM) approach. A number of measures, such as environmental impact assessment; cooperation mechanisms; codes of conduct; active public participation and the application of the polluter pays principle, are crucial for the achievement of sustainable tourism.

The National Workshop on Tourism and the Environment and Integrated Coastal Zone Management was conducted between 25 and 27 November, 2002. Twenty-four representatives of relevant Ministries such as the Environment, Tourism and Transport, and Policy Planning Ministries; NGOs; and the academia; participated in the Workshop.

Objectives
 Develop national human resources and legislative capacity in relation to tourism, the environment and integrated coastal zone management.
 Enhance the understanding of associated international law.

Outcomes
 Development of a Strategy for Sustainable Development and Integrated Coastal Zone Management.
 Increased knowledge about the implementation of relevant environmental legislation.

Partners
 Ministry of the Environment of Seychelles
 Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie
 Swiss Federal Office for the Environment FOEN