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
Seventh Meeting of the Regional Working Group for
the Coral Reefs Sub-component
Kudat, Sabah, Malaysia, 10th 13th July 2006
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UNEP/GEF
Bangkok, July 2006
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UNEP, 2006. Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of
Thailand. Report of the Seventh Meeting of the Regional Working Group on Coral Reefs. UNEP/GEF/
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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 BY A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SABAH GOVERNMENT.............................1
1.3 INTRODUCTION OF PARTICIPANTS............................................................................................1
2.
ORGANISATION OF THE MEETING ...........................................................................................1
2.1 ELECTION OF OFFICERS .........................................................................................................1
2.2 DOCUMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS.........................................................2
3.
ADOPTION OF THE MEETING AGENDA ...................................................................................2
4.
STATUS OF ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS, SUBSTANTIVE NATIONAL REPORTS AND
NATIONAL ACTION PLANS ........................................................................................................2
4.1 STATUS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS FOR 2005: PROGRESS REPORTS; EXPENDITURE
REPORTS; AUDIT REPORTS; AND MOU AMENDMENTS..............................................................2
4.2 REPORTING PROCEDURE IN THE DEMONSTRATION SITES.........................................................3
4.3 STATUS OF PUBLICATION OF NATIONAL REPORTS IN ENGLISH AND LOCAL LANGUAGES .............3
4.4 FINALISATION, ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL ACTION PLANS ..........................4
5.
CONSIDERATION OF DEMONSTRATION SITE ACTIVITIES....................................................5
5.1 STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTIVITIES AT THE OPERATIONAL DEMONSTRATION SITES ......5
5.2 CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY FRAMEWORK FOR ASSESSING THE EFFECTS OF FISHING
IN THE HABITAT DEMONSTRATION SITES..................................................................................6
5.3 PROVISION OF ADDITIONAL EMPIRICAL DATA OF ECONOMIC VALUES AT THE SITE LEVEL USING
THE PROCEDURES RECOMMENDED BY THE REGIONAL TASK FORCE ON ECONOMIC VALUATION .7
6.
FINALISATION OF INPUTS FROM THE CORAL REEF SUB-COMPONENT TO THE
REGIONAL STRATEGIC ACTION PROGRAMME......................................................................7
7.
UPDATE OF THE REGIONAL GIS DATABASE AND META-DATABASE AND EFFICIENT
USE OF THE PROJECT WEBSITE..............................................................................................9
7.1 STATUS OF THE REGIONAL SOUTH CHINA SEA META-DATABASE AND GIS DATABASE, AND
USE OF THE PROJECT WEBSITE FOR UPDATING THESE DATABASES ..........................................9
7.2 CONSIDERATION OF INITIATIVES TO PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE CORAL REEF
SUB-COMPONENT OF THE PROJECT ......................................................................................10
8.
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED SOUTH CHINA SEA PROJECT TRAINING
ACTIVITIES REGARDING THE CORAL REEF SUB-COMPONENT........................................10
8.1 CONSIDERATION OF THE TRAINING PROGRAMME APPROVED BY THE RSTC ............................10
8.2 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CORAL REEF TRAINING PROGRAMME..............................................11
9.
CONSIDERATION OF THE OUTCOME OF THE COBSEA WORKSHOP ON
CORAL REEF MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT.................................................................12
10. REVISION OF THE WORK PLAN AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE REGIONAL WORKING
GROUP ON CORAL REEFS 2006 - 2007 ..................................................................................13
11. DATE AND PLACE OF THE EIGHTH MEETING OF THE REGIONAL WORKING GROUP
ON CORAL REEFS.....................................................................................................................13
12. ANY OTHER BUSINESS ............................................................................................................13
13. ADOPTION OF THE REPORT OF THE MEETING....................................................................14
14. CLOSURE OF THE MEETING ...................................................................................................14
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List of Annexes
ANNEX 1
List of Participants
ANNEX 2
List of Documents
ANNEX 3
Agenda
ANNEX 4
Summary of Required Contents of the Six Monthly Progress and Expenditure
Reports from the Specialised Executing Agencies
ANNEX 5
Proposed Amendments to the RWG-F Framework for Assessing the Effects of
Fishing and Aquaculture in the Context of the Habitat Demonstration Sites
ANNEX 6
First Draft of the SAP from the Coral Reef Sub-Component
ANNEX 7
Draft Framework for the Implementation of the Coral Reef/Seagrass Training
Course
ANNEX 8
Work Plan (2004-2007) and Schedule of Meetings for 2007
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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 Senior Expert, Dr. Vo Si Tuan formal y opened the Seventh Meeting of the Regional
Working Group on Coral Reefs (RWG-CR). He welcomed participants to the meeting on behalf of the
Executive Director of UNEP, Dr. Achim Steiner; the Officer in Charge of the UNEP Division of Global
Environment Facility Co-ordination, Mr. Olivier Deleuze, and the Project Director, Dr. John Pernetta.
Dr. Tuan informed the meeting that Dr. Pernetta would participate in the last two days of the meeting.
1.1.2 Dr. Tuan noted that the important agenda items for this meeting included consideration of the
finalisation, adoption and implementation of National Action Plans; the coral reef elements to be
included in the Strategic Action Programme and in particular, elaboration of the actions and their
associated costs; regional GIS, meta-database, and project website; and the South China Sea
Training Programme. He noted that an operational plan and budget for the Tun Mustapha Park
demonstration site, needed to be developed during the meeting.
1.1.3 Dr. Tuan welcomed Mr. Vellayutham Pachaimuthu, the Programme Officer of East Asian
Seas, Regional Co-ordinating Unit (EAS/RCU), and noted that his presence provided a good
opportunity to discuss the potential contributions of the South China Sea Coral Reef Focal Points to
the facilitation framework for management and monitoring coral reefs currently being developed by
the East Asian Seas, Regional Co-ordinating Unit. Mr. Pachimuthu would present the outcomes of the
"COBSEA Workshop on Coral Reef Monitoring and Management and the proposed COBSEA Coral
Reef Facilitation Framework", under agenda item 9.
1.1.4 Dr. Tuan extended a warm welcome to, Mr. Nipat Somkleeb, the Mu Koh Chang Site
Manager and researcher of the Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ramkhamhaeng
University, and to Mr. Nasrulhakim Bin Maidin; the Marine Research Officer of the Sabah Parks.
1.2
Opening Statement by a Representative of the Sabah Government
1.2.1 No opening statement was delivered on behalf of the Sabah State government.
1.3
Introduction of Participants
1.3.1 The Senior Expert informed the meeting that regrettably Professor Ridzwan could not attend
the meeting due to severe personal health problems. He noted that since there were a number of
observers present a brief introduction of the participants would be appropriate. Dr. Tuan therefore
invited participants to briefly introduce themselves and there followed a "tour de table", during which
the participants introduced themselves. The list of participants is attached as Annex 1 to this report.
2. ORGANISATION
OF
THE
MEETING
2.1
Election of Officers
2.1.1 The Senior Expert noted that the Rules of Procedure state that, the Regional Working Group
on Coral Reefs shall elect, from amongst the members, a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and
Rapporteur to serve for one year. The Rules further state that members shall be eligible for re-election
no more than once.
2.1.2 Members were reminded that at the fifth meeting in Koh Chang, Thailand, 13th 16th
September 2004, Dr. Thamasak Yeemin, Dr. Porfirio M. Aliño, and Mr. Kim Sour were elected as
Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Rapporteur, respectively. During the sixth meeting in Masinloc,
Philippines, 22nd 25th August 2005, Dr. Thamasak, and Dr. Aliño were re-elected as Chairperson
and Vice-Chairperson respectively, and Mr. Abdul Rahim Bin Gor Yaman was elected as Rapporteur.
In accordance with the rules of procedure, Dr. Thamasak and Dr. Aliño were not eligible for re-election
as Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson respectively.
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2.1.3 The Senior Expert called for nominations, and of, a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and
Rapporteur to serve until the Eighth Meeting in 2007. Dr. Aliño nominated Dr. Suharsono as
Chairperson, Dr. Thamasak and Professor Chou Loke Ming seconded this nomination. Mr. Vibol
nominated Mr. Nguyen Van Long as Vice-Chairperson; and Mr. Long nominated Mr. Vibol as
Rapporteur. There being no further nominations, Dr. Suharsono, Mr. Long, and Mr. Vibol were elected
by acclamation as Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Rapporteur respectively.
