United Nations
UNEP/GEF South China Sea
Global Environment
Environment Programme
Project
Facility
Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends
in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand
REPORT
Eighth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Wetland Sub-component
Shantou, China, 8th-11th May 2007
__________________________________________________________________________________
UNEP/GEF
Bangkok, May 2007
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Cover Photo: Aquaculture Ponds of Sanyuwei of Shantou wetland demonstration site, in which are
planned to restore mangroves. Photo by Mr. Sunny Yisheng Peng.
For citation purposes this document may be cited as:
UNEP, 2007. Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of
Thailand. Report of the Eighth Meeting of the Regional Working Group on Wetlands. UNEP/GEF/
SCS/RWG-W.8/3.
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Table of Contents
1.
OPENING OF THE MEETING....................................................................................................... 1
1.1 WELCOME ADDRESS ON BEHALF OF UNEP .............................................................................. 1
1.2 OPENING STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE SHANTOU CITY GOVERNMENT ................................... 1
1.3 INTRODUCTION OF PARTICIPANTS............................................................................................. 2
2.
ORGANISATION OF THE MEETING ........................................................................................... 2
2.1 ELECTION OF OFFICERS .......................................................................................................... 2
2.2 DOCUMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS.......................................................... 2
3.
ADOPTION OF THE MEETING AGENDA.................................................................................... 3
4.
STATUS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS AND THE MEMORANDA OF
UNDERSTANDING........................................................................................................................ 3
4.1 STATUS OF THE PROGRESS REPORTS; EXPENDITURE REPORTS; AND AUDIT REPORTS .............. 3
4.2 CONSIDERATION OF THE THIRD DRAFT AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING.. 4
5.
STATUS OF THE SUBSTANTIVE OUTPUTS.............................................................................. 4
5.1 PUBLICATION OF NATIONAL REPORTS IN NATIONAL LANGUAGES AND ENGLISH........................... 4
5.2 STATUS OF FINALISATION, ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL ACTION PLANS ... 5
5.3 UPDATE OF THE REGIONAL GIS DATABASE AND META-DATABASE AND USE OF
THE PROJECT WEBSITE ........................................................................................................... 6
6.
REVIEW OF THE WETLANDS TRAINING COURSE .................................................................. 7
6.1 REVIEW OF A DRAFT PROPOSAL FOR A REGIONAL TRAINING COURSE ON WETLANDS ................. 7
6.2 ORGANISATION OF, AND SUPPORT TO THE NATIONAL ECHO-SEMINARS....................................... 8
7.
FINALISATION OF THE REGIONAL STRATEGIC ACTION PROGRAMME (SAP) .................. 8
7.1 FINALISATION OF INPUTS FROM THE REGIONAL WORKING GROUP ON WETLANDS TO
THE REVISED SAP .................................................................................................................. 8
7.2 NATIONAL WORKSHOPS TO CONSIDER THE REVISED SAP ......................................................... 9
8.
CONSIDERATION OF THE TOTAL ECONOMIC VALUE FOR WETLAND ECOSYSTEMS
AND THE COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF ACTIONS IN THE SAP AS DETERMINED BY
THE REGIONAL TASK FORCE ON ECONOMIC VALUATION .................................................. 9
9.
PREPARATION FOR THE THIRD REGIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE AND
MAYOR'S ROUND TABLE ......................................................................................................... 10
10. WORK PLAN AND ACTIVITIES OF THE REGIONAL WORKING GROUP ON WETLANDS.. 11
10.1 WORK PLAN FOR 2007-2008................................................................................................. 11
10.2 MAINTENANCE OF THE NETWORK AND PROJECT BENEFITS AFTER JUNE 2008.......................... 11
11. DATE AND PLACE OF THE NINTH MEETING OF THE REGIONAL WORKING GROUP
ON WETLANDS........................................................................................................................... 11
12. ANY OTHER BUSINESS............................................................................................................. 12
13. ADOPTION OF THE REPORT OF THE MEETING .................................................................... 12
14. CLOSURE OF THE MEETING.................................................................................................... 12
List of Annexes
ANNEX 1
List of Participants
ANNEX 2
List of Documents
ANNEX 3
Agenda
ANNEX 4
Logistic Arrangements for National Echo Seminars on "Sustainable Use and
Management of Wetlands"
ANNEX 5
Revised Wetland Inputs to the regional Strategic Action Programme
ANNEX 6
Work Plan (2007-2008) and Schedule of Meetings for 2008
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Report of the Meeting
1.
OPENING OF THE MEETING
1.1
Welcome Address on behalf of UNEP
1.1.1 The PCU member, Mr. Kim Sour, opened the meeting at 0830 on 8th May 2007, and
welcomed participants on behalf of the Executive Director of UNEP, Dr. Achim Steiner; the Deputy
Executive Director of UNEP, and Officer-in-Charge of the UNEP Division of Global Environment
Facility Co-ordination, Mr. Shafqat Kakakhel; and the Project Director, Dr. John C. Pernetta.
1.1.2 Mr. Sour noted that important business before the group included a review of the Total
Economic Values for wetlands calculated by the Regional Task Force on Economic Valuation (RTF-E)
and consideration of the cost benefit analysis that would be included in the next draft of the regional
Strategic Action Programme. He noted further that the meeting would also need to consider plans at
the national level to adopt the National Action Plans and to review the Strategic Action Programme.
1.1.3 Mr. Sour informed the meeting that another important item on the agenda was the
consideration of a draft syllabus and programme for a regional training course on wetlands and plans
for the conduct of national echo-seminars. He explained that since it was likely that some costs would
be associated with support by the Specialised Executing Agencies to the conduct of these national
echo seminars it would be necessary to revise the budgets and extend the MoUs.
1.1.4 Mr. Sour noted with pleasure the presence of Shantou Government officials in the meeting
including the Administrative Vice-Mayor of Shantou Municipality, Mr. Luo Yangpeng, the Vice-
Secretary General of Shantou Municipality, Mr. Tang Han Liang, and the Director of the Forestry
Bureau of Shantou Municipality, Mr. Lin Weixiong. He invited Mr. Luo Yangpeng to address the
meeting.
1.2
Opening Statement on behalf of the Shantou City Government
1.2.1 Mr. Luo welcomed participants to the meeting and to Shantou City. He expressed his thanks
to the group for selecting Shantou as the location for the Eighth Meeting of the Regional Working
Group on Wetlands and expressed his hope that the meeting would be a success.
1.2.2 Mr. Luo noted that Shantou Municipality is home to approximately 5 million people and covers
an area of 2,064 km2. He informed the meeting that there are 51,000 hectares of wetlands in Shantou,
largely due to the municipality's sub-tropical monsoon climate. He highlighted that the Shantou
wetlands are on the third route for migratory birds in China, with several hundred thousand migratory
birds utilising the wetlands of the municipality each year.
1.2.3 Mr. Luo noted further that Shantou's wetlands are utilised by a range of significant species,
including the Chinese Humpbacked Dolphin, the Black-faced Spoonbill, Normann's Greenshank,
Saunders' Gull, and three species of sea turtles. He explained that, due to the rapid economic
development and urbanisation of Shantou, the municipality's wetlands have been degraded by the
effects of reclamation, aquaculture, and pollution.
1.2.4 Mr. Luo noted that Shantou Municipality has implemented a vast range of activities aimed at
halting the loss and degradation of wetlands and their resources. These include the launch of an eco-
economic zone as part of the municipality's urban planning programme, and the establishment of a
wetland nature reserve, including funding of a management office for this site.
1.2.5 He explained that Shantou Municipality took great pride when the Shantou Wetland was
selected as a demonstration site under the UNEP/GEF South China Sea Project. He noted that
following this decision, the municipality had: established and operated a management committee for
the Shantou Wetland Demonstration Site led by the Vice-Mayor of Shantou, Mr. Su Yaoguang;
implemented activities for the development of the Medium-Sized Project Proposal; and instituted
actions to improve the management of the site.
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1.2.6 He expressed his hope that the Shantou Wetland Demonstration Site will receive the support
required to complete the full suite of activities planned for the site. He noted that these activities
include inter alia: the establishment and operation of a sustainable development model at the site;
creation of alternative income generating activities for local communities; and establishment of a
wetland education centre to enhance public awareness and education on wetland conservation.
1.3 Introduction
of
Participants
1.3.1 Mr. Sour informed the meeting that Mr. Dibjo Sartono had requested that Wetlands
International no longer serve as the Focal Point for wetlands in Indonesia, and that the National
Technical Focal Point for Indonesia had designated Ir. Antung Deddy Radiansyah, Assistant to the
Deputy Minister for River and Lake Degradation Control of the Ministry of Environment, as a new
Focal Point.
1.3.2 He informed the meeting further that: Ms. Marlynn Mendoza was on sick leave and would be
represented by Ms. Joy Navarro; Mr. Koch Savath was also unwell and would be replaced in the
meeting by Mr. Mean Suon. In addition Mr. Sour noted that Dr. Mai Trong Nhuan was unable to attend
the meeting and that the PCU had made arrangements for Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Ha to attend as his
alternate. He noted with regret however, that Ms. Thu Ha had encountered difficulties obtaining a visa
at very short notice and would most likely be unable to attend the meeting.
1.3.3 Mr. Sour noted that there were many new faces in the meeting and that this was also the first
meeting of the Regional Working Group on Wetlands in which he had participated. He invited
members to introduce themselves to the meeting. The list of participants is contained in Annex 1 of
this report.
2.
ORGANISATION OF THE MEETING
2.1 Election
of
Officers
2.1.1 Mr. Sour informed the participants that the Rules of Procedure state that, the Regional
Working Group shall elect, from amongst the members, a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and
Rapporteur to serve for one year. He noted that the rules state further that, officers shall be eligible for
re-election no more than once.
2.1.2 Mr. Sour reminded the meeting that, during its sixth meeting in Sihanoukville, Cambodia,
12th 15th September 2005, Dr. Mai, Mr. Savath, and Mr. Narong Veeravaitaya were elected as
Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Rapporteur respectively. He reminded the meeting further that
during the seventh meeting in Manila, Philippines, 19th - 21st June 2006, Mr. Narong, Mr. Savath and
Ms. Thu Ha were elected as Chairperson, Vice-chairperson and Rapporteur, respectively. He noted
that Mr. Narong was present and eligible for re-election, and that since Ms. Thu Ha and Mr. Savath
were not present they could not be re-elected.
