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Analysis of marine environmental problems in a rapidly urbanising coastal area using the DPSIR framework: a case study in Xiamen, China

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  • Xiaoyin Zhang
  • Xiongzhi Xue

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Coastal regions are among the most rapidly urbanising places in the world. Rapid urbanisation along the inland coast, if not planned properly, may cause severe environmental consequences. Such situations are particularly true for China due to its rapid economic and social development. We used the Drivers--Pressures--State--Impact--Responses (DPSIR) conceptual framework to assess the factors that contribute to the degradation of the marine environment adjacent to Xiamen, which is one of the most rapidly developing coastal cities in China. Based on the DPSIR conceptual framework, we selected representative indicators to resolve the complicated cause and effect relationships associated with environmental problems. Furthermore, local responses, such as marine functional zoning, and pollution and waste management, were taken as triggers to drive the DPSIR cycle again to further analyse the effects of local response initiatives or activities for decision makers and stakeholders. Finally, we conclude that considerable progress in improving the analysis system could be achieved by establishing a unified information sharing system, by improving indicator development for marine environmental problem assessment, and by geographically and functionally expanding management initiatives to the regional level, including watershed areas.

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  • Xiaoyin Zhang & Xiongzhi Xue, 2013. "Analysis of marine environmental problems in a rapidly urbanising coastal area using the DPSIR framework: a case study in Xiamen, China," Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 56(5), pages 720-742, June.
  • Handle: RePEc:taf:jenpmg:v:56:y:2013:i:5:p:720-742
    DOI: 10.1080/09640568.2012.698985
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    1. Song Wang & Caizhi Sun & Xin Li & Wei Zou, 2016. "Sustainable Development in China’s Coastal Area: Based on the Driver-Pressure-State-Welfare-Response Framework and the Data Envelopment Analysis Model," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 8(9), pages 1-19, September.
    2. Wenjia Hu & Weiwei Yu & Zhiyuan Ma & Guanqiong Ye & Ersha Dang & Hao Huang & Dian Zhang & Bin Chen, 2019. "Assessing the Ecological Sensitivity of Coastal Marine Ecosystems: A Case Study in Xiamen Bay, China," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 11(22), pages 1-21, November.
    3. Robert Nicholls & Barbara Zanuttigh & Jean Paul Vanderlinden & Ralf Weisse & Rodolfo Silva & Susan Hanson & Siddarth Narayan & Simon Hoggart & Richard C. Thompson & Wout de Vries & Phoebe Koundouri, 2015. "Developing a Holistic Approach to Assessing and Managing Coastal Flood Risk," DEOS Working Papers 1521, Athens University of Economics and Business.

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