2.2
Documentation and Administrative Arrangements
2.2.1 The Chairperson invited the Secretary, Mr. Sour, to introduce the documentation available to
the meeting and listed in document UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.7/Inf.2. Mr. Sour briefly introduced the
documents and highlighted the main substantive items for consideration and decision by the Working
Group, which included the administrative reports, the status of substantive reports, the status of
demonstration sites, framework for assessing the effects of fishing in the habitat demonstration sites, the
finalisation and adoption of National Action Plans, finalisation of inputs to the Regional Strategic Action
Programme, the project website and associated databases, the training activities, the outcomes of
COBSEA Regional Workshop on Coral Reef Monitoring and Management, and the revision of the work
plan and activities for the Working Group. He invited participants to table any additional materials. The
list of documents is contained in Annex 2 of this report.
2.2.2 Mr. Sour briefed participants on the administrative arrangements for the conduct of the
meeting, and the proposed organisation of work (UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.7/Inf.3). He noted that
formal sessions of the meeting would be conducted in English and in plenary although sessional
working groups could be formed at the discretion of members to complete substantive agenda items
as appropriate.
3.
ADOPTION OF THE MEETING AGENDA
3.1
The Chairperson introduced the provisional agenda prepared by the Project Co-ordinating
Unit (PCU) as document UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.7/1 and the annotated provisional agenda,
document UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.7/2, and invited members to propose any amendments or
additional items for consideration, prior to the adoption of the agenda.
3.2
Dr. Thamasak requested that the preparation of scientific papers for the PEMSEA congress
be discussed under Agenda Item 12, Any Other Business.
3.3
There being no further items proposed for inclusion, nor proposals for amendment, the
meeting adopted the agenda as it appears in Annex 3 of this report.
4.
STATUS OF ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS, SUBSTANTIVE NATIONAL REPORTS AND
NATIONAL ACTION PLANS
4.1
Status of the Administrative Reports for 2005: Progress Reports; Expenditure Reports;
Audit Reports; and MoU Amendments
4.1.1 The Chairperson invited the Senior Expert to introduce the document UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-
CR.7/4 "Current Status of Budgets and Reports from the Specialised Executing Agencies in the
participating countries". Dr. Tuan drew to the attention of the meeting a number of outstanding issues
and matters requiring the attention of the working group.
4.1.2 Dr. Tuan noted that the second amendment to the MoU with Malaysia had still not been
signed and he expressed the hope that discussions regarding its finalisation could be conducted
during the course of this meeting. He noted further that for the execution of three of the operational
demonstration sites, addendums to existing MoUs had been issued. In the case of the Phu Quoc joint
coral reef and seagrass site in Viet Nam a new tripartite MoU had been signed between UNEP, the
Provincial Government and the Viet Nam Environmental Protection Agency.
4.1.3 The Senior Expert noted that the administrative reports from the Philippines for the period
July to December 2005 were the only ones received by the due date. Cambodia, Thailand, and Viet
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Nam had submitted the final sixth-month reports for the 2nd half of 2005, whilst that for Indonesia
required some further clarification. The reports from the demonstration sites, Koh Chang, Phu Quoc
and Masinloc had also been received.
4.1.4 Dr. Tuan noted that for the year 2005 only Thailand and Viet Nam had submitted the audit
report, and no country had submitted the reports by the due date. He reminded members that 30th
March is the deadline for submission of the audit report on expenditures for the preceding year.
4.1.5 Regarding co-financing the Senior Expert noted that the realised co-financing was higher than
estimated over the period 2002 to 2005 and reminded members that the Project Steering Committee
had agreed to increase co-financing from participating governments for national coordination activities
and that such co-financing received by the SEAs should be reported by the Focal Points in their
administrative reports.
4.1.6 Mr. Vibol raised a concern regarding the increase in auditing costs beyond what was in the
planned budget line. Dr. Tuan suggested that Mr. Vibol use the invoice as the basis for requesting a
budget revision. Due to the high cost of international auditing company services compared to the total
budget for implementing activities, which was smal , Mr. Rahim proposed to have auditing by
Government authorities. It is noted that UNEP requires an annual audit of expenditure by a
recognised firm of public accountants (for a Government, by Government auditors).
4.1.7 Dr. Tuan noted that where there were special issues the Focal Points should send a formal
letter to the Project Director for advice.
4.1.8 The Malaysian Focal Point noted there had been internal problems resulting from the new
structure of government departments and apologised for the delays in signing the second
amendment. The Senior Expert noted that during the meeting he would take time to discuss these
problems with the Malaysian Focal Point and try to finalise the second amendment of the MoU. He
asked the Malaysian Focal Point to review the draft second amendment of the MoU before that
discussion.
4.2
Reporting Procedure in the Demonstration Sites
4.2.1 The Senior Expert noted that four Coral Reef Demonstration Sites including Koh Chang
(Thailand), Masinloc (Philippines), Belitung (Indonesia) and a transboundary (Viet Nam and
Cambodia) and joint habitat (seagrass and coral reefs) demonstration site Phu Quoc/Kampot were
now operational. It was recognised that almost all site managers had little experience in the United
Nations reporting procedures and the first reports had not met the reporting requirements. He
noted further that the PCU had provided some guidance to improve reporting from the demonstration
sites in Appendix 2 to the document UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.7/4. Dr. Tuan noted further that
demonstration site reports have to be separated from sub-component reports on national activities.
4.2.2 Dr. Thamasak sought clarification concerning the reporting of expenditures in regard to sub-
contracts. He noted that some sub-contracted activities had been largely completed on time but that
final payments had not yet been made. In this case should the contractual obligations be reported in
the expenditure report? In response Dr. Tuan noted that only actual expenditures should be reported
but that in making a request for a cash advance such obligations should be taken into account.
4.2.3 The Chairperson requested clarification from the Senior Expert regarding the reporting
requirements and suggested that a simple table of requirements be prepared to clarify the details of
the requirements. Dr. Tuan prepared such a table, which is attached as Annex 4 to this report.
4.3
Status of Publication of National Reports in English and Local Languages
4.3.1 The Chairperson invited, the Senior Expert to present the document UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-
CR.7/5 "Status of Substantive Reports of the Specialized Executing Agencies for the Coral Reefs
Sub-component from the Participating Countries" and highlighted the national publications that had
been received by the PCU. He pointed out that in the case of Indonesia and the Philippines, national
publications covered the entire countries rather than being restricted to the South China Sea
geographic region.
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4.3.2 Regarding publication of the national reports in English, Dr. Tuan noted that additional inputs
following the agreed contents had been received from all participating countries; and these inputs had
been re-arranged and compiled into a draft version entitled "Coral Reefs in the Coastal Waters
Bordering the South China Sea (Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Viet
Nam)" with more than 200 pages including overview and the national reports of participating
countries. He noted further that the PCU would contact several members during the course of the
meeting to improve some areas of weakness in the current document.
4.3.3 Members were invited to inform the meeting of the updated status of publication of the
National Reports and to provide additional information needed for finalisation of the prepared draft of
the publication for regional dissemination.
4.3.4 Mr. Rahim informed the meeting that the Malaysian National Report had been finalised and it
was planned to publish this in English by 15th September 2006. In response to a question from Mr.
Rahim, Dr. Tuan noted that publications in National Language should carry the three logos of the
GEF, UNEP and the SCS project and the standard United Nations disclaimer. He noted that there
was no required format, which was dependent upon the national committee concerned, and noted
further that at least 12 copies should be supplied to the PCU. The Senior Expert informed the meeting
that the front pages of the national reports in local languages were featured on the front page of the
website and each cover served as a link to the document on the SEAs website.
4.3.5 Dr. Aliño informed the meeting that the National Coral Reef Report for the Philippines was
published in English only, and Dr. Thamasak noted that Thailand's Coral Reef Sub-component had
published in Thai language the GIS database, National Acton Plan, and that the national report
entitled "Status of Coral Reefs in Thailand" would be published soon.
4.3.6 Mr. Long noted that the National Action Plan in Viet Nam would be publicised through
production of a poster and brochure for dissemination to local government and communities.