2.1.3 Mr. Sour invited members to nominate individuals to serve as Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson
and Rapporteur for the Regional Working Group on Wetlands. Ms. Navarro nominated Mr. Narong,
focal point for wetlands in Thailand as Chairperson, and this nomination was seconded by the regional
expert on wetlands, Dr. Sansanee Choowaew. Mr. Narong nominated Professor Chen Guizhu as the
Vice-Chairperson, and this nomination was seconded by Dr. Sansanee. Mr. Narong nominated Ms.
Navarro as Rapporteur. Mr. Narong, Professor Chen, and Ms. Navarro were elected by acclamation.
2.2
Documentation and Administrative Arrangements
2.2.1 The Chairperson invited the Secretary, Mr. Christopher Paterson, to introduce the
documentation available to the meeting and listed in document UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-W.8/Inf.2
Amend. 1. For the benefit of the new members and alternates, Mr. Paterson reviewed the organisation
of the meeting documents and administrative arrangements for the meeting. Mr. Paterson introduced
each document in detail and highlighted the main substantive items for consideration and decision by
the working group, including the latest draft of the Strategic Action Programme, and documents
relating to the Total Economic Values of wetlands as calculated by the RTF-E. He invited participants
to table any additional materials and the list of documents is contained in Annex 2 of this report.
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2.2.2 Mr. Paterson introduced the draft programme for the conduct of business contained in
document UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-W.8/Inf.3. Members noted that as usual the meeting would be
conducted in English and in plenary.
3.
ADOPTION OF THE MEETING AGENDA
3.1
Mr. Narong, the Chairperson introduced the Provisional Agenda prepared by the Project Co-
ordinating Unit (PCU) as document UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-W.8/1, and the Annotated Provisional
Agenda, document UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-W.8/2, and invited members to consider the agenda, and
propose any amendments or additional items for consideration.
3.2
The Secretary suggested that Agenda Item 4 be amended to include consideration of the 3rd
Amendment to the Memoranda of Understanding. He also noted Agenda Item 6.1 should be changed
from "Review of Materials produced for use in the Training Course" to "Review of a Draft Proposal for
the Regional Training Course on Wetlands". The Chairperson suggested that consideration of the
status of the wetland habitat demonstration sites be included as an additional agenda item under any
other business. The meeting agreed with these proposed changes and there being no further
proposals for amendment or addition the agenda was adopted as it appears in Annex 3 of this report.
4.
STATUS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS AND THE MEMORANDA OF
UNDERSTANDING
4.1
Status of the Progress Reports; Expenditure Reports; and Audit Reports
4.1.1 The Chairperson invited Mr. Sour to introduce document UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-W.8/4,
"Current status of budgets and reports from the Specialised Executing Agencies in the participating
countries" and to draw to the attention of the meeting any outstanding issues or matters requiring the
attention of the working group.
4.1.2 For the benefit of the new participants, Mr. Sour reminded the group that the Project Director
approves cash advances to the Specialised Executing Agencies of the project on the basis of the
receipt of: a six monthly progress report; an expenditure report for the preceding six month period; a
cash advance request for the next period; and the substantive outputs received from the agency
concerned. He noted that the financial and administrative reports are critical for review of the
expenditures in relation to project activities and outputs and to evaluate the extent, to which, agreed
government co-financing has been provided in cash and in kind by the SEA concerned.
4.1.3 Mr. Sour noted that all six-monthly administrative reports for the 2nd half-year of 2006 should
have been sent to the PCU by 31st January 2007. With regard to the first half of 2006, progress and
expenditure reports were received from all countries except Indonesia and Malaysia. He informed the
meeting that the Malaysian Focal Point managed to submit draft progress reports for the whole of
2005 and 2006 in March 2007, and that these have been commented upon and revised to an
acceptable standard, but signed originals have not been received nor have the expenditure reports for
the period January 2005 to December 2006. In the case of Indonesia, he noted that administrative
reports for the period July to December 2005 had been received however, the reported expenditures
were different from those reported in the annual audit report and Wetlands International had been
requested to provide clarification of this matter.
4.1.4 Mr. Sour informed the meeting that for the second half of 2006, original signed six-month
progress and expenditure reports from China, Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam had been received.
He noted that original signed copies of the six-month progress and expenditure reports are required
from Cambodia, Indonesia, and Malaysia for this period.
4.1.5 Mr. Sour reminded participants that in addition to the routine six monthly progress and
expenditure reports, UNEP requires an annual audit of expenditures by a recognised firm of public
accountants. He noted that these reports should be dispatched to UNEP by 31st March for the
previous year. He noted that only China had submitted an audit report of expenditures for the year
2006.
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4.1.6 In this connection, the Secretary noted that given the difficulties and costs associated with
meeting the requirements for an independent audit, the Sixth Meeting of the Project Steering
Committee held in Siem Reap, Cambodia, 20th 22nd November 2006, recommended that: "Where
the anticipated costs of an annual audit are likely to: exceed 5% of the total sum transferred or the
sum transferred does not exceed 10,000 US$ in any one year, the requirement for an annual audit be
waived". He noted that SEAs from Cambodia, Thailand, and Viet Nam have requested permission to
combine audits for two years.
4.1.7 Mr. Suon noted that in the case of Cambodia, six month progress and expenditure reports had
been submitted for the period July December 2006. Mr. Sour noted that he had reviewed and
commented on these reports and was awaiting final signed versions to be sent to the PCU. Mr. Suon
noted that he did not have the final documents on hand and would discuss this matter with Mr. Savath
upon his return to Cambodia.
4.1.8 Mr. Antung Deddy noted that Mr. Dibjo had withdrawn from participation in the South China
Sea Project. He noted that he had only just received prior to travelling to the meeting a file of materials
produced by Wetlands International and that he was unfamiliar with the status of activities and
reporting requirements. It was agreed that Mr. Antung Deddy would work with the PCU member
overnight to identify outputs achieved to date by Wetland International and outstanding tasks.
Mr. Antung Deddy noted that he would convene a meeting within one month after his return to
Indonesia to finalise all progress and financial reports.
4.1.9 Mr. Zainuddin Ab. Shukor stated that he just recently been assigned responsibility for the
wetland component activities in Malaysia. He noted that no funds were spent during 2006 since the
last government audit of accounts. Mr. Sour reminded Mr. Zainuddin that draft progress and
expenditure reports for 2005 and 2006 had been reviewed and revised to an acceptable standard, and
that Mr. Zainuddin needs to send signed originals of these to the PCU as soon as possible. It was
agreed that Mr. Zainuddin would work with the PCU overnight to clarify these reporting requirements.
4.2
Consideration of the Third Draft Amendment to the Memoranda of Understanding
4.2.1 The Chairperson invited Mr. Sour to introduce document UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-W.8/9
"Proposed Third Amendment to the Memoranda of Understanding", which contained the proposed
draft text for a third amendment to the Memoranda of Understanding (MoU).
4.2.2 Mr. Sour noted that the original MoUs ran until December 2003, and were extended till
30th June 2004 (first amendment), to allow time to complete the preparatory phase tasks, that had
been delayed. He explained that a second amendment to extend the life of the MoUs to 30th June
2007 was drafted following approval by the Project Steering Committee of budgets for the remaining
period of the project. He noted that all 2nd MoU amendments have been signed by UNEP and the
SEAs for the wetland component, except for Malaysia, since the final signed expenditure reports have
not been received and consequently no budget revision can be processed.
4.2.3 Mr. Sour explained further that in order that the SEAs may continue to spend funds allocated
to them to date, and in accordance with the decisions of the Project Steering Committee to extend the
project activities to 30th June 2008 it is proposed that a third amendment to the MoUs be executed
with the sole purpose of extending the life of the Memoranda to 31st December 2008. The proposed
draft text was considered and approved by the meeting. The Secretariat subsequently prepared draft
MoU amendments for all Specialised Executing Agencies.
5.
STATUS OF THE SUBSTANTIVE OUTPUTS
5.1
Publication of National Reports in National Languages and English
5.1.1 The Chairperson invited Mr. Sour to introduce document UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-W.8/5
"Status of the Substantive Outputs from the Specialised Executing Agencies for the Wetland Sub-
Component of the UNEP/GEF South China Sea Project", and to draw to the attention of the group any
outstanding matters requiring the attention of the group.
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5.1.2 Mr. Sour reminded participants that National reports on wetlands were supposed to have
been published in National languages by the Focal Points for distribution in each country by October
2004. He noted that the reports from all countries, with the exception of Malaysia and Viet Nam, had
been published in national languages. Mr. Zainuddin noted that the national language version of the
National report on wetlands for Malaysia will be prepared for publication, and he envisaged that the
final version will be available for dissemination by the end of August 2007. In response to a query from
Professor Chen, it was noted that 5 copies of all published reports should be sent to the PCU.
5.1.3 It was noted that during the seventh meeting of the group, Ms. Thu Ha indicated that the
National language report on wetlands for Viet Nam was with the printer. The Chairperson encouraged
Mr. Sour to contact the Focal Point for Viet Nam immediately after the meeting in order to determine
the status of this task.
5.1.4 Mr. Sour reminded participants that the PCU had now received copies of the final national
reports in English, which had been edited and formatted for final publication and regional distribution
by UNEP.
5.2
Status of Finalisation, Adoption and Implementation of the National Action Plans
5.2.1 The Chairperson introduced this agenda item by noting that a critical outcome for the wetlands
component of the project was the adoption of National Action Plans on Wetlands. He noted that the
group had discussed the finalisation of these plans in detail during the sixth and seventh meeting of
the RWG-W. He noted further that members had agreed to revise their National Action Plans in light of
the following:
· NAPs were still formulated more as policy statements and statements of principle rather than
providing operational level guidance to managers in executing agreed activities;
· Such operational guidance required the inclusion of information regarding what should be
done, where and when it should be done, and who would do it, together with the estimated
costs;
· There was also a need to consider priority locations for implementation of the activities
prioritised under the NAPs; and
· NAPs should focus on the South China Sea coastline.
5.2.2 Mr. Narong noted that following the seventh meeting of the RWG-W, revised National Action
Plans had been received by the PCU from China and Thailand. He invited Focal Points to present any
further revisions completed to date and to report in detail the situation with regard to the timetable for
the finalisation, publication, and formal adoption of their National Action Plans.
