The coastal zone is a dynamic area of natural change and of increasing human use. Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) is a dynamic, multidisciplinary and iterative process to promote sustainable management of coastal zones. As ICZM is considered as a key to the sustainable planning and development of densely populated delta areas worldwide, there is an increasing demand on sharing information, experience and knowledge in solving different coastal engineering problems. Delta and low land areas are in danger from modern civilization and may retreat in the near future. Scientists have the responsibility to stop the degradation of these areas. Accurate measures of coastal changes are a major concern for coastal zone management and can provide decision-makers with valuable information for integrated sustainable development of the River Deltas.

The main objective of the conference is to bring engineers, scientists, managers, government agencies and officials world wide to exchange information and address the outstanding problems associated with coastal erosion / accretion / subsidence occurring on shorelines of river deltas and low land areas being increasingly influenced by manmade interference. Another objective is to propose sustainable solutions to minimize and adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change in the framework of Integrated Coastal Zone Management.