4.4
Finalisation, Adoption and Implementation of National Action Plans
4.4.1 Dr. Tuan reminded members that the deadlines for completion of the final draft of the National
Action Plans (NAPs) for Coral Reefs in each of the participating countries had been agreed by the
sixth meeting of the RWG-CR and were contained in the published work plan. National Action Plans
had not been received by the PCU from Malaysia and the Philippines. The PCU had received before
the seventh meeting version 3.0 "National Policy, Strategy, Programs, Action Plan and Activities of
Coral Reef Management in Indonesia", in which the portion of "Action Plan and Project Activities,
2004 2009" contains actions for four districts bordering the South China Sea. Dr. Tuan noted further
that a number of participating countries were behind the work plan, which had resulted in delays in the
review and analysis by the PCU of their contents as inputs to the further development of the regional
Strategic Action Programme.
4.4.2 Dr. Tuan noted that in the case of Indonesia and Philippines where the NAPs were of broader
geographic scope the activities focussed on the South China Sea should be the ones used in further
developing the SAP. He noted that in the case of Thailand, the activities of the NAP showed a clear
focus on the Gulf of Thailand.
4.4.3 Dr. Aliño noted that he had submitted a revised NAP on September 30th 2005 with activities
focused on the South China Sea Geographic region, and promised to provide an electronic copy of
this revised version to the PCU during the meeting. Dr. Tuan suggested that when Focal Points send
documents to the PCU and if they do not receive any acknowledgment from the PCU within five
working days, then they should contact the PCU to check that the document has indeed been
received.
4.4.4 Dr. Suharsono noted that in Indonesia, the government has already adopted what is cal ed
"The National Strategy and Policy and Acton Plan", which focuses on 6 administrative provinces, and
12 districts. For the South China Sea geographic region, the plan focuses on 4 districts. The time
frame of the plan is 2009, and it would be possible to extend this for an additional 5 years.
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4.4.5 The Senior Expert concluded that all revised NAPs, except that for Malaysia had been
received. He noted that Malaysia had delivered a draft NAP during the meeting and noted further that
the Cambodian NAP was in the process of approval by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries (MAFF), Viet Nam's Coral Reef National Action Plan together with NAPs of other
Sub-components had been submitted to the Viet Nam Environment Protection Agency for adoption.
The Philippine's NAP was in the process of consideration by the Department of Environment and
Natural Resource (DENR).
4.4.6 The meeting noted that Cambodia planned to publish the National Action Plan in September,
and the Philippines and Malaysia would print their National Action Plans in December 2006.
Dr. Suharsono suggested that the reasons for the delay in the adoption of the NAPs by national
government should be reported to the RSTC and PSC.
4.4.7 Dr. Aliño informed the meeting of the problems in adopting the NAP in the Philippines that
reflected recent personnel changes at the Ministerial and Permanent Secretary levels. A further
difficulty was that the local government has a high degree of autonomy, and implementation of the
NAP would depend on local government budget allocations, as counterpart funds to the national
programme. He added that at local level there were separate activities for coastal environment
management but that plans for coastal resource management were general y very short-term, due to
the fact that local governments change every three years.
4.4.8 Dr. Thamasak noted that he had submitted the NAP for Thailand Coral Reef to the National
government, and expected to get approval by the cabinet by mid 2006. However, the current political
uncertainty in Thailand is causing delays in the approval of the plan.
4.4.9 Mr. Long noted that although the Viet Nam government has not approved the NAP it was in
the process of approval and one project in the ongoing restoration programmes, focused on coral
reefs in central Viet Nam would contribute towards implementation of the Action Plan.
4.4.10 Mr. Vibol informed the meeting that the Cambodian NAP had been submitted to the Ministry
of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) for formal approval, he hoped that the NAP would be
signed by August 2006. He further informed the meeting that the Cambodian government has
launched a new fisheries law, in which some articles were related to coral reef management and
conservation.
4.4.11 Mr. Rahim informed the meeting that although the NAP was not yet finalised and approved
the Government recognised the importance of coral reefs and had stopped all development activities
in the islands of Terengganu.
5.
CONSIDERATION OF DEMONSTRATION SITE ACTIVITIES
5.1
Status of Implementation of Activities at the Operational Demonstration Sites
5.1.1 The Senior Expert remarked that activities at four Demonstration Sites had commenced
during 2005 and early 2006. The proposal for Ninh Hai Medium Sized Project had been submitted to
the GEF Secretariat through the DGEF in Nairobi. He noted that the operational plan for the Tun
Mustapha Park (Malaysia) has not yet been finalised.
5.1.2 The Focal Points for Coral Reefs from the four countries were invited by the Chairperson to
brief the meeting on the status of the implementation of activities at Koch Chang, Phu Quoc,
Masinloc, and Belitung.
5.1.3 Dr. Thamasak briefly reported on the activities in Mu Koh Chang, which: included building
public awareness (designing and updating website in Thai language); training courses on marine
ecosystems and sustainable use; sustainable tourism development; networking among agencies;
capacity building; and the improvement of site management to support coral reef rehabilitation. He
noted some problems including changes in key staff at central and provincial governments and the
bureaucratic system of sub-contracting.
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5.1.4 Mr. Long informed the meeting regarding activities at the Phu Quoc demonstration site, which
had been operating for almost a year. The first joint meeting between the management teams of Phu
Quoc and Kampot demonstration sites had been held, which had developed a cooperative framework
and discussed various transboundary issues. The Management Board, Management Advisory Group
and the Project Steering Committee had been established. Data on Economic Valuation at the site
level had been collected and fieldwork as part of the assessment had provided data on biodiversity,
water quality and sediment. Another important activity was the restoration of some species of coral
within an area of 2000 m2. Mr. Long added that a local training-workshop on both ecosystems had
been conducted and that a planned activity was the establishment of different use zones for
management purposes.
5.1.5 Mr. Vibol added that the joint meeting had reached an agreement to develop a joint GIS
database and guidelines for resource assessment and monitoring and that although the Kampot site
was designed to focus on seagrass, coral habitat is also found at the site.
5.1.6 The Senior Expert suggested Mr. Vibol should organise a local training workshop in Kampot
in order to discuss and select key species for local people as indicators for monitoring. Mr. Long noted
that both ecological and economic species should be selected as indicators. Dr. Tuan advised that the
guidelines should be developed based on the knowledge of local people and Mr. Vibol noted that the
Focal Points of the two demonstration sites should work closely to discuss the guidelines.
5.1.7 Mr. Long in responding to a question from Dr. Suharsono regarding the management
framework of the Phu Quoc demonstration site, explained that activities started through development
at the lowest level of the structure, namely the management board, which would then bring the draft to
a higher level advisory group for discussion. Finally, the Steering Committee was the superior body
that makes the final decision.
5.1.8 Dr. Aliño briefed the meeting on the activities at Masinloc where participatory coastal resource
assessments (PCRA) had been undertaken. The establishment of two additional marine sanctuaries
had also been initiated. Other activities focused on the development of a revised integrated
management plan with consultation among various stakeholder, working groups. Some training of
stakeholders on resource assessment had been undertaken. He provided details of other activities
including initial baseline monitoring of selected marine sanctuaries, the development of a glossary of
scientific and local names for organisms, development of a framework for zoning, resource mapping,
and clustering of village groups for planning and community consultations, guideline formulation and
law enforcement together with initiation of a credit or incentive system for local enforcers. Dr. Aliño
noted some problems regarding regulation of aquarium fish capture and conflicts between some
groups regarding fish cages and pens.
5.1.9 Dr. Suharsono reported to the meeting the activities at Belitung. He noted that the proposal
had only recently been signed and that not many activities had been executed to date. A project office
had been established and various activities had been conducted in co-operation with local
government. Dr. Suharsono raised concerns regarding the unspent funds during the first six months.
Dr. Tuan suggested that Dr. Suharsono should carry forward the unspent funds to the next reporting
period following which a budget revision could be undertaken at the end of the year.
5.1.10 Dr. Tuan reported to the meeting that the process of developing the operational plan for the
Tun Mustapha Park was seriously delayed. Only very draft inputs had been received by the PCU
following detailed comments from the PCU made in December 2005. It was agreed that the absolute
deadline for finalisation of an operational plan for the Tun Mustapha Park was 31st August 2005.