5.2.3 Mr. Sour proceeded to present an analysis of areas of each NAP requiring revision. It was
noted by Mr. Narong that this had in fact been considered in detail by the group during the sixth and
seventh meetings and that it is critical that Focal Points report on progress to date and plans for formal
adoption of the NAPs.
5.2.4 Professor Chen noted that in the case of China, the National Action Plan for Wetlands in
China had been substantially revised following the seventh meeting and was approved by the
5th formal meeting of China's Inter-Ministry Committee in April 2007. Mr. Narong noted that Thailand's
National Action Plan was finalised at the end of 2006 and submitted to Thailand's National Technical
Focal Point. The plan was subsequently circulated amongst all members of the project partner
network in Thailand for their review and comment.
5.2.5 Ms. Navarro tabled a final draft of the National Action Plan on Wetlands for the Philippines.
She noted that the plan had been revised to specify the where, when, who, how, and cost of
implementing actions under the plan. She highlighted that the Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau
was currently conducting a series of site-specific consultations on the National Action Plan and will
convene a national consultation as soon as these have been completed. She noted that the revised
Plan had not yet been reviewed by the National Wetlands Committee.
5.2.6 Mr. Antung Deddy noted that he didn't know the progress of what had been developed by
Mr. Dibjo in this regard. He tabled a Wetlands International publication entitled "National Strategy on
Wetlands" which had recently been delivered to him in a package of South China Sea Project related
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materials from Wetlands International. Mr. Sour noted that it appeared that this document had not
been developed in the context of the South China Sea Project and did not meet the minimum set of
contents agreed during the fifth and sixth meetings of the group. Mr. Antung Deddy noted that he
would work to revise the National Action Plan on Wetlands for Indonesia upon his return to Jakarta
and anticipated that a revised version should be available by the end of July 2007. The Chairperson
requested that the PCU member work closely with Mr. Antung Deddy to ensure that the minimum set
of contents is met.
5.2.7 Mr. Zainuddin tabled a draft National Action Plan on Wetlands in Malaysia, and it was noted
by Mr. Sour that this plan would required substantial revision in order to meet the minimum set of
contents agreed by the group. Mr. Zainuddin noted that he planned to revise the NAP and anticipated
that a final draft NAP would be available by the end of July 2007. The Chairperson requested that the
PCU member work closely with Mr. Zainuddin and Mr. Antung Deddy to ensure that the minimum set
of contents is met in their respective plans. Mr. Suon informed the meeting that Cambodia's plan
should be finalised by the end of July 2007.
5.3
Update of the Regional GIS Database and Meta-database and Use of the Project
Website
5.3.1 The Focal Points were reminded of their agreed responsibility to ensure that they present new
wetland related GIS and metadata sets to the PCU as they become available at the national level, and
their prior agreements to revise and up-date national data for inclusion in the regional databases on-
line. The Chairperson directed the attention of the meeting to Table 2, on page 2 of document
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-W.8/5, noting that this contains information concerning when data were
submitted to the GIS and meta- databases.
5.3.2 The Chairperson noted that according to Table 2 of the document only Cambodia and
Indonesia had contributed to the meta-database following the seventh meeting. Mr. Paterson noted
that he had conducted a review of the meta-data sent to the PCU by Mr. Dibjo and that there was a
need for this to be revised prior to its inclusion in the database. He noted that he had written to
Mr. Dibjo and other staff of Wetland International regarding this matter but had not yet received a
reply. It was agreed that Mr. Antung Deddy could assist in the revision of this meta-data.
5.3.3 Professor Chen noted that she had e-mailed completed meta-data forms to Mr. Sour in the
month prior to the meeting. Mr. Sour informed the meeting that he had no record of these arriving at
the PCU, and Professor Chen agreed to re-send these forms to Mr. Sour and Mr. Paterson when she
returns to her office.
5.3.4 Ms. Navarro informed the meeting that staff of her office had updated the meta-database on
several occasions since the meeting. She noted that this had been done using the online interface at
<http://metadata.unepscs.org>, and expressed her disappointment that these efforts where not
reflected in Table 2 of document UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-W.8/5. Mr. Paterson noted that he had
guided PAWB staff through the process of updating the meta-database online and was aware that the
wetlands component in the Philippines had been active throughout the year in adding new entries and
revising existing entries in the database.
5.3.5 Mr. Paterson proceeded to demonstrate the use of the South China Sea Project website and
e-forum, the meta-database, GIS, and projects database. He noted that each of these tools had been
designed for updating online by members of the project network. Mr. Paterson showed participants
how to log into the project website, and how to contribute information to e-forum discussions and
pages of the website.
5.3.6 There followed a discussion of the failure of the e-forum discussions that were set up following
the seventh meeting of the group. It was noted that many participants were unfamiliar with the use of
this technology, and often had insufficient time to visit the website and find the e-forum discussion.
Dr. Sansanee noted that she had attempted to stimulate discussion regarding the development of the
wetlands component of the Strategic Action Programme although based on the responses from other
members she assumed that there was very little usage of the e-forum by the group.
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5.3.7 In this connection, Mr. Paterson noted that he had recently set up an automated e-mailing
system that sends an e-mail notification to members as soon as anything is posted in the wetlands
e-forum. He explained that the notification e-mails contain a web link that members simply need to
click on to launch the relevant page of the e-forum. He noted further that the PCU had set-up an SMS
messaging system for use in notifying members of new posts in the e-forum.
5.3.8 The meeting agreed that the group should proceed with the use of the e-forum to stimulate
inter-sessional discussion on development of an estuary monitoring system and the Regional
Strategic Action Programme. Mr. Narong suggested, and the meeting agreed, that all alternates and
new members should also be registered as users of the site, and that they would each share the
responsibility for stimulating online discussions. Professor Chen noted that they had recently observed
several rare species in the Shantou Wetland Demonstration Site and that she would like to post this
information on the project website. Mr. Paterson agreed to provide this assistance to Professor Chen
upon his return to Bangkok.
5.3.9 Regarding the updating of the regional databases, Mr. Narong suggested that Dr. Sansanee
could provide some guidance to the group regarding the future development of the wetland
component of the meta-database. It was agreed that Mr. Paterson would prepare a summary of each
of the data sets for which meta-data has been added to the regional meta-database and send this to
Dr. Sansanee for her review. Mr. Paterson also agreed to re-send detailed guidance to participants on
updating the regional meta-database and GIS.
6.
REVIEW OF THE WETLANDS TRAINING COURSE
6.1
Review of a Draft Proposal for a Regional Training Course on Wetlands
6.1.1 The Chairperson invited Mr. Sour to brief the meeting on the status of training activities
planned in support of the wetlands sub-component and the proposed wetland demonstration sites.
Mr. Sour reminded members that, during the seventh meeting of the RWG-W in June 2006, members
had commented on the minimum content for a joint mangrove and wetland training course proposed
by the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee. They had also identified potential implementing
entities for the course.
6.1.2 Mr. Sour informed the meeting that the seventh meeting of the RSTC convened in Siem Reap,
Cambodia during November 2006 had recommended that the proposed joint mangroves and wetlands
course be split into two independent courses, one on mangroves and one on wetlands. The rationale
for this decision was that the two weeks allocated to the joint training course was considered
insufficient to adequately cover both mangroves and wetlands in depth. In this connection, Mr. Sour
noted that a proposal for a "Training Course on Sustainable Use of Wetland Ecosystems" had been
received by the PCU from Mahidol University, Thailand. Mr. Sour suggested that the working group
could play an important role in reviewing the draft syllabus and programme for this training course
contained in document UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-W.8/10 "Draft Proposal for the Conduct of a Regional
Training Course on Wetlands".
6.1.3 The Chairperson invited Dr. Sansanee to introduce the proposed syllabus and programme to
the meeting. Dr. Sansanee noted that the course is comprised of five components, including:
Introduction to Wetlands; Wetland Biota and Biodiversity; Functions and Valuation of Wetlands;
Wetland Threats and Root Cause Analysis; and Wetland Management Approaches. It was noted that
participants would visit the Don Hoi Lot Tidal Mudflats of the Mae Khlong River Estuary, and review
case studies on the management of peatswamp forests, lagoons, estuaries, and tidal mudflats.
6.1.4 Mr. Narong noted that this training course should concentrate on Southeast Asian wetland
ecosystems. He urged members to carefully examine the training syllabus and programme and
provide any comments.
6.1.5 Mr. Zainuddin noted that there is increasing pressure to establish wetland-based tourism
activities in Malaysia, and suggested that eco-tourism could be added to the syllabus. Mr. Antung
Deddy suggested that climate change and its impacts on wetland ecosystems could also be added.
Dr. Sansanee noted that in her view both eco-tourism and climate change are cross-cutting issues
that would likely be addressed as part of field activities, case studies, and individual country
presentations.
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6.1.6 Ms. Navarro noted that one of the key challenges for wetlands management in the Philippines
is the development of alternative income generating activities for coastal communities. She suggested
that the course developers may wish to consider including this in the syllabus. Mr. Narong suggested
that participants should also be introduced to outputs from the South China Sea Project, including the
National Reports on Wetlands, National Action Plans, and the project website and associated
databases. The draft syllabus and programme as considered by the meeting is included as Annex 4 of
this report.
6.2
Organisation of, and support to the National Echo-seminars
6.2.1 Mr. Sour reminded members that trainees in the regional training courses are expected to
conduct "National Echo Seminars" over a 1 to 3 day period following the completion of the regional
training course, and that the Specialised Executing Agencies and the Focal Points for the
corresponding sub-component of the project are expected to provide support as required. In this
connection, the Chairperson invited members to comment on their plans for the national echo
seminars and indicate the likely timing of these national level training seminars. It was agreed that all
seminars should be abridged versions of the regional training courses and conducted in National
languages.
6.2.2 Mr. Suon noted that a national echo seminar on wetlands will be convened in Koh Kong
Province, Cambodia from 18th 20th December 2007. It is anticipated that 30 individuals from 4
Provinces will participate in the seminar. Mr. Suon noted that participants will be from line-agencies,
the private sector, and NGOs.
