ABSTRACT
This chapter describes how international management principles can be used as benchmarks for assessing the adequacy of existing legal regimes of land-based sources of marine pollution (LBSMP) control. It provides an overview of applicable international management principles and the ways in which they can reduce and control LBSMP. Social changes, scientific discoveries and technological innovations since the 1960s have led to the emergence of international principles relevant to the management of LBSMP. These principles advocate strategies and programs for the sustainable management of natural resources. For example, if marine and coastal environments are to be managed in an integrated and sustainable manner, principles such as environmental impact assessment, precautionary polluter pay and cleaner production should be applied. Integrated coastal zone management works through linking the government with the private sector and community, through coordination between levels of government for coastal management development to achieve sustainable development.