5.2
Consideration of Preliminary Framework for Assessing the Effects of Fishing in the
Habitat Demonstration Sites
5.2.1 The Chairperson invited, the Senior Expert to introduce document UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-
CR.7/6 "Preliminary Framework for Assessing the Effects of Fishing in the Habitat Demonstration
Sites". He highlighted the consensus view that there was a need for a clearer definition of the
difference between the "threats from fisheries" and the "threats to fisheries". Dr. Tuan summarised the
preliminary efforts of the PCU and the Regional Working Group on Fisheries to develop a framework
for: assessing the effects of fishing on the environment; the effects of the environment on fisheries;
and addressing key issues in the study and management of the linkages between fisheries and
habitats.
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5.2.2 Dr. Tuan noted further that the RWG-F had development not merely the framework for
assessing the Effects of Fishing in the Habitat Demonstration Sites, but also guidelines for Fisheries
refugia which had been accepted as part of the ASEAN/SEAFDEC Guidelines for sustainable
fisheries in Southeast Asia.
5.2.3 The Senior Expert pointed out that the designed framework attempts to integrate the fisheries
and environment management issues in the demonstration sites. The framework could assist
demonstration site managers develop their own management plans. He invited members of the RWG-
CR to: review and revise this framework; to provide comment on any elements that required
consideration in the context of the coral reef demonstration sites; and to propose any possible
initiatives for improving the integration of fisheries and habitat management in the coral reef
demonstration sites.
5.2.4 The Chairperson suggested, and the meeting agreed, to discuss the contents of Table 2 of
document UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.7/6, line by line. During a lengthy discussion, the table was
amended and revised as it appears in Annex 5. The meeting noted that focal points should consider
the elements of the framework and apply the approach at the coral reef demonstration sites.
5.3
Provision of Additional Empirical Data of Economic Values at the Site Level Using the
Procedures Recommended by the Regional Task Force on Economic Valuation
5.3.1 The Chairperson invited, the Senior Expert to introduce document UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-
CR.7/7 "Valuing the Coral Reef Demonstration Sites". Dr. Tuan reminded members that the work plan
of the group included an undertaking to provide data regarding economic valuations at the
demonstration sites, and that during the 6th meeting of the RWG-CR the Focal Points of Phu Quoc,
Tun Mustapha Park, Belitung, Mu Koh Chang, and Masinloc, had al agreed to provide the data on
economic value of the demonstration sites during 2006. No data have been received to date by the
PCU. He noted that the RTF-E needs support from the habitat Sub-components with respect to these
data if they are to develop regional values for use in the Strategic Action Programme and the sites
needed such data to develop their business plans at the demonstration sites.
5.3.2 The Senior Expert invited members to review the data provided in Table 1 of the document
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.7/7. It was further requested that valuation data be provided according to
the columns in Table 2 of the document. The meeting noted that the row headings of Table 2 referred
to mangroves and that the uses of coral reefs in Table 3 should be used as the row titles.
5.3.3 Dr. Suharsono noted that data on economic values had already been submitted to the PCU
along with national reports. He sought clarification regarding the required data on economic values of
other sites. Dr. Tuan responded that the information contained in the national reports was too broad
and too general to be of any value to the RTF-E. The 5th meeting of the RTF-E would be conducted in
the future, and Dr. Tuan requested Focal Points to send the demonstration site data as rapidly as
possible.
5.3.4 Dr. Thamasak noted that data on the economic values would be obtained through an
evaluation of tourism related statistics col ected from various agencies by the Mu Koh Chang
demonstration site.
5.3.5 The meeting agreed to provide data on economic values from the demonstration sites in the
formatted table at site level to Dr. Tuan by 7th August 2006. Economic values from other coral reef
sites bordering the South China Sea were also requested, if available these would be provided at the
same time.
6.
FINALISATION OF INPUTS FROM THE CORAL REEF SUB-COMPONENT TO THE
REGIONAL STRATEGIC ACTION PROGRAMME
6.1
The Chairperson invited the Senior Expert to introduce document UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-
CR.7/8 "Inputs from the Coral Reef Sub-component for Updating the Regional Strategic Action
Programme". Dr. Tuan noted that the development of the Strategic Action Programme (SAP) is one of
the key project activities during the operational phase. During the Sixth Meeting of the RWG-CR,
members had discussed the SAP targets, and activities subsequently the RSTC had provided
recommendations regarding the targets for coral reef Sub-component.
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6.2
The Senior Expert suggested that members of the RWG-CR review the entire contents of
Annex 1 of document UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.7/8 focusing initially on Table 1 (Status of Coral
Reef Management), then on regional threats, goal, targets, and activities, and costs of action.
6.3
Members of the RWG-CR discussed the contents of Table 1 "Status of Coral Reef
Management at the Country and Site Levels in the South China Sea". Dr. Suharsono noted that
members might not have the data at hand in the meeting and Mr. Long suggested that a deadline be
set for completing the table and dispatching it to the PCU. In Viet Nam for example, not al MPAs were
fully managed and some areas were designated as multiple use areas, in which some zones were
established for both smal and large-scale fishing.
6.4
Professor Chou noted that as long as an area was under some form of legal management it
should be listed as being under management. He proposed and the meeting agreed to add one more
column headed, "management effectiveness", and to change the column title from "status of
management" to "management type".
6.5
The meeting discussed the possible addition of a table for ranking the management
effectiveness by means of the "sustainable management indicator matrix" developed in the Sixth
Meeting of the RWG-CR for prioritising management effectiveness.
6.6
Dr. Aliño briefed the meeting on the rating of management effectiveness, including the
criteria, which was used for MPAs in the Philippines, and suggested that the meeting could modify the
checklist for evaluating management effectiveness. The Senior Expert pointed out that the meeting
needs information on the existing management effectiveness at site level only. Dr. Aliño noted that
there was a prioritisation scheme for management intervention in the Philippines that used biological
diversity values and economic values based on expert's opinion.
6.7
Mr. Rahim proposed five categories for ranking the management effectiveness:
1. Area declared or proposed to be declared/management plan developed;
2. Existing management framework is implemented;
3. Enough
trained
manpower;
4. Enough facilities and equipment for management;
5. Sustainable financing implemented proposed for declaration.
6.8
Dr. Suharsono noted that given the complexity of the situation the group should try to simplify
the rating for management effectiveness. Dr. Aliño noted that a simple tool should meet the
objectives; and should evaluate all the functions over a defined time frame.
6.9
It was final y agreed that ranking of management effectiveness should be included in the
revised Table 1 and that it should be categorised as None (for areas not under any form of legal
management), low, medium, and high. The meeting agreed to submit to the PCU the revised
information by 30th August 2006.
6.10
The meeting then proceeded with a discussion of the threats from national to regional levels
in the South China Sea. The meeting agreed that the following were the regional threats to coral
reefs:
-
Overfishing
-
Destructive fishing,
-
Pollution (Eutrophication)
-
Sedimentation
-
Unsustainable fisheries and aquaculture
-
Deforestation on upland areas
-
Coastal development
-
Unsustainable tourism
-
Coral bleaching
6.11
The meeting further agreed that the threats should be ranked overnight from 1 to 9 in
decreasing order of importance. The inputs from al members were compiled by, Dr. Tuan and are
presented in Table 3 of Annex 6, which also contains a regional priority based on the summation of
the national values.
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6.12
The meeting proceeded to discuss the regional activities for coral reef that should be included
in the SAP. The Chairperson proposed and the meeting agreed to discuss these line by line. Dr. Tuan
suggested that the meeting should consider the activities in relation to the threats and corresponding
objectives in each component.
6.13
The Senior Expert responded to Dr. Suharsono's query regarding the costing of the SAP,
noting that the cost estimates used in the National Action Plans would be one basis for a
determination of the costs of the SAP.
6.14
During discussion numerous points were raised including the fact that: the regional activities
provided the opportunity for reporting and facilitating exchange of information: that regional activities
would not include fieldwork and primary data collection which should be undertaken in the framework
of the NAPs; and that sub-component 2.2, Monitoring the SAP should encompass monitoring of both
the SAP and the NAPs.