6.2.3 Professor Chen noted that in the case of China, two seminars will be convened during
December 2007. The first will be conducted in Guangzhou City with a target audience of
approximately 50 students. The second seminar will be conducted in Shantou City with a target
audience of approximately 200 students, local government officers, and representatives of coastal
communities.
6.2.4 Mr. Antung Deddy noted that Indonesia's National Echo Seminar on Wetlands would be
convened in Jambi Province during April 2008. A total of 45 individuals will participate in the seminar
from Local Government (District and Provincial) and National Government departments and agencies.
Mr. Antung Deddy proposed that participants spend one day visiting the wetlands of the Berbak
National Park.
6.2.5 Ms. Navarro noted that the seminar in the Philippines would run for 3 days and 2 nights in
early December 2007. Possible locations for the seminar are Manila, Antipolo City, or Tagaytay City,
Cavite. Possible field trip sites include the Pansipit River Estuary in Batangas, Manila Bay Tidal Flats
in Parañaque, or Cavite. Target participants include staff of the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources, Local Government Units, and demonstration site managers and staff.
6.2.6 Mr. Narong suggested that Thailand's seminar should be convened in Bangkok and
participated in by 2 individuals from each of Thailand's 10 Ramsar sites, and 2 individuals from each
of the proposed Ramsar sites in Thailand. A detailed summary of the proposed seminars in each
country is included in Annex 4 of this report.
7.
FINALISATION OF THE REGIONAL STRATEGIC ACTION PROGRAMME (SAP)
7.1
Finalisation of Inputs from the Regional Working Group on Wetlands to the Revised
SAP
7.1.1 The Chairperson invited Mr. Sour to introduce this agenda item and the draft revision of the
Strategic Action Programme presented in document UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-W.8/6. Mr. Sour advised
members that this document had been modified on the basis of inputs from the seventh RSTC and
sixth PSC meetings. He suggested that the working group should review the contents of this draft in
the light of the inputs from other working groups in particular to consider whether or not the proposed
actions and associated costs, are in conformity with those proposed by the remaining habitat working
groups.
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7.1.2 Mr. Sour noted that a major problem with the wetlands component of the Strategic Action
Programme was that several target sites to be brought under management had not been
characterised within the framework of the project. The meeting agreed that sites for which no
information had been compiled should be excluded from the list of the target sites to be brought under
management. The following amendments were subsequently made to the document:
· The Peam Krasop site in Cambodia was removed from Table 2, and the Koh Kapik site was
changed from a tidal mudflat target site to an estuary target site,
· The Tapi site in Thailand was removed from Table 2, and the Thung Kha Bay Savi Bay site
was changed from an estuary site to a tidal flat site in Table 1,
· The Thai Thu, Nghia Hung, and U Minh Thuong sites in Viet Nam were removed from Table 2
7.1.3 The Chairperson advised the PCU Member to communicate with the Focal Point for Viet Nam
regarding the removal of three target wetland sites and the possible addition of sites from Table 1.
Dr. Sansanee suggested and the meeting agreed that the Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park non-peat
swamp site should be added to the table of targets sites as this was a regionally significant wetland.
She stressed that non-peat swamps are a regionally significant wetland type identified and targeted by
the project.
7.1.4 The meeting then proceeded to amend the targets for the wetland component of the Strategic
Action Programme, develop a sustainable management indicator matrix for wetlands, and the
proposed regional actions for coastal wetland management and conservation. The wetlands
component of the SAP as amended by the RWG-W is included as Annex 5 of this report.
7.2
National Workshops to consider the Revised SAP
7.2.1 The Chairperson invited Mr. Sour to introduce this agenda item. Mr. Sour informed members
that National Workshops to consider the regional Strategic Action Programme are planned to be
carried out during 2007. He requested members to advise the group of any plans they are aware of in
their country to consider the revised Strategic Action Programme. Members did not know the status of
plans to convene such workshops in their countries. Ms. Navarro noted that she is aware that the
Philippines' National Technical Working Group is considering the convergence of plans for all
components into a single document in order to avoid any unnecessary duplication or overlap.
8.
CONSIDERATION OF THE TOTAL ECONOMIC VALUE FOR WETLAND ECOSYSTEMS
AND THE COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF ACTIONS IN THE SAP AS DETERMINED BY
THE REGIONAL TASK FORCE ON ECONOMIC VALUATION
8.1
The Chairperson invited Mr. Sour to introduce document UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-W.8/7 "The
Total Economic Values of Mangrove Habitats and Cost-Effectiveness of Actions Proposed in the
Strategic Action Programme". Mr. Sour informed the meeting that the work of the task force was
critical to the implementation of the SAP in that it provides a basis for an analysis of the costs and
benefits of action versus no action. He noted that the basis for the work of the RTF-E were data sets
of the values of the goods and services of coastal habitats that had been assembled at the national
level, and compiled into one regional dataset.
8.2
Mr. Sour proceeded to outline the procedure for the calculation of national and regional
weighted values. He noted that the RTF-E had faced some major challenges in determining how data
sets from different locations bordering the South China Sea and from different periods in time could be
compiled into a single data set and that the first major challenge was developing a procedure for
standardising national values.
8.3
It was noted that document UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-W.8/7 provided a clear explanation of how
the task force addressed the problem of wide variation in prices within one country by weighting the
data from each location and determining a "Weighted Mean National Value" that reflected both the
prices for the same resource at each location and the "stock" of that resource at the same location.
Mr. Sour advised the group that full details of this method are contained in the various reports of the
regional task force.
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8.4
Mr. Sour pointed out that determination of regionally weighted mean values was undertaken in
a similar manner using data and information concerning the total stock (or area) in each country and
the Weighted Mean National Values. Thus the weighted mean national value was multiplied by the
stock for each country and the resultant values summed; then divided by the total stock (or area) of
the habitat bordering the South China Sea.
8.5
The group then proceeded to review the Weighted Mean National and Regional Values
calculated for the goods and services of mangroves, coral reefs, seagrass, and wetlands. It was noted
that there are many goods and services in all habitats for which values are missing, although the
situation is particularly bad in relation to wetlands as no data has been provided for 4 countries.
8.6
Mr. Sour reminded members that during the course of 2006 they had identified the actions
required at the regional level to ensure co-ordination of national level actions and the exchange of
expertise and experience in the implementation of the Strategic Action Programme. He noted that
these costs had been estimated based upon experiences with the implementation of the South China
Sea Project and did not include the costs of actions detailed in the supporting national action plans.
He noted further that if the targets of the SAP are in fact achieved then various economic benefits
might be expected to be gained in terms of the avoidance of economic losses consequent upon the
loss and degradation of coastal habitats.
8.7
Mr. Sour informed the meeting that the RTF-E had used the economic value data and the
costs of proposed regional actions under the SAP to derive cost-benefit ratios for each of the 4 habitat
sub-components of the SAP. He noted that the value of the annual production of goods and services
by wetland habitats bordering the South China Sea has been established as US$295.15 per hectare,
which is absurdly low. This results in a total value of US$1.2 billion for the estimated 4,201,145
hectares of these habitats bordering the South China Sea. He noted further that the cost-benefit
analysis conducted by the RTF-E suggests that an investment of US$5,507,601 is required to yield
US$3,477,255 in benefits. This represents a negative total net benefit of US$-2,030,346.
8.8
The Chairperson noted that the above conclusion is likely invalid resulting from the
unreasonably low value of annual production per hectare estimated for wetland habitats. He
suggested that it is critical that the group act quickly to provide more comprehensive economic value
data for wetland goods and services to the RTF-E where possible.
8.9
The regional expert, Dr. Sansanee noted that in her opinion much of the required data may
simply not be available for the wetland types dealt with by the working group. She noted that great
attention has been devoted to mangrove research in the region over recent decades and as such
there may be more estimates of the values of this habitat type than all the wetland types dealt with by
the RWG-W group combined. She noted that there may be some information on the value of timber
harvested from the Pekan-Pakan peat swamp forest in Malaysia. Mr. Zainuddin noted that he would
try to find the required information upon his return to Malaysia. He suggested that similar information
may be available for the peat swamp forests of Kuching, Sarawak.
8.10
Ms. Navarro noted that the Philippines' member of the RTF-E, Dr. Noel Padilla had been
working on deriving economic values for the wetland goods and services of Malampaya Sound. She
noted that she would liaise with Dr. Padilla upon her return to the Philippines in this regard. Mr.
Narong noted that he would attempt to locate additional data upon his return to Thailand and forward
this to the Thai members of the RTF-E and the PCU. It was noted that data could be contributed to the
regional dataset from any South China Sea site. Dr. Sansanee encouraged members to contribute
data to this dataset.
9.
PREPARATION FOR THE THIRD REGIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE AND MAYOR'S
ROUND TABLE
9.1
In introducing this agenda item the Chairperson advised the meeting that the 3rd Regional
Scientific Conference will be convened from 14th to 16th November 2007, and that the 3rd Mayor's
Round Table (MRT) will be convened in conjunction with it. He noted that the group might wish to
consider topics related to the proposed demonstration sites that are worthy of presentation during the
Mayor's Round Table, and topics related to wetlands in the South China Sea representing outcomes
of the project that could be presented during the 3rd Regional Scientific Conference.
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9.2
The following topics were considered by the meeting as being suitable for inclusion in the
programme for the Regional Scientific Conference: the National Action Plans on Wetlands; the
wetlands component of the Regional Strategic Action Programme; establishment of a regional estuary
monitoring system; management of a multilateral and inter-governmental project such as the South
China Sea Project; and the effects of climate change on vulnerable coastal wetlands bordering the
South China Sea.
9.3
It was noted that where possible, demonstrate sites with a high probability of success such as
the Shantou Wetland Demonstration Site should be showcased during the Mayors' Roundtable and
Regional Science Conference.
10.
WORK PLAN AND ACTIVITIES OF THE REGIONAL WORKING GROUP ON WETLANDS
10.1
Work Plan for 2007-2008
10.1.1 The Chairperson invited Mr. Sour to introduce document UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-W.8/8 "Draft
Work Plan and Timetable for the Regional Working Group on Wetlands 2007 to 2008". Mr. Sour
presented the work plan revised to include decisions and agreements reached during the course of
the meeting.
10.1.2 The revised work plan and timetable was considered, discussed and amended as it appears
in Annex 6 of this report.
