Evaluation Of The Implementation Of The Coastal Law In The Communes Of West Algiers

Résumé: The Mediterranean represents only 0.7% of the ocean’s surface area, but is one of the major biodiversity hotspots, with 28% of endemic species, 7.5% of the world's marine fauna and 18% of the world's marine flora (RAC/SPA, 2015). As a mediterranean country, Algeria with its coastline is rich and diverse: 1,622 km of coastline alternates between rocky shores, sandy beaches and wetlands. The major part of the population is concentrated there, and activities are dense. Indeed, in 1998, the population of the coastal wilayas was estimated at 12564151, or 43% of the national population permanently residing within a 50 km strip of coastline, and the number of industrial units was 5242, or 51% of the national total (MATE, 2000). In response to all the environmental problems created by this high concentration, the Algerian state has introduced a specific law for the coastline: law no. 02-02 of 22 Dhou El Kaada 1422 - corresponding to February 5, 2002 - relating to the protection and enhancement of the coastline. The aim of this article is to assess the implementation of the coastal law in the wilaya of Algiers through the use of indicators relating to the measures set out in the law.

Publié dans la revue: Oceanographia Journal