What we offer

The coast is a distinct system in which a range of considerations – biophysical, economic, social and institutional – interconnect in a manner which requires a dedicated and integrated management approach.  In South Africa, the National Environmental Management:  Integrated Coastal Management Act, (Act No 24 of 2008 as amended) gives recognition to the complexity of the coastal area and the legal framework required for sustainable management of our national coastal assets.

CoastWise Consulting offers the following services:

·         Planning:

o    Coastal Management Programmes

o    Estuarine Management Plans

o    Coastal Contribution to Environmental Management Frameworks

o    Coastal Contribution to Strategic Environmental Assessments

o    Guideline development

o    Coastal Contribution to State of the Environment reporting

o    Coastal Institutional Assessments

o    Determination of Coastal Management (Set-back) Lines

·         Applications:

o    Coastal specialist reports

o    Estuary specialist reports

o    Coastal feasibility assessments

o    Coastal Waters Discharge Permits

o    Environmental Control Officer duties and responsibilities

·         Training:

• Integrated Coastal and Estuarine Management

       Social Investment:

CoastWise consulting’s social investment strategy includes our continued involvement in integrated coastal management governance structures and other activities related to reducing the impact on the coastal environment specifically as well as promoting sustainable development. We currently participate in the following for a and initiatives:

• South African National Blue Flag Jury (as both longstanding member and now Chairman)
• IAIAsa National Executive Committee
• KZN Provincial Coastal Committee
• eTkekwini Municipal Coastal Committee
• CoastWatch (Coastal NGO)
• Water Research Commisson Project Steering Committees
• Schools MiniSASS hosted by Kloof Conservancy and eThekwini Municipality

CoastWise Consulting is further committed to making a difference to sustainability issues by reducing the consumption of energy and ensuring that our office premises are energy efficiently; by reducing the amount of water used; by reducing the amount of paper used and increasing the amount of paper that is recycled; and by reducing waste generation, increasing reuse and recycling and ensuring responsible disposal.