10.2
Maintenance of the Network and Project Benefits after June 2008
10.2.1 The Chairperson invited members to raise for discussion any plans that might be in hand to
continue the work of the project beyond June 2008 at both national and regional levels in order to
sustain any tangible benefits arising from participation in the project. All members noted that adoption
and implementation of the National Action Plans will yield long term benefits for wetland management
at the national level, however no member had planned activities to sustain benefits arising from the
project.
10.2.2 Dr. Sansanee suggested that a good start had been made in developing an inventory and
database of wetlands bordering the South China Sea and recommended that future actions should
focus on improvement of this. She also noted that studies to determine the economic values of
wetland goods and services should be an important regional priority.
10.2.3 Mr. Narong noted that in terms of sustaining the Regional Working Group on Wetlands, it may
be possible for example that a Memorandum of Understanding be signed by each member's
University or Government to cover on-going co-operation. In this connection, Dr. Sansanee pointed
out that there has been a successful establishment of a University Network for wetlands of the
Mekong River region. She noted that the network includes 11 universities and is funded by the
universities and fund raising and could act as a useful model for any efforts to sustain the training
aspects of the project.
11.
DATE AND PLACE OF THE NINTH MEETING OF THE REGIONAL WORKING GROUP ON
WETLANDS
11.1
The Chairperson invited members to consider whether or not a ninth meeting should be
convened during the first half of 2008, or whether this meeting should be taken as the final meeting for
this phase of the project. It was noted that two issues must be taken into consideration by the regional
working group if they wish to make such a recommendation to the PSC. The first is the cost; and the
second whether or not there will be any substantive matters that could usefully be considered during
such a meeting.
11.2 The Chairperson reminded members that meetings of the RWG-W have been held
successively in: Phuket, Thailand, April 2002; Shenzhen, China, September 2002; Bali, Indonesia,
March 2003; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, December 2003; Ha Long City, Viet Nam, October 2004;
Sihanoukville, Cambodia, September 2005; Manila, Philippines, June 2006; and in Shantou, China,
2007.
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11.3
Professor Chen noted that organising a meeting is extremely time consuming for the focal
point involved and this should be considered in planning an additional meeting. She noted that if the
Medium-Sized Projects become operational during 2007 then there may be benefit in convening an
additional meeting in order for the members to review progress and to provide oversight and
guidance.
11.4
Mr. Antung Deddy noted that one purpose of holding an additional meeting would be to check
progress in relation to the completion of outstanding wetland component activities in Indonesia and
Malaysia. He also noted that an extra meeting of the group could be used to discuss how to maintain
regional co-operation and create a permanent structure for the work of the group on wetlands. It was
noted that the Regional Task Force on Legal Matters was working on modes for enhancing regional
co-operation. It was noted that many of the topics introduced by the member from Indonesia could be
dealt with in an e-forum discussion or during an ad hoc meeting of the group during the 3rd Regional
Scientific Conference.
11.5
Mr. Narong suggested, and the meeting agreed, that the group plan to meet during the 3rd
Regional Scientific Conference to discuss the completion of outstanding tasks and the success of the
use of the e-forum. The group agreed that if there are any further outstanding matters or the MSP
projects become operational during 2007 then there may be a need to convene a ninth meeting of the
group in 2008.
12.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
12.1
The Chairperson invited Mr. Sour to inform the meeting on the status of the MSP Proposals.
Mr. Sour noted that he was pleased to be able to inform the meeting that following discussions
between UNEP and the GEF Secretariat regarding the stalled pipeline of projects, the seven MSPs
have now been re-pipelined for funding in GEF Phase IV (i.e. after July 1st 2006). He noted that for
two sites, namely the East Bintan (seagrass) and Shantou (wetlands) sites, funds would hopefully be
released during 2007.
12.2
He noted that Letters of Commitment for co-financing were required for both the Balat Estuary
and Thale Noi demonstration sites. In relation to a query from Mr. Narong it was noted that the Letters
of Commitment should outline the cash co-financing. He noted that the proposal for the Malampaya
Sound Wetland Demonstration Site had not yet been completed. Ms. Navarro noted that in the case of
the Malampaya Sound site, Ms. Mendoza had heard that the proposal would not be approved and as
such had stopped working on it. It was noted that the PCU could write to Ms. Mendoza informing her
that the projects had been repipelined if required.
13.
ADOPTION OF THE REPORT OF THE MEETING
13.1
Ms. Navarro, the Rapporteur presented the draft report of the meeting, which was considered,
amended, and adopted as it appears in this document.
14.
CLOSURE OF THE MEETING
14.1
Mr. Sour thanked participants for their active participation in the meeting. He expressed
special thanks on behalf of UNEP to Professor Chen, Mr. Peng Yi Sheng, and the local government
officials for their excellent support to the meeting.
14.2
Members expressed their thanks to the local organisers, the Chinese wetland Focal Point the
PCU and the local government for the excellent arrangements and support to the meeting. Professor
Chen thanked everyone for their support in making the meeting a success.
14.3
The Chairperson formally closed the meeting at 18.35 on Friday 11th May 2007.
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ANNEX 1
List of Participants
Focal Points
Cambodia
People's Republic of China
Mr. Mean Suon, Deputy Director
[Alternate for Mr. Kock Savath]
Ms. Chen Guizhu
Department of Natural Resources Assessment
Institute of Environmental Sciences
and Environmental Data Management
Zhongshan University
The Ministry of Environment
135 West Xingang Road
#48 Samdech Preah Sihanouk, Tonle Bassac,
Guangzhou 510275
Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Guangdong Province, China
Tel:
(855) 11 873 993
Tel: (86 20) 8403 9737
Fax: (855) 23 222 181
Fax: (86 20) 8411 0692; 8403 9737
E-mail: PPTA4756@gmail.com,
E-mail: chenguizhu@yeah.net
suonmean@hotmail.com
Indonesia
Malaysia
Ir. Antung Deddy Radiansyah
Mr. Zainuddin Ab. Shukor, Director
[New Focal Point for Wetlands]
The Protected Area Division
Assistant to the Deputy Minister
Department of Wildlife and National Parks
For River and Lake Degradation Control
KM 10, Jalan Cheras, 56100
Ministry of Environment
Kuala Lumpur
Jl. D.I. Panjaitan, Kebon Nanas
Malaysia
Jakarta 13410, Indonesia
Tel:
(603) 9075 2872 ext. 220
Tel:
(62 21) 858 0067
Fax:
(603) 9075 2873
Fax:
(62 21) 851 7147
Mobile: (60) 19 243 5788
Mobile: (62) 81 111 7050
E-mail: zainuddin@wildlife.gov.my
E-mail: deddyr2000@yahoo.co.uk
Philippines
Thailand
Ms. Joy Navarro
Mr. Narong Veeravaitaya, Assistant Professor
Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau
Department of Fisheries Biology
NAPWC Compound
Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart University
North Avenue, Diliman
50 Paholyothin Road, Bangkhen
Quezon City, Philippines 1101
Bangkok 10900, Thailand
Tel:
(632) 924 6031 to 35
Tel: (66 2) 942 8701 ext. 106;
Fax: (632) 925 8950
Fax: (66 2) 940 5016;
Mobile: (63) 91 5991 3308
Mobile: (66) 81 741 0024
E-mail: ayajnav77@yahoo.com
E-mail: ffisnrv@ku.ac.th
Regional Expert
Dr. Sansanee Choowaew, Programme Director
(Natural Resource Management)
Director Wetlands Management Research and
Training Center, Mahidol University
Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies
Salaya, Nakhonpathom 73170, Thailand
Tel:
(66 2) 441 5000 ext. 162
Fax: (66 2) 441 9509
Mobile: (66) 81 645 1673
E-mail: enscw@mucc.mahidol.ac.th
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Observers
Mr. Peng Yisheng, M.Sc.
Mr. Zhou Yanwu
School of Environmental Science and Engineering School of Environmental Science and
Sun Yat-sen University
Engineering Sun Yat-sen University
No. 135, Western Xin Gang Road,
No. 135, Western Xin Gang Road
Guangzhou 510275 China
Guangzhou 510275 China
Tel:
(86) 20 8411 4259
Tel:
(86) 20 8403 9097
Fax:
(86) 20 8403 9737
Fax:
(86) 20 8403 9737
Mobile: (86) 135 3988 9410
Mobile: (86) 137 63303676
E-mail: lhlpys@21cn.com;
E-mail: hiyanwu@163.com
sonneratia@hotmail.com
Mr. Huang Zhengguang
National Technical Focal Point, & Senior Engineer
South China Institute of Environmental Sciences
7 West Street
Yuancun Guangzhou 510655
Guangdong Province, China
Tel:
(86 20) 8552 8748; 8552 5915;
Fax:
(86 20) 8552 4451; 8552 4439
Mobile: (86) 13 809771424
E-mail: georgehuang@scies.com.cn
Project Co-ordinating Unit Member
Mr. Kim Sour
Associate Expert
UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
United Nations Environment Programme
2nd Floor, Block B, United Nations Building
Rajdamnern Nok Avenue
Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Tel:
(66 2) 288 2609
Fax:
(66 2) 288 1094
E-mail: kims@un.org
Project Co-ordinating Unit
Mr. Christopher Paterson
Ms. Saranya Rojananuangnit
Expert-Fisheries
Team Assistant
UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
United Nations Environment Programme
United Nations Environment Programme
2nd Floor, Block B, United Nations Building
2nd Floor, Block B, United Nations Building
Rajdamnern Nok Avenue
Rajdamnern Nok Avenue
Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Tel:
(66 2) 288 1116
Tel:
(66 2) 288 2608
Fax:
(66 2) 288 1094
Fax:
(66 2) 288 1094
E-mail: patersonc@un.org
E-mail: rojananuangnit@un.org
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ANNEX 2
List of Documents
Discussion Documents
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-W.8/1amend 1 Agenda.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-W.8/2 Annotated
Agenda.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-W.8/3 Report of the Meeting.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-W.8/4
Status of the Administrative Reports for 2006: Progress
Reports, Expenditure Reports and Audit Reports.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-W.8/5
Status of the Substantive Outputs from the Specialised
Executing Agencies for the Wetland Sub-component of the
UNEP/GEF South China Sea Project.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-W.8/6
Revised
Draft
Strategic Action Programme (draft 1).