6.15
Professor Chou pointed out the need for guidelines under the activities relating to laws and
policies and the meeting agreed to change the activity of 2.31 to "synthesis of laws that contribute
effectively to sustainable coral reef management". Dr. Aliño proposed and the meeting agreed to
change the Sub-component 2.4 to "Regional co-ordinating mechanism for coral reef management",
and to add activity 2.4.1 "Regional harmonisation forum to facilitate convergence of NAPs and SAP.
6.16
Regarding the estimation of costing for regional activities, the members of the RWG-CR
sought advice from Professor Chou and Mr. Pachaimuthu who had experiences in organising regional
activities. Professor Chou provided experience of cost estimation for organising regional workshops
by GCRMN; and Mr. Pachaimuthu provided experience of estimating costs of regional activities
organised by the East Asian Seas/Regional Co-ordinating Unit (EAS/RCU).
6.17
Fol owing this lengthy discussion, of the activities and their costs, these were finalised and are
itemised in Table 4 of Annex 6 of this report.
7.
UPDATE OF THE REGIONAL GIS DATABASE AND META-DATABASE AND EFFICIENT
USE OF THE PROJECT WEBSITE
7.1
Status of the Regional South China Sea Meta-Database and GIS database, and use of
the Project Website for Updating these Databases
7.1.1 The Chairperson welcomed the Project Director, Dr. Pernetta and Ms. Zarinah Waheed,
Lecturer of the Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) to the meeting.
7.1.2 The Chairperson invited Dr. Tuan to introduce document UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.7/9,
"Status of the UNEP/GEF South China Sea Project Website, Online Tools, and Activities to Promote
the Coral Reef Sub-component of the Project". Dr. Tuan reminded the meeting that it was the Focal
Points' responsibility to ensure that they present new coral reef related GIS and metadata sets to the
Project Co-ordinating Unit as the data became available at the national level. He reminded them also
of the agreements made during the sixth meeting regarding revisions and updating of national data for
inclusion in the regional databases almost none of which have been implemented.
7.1.3 The Senior Expert noted further that the PCU had received meta-database entries from
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines but no meta-data from Malaysia. He
informed the meeting that the PCU had prepared a CD containing the website user manual and
guidance regarding the editing and updating of the meta-database on-line. He noted that Site
managers could update information regarding demonstration site activities and that an e-forum for the
coral reef group could be formed if they so wished. He noted also that the CD's contained the reports
of the working group meetings and the documents for the seventh meeting of the RWG-CR.
7.1.4 The Senior Expert responded to a query from Dr. Suharsono regarding the process of
submission and/or updating of meta-data online and Dr Tuan noted that direct access by the focal
points obviated the need for them to send meta-data to the PCU since entries could be made directly.
Dr. Tuan noted further that the Focal Points were responsible for ensuring the quality of the data on
the website and noted in this regard that Mr. Christopher Paterson, had conducted an analysis of the
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meta-data entries submitted to date and highlighted a number of problems with existing entries that
required attention from the focal points. The Senior Expert noted further that the PCU had recently
received an extensive set of entries from Indonesia, and they had not yet been analysed. He noted
also that the PCU had recently obtained a set of metadata from Indonesia via another source that
were being screened for possible inclusion in the meta-database.
7.1.5 The Chairperson invited members to review the contents of the document, and to revise the
existing entries and if there were new available data at national level, to add these to the meta-
database. The Senior Expert responded to Mr. Rahim that the PCU had not received any meta-data
from the former Focal Point, and suggested that Mr. Rahim might wish to contact him regarding this
matter.
7.1.6 The Members participated in a short demonstration session online concerning access to and
editing data entries on the website conducted by Dr. Tuan. He focussed on how to revise existing meta-
data entries, delete incorrect ones, and input new data. Al focal points agreed that they understood the
procedure regarding updating the meta-database online and agreed to revise and update the Meta-
database by 31st August 2006.
7.2
Consideration of Initiatives to Promote the Activities of the Coral Reef Sub-component
of the Project
7.2.1 Dr. Tuan noted that document UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.7/9, contained suggestions for
various initiatives developed by the PCU that could support the substantive work of the RWG-CR in
using the project website more effectively for the exchange of information and experiences through,
for example, e-fora.
7.2.2 Members were invited to consider how to use the project website to improve communication
between members of the RWG-CR, and for extending information about the coral reef sub-component
activities to the wider SCS Project Network and other interested parties.
7.2.3 Dr. Tuan suggested two items for consideration: the first was the use of the demonstration
site web-pages which appeared to be attractive to visitors accessing the site; the second was
developing an e-forum, which involved all members of the RWG-CR in discussing topics of mutual
interest. Dr. Pernetta noted that the e-fora on the site were intended for members of the project
network hence participants would be restricted until more experience had been gained by all
members. Only members of the RWG-CR would be able to post topics on the e-forum, however,
everybody could read the articles and contribute by provision of information through working group
members.
7.2.4 Dr. Suharsono noted that his institutional website had been developed and maintained in
order to raise public awareness among local people and Dr. Thamasak noted that the Koh Chang
website using Thai language was developed for use by local authorities and communities.
Dr. Pernetta suggested that both websites should be linked to the SCS website and invited members
to note the guidance in the manual about how to add a link to the SCS site.
7.2.5 Dr. Suharsono proposed as an initial topic for discussion the issue of Napoleon wrasse which
had recently been added to the CITES appendix since there were serious threats to this species in
ASEAN member countries. Professor Chou supported the proposal for exchanging experience and
information from the participating countries via this kind of e-forum. Dr. Suharsono volunteered to
make the first posting.
8.
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED SOUTH CHINA SEA PROJECT TRAINING ACTIVITIES
REGARDING THE CORAL REEF SUB-COMPONENT
8.1
Consideration of the Training Programme Approved by the RSTC
8.1.1 The Chairperson invited, the Senior Expert, to introduce the document UNEP/GEF/SCS/
RWG-CR.7/10, "The South China Sea Project Training Programme". Dr. Tuan outlined the aim and
modus operandi of the South China Sea Project Training Programme, as wel as the procedures
proposed for the selection of Implementing entities and the conduct of training courses. He noted that
the desired content for the training courses regarding coral reef and seagrass management as
identified by the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee was not very detailed and invited the
members to consider adding more detail to what was already there.
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8.1.2 Dr. Tuan also drew members attention to the information document, entitled The first Sub-
Committee of the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee, which contained the agreed outline of
the training programme developed by the Sub-committee of the RSTC. He noted that the training
programme was an important set of activities for the next two years and that courses were envisaged
as being of two types: regional training courses followed by national "echo" seminars. The list of 6
training courses in the information document had been approved by the RSTC.
8.1.3 The Senior Expert noted further that the selection process for implementing entities had been
uploaded on the website and that Table 2 provided a tentative timetable for the training programme.
Any concrete proposals submitted by potential implementing entities would be subsequently reviewed
by the RSTC.
8.1.4 Eligible participants included site managers, associated staff members of, local communities,
and national committees (excluding the Chairperson of the Committee). The eligible participants must
be able to use English and be wil ing to conduct a national "echo" seminar after returning from a
regional training course.
8.1.5 In response to a query from Mr. Rahim, Dr. Tuan noted that potential participants should be
identified and details sent to the National Technical Focal Point who would be responsible for
nominating participating individuals to the PCU. Dr. Tuan clarified that the training course was for both
coral reef and seagrass", therefore nominations would come from both coral reef and seagrass SEAs,
hence the need for the National Technical Focal Point involvement.
8.2
Implementation of the Coral Reef Training Programme
8.2.1 The Chairperson invited members to consider, and comment on: appropriate participants for
the courses; suitable topics for inclusion in each course; potential implementing entities; and how
materials developed for regional training could be utilised in national level training activities.
8.2.2 Dr. Tuan noted that coral reef related individuals were eligible to attend not only the training
course on coral reefs and seagrass but also other courses such as those on economic valuation, and
project management. Focal Points should seriously consider the most appropriate individual to attend
each course since one person was not allowed by the RSTC to attend more than one course.
8.2.3 Dr. Suharsono expressed concern regarding the need for English. Professor Chou noted that
the participant nominated to attend the training should be able to communicate in English since all
materials developed would be in English. Dr. Pernetta added that the participant would need to be
able to translate the English language materials used in the regional training into local languages for
the national "echo" seminars.
