Applications are invited from international participants in the Pacific region wishing to undertake the Coastal Resource Management course under the Great Barrier Reef Study Program (GBRSP) in 2008. (FactSheet)

6 Scholarships are available in 2008 covering all CRM course fees, course related travel, accommodation and meals.

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Candidates should be undertaking or have completed undergraduate courses in either biophysical aspects of aquatic environments or in the socio-economic, legal or cultural aspects of coastal communities or can demonstrate equivalent career practical experience. A rudimentary understanding of coastal ecosystems would be an advantage but is not essential.

The Coral Reef Targeted Research & Capacity Building for Management Program (CRTR) is a leading international coral reef research initiative that provides a coordinated approach to credible, factual and scientifically-proven knowledge for improved coral reef management. For further information on the CRTR Program please go to the Program website at www.gefcoral.org.

This sponsorship is made possible with funding provided by the Coral Reef Targeted Research (CRTR) Program’s Australasian Centre of Excellence. The CRTR Program is a partnership between the Global Environment Facility, the World Bank, The University of Queensland (Australia), the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and approximately 40 research institutes & other third parties around the world.

**Applications close May 12, 2008**

Who Can Apply for a Scholarship?
You must be:

1. a citizen or permanent resident of the Pacific region (excluding Australia)
2. a student currently enrolled in 2nd year or higher at university or technical college
   or
   a professional employed in a marine science or marine environment management role

What does the scholarship cover?^##
Each scholarship includes
   1. Tuition fee.
   2. Accommodation and meals during the course.
   3. Return travel to the course location from Brisbane, Australia.(see note below)

How to apply:
Most applicants will be "Short Course Students". Eligible students attending an Australian or New Zealand University may be able to apply for Cross institutional Enrolment and/or Course Credit at their home institution; contact GBRSP@cms.uq.edu.au for clarification)

1. Complete the GBRSP application form and supply all required documentation
   - certified copies of your academic transcript and English proficiency certificate
   
   
2. Complete a scholarship application form [MSWord]and supply all required documentation
   - Part A(personal details) and B (Supporting Statement -750 words maximum)
   - a letter of support from your manager if you are not an enrolled student
   
   
3. Include certified copies of your academic transcript and English proficiency certificate to the Programs Office at the Centre for Marine Studies.
   
   
4. Forward your application to: gbrsp@cms.uq.edu.au
   or
   Programs Office
   Centre for Marine Studies
   Level 7, Gehrmann Building
   Research Road
   The University of Queensland
   Brisbane, Queensland, 4072
   Australia .

**Applications close May 12, 2008**

For further information, please email gbrsp@cms.uq.edu.au

## TRAVEL NOTE:
Scholarship recipients will be required to make their own travel arrangements to and from Brisbane before courses commence. Travel to the course locations is covered by the scholarship.

Great Barrier Reef Study Program

COASTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Overview
The frustration of coastal planners and managers is that the challenges seem to have increased rather than decreased and there is no simple ‘magic solution’ to managing the coastal areas in a sustainable way that also distributes the benefits equally amongst stakeholders. Hence managers, politicians and practitioners involved in the management of the coastal areas need to use whatever tools, techniques and approaches they can in whatever way makes a difference resulting on more emphasis being placed on individual and collective skills, knowledge and experience than ever before.

The aim of this program is give participants who are involved in all aspects of coastal management, the tools and ideas of coastal management in a way that they can make a difference to their daily duties and allow them opportunities of promotion within their organisation. The course will focus on professional development, working on participants existing skills and experience and giving them confidence in carrying out the varied jobs they have to do.

Course Outline
Effective management of coastal resources requires the understanding of ecological processes influencing coastal ecosystems as well as an understanding of the political framework and political pressures that influence development and human activity in coastal environments.

“Coastal Resource Management” examines the impact of human activities on coastal ecosystems and how to manage these impacts in order to ensure sustainable resource use and ecosystem function.

The field-based course examines cases studies and examples along with subjects that are relevant to today’s issues and practical for managers and practitioners.

The course will cover the following areas:

THEME 1: Introduction to coastal zone management:
CZM history, the need to consider the costal zone as integrated sector, the future of coastal zone management and tools that are used in CZM {adaptive environmental management, useful skills and tools in Environmental Management – concept models}, ecosystem based approach to management of natural resources and climate change.

THEME 2: Evidence for Persuasion:
Role of policy, legislations, regulations and community best practices; the role of planning and monitoring, use of remote sensing, rapid environment assessment [identifying impacts and reporting, communications]

THEME 3: Managing development in coastal area:
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Environmental Management Plans (EMP), risk assessment, site inspection, reporting remote sensing.

THEME 4: Specific tools and skills:
Site based assessment, environmental economics, risk assessment, soft and hard engineering solutions, erosion and sediment controls, waste water management, use of technical assistance, urban design, agricultural design, mining management, forestry management, fisheries management, MPAs.

Case-study
Course participants will be asked to bring with them an outline or case study of an issue, project or activity they are working on related to coastal areas management. Over the length of the course the participants will be asked to apply the tools and techniques covered in the course either through lectures or field visits to their case study. At the end of the course participants will be asked to submit a short report and present their case study.

At the beginning of the course the course collaborators will discuss each case study individually and set guidelines on how to approach the final report and presentation.

Course Experience
The course provides a thought-provoking and intellectually stimulating experience closely reflecting the real world of coastal resource management.

A large component of the course involves interactions with coastal stakeholders and practitioners who are actively involved in the local study environments.

Students will participate in lectures, seminars and fieldwork, which involve the collection of both physical and socio-economic information. With the mentoring support of staff, students are given the opportunity to test these within the framework of determining the best options that can be applied to a situation in which they are currently involved.

Collaboration
The course brings together a wide and diverse range of expertise in coastal resource management ranging from leading scientists, practitioners and leading specialists in policy, law, marine protected areas communications and climate change from government organizations, local industry and academics.

Course Prerequisite
Candidates should have suitable undergraduate courses in either biophysical aspects of aquatic environments or in the social-economic, legal or cultural aspects of coastal communities or can demonstrate equivalent career practical experience. A rudimentary understanding of coastal ecosystems would be an advantage but is not essential.

The course outline would cover four themes that include guest lectures and site visits.