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-W.8/7
Total Economic Values of wetland habitats and cost-
effectiveness of the actions proposed in the Strategic Action
Programme.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-W.8/8
Draft Work Plan and Timetable for the Regional Working
Group on Wetlands 2007 to 2008.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-W.8/9 Proposed
Third Amendment to the Memoranda of
Understanding.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-W.8/10
Draft Proposal for the Conduct of a Regional Training
Course on Wetlands.
Information Documents
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-W.8/Inf.1
List of Participants.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-W.8/Inf.2
List of Documents.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-W.8/Inf.3 Programme.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RTF-E.6/3
Sixth
Meeting
of the Regional Task Force on Economic
Valuation for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea
and Gulf of Thailand". Report of the Meeting. Batam,
Indonesia, 22 25 January 2007 UNEP/GEF/SCS/RTF-
E.6/3.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RTF-E.7/3
Seventh Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Economic
Valuation for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea
and Gulf of Thailand". Report of the Meeting. Beihai, China
12 15 March 2007 UNEP/GEF/SCS/RTF-E.7/3.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/PSC.6/3
Sixth Meeting of the Project Steering Committee for the
UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing Environmental Degradation
Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". Report
of the Meeting. Siem Reap, Cambodia, 20 22 November
2006 UNEP/GEF/SCS/PSC.6/3.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RSTC.7/3
Seventh
Meeting
of the Regional Scientific and Technical
Committee for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea
and Gulf of Thailand". Report of the Meeting. Siem Reap,
Cambodia, 14 17 November 2006 UNEP/GEF/SCS/
RSTC.7/3.
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Eighth Meeting of the Regional Working Group on the Fisheries
Component for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and
Gulf of Thailand". Report of the Meeting. Belitung, Indonesia,
1 4 November 2006 UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-F.8/3.
The following documents are supplied in published form.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RTF-L.5/3
Fifth Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Legal Matters for
the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing Environmental Degradation
Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". Report of
the Meeting. Batam, Indonesia, 18 21 September 2006
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RTF-L.5/3.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-M.7/3 Seventh
Meeting
of the Regional Working Group on the
Mangroves Sub-component for the UNEP/GEF Project
"Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South
China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". Report of the Meeting.
Pontianak, Batu Ampar, Indonesia, 4 8 September 2006
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-M.7/3.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RTF-E.5/3
Fifth Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Economic Valuation
for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing Environmental
Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of
Thailand". Report of the Meeting. Kota Kinabaru, Malaysia,
21 24 August 2006 UNEP/GEF/SCS/RTF-E.5/3.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-LbP.7/3 Seventh
Meeting
of the Regional Working Group on the Land-
based Pollution Component for the UNEP/GEF Project
"Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South
China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". Report of the Meeting.
Sihanoukville, Cambodia, 7 10 August 2006 UNEP/GEF/
SCS/RWG-LbP.7/3.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-SG.7/3 Seventh
Meeting
of the Regional Working Group on the
Seagrass Sub-component for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and
Gulf of Thailand". Report of the Meeting. Beihai, China, 24 27
July 2006 UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-SG.7/3.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.7/3
Seventh Meeting of the Regional Working Group on the Coral
Reefs Sub-component for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and
Gulf of Thailand". Report of the Meeting. Sabah, Malaysia,
10 13 July 2006 UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.7/3.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-W.7/3
Seventh Meeting of the Regional Working Group on the Wetland
Sub-component for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and
Gulf of Thailand". Report of the Meeting. Manila, Philippines,
19 21 June 2006 UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-W.7/3.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-F.7/3 Seventh
Meeting
of the Regional Working Group on the
Fisheries Component for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and
Gulf of Thailand". Report of the Meeting. Bangkok, Thailand,
16 18 May 2006 UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-F.7/3.
Documents received during the meeting
Malaysia:
A National Action Plan of Wetland in Malaysia (draft in hard copy).
Philippines:
Progress Report and Expenditure Report (July to December 2006)
National Action Plan for Philippine Wetlands 2007-2012 (draft in both hard copy and
electronic forms).
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ANNEX 3
Agenda
1.
OPENING OF THE MEETING
1.1 Welcome Address on behalf of UNEP
1.2 Opening Statement on behalf of the Shantou City Government
1.3 Introduction
of
Participants
2.
ORGANISATION OF THE MEETING
2.1
Election
of
Officers
2.2
Documentation
and Administrative Arrangements
3.
ADOPTION OF THE MEETING AGENDA
4.
STATUS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS AND THE MEMORANDA OF
UNDERSTANDING
4.1 Status of the Progress Reports; Expenditure Reports; and Audit Reports
4.2 Consideration of the Third Draft Amendment to the Memoranda of Understanding
5.
STATUS OF THE SUBSTANTIVE OUTPUTS
5.1 Publication of National Reports in National Languages and English
5.2 Status of Finalisation, Adoption and Implementation of the National Action Plans
5.3 Update of the Regional GIS Database and Meta-database and Use of the Project
Website
6.
REVIEW OF THE WETLAND TRAINING COURSE
6.1 Review of a Draft Proposal for the Regional Training Course on Wetlands
6.2 Organisation of, and support to the National Echo-seminars
7.
FINALISATION OF THE REGIONAL STRATEGIC ACTION PROGRAMME (SAP)
7.1 Finalisation of Inputs from the Regional Working Group on Wetlands to the
Revised SAP
7.2 National Workshop to consider the Revised SAP
8.
CONSIDERATION OF THE TOTAL ECONOMIC VALUE FOR WETLAND ECOSYTEMS
AND THE COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF ACTIONS IN THE SAP AS DETERMINED BY
THE REGIONAL TASK FORCE ON ECONOMIC VALUATION
9.
PREPARATION FOR THE THIRD REGIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE AND MAYOR'S
ROUND TABLE
10.
WORK PLAN AND ACTIVITIES OF THE REGIONAL WORKING GROUP ON WETLANDS
10.1
Work Plan for 2007 - 2008
10.2 Maintenance of the Network and Project Benefits after June 2008
11.
DATE AND PLACE OF THE NINTH MEETING OF THE REGIONAL WORKING GROUP ON
WETLANDS
12.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
13.
ADOPTION OF THE REPORT OF THE MEETING
14.
CLOSURE OF THE MEETING
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ANNEX 4
Logistic Arrangements for National Echo Seminars on
"Sustainable Use and Management of Wetlands"
BACKGROUND
Members of the Regional Working Group on Wetlands were aware that the trainees attending the
regional training courses are expected to conduct "National Echo seminars" over a 1 to 3 day period
following the completion of the regional training course, and that the Specialised Executing Agencies
and the Focal Points for the corresponding sub-component of the project are expected to provide
logistic support as required.
It was noted that these national echo-seminars are expected to be conducted in the national language
and that trainees would be responsible for translating materials from the regional training course for
use in the national echo-seminar.
Members therefore prepared and presented their plans for the national echo seminars and indicated
the proposed timing of these national level training seminars as detailed in Table 1 of this Annex.
The working group agreed that all seminars would be presented as abridged versions of the regional
training course rather than focussing on only part of the course. The summaries of logistic
arrangement including date, venue, and number of participants for the national echo seminars are
listed in the table below.
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Table 1
Proposed Logistic Arrangements for National Echo seminars on "Sustainable Use and Management of Wetlands".
Country
Da
te
Ve
nue
Participan
ts
Rema
rk
Cambodia
18-20 September 2007
Koh Kong City
30 from 4 coastal provinces, line-agencies, private sector and NGOs:
Hotel, Koh Kong
· People from MoE (3)
Province.
· trainers from Phnom Penh (3)
· People from 3 provinces (15)
· Representatives from private sectors in Koh Kong (5)
· Representatives from NGOs (4)
China
Mid-December 2007 (and Guang Zhow,
Total 250 participants:
Two separated
Late December 2007)
(and Shantou)
· 50 students to be trained in Guang Zhow
national echo-
· 200 students, local officers, local communities; to be trained in Shantou.
seminars in two
locations.
Indonesia
April 2008 (3 days)
Jambi, Jambi
51 participants from:
Field Study: After
Province
· 3 districts of South Sumatera Province (6)
3 days seminar,
· 2 districts of Jambi Province (9)
the participants
· 2 districts of Riau Daratan Province (6)
will visit Berbak
· 1 district of Riau Kepulauan (4)
National Park
· 2 districts of West Kalimantan (6)
· 2 districts of Central Kalimantan (6)
· Jakarta (national Government) (4)
· Local NGO (4)
· 6 lecturers and/or organisers
Malaysia
December 2007 (3 days)
A Training Centre
50 participants from:
· Natural Resources and Environmental (NRE) Ministry (4)
· Department of Wildlife and National Park (5)
· Forestry Department (Federal, Sabah, and Sarawak) (3)
· Fishery Department (1)
· NRE-Marine Division (1)
· Department of Environment (1)
· Forestry Research Institute of Malaysia (1)
· District Office (6)
· Federal Economic Planning Unit (1)
· State Economic Planning Unit (Kelantan, Terenganu, Pahang, Johore, Sabah,
Sarawak) (6)
· Department of Aborigines Affair (1)
· Local Universities (7)
· Non-government Agencies (6)
· Local Communities Representatives (2)
· Organizing Committee (Secretaries) (5)
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Table 1 cont. Proposed Logistic Arrangements for National Echo seminars on "Sustainable Use and Management of Wetlands".
Country
Da
te
Ve
nue
Participan
ts
Rema
rk
Philippine Early
Decemb
er
2007
Manila or Antipolo Total 55 Participants from:
Possible field visit
(3 days 2 nights)
City or Tagaytay · DENR staff (Protected Areas, Wildlife and Coastal Zone Management Section): to Pansipit River
City, Cavite
- National Level (2)
Estuary in
- Regional Level (4)
Batangas; Manila
- PENRO Level (10)
Bay Tidal Flats in
- CENRO Level (10)
Parañaque or
· Local Government Units "(Planning Officers/Agriculturists/Environment and
Cavite.
Natural Resources Officers/Coastal Resource Management Coordinators /
Integrated Fisheries and Management Council Chairs/Members)":
- Provincial Level (10)
- Municipal Level (12)
· Demonstration Site Managers and staff (2)
· Organisers/supporting staff (5)
Thailand
December 2007 (3 days)
Bangkok
Total 35 participants:
2 days in Hotel, 1
· 2 persons from each of the 10 ramsar sites
day for site visit in
· 2 persons from each of the 5 proposed ramsar sites
Samut Prakan
· 5 organizers and lecturers.