8.2.4 Dr. Suharsono suggested members consult with senior members of their committees and site
managers in order to select the right participants. Dr. Pernetta reminded the Focal Points to take a
national perspective rather one focussed on their own institution's needs.
8.2.5 Regarding training materials, Dr. Tuan noted that some of the materials developed by the
Regional Working Group would be useful; and the implementing agency responsible for the training
would consider these materials during preparation of training materials. Documents from other
Regional Working Groups and Regional Task Forces, could be extracted for training materials.
8.2.6 Regarding the management of the training courses the Senior Expert noted that the PCU
would sign an MoU with the implementing entity and that entity would be responsible for running the
course, using as appropriate, additional experts from the region. The Senior Expert noted further that
all SEAs were eligible to apply to conduct a training course by submitting the proposal to the PCU;
and that the tentative timeframe of the training programme could be slightly adjusted.
8.2.7 Dr. Aliño noted that the Marine Science Institute of the University of the Philippines, was
interested in conducting the regional training course on coral reefs and seagrass; however he
required some clarification regarding the deadline of the proposal submission and time of the training
course. Following discussion, the meeting agreed the deadline to finalise the training proposal would
be October 2006. Dr. Aliño noted that Professor Chou would be able to provide some case studies of
habitat restoration.
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8.2.8 Dr. Pernetta suggested that members elaborate the contents of the training course and there
followed a lengthy discussion, during which the meeting agreed on the revised contents of the training
course as detailed in Table 1.
Table 1
The Revised Training Course Content.
Training Course on Management Models and Strategies for Coral Reef and Seagrass Eco-systems
Desired Content
·
Coral reefs/seagrass resource assessment and monitoring;
·
Resource management models (e.g., marine parks, marine protected areas, fisheries refugia,
community-based management);
·
Socio-economic aspects of coral reef/seagrass management (economic valuation, cost revenue
analysis, socio-cultural assessment);
·
Habitat rehabilitation (transplantation, restoration, artificial reefs and seagrass);
·
Supplemental income generation (e.g., invertebrate and seaweed culture, sea ranching,
eco-tourism development); and
·
Social marketing and Information, Education and Communication (IEC) initiatives (print, radio, TV).
·
Institutional arrangement and management framework (policies & guidelines, local and national
legislation)
·
Training course assessment and further planning
·
Incorporate threat evaluation as part of management framework formulation
·
Sustainable financing for management
Duration of Regional Training Course 2 weeks (January 2007)
Duration of National Seminars 2-3 days (February 2007)
8.2.9 The meeting agreed to form a smal group consisting of Professor Chou, Dr. Aliño,
Dr. Thamasak and Mr. Rahim in order to discuss in detail the implementation of the coral
reef/seagrass training course over lunch. The outputs of that group discussion were not discussed by
the group but are contained in Annex 7.
9.
CONSIDERATION OF THE OUTCOME OF THE COBSEA WORKSHOP ON CORAL REEF
MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT
9.1
The Chairperson invited Mr. Vellayutham Pachaimuthu, Programme Officer of the East Asian
Seas, Regional Co-ordinating Unit to present document UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.7/11 entitled
"COBSEA Workshop on Coral Reef Monitoring and Management". Mr. Pachaimuthu highlighted the
outcomes of the workshop and the proposed COBSEA Coral Reef Facilitation Framework.
9.2
Mr. Pachaimuthu briefed the meeting on the nature of COBSEA as an inter-governmental
body, its membership, objectives, activities, and strength and weakness of the organisation. He noted
the outcomes of the recently organised workshop on coral reef monitoring and management that had
involved participation of a wide range of entities including the SCS Project and ICRAN amongst
others.
9.3
Regarding collaboration with the SCS project, Mr. Pachaimuthu noted that the SCS meta-
database could potentially be used as the basis for the meta-database component of the facilitation
framework, and suggested that the members of RWG-CR could be resource persons to assist in the
future elaboration of the facilitation framework.
9.4
Dr. Pernetta noted that the SCS project, co-ordinated by the PCU, had agreed to expand the
meta-database to encompass a larger geographic region, and change the search functions such that
SCS users could distinguish SCS entries from those relating to other seas in Southeast Asia. He
requested clarification regarding what concrete actions the EAS/RCU was proposing that the
members of the RWG-CR undertook.
9.5
Mr. Pachaimuthu responded that at this stage he hoped the members would agree in principle
to contribute to the activities proposed in the framework but that since this was still in an early
planning stage there were no concrete actions required at this time.
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9.6
Dr. Tuan noted that on the basis of the outputs of the workshop the first thing was that the
EAS/RCU should develop a concrete project proposal for consideration by potential donors and that
until the details of that proposal were available it would be difficult to identify what support was
expected from the RWG-CR members and how they would be involved in the network.
9.7
Professor Chou concluded that, no specific inputs need be provided to the EAS/RCU from the
RWG-CR at the present time but that in principle, members of the working group would be wil ing to
assist when called upon to do so.
10.
REVISION OF THE WORK PLAN AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE REGIONAL WORKING
GROUP ON CORAL REEFS 2006-2007
10.1 Based on the discussion and agreements reached under previous agenda items, and
document UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.7/12 "Proposed Work Plan and Timetable for the Regional
Working Group on Coral Reefs to June 2007", the Chairperson invited members to consider, and
agree, on the activities and work plan for the Coral Reef Sub-component.
10.2
Dr. Tuan pointed out key issues that required programming including updating the regional
databases, the adoption of the NAPs, the elaboration of the SAP, the implementation of the approved
demonstration sites, the finalisation of the Tun Mustapha Park, and the implementation of the training
programme.
10.3
Regarding the Tun Mustapha Park demonstration site, Dr. Tuan raised two questions; who
would take responsibility for finalising the proposal; and which institutions would sign the MoU with
UNEP? He noted he had received a draft proposal from Mr. Rahim during the meeting and that it
needed extensive revision. It seems there was no individual responsible for revising the proposal
since Professor Ridzwan's il ness. Mr. Rahim noted that he would discuss and seek approval from the
National Focal Point to appoint a staff member to work on the proposal. Ms. Zarinah Waheed noted
that she would contact people at the UMS and inform the PCU of the contact person by Friday.
Dr. Tuan noted that given the overal timetable for the entire project there would be little time left to
execute the project if it were not initiated within the next month.
10.4
It was agreed that Dr. Tuan would work with Mr. Rahim and Ms. Waheed to clarify what
needed to be done to the existing draft in order to finalise the operational plan. He proposed that he
would undertake such discussions on the morning of the 13th July 2006.
10.5
Fol owing discussion, the meeting agreed on the work plan as contained in Annex 8 of this
report.
11.
DATE AND PLACE OF THE EIGHTH MEETING OF THE REGIONAL WORKING GROUP
ON CORAL REEFS
11.1
Members were reminded of the decision of the PSC that al RWG meetings be convened at
demonstration sites. It was noted that the rule did not specify that meetings must be held in the
demonstration sites relating to the specific component or sub-component of the project, hence the
working group was at liberty to propose a meeting at any demonstration site. The Chairperson invited
members to consider and agree upon the proposed time and place for the eighth meeting of the
RWG-CR.
11.2
Fol owing some discussion the Regional Working Group decided that the Eighth Meeting of
the RWG-CR would be held in Phu Quoc, Viet Nam, from 4th 7th June 2007.
12. ANY
OTHER
BUSINESS
12.1
The Chairperson invited Dr. Thamasak to brief the members on the status of abstracts for the
PEMSEA congress in December. Dr Thamasak noted he had distributed information from the Sixth
Meeting of the RTSC to members of the Regional Working Group and had received responses form
Professor Chou and Mr. Long. Currently there were three abstracts, one from the RWG-CR, one from
Mu Koh Chang and another from Masinloc. These three abstracts had already been submitted to the
PCU and were duplicated and distributed for consideration of the members in the meeting.
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12.2
The meeting agreed to review the three abstracts overnight and to provide comments directly
to Dr. Thamasak, who, in his capacity as the former Chairperson of the RWG-CR would revise the
abstracts and submit them to the PCU.