Province.
Viet Nam
August 2008 (3 days)
Xuan Thuy, Nam Total 40 participants:
2 days in Hotel, 1
Dinh
· VEPA (Vietnam Environmental Protection Agency): 5
day for site visit in
· VIF (Vietnam Institute of Forestry): 2
Xuan Thuy
· VNU (Vietnam National University): 10
National Park
· IMER (Institute of Marine Environment and Resources) : 2
· XTNP (Xuan thuy National Park): 5
· THNR (Tien Hai Natural Reserve): 5
· MOFI (Ministry of Fishery): 4
· NGOs:
5
· MARD (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development): 2
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ANNEX 5
Revised Wetland Inputs to the regional Strategic Action Programme
The Management Status of Wetland Sites Bordering the South China Sea.
Under the UNEP/GEF South China Sea Project, activities in the wetland sub-component focus on five
specific types of wetlands, namely intertidal mudflats, estuaries, lagoons, peat swamps and non-peat
swamp, excluding mangroves, coral reefs and seagrass beds which are the subjects of separate sub-
components. Table 1 summarises the legal and management status of major lagoons, estuaries, inter-
tidal mudflats, peat swamps and non-peat swamps bordering the South China Sea. A total area of
4,201,145ha of the five specific types of wetland sites has been identified, specifically lagoons
(34,921ha), estuaries (1,203,871 ha), inter-tidal flats (691,859ha), non-peat swamps (1,623,567 ha),
peat swamps (646,927 ha).
Table 1
Legal and Management Status of some Inter-tidal Mudflats, Estuaries, Coastal
Lagoons and Coastal Peat Swamps bordering the South China Sea.
Legal and Management Status
Name of site
Area (ha)
Non-
Protected Non-use
Sustainable
sustainable
(Subsistence/commercial)
use
use
Estuaries
Cambodia
Koh Kapik Ramsar in Koh Kong Prov.
12,000
National Park and RAMSAR site
N.A.
N.A.
China
Pearl river
12,783
Wetland Park (Area 30 ha)
N.A.
N.A.
Beilun river
1,083 National level nature reserve
N.A.
N.A.
Indonesia
Bakau Selat Dumai
60,000
Yes
Pulau Padang dan Tanjung Pandan
111,500
-
Muara Sungai Guntung
26,000
Small part
Delta Banyuasin
200,000
Yes
Sembilang 387,500
Yes
-
-
Philippines
Malampaya Sound
24,500
Protected seascape
N.A.
N.A.
Pansipit River Estuary
15
N.A.
N.A.
Thailand
Pattani Bay
6,149
N.A.
N.A.
Ban Don Bay
49,459
N.A.
N.A.
Welu River Estuary
10,400
N.A.
N.A.
Pak Phanang Bay
13,597
N.A.
N.A.
Viet Nam
Balat Estuary
26,397
National Park and National Nature Reserve
N.A. N.A.
Tien River Estuary
100,691
Small part Thanh Phu NR (Ben Tre Pro.)
N.A.
Dong Nai River Estuary
49,711
Partly Can Gio Biosphere Reserve
N.A.
Van Uc Estuary
6,990
N.A.
N.A.
Bach Dang Estuary
80,358
N.A.
N.A.
Tien Yen Estuary
24,738
N.A.
N.A.
328,511
SUBTOTAL 1,203,871
692,184
38,097
[+137,500]
Peat Swamps
Cambodia
Prek Kampong bay in Kampot Prov.
16, 250
National Park
N.A.
N.A.
Prek Kampong Som in Sihanoukville
10, 800
National Park
N.A.
N.A.
Indonesia
Berbak NP
162,700
Yes
SM Terusan Dalam
74,750
Yes
Way Kambas NP
130,000
Yes
Sungai Merang
150,000
Yes
Thailand
Wetlands in Thale Noi Wildlife Non-
45,700
Includes RAMSAR Site
N.A.
N.A.
hunting Area
Phru To Daeng Wildlife Sanctuary
20,120
Wildlife Sanctuary; RAMSAR site
N.A.
N.A.
Wetlands in Thale Sap Wildlife Non-
36,467 Non-hunting
Area
N.A.
hunting Area
Phru Kan Tulee
140
N.A.
N.A.
SUBTOTAL 646,927
564,620
82,307
0
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Table 1 cont.
Legal and Management Status of some Inter-tidal Mudflats, Estuaries, Coastal
Lagoons and Coastal Peat Swamps bordering the South China Sea.
Legal and Management Status
Name of site
Area (ha)
Protected Non-use
Sustainable use
Non-sustainable use
(Subsistence/commercial)
Non-peat Swamps
Cambodia
Kampong Trach in Krong Kep
7, 500
National Park
N.A.
N.A.
Prek Toek Sap
21,259
National Park
N.A.
N.A.
Indonesia
Tulang Bawang
86,000
Partly
Rawa-rawa Kubu Padang Tikar
1,499,000
-
Thailand
Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park
9,808
National Park
N.A.
N.A.
SUBTOTAL 1,623,567
38,567
[86000]
0
[1,499,00]
Lagoons
Cambodia
Beoung Ka Chang
4, 503
National Park & RAMSAR site
N.A.
N.A.
China
Wenchang
218
Provincial level nature reserve
N.A.
N.A.
Viet Nam
Tam Giang-Cau Lagoon
21,600
N.A.
N.A.
Tra O Lagoon
2,000
N.A.
N.A.
Degi Lagoon
1,600 N.A.
N.A.
(Binh Dinh Province)
Thi Nai lagoon
5,000 N.A.
N.A.
(Binh Dinh Province)
SUBTOTAL 34,921
4,721
0
30,200
Inter-tidal flats
Cambodia
Ruer Sey Srock Toul Srav
4,890 National
Park
N.A.
N.A.
Gnamin Krong Kep
China
Shantou
1,435
Municipal level nature reserve
N.A.
N.A.
Hepu
3,951
Municipal level nature reserve
N.A.
N.A.
Zhanzhou
806
Provincial level nature reverse
N.A.
N.A.
Indonesia
CA Pulau Burung
200
Yes
Tanjung Datuk
25,000
-
Tanjung Jabung
3,000
Yes
Paloh 176,548
Yes
Muara Kendawangan
150,000
Yes
CA Pulau Dua
30
Yes
Pualu Rambut
46
Yes
Muara Angke
25
Yes
CA Muara Gembong
10,481
Yes
Philippines
Balayan Bay Tidal flats
75,000
N.A.
N.A.
Manila Bay Tidal Flat
30,000
N.A.
N.A.
El Nido, Palawan mudflats
54,303
Protected Seascape
N.A.
N.A.
Thailand
Don Hoi Lot
2,409
RAMSAR Site
N.A.
N.A.
Wetlands in Mu Koh Chang
65,000 National
Park
N.A.
N.A.
National Park
Wetlands in Mu Koh Ang Thong
10,200 National Park and RAMSAR Site
N.A.
N.A.
National Park
Thung Kha Bay-Savi Bay
5,204
National Park
N.A.
N.A.
Viet Nam
Ca Mau Southwest Tidal Flat
60,711
National Park
N.A.
N.A.
Kim Son Tidal Flat
12,620
N.A.
N.A.
SUBTOTAL 691,859
487,323
161,712
37620
TOTAL 4,201,145
1,787,415
282,116
[2,032,831]
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THREATS
Population growth, and urbanisation of the coastal fringe, combined with rapid economic growth in this
region places tremendous pressure on coastal wetland ecosystems. Major threats to the coastal
wetlands bordering the South China Sea can be grouped as follows:
1) Loss of wetland areas through conversion for:
· Agriculture
· Aquaculture
· Port and harbour development
· Human
settlement
· Tourist
development
· Urbanization
· Industrialization
2) Degradation of wetland ecosystems as a result of:
· Over-exploitation of living resources
· Use of inappropriate fishing techniques and gear
· Pollution
· Deforestation in upland area
· Invasive
species
· Global trends and natural episodic events such as sea level rise, typhoons and tsunami
GOAL
The ultimate goal of the SAP for wetland management and use is to:
Promote the sustainable use of coastal wetland resources by developing integrated
management plans and enhancing conservation and restoration of coastal wetlands
bordering the South China Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, specifically lagoons,
estuaries, mudflats, peat swamps, and non-peat swamps.
TARGETS
The specific targets for wetland management are:
·
By the year 2012, to set up or update management plans for at least three lagoons, nine
estuaries, five tidal flats, two peat swamps and one none-peat swamp in the South China
Sea (See Table 2).
·
By the year 2012, to increase the number of sites or specified wetland areas with protection
status (i.e. non-hunting area, nature reserves, protected areas, Ramsar Sites, etc).
·
By the year 2017, to have a regional estuary monitoring scheme implemented in the seven
participating countries of the UNEP/GEF South China Sea Project.1
Table 2
List of sites specified in the targets. N = No existing Management Plan; U =
existing but out-dated plans requiring amendment and up-dating.
Lagoons
Estuaries
Tidal mudflats
Peat swamp
Non- Peat swamp
Cambodia Koh
Kapik-N
Shantou-N;
Pearl river-N;
China
Wenchang -N
Hepu-N;
Beilun river-U
Zhanzhou-N
Indonesia
Sembilang NP-U
Berbak NP-U
Malampaya sound-U;
Philippines
Manila Bay-N
Pansipit-N
Thale Noi non hunting Khao Sam Roi Yot
Thailand
area - U
National Park-U
Tamgiang-Cauhai- Tien river-U;
Viet Nam2 N;
Dong Nai river-U;
Southwest Ca Mau-U
Thi Nai-N
Balat-U
Total 3
9
5
2
1
1 UNEP, 2005. Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand. Report of the Fifth
Meeting of the Regional Working Group on Wetlands. UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-W.5/3.
2 These changes were provided by the Viet Nam's Focal Point on 29th May 2007 after the 8th meeting of the RWG-SG.
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Table 3
Sustainable Management Indicator Matrix.
Management Indicators
Ecological/Environmental Indicators
Socio-Economic Indicators
MANAGEMENT CAPACITY
FISHERIES (fish, crustaceans, molluscs etc)
· Formal
Management
·
Catch per unit effort
framework
· Total
landing
· Trained
Man-power
· Catch
composition
(No./levels)
· Income
·
Facilities and equipment
TOURISM
· Sustainable
Financing
·
Wetland area (ha)
·
Number of visitors
· Regional
wetland
·
Number of tourism operators
information operational
·
Water quality (nutrients, pH,
· Income
system
turbidity, and hydrocarbons)
MANAGEMENT APPROACH
FORESTRY (Peat Swamp)
· Sectoral
·
Hydrological and sedimentary
· Integrated
patterns
·
Volume of timber
· Community-based
· Income
· Multiple-use
·
Flora and fauna (vegetation,
dominant species, availability of
MANAGEMENT TOOLS
OTHER ACTIVITIES
flagship species, exotic invasive
·
Numbers of people involved
species, endemic species,
· Monitoring
system
·
Per capita income
biodiversity index)
established
· Regulations
and
OVERALL LIVING STANDARD
agreements (e.g. seasonal
· Population
density
closures, zoning,
·
Level of education
licensing, and permits)
·
Health of the community
· Cultural
aspects
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIONS
The proposed regional activities are designed to promote sustainable management and use of the
wetland ecosystems are categorised into three main components; namely:
Component 1 Capacity development to enhance sustainable wetland management
Component 2 Legal aspects, Institutional arrangement and international collaboration
Component 3 Participatory wetlands management and monitoring mechanism
There are in total 13 actions proposed and these are grouped into three components each of which
contains specific objectives, and activities, while the approximate costs are presented in Table 4.
Component 1. Capacity development to enhance sustainable wetland management
The main objective of this component is to enhance and sustain the capacity of wetland management
agencies and strengthen knowledge and public awareness on the wise use of wetlands in the region.
This component is divided into two sub-components; the first of which focuses on the required
regional mechanisms for human resource development through training programme including study
tours and field visits for wetland managers, communities, students, and NGOs. The second sub-
component outlines the organisation of the regional meetings, the production and dissemination of
materials for public awareness materials on topics including good practices and traditional knowledge,
and the conduction of, compilation and dissemination on studies of economic valuation of the
estuaries, lagoons, tidal flats, peat swamps and non-peat swamp bordering the South China Sea.
Component 2. Legal aspects, Institutional arrangement and international collaboration
This component aims to improve the effectiveness of national policy, legal and institutional
arrangements and co-ordination. It is divided into two sub-components. The first one addresses the
maintenance and strengthening the Regional Working Group on Wetlands, and the development of
regional awards and incentive mechanism. The second sub-component focuses on establishment of
linkages among wetland management institutes or agencies in the region and on the maintenance of
community benefits.
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Component 3. Participatory wetlands management and monitoring mechanism
The objective of this component is to maintain and update the Regional Wetlands GIS database and
meta-database including scientific baseline data for wetland conservation and sustainable use.
Activities are grouped into two sub-components; the first of which involves developing regional
handbooks/manuals, guidelines, maintaining regional GIS and meta-databases, developing and
implementing the regional estuary monitoring scheme. The second sub-component outlines the
conduction of a regional meeting among countries on the status of wetland management plan, and
development of manuals/handbooks for sustainable use including restoration of estuaries, coastal
lagoons, etc.
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Table 4
Proposed Actions for Coastal Wetland Management and Conservation.
Components/Objectives Sub-component
s
Region
al
Activities
Descrip
tion
Cost
1. Capacity development to enhance
1.1 Human Resource Development 1.1.1 Conduct regional training programme (including
1 course/year, 5 years, 15days/course,
325,500
sustainable wetland management.
topics on monitoring and management planning).
2 pers/country, 7 countries
The programme may include study tours, and field
visit for wetland managers, communities, students,
and NGOs (management plan).
1.2 Communication, education and 1.2.1 Organize regional meetings to develop regional
2 meetings, 1per/country/7 countries,
21,700
public awareness
campaign on public awareness.
5 days
1.2.2 Produce, disseminate and translate public
(1 consultant, 5 months), (translation
86,100
To enhance and sustain the capacity of
awareness materials on topics including good
into 7 languages, $12/page,
wetland management agencies and strengthen
practices and traditional knowledge.
150pages), (US$10/copy, 500
knowledge and public awareness on wise use
copies/country, 7 countries)
of wetland management in the region
1.2.3 Conduct, compile, and disseminate studies on
(1 consultant, 3 months), (2 meetings,
112,900
economic valuation of the estuaries, lagoons, tidal
4 pers/country, 7 countries, 5 days),
flats, peat swamps and non-peat swamps in the
(300 copies, 10$/copy)
South China Sea.
2. Legal aspects ,Institutional arrangement 2.1 Policy, Legal and institutional
2.1.1 Maintain and strengthen the Regional Working
1 meeting/year, 5 years, 4
43,400
and international collaboration
framework enhancement
Group on Wetlands to provide policy and legal
days/meeting, 1per/country, 7
information, scientific and technical advice on
countries
coastal wetland management to the participating
countries.
2.1.2 Develop regional awards and incentive mechanism (1 consultant, 3 months), (2 meetings,
44,800
models (e.g. eco-labelling) to recognize outstanding 5 day/meeting, 1 per/country, 7
To improve the effectiveness of national policy,
accomplishment of sustainable wetland use.
countries)
legal and institutional arrangement and 2.2 Promotion of international
2.2.1 Establish linkages among wetland management
1 meeting, 1 per/country, 7 countries,
10,850
coordination
cooperation
institutes or agencies in the region and maintain the 5 days
communities (regular meetings, e-forum and
website).
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Table 4 cont. Proposed Actions for Coastal Wetland Management and Conservation.
Components/Objectives Sub-component
s
Region
al
Activities
Descrip
tion
Cost
3. Participatory wetlands management 3.1 Develop, maintain
3.1.1 Develop a regional handbook/manual and regional (1 consultant, 4 months), (2 meetings,
44,650
and monitoring mechanism
information system and
guidelines for standardization of techniques for
1per/country, 7 countries, 5 days), (300
disseminate products
wetland resource assessment; and conduct of
copies, 10$/copy)
socio-economic valuation and cultural assessment.
3.1.2 Develop the guidelines on wetland classification
(1 consultant, 2 months), (2 meetings,
40,100
and mapping for estuaries, mudflats and conduct
1per/country, 7 countries, 5 days), (300
mapping in peat-swamps, non-peat swamp and
copies, 10$/copy)
lagoon.
3.1.3 Maintain and update regional GIS and meta
1 consultant, 3 months
23,100
databases.
To maintain and update Regional
3.1.4 Develop and produce guideline; and implement a
(1 consultant, 3 months), (2 meetings, 5
47,800
Wetlands GIS database and meta-
regional estuary monitoring scheme (eg. Climate
day/meeting, 1 per/country, 7 countries),
database including scientific baseline for
change, etc.).
(300 copies of the guideline, US$10/copy)
wetland conservation and sustainable use 3.2 Wetland conservation and 3.2.1 Conduct a regional meeting among the countries on 1 consultant, 6 months
46,200
restoration
status of the wetland management plan.
3.2.2 Develop manuals/handbooks for sustainable use, (1 consultant, 3 months), (translation into
64,820
incl. restoration, of estuaries, coastal lagoons, inter- 7 languages, $12/page, 80pages),
tidal mudflats, peat swamp forest, and non-peat
(US$10/copy, 500 copies/country, 7
swamp forest.
countries)
Total Cost
911,920
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ANNEX 6
Work Plan (2007-2008) and Schedule of Meetings for 2008
Table 1
Framework Work Plan and Time Table for Wetland Sub-component to December 31st 2008.
2006
2007
2008
1Q
2Q
3Q
4Q
1Q
2Q
3Q
4Q
1Q
2Q
3Q
4Q
National Wetlands Committee meetings
National Technical Working Group meetings
Meetings of RWG-W
x
X?
Complete outstanding tasks of the original MoU
Publication of national wetland reports in national languages
30Sep(Vie) 30
Nov(Mal)
Publication of the full set of national reports (English)
31Dec
Maintain and update GIS data and information
30Jun 1 Jul (Mal)
(Ind)
Maintain and update national and regional meta-databases
1 Jul (Mal)
Finalisation and implementation of demonstration site proposals
Revise and finalise the Malampaya Sound demonstration site proposal
15 July
30N
ov
Implementation of wetland demonstration site activities
Adoption and implementation of national action plans
Finalisation of national action plans (Cam., Ind., Phil., Mal., and Viet.)
31st July
30 Sep
Public and stakeholder meetings for the publicity of the national action plans
Adoption of national action plans
30 Nov
Implementation of national action plans
Finalise Strategic Action Programme
Draft revised SAP outline and E-forum
Dec
Provision of data and information on economic value of coastal wetlands
1st July
30Jul
Additional Input from members to the PCU for the 1st draft SAP
31st July
11May
The PCU edit and format the final draft for the consideration of the RSTC-8
30 Sep
Implementation of the regional training programme
Singing MoU with selected training institution
1Jul
Finalisation of the syllabus and training materials by the training institution
30 Jul
Nomination of trainees
28Feb
Conduct the regional training course
Feb.07
15Nov
Conduct the national echo seminars
Ma
r 07
Presentations in 3rd Mayor's Round Table and RSC-3
PCU to inform the topics and time to SEAs
Jun 30
SEAs send the presentations to the PCU for Mayor's Round Table & RSC-3
30Sep
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Table 2
Schedule of Meetings for 2008. (RWG = Regional Working Group; -M = Mangroves; -CR = Coral reefs; -SG = Seagrass; -W = Wetlands; -F= Fisheries;
LbP = Land-based Pollution; RTF-E = Regional Task Force on Economic Valuation; RTF-L = Regional Task Force on Legal Matters) (H = United Nations Holidays),
(RSTC = Regional Scientific and Technical Committee; RSTC-SC = RSTC Sub-Committee; PSC = Project Steering Committee.
S
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
M
T
W T
F
S
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
January
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10
11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31
February
1
2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29
March
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
RTF-E-8
April
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10
11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30
RWG-M-9
H
H
May
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
June
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30
July
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10
11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31
August
1
2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31
H
September
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10
11
12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30
October
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10
11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31
November
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30
December
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10
11
12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31
H
H