12.3
The Chairperson invited members to raise and further matters. No further issues were raised
by members for consideration under this agenda item.
13.
ADOPTION OF THE REPORT OF THE MEETING
13.1 The Rapporteur, Mr. Vibol presented the draft report of the meeting prepared by the
Secretariat during the meeting. The draft report was considered, amended and adopted as it appears
in this document.
14.
CLOSURE OF THE MEETING
14.1
The Chairperson invited the Project Director to make some closing remarks. Dr. Pernetta
thanked the members for their hard work, which had resulted in some further advances being made in
developing the coral reef sub-component of the regional Strategic Action Programme. He thanked the
Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) for logistic support to the meeting, and in particular Ms. Siti Rahma
for her assistance in organising the transport and accommodation.
14.2
The Chairperson thanked participants for their hard work and valuable contributions, the
Universiti Malaysia Sabah for assistance in organising the meeting and the PCU for logistic and
administrative support to the operation of the meeting, and welcomed the participation of the
representative of Sabah Parks. The Chairperson closed the meeting at 1415 on 13th July 2006.
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ANNEX 1
List of Participants
Focal Points
Cambodia
Indonesia
Mr. Ouk Vibol
Dr. Suharsono
Department of Fisheries
Puslit OSEANOGRAFILIPI
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries
Head of Research Center for Oceanography - LIPI
186 Norodom Boulevard
Pasir Putih 1 Ancol Timur
PO Box 582, Phnom Penh
Jakarta UTARA, Indonesia
Cambodia
Tel:
(62 21) 64712287; 6471 3850 Ext. 202;
3143080 Ext. 102
Tel: (855) 12 836 376
Mobile: (62) 0811 904806
Fax: (855 23) 211 485
Fax: (62 21) 64712287; 6471 1948
E-mail: aims1@online.com.kh
E-mail: shar@indo.net.id;harsono@coremap.or.id;
yos103@yahoo.com; director-rco@indo.net.id
Malaysia
Philippines
Mr. Abdul Rahim Bin Gor Yaman
Dr. Porfirio M. Aliño
Marine Parks Section
Marine Science Institute
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
University of the Philippines
Level II, Lot 4G3, Precint 4
Diliman, Quezon City 1101
Federal Government Administrative Center
Philippines
62574 Putrajaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Tel: (63 2) 922 3949; 922 3921
Tel: (603)
2698
2500
Fax: (63 2) 924 7678
Fax: (603)
8888
0489
E-mail: pmalino@upmsi.ph;
E-mail: abrahimgor@yahoo.com
pmalino2002@yahoo.com
Thailand
Viet Nam
Dr. Thamasak Yeemin
Mr. Nguyen Van Long
Marine Biodiversity Research Group
Master of Marine Biology and Deputy Head,
Department of Biology, Faculty of Science
Department of Marine Living Resources
Ramkhamhaeng University
Institute of Oceanography
Huamark, Bangkapi
01 Cau Da Street
Bangkok 10240, Thailand
Nha Trang City, Viet Nam
Tel: (66 2) 319 5219 Ext. 244, 3108415
Tel:
(84 58) 590 205
Fax: (66 2) 310 8415
Fax:
(84 58) 590 034
E-mail: thamasakyeemin@yahoo.com
E-mail: nvanlong@dng.vnn.vn
Expert Member
Prof. Dr. Chou Loke Ming
Department of Biological Sciences
The National University of Singapore
Faulty of Science
14 Science Drive 4
Singapore 117543
Tel: (65) 6516 2696
Mobile: (65) 9734 9863
Fax: (65) 6779 2486
E-mail: dbsclm@nus.edu.sg
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Observers
Mr. Nipat Somkleeb, Researcher
Mr. Vel ayutham Pachaimuthu
Marine Biodiversity Research Group
Programme Officer
Department of Biology, Faculty of Science
United Nations Environment Programme
Ramkhamkaeng University
, 2nd Floor, Block B, United Nations Building
104 Mu 3 Bann Klongson
Rajdamnern Avenue
Koh Chang, Trat Province 23170, Thailand
Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Tel: (66 081) 735 1760
Tel:
(66 2) 288 1860
Fax: (66 2) 310 8415
Fax:
(66 2) 281 2428
E-mail: somkleebn@hotmail.com
E-mail: pachaimuthu@un.org
Mr. Nasrulhakim Bin Maidin
Ms. Zarinah Waheed, Lecturer
Marine Research Officer
Borneo Marine Research Institute
The Board of Trustees of Sabah Parks
Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
Park Research and Education Division
Locked Bag 2073
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
88999 Kota Kinabalu
P.O. Box 10626, 88806 Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Sabah, Malaysia
Tel: (60 88) 320 000 Ext. 2588; (60) 19 821 9328
Tel:
(60 88) 229 572; (60) 16 8060914
Fax: (60 88) 320 261
Fax:
(60 88) 301 169
E-mail: zarinah@ums.edu.my
E-mail: nasrulhm@gmail.com
Project Co-ordinating Unit Member
Dr. Vo Si Tuan, Senior 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 2084
Fax:
(66 2) 288 1094
E-mail: vo@un.org
Project Co-ordinating Unit
Mr. Kim Sour, Associate Expert
Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director
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 2609
Tel:
(66 2) 288 1886
Fax:
(66 2) 288 1094
Fax:
(66 2) 288 1094
E-mail: kims@un.org
E-mail: pernetta@un.org
Ms. Unchalee Pernetta, Programme Assistant
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 1670
Fax:
(66 2) 288 1094
E-mail: kattachan.unescap@un.org
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ANNEX 2
List of Documents
Discussion documents
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.7/1
Agenda.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.7/2
Annotated Agenda.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.7/3
Report of the Meeting.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.7/4
Current Status of Budgets and Reports from the Specialised
Executing Agencies in the participating countries.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.7/5
Status of Substantive Reports of the Specialized Executing
Agencies for the Coral Reefs Sub-component from the
Participating Countries.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.7/6
Preliminary Framework for Assessing the Effects of Fishing
in the Habitat Demonstration Sites.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.7/7
Valuing the Coral Reef Demonstration Sites.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.7/8
Inputs from the Coral Reef Sub-component for Updating the
Regional Strategic Action Programme.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.7/9
Status of the UNEP/GEF South China Sea Project Website,
Online Tools, and Activities to Promote the Coral Reef Sub-
component of the Project.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.7/10
The South China Sea Project Training Programme.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.7/11
COBSEA Workshop on Coral Reef Monitoring and
Management.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.7/12
Proposed Work Plan and Timetable for the Regional Working
Group on Coral Reefs to June 2007.
Information documents
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.7/Inf.1
List of Participants.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.7/Inf.2
List of Documents.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.7/Inf.3
Programme.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RSTC.6/Sub-Comm
First Meeting of the Sub-committee of the Sixth 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. Bangkok, Thailand, 6th 10th February 2006
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RSTC.6/Sub-Comm.
Published Reports supplied in hard copy (available on the Project Website www.unepscs.org)
UNEP/GEF/SCS/PSC.5/3
Fifth 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. Batam, Indonesia, 12th 14th December
2005 UNEP/GEF/SCS/PSC.5/3.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RSTC.6/3
Sixth 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. Batam,
Indonesia, 8th 10th December 2005 UNEP/GEF/SCS/
RSTC.6/3.
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UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-SG.6/3
Sixth 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.
Bolinao, Philippines, 27th 30th September 2005 UNEP/GEF/
SCS/RWG-SG.6/3.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-W.6/3
Sixth Meeting of the Regional Working Group on the Wetlands
Sub-component for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea
and Gulf of Thailand". Report of the Meeting. Sihanoukvil e,
Cambodia, 12th 15th September 2005 UNEP/GEF/SCS/
RWG-W.6/3.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-F.6/3
Sixth 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. Kudat, Sabah,
Malaysia, 5th 8th September 2005 UNEP/GEF/SCS/
RWG-F.6/3.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.6/3
Sixth 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. Masinloc,
Philippines, 22nd 25th August 2005 UNEP/GEF/SCS/
RWG-CR.6/3.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-M.6/3
Sixth 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.
Busuanga Island, Palawan, Philippines, 1st 5th August 2005
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-M.6/3.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-LbP.6/3
Sixth Meeting of the Regional Working Group on the Land-
based Pol ution Component for the UNEP/GEF Project
"Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South
China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". Report of the Meeting. Ninh
Hai, Ninh Thuan, Viet Nam, 18th 21st July 2005 UNEP/GEF/
SCS/RWG-LbP.6/3.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RTF-E.4/3
Fourth 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. Xuan Thuy, Nam
Dinh Province, Viet Nam, 27th 30th March 2006 UNEP/GEF/
SCS/RTF-E.4/3.
Document received during the RWG-CR-7 meeting, in Kudat, Sabah, Malaysia, 10-13 July 2006.
Malaysia:
National Corals and Coral Reef Report for Malaysia, 61 pp, 1 hard copy.
Malaysia National Coral and Coral Reefs Action Plan, 26 pp, 1 hard copy.
1 CD Cover Coral Reef (Portrait) National Report.
1 CD Cover Coral 2 (Landscape) National Action Plan.
1 CD Text of National Report and National Action Plan.
Philippines: Table revised version for National Action Plan cost of action 3 pages updated
30/09/2005.
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ANNEX 3
Agenda
1.
OPENING OF THE MEETING
1.1
Welcome Address on behalf of UNEP
1.2
Opening Statement by a Representative of the Sabah 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 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS, SUBSTANTIVE NATIONAL REPORTS AND
NATIONAL ACTION PLANS
4.1 Status of the Administrative Reports for 2005: Progress Reports; Expenditure Reports;
Audit Reports; and MoU Amendments
4.2 Reporting Procedure in the Demonstration Sites
4.3 Status of Publication of National Reports in English and Local Languages
4.4 Finalisation, Adoption and Implementation of National Action Plans
5.
CONSIDERATION OF DEMONSTRATION SITE ACTIVITIES
5.1 Status of Implementation of Activities at the Operational Demonstration Sites
5.2 Consideration of Preliminary Framework for Assessing the Effects of Fishing in the
Habitat Demonstration Sites
5.3 Provision of Additional Empirical Data of Economic Values at the Site Level Using the
Procedures Recommended by the Regional Task Force on Economic Valuation
6.
FINALISATION OF INPUTS FROM THE CORAL REEF SUB-COMPONENT TO THE
REGIONAL STRATEGIC ACTION PROGRAMME
7.
UPDATE OF THE REGIONAL GIS DATABASE AND META-DATABASE AND EFFICIENT
USE OF THE PROJECT WEBSITE
7.1 Status of the Regional South China Sea Meta-Database and GIS database, and use of
the Project Website for Updating these Databases
7.2 Consideration of Initiatives to Promote the Activities of the Coral Reef Sub-component
of the Project
8.
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED SOUTH CHINA SEA PROJECT TRAINING
ACTIVITIES REGARDING THE CORAL REEF SUB-COMPONENT
8.1 Consideration of the Training Programme Approved by the RSTC
8.2 Implementation of the Coral Reef Training Programme
9.
CONSIDERATION OF THE OUTCOME OF THE COBSEA WORKSHOP ON CORAL REEF
MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT
10.
REVISION OF THE WORK PLAN AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE REGIONAL WORKING
GROUP ON CORAL REEFS 2006 - 2007
11.
DATE AND PLACE OF THE EIGHTH MEETING OF THE REGIONAL WORKING GROUP
ON CORAL REEFS
12. ANY
OTHER
BUSINESS
13.
ADOPTION OF THE REPORT OF THE MEETING
14.
CLOSURE OF THE MEETING
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ANNEX 4
Summary of Required Contents of the Six Monthly Progress and Expenditure Reports
from the Specialised Executing Agencies
Due date
Sixth monthly reports (Progress report, Expenditure report and Cash advance request)
31st January for period 1st July to 31st December
31st July for period from 1st January to 30th June
Audit report:
30th March of the year fol owing reporting year
Table 1
Expected contents of the 6 monthly progress and expenditure reports.
Expenditure report
Expenditure report for
Content included
Progress report
for national
Demo sites
activities
Meeting
Budget component 3000
Budget component 3000
Participation without
Number of participants and days
Not included (co-funding
Should be included as in
receipt of DSA
calculation by the PCU)
kind co-funding from
government
Others co-funding in
Number of participants and days
Included in co-funding
Included in co-funding
kind for meeting
(working time)
column (in kind)
column (in kind)
Other co-funding
Payment for national coordination
Included in co-funding
Included in co-funding
in-cash
as the PSC agreement
column (in cash)
column (in cash)
Annexes
List of participants, meeting report
summary
Printed Materials
Budget component 5000
Budget component 5000
Project reports, technical Titles and type of printing
Co-funding included in
Co-funding included in the
publications, technical
Producer and/or Publisher
the expenditure report,
expenditure report, in cash
reports and others.
in cash when printing is
when printing is paid for
Publication means the
Publishing number
paid for by government
by government or
materials are published
Print date
or non-UNEP/GEF int'l
non-UNEP/GEF int'l
formally by a publisher.
organisations and
organisations and in-kind
in-kind reflects working
reflects working time to
time to produce the
produce the report.
report.
Information, Service And Other Outputs Budget components
Budget components 5000/
5000/2000/1000
2000/1000
Outputs obtained during
Materials for public awareness,
Co-financing including
Co-financing including
the period
environment education; service
cash and in-kind
cash and in-kind
for project execution and others
Other In-kind and Cash Co-financing
(Only used to report
(Only used to report
co-financing not listed
co-financing not listed
in other items above)
in other items above)
Other substantive
Summary, as annexes to the progress
No reported in
Reported in expenditure
outputs
report, on for surveys, monitoring
expenditure report
report if activity was
activities, public awareness propaganda,
planned (space available)
activities by local people to promote
(In-kind contribution by
demonstration site project or to improve
expert time to work for
(In-kind contribution
environment quality etc.
the project and in-cash
by expert time to work for
Note in progress report if activity has not
co-financing by payment
the project and in-cash
pre-planned in the project document.
of governments or
co-financing supported by
non-UNEP/GEF
payment of governments
International
or non-UNEP/GEF Int'l
Organisation)
Organisation)
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Proposed Amendments to the RWG-F Framework for Assessing the Effects of Fishing
and Aquaculture in the Context of the Habitat Demonstration Sites
(Amendments are in bold text).
Effects of fishing and
Reported problem in relation to the habitat demonstration sites
Related Activities on:
Fish populations
Declining availability and biomass of important species
and communities
Size at first capture of important species low relative to historic average
Change in the age structure of catches of important species
Changes in the species composition of catches
Number of species in the catch low relative to historic average
Changes in community structure due to direct reduction of populations representing
specific trophic levels of the community (e.g., predator or prey)
Indirect changes in community structure caused by habitat changes or provision of
additional food or nutrients as a result of fishing
Capture/mortality of large vertebrates/rare and endangered species
Functions of Coastal Habitats
Fishing in nursery areas and the targeting of juveniles
(Nursery/spawning/feeding)
Large incidental captures of juveniles
Habitat/Eco-system
Removal and alteration of habitats as a result of fishing
Coral reefs damaged by fishing gears
Water quality
Pollution of coastal waters by fishing vessels
(how to measure?)
Release of wastewater and organic pollutants into coastal waters from fish processing
facilities
Localised and short-term changes in turbidity, oxygen levels, and changes in water
chemistry due to fishing
Human Environment
User group conflicts (e.g., commercial v. small-scale fishers)
Fishing gear conflicts (e.g., push netters v. gill netters)
Too many fishers/over capacity
Inequitable allocation of resources/fishing areas
Changing lifestyle (culture, ...)
Effects of Aquaculture and
Reported problem in relation to the habitat demonstration sites
Related Activities on:
Water Quality solid waste
Smothering of coastal habitats (e.g., seagrass) and shellfish
pollution
Increased turbidity of the water quality
Using antibiotic
Water Quality Increased
Algal blooms as a result of increased nutrient inputs to coastal waters
dissolved nutrient inputs
Fish kills due to low dissolved oxygen concentrations caused by eutrophic conditions
Removal of oxygen from deep water and sediments as a consequence of the biological
oxygen demand created by the sinking and decay of blooming algae
Habitat
Conversion of coastal habitats for construction of farms and onshore facilities
Introduction of invasive species
Human Environment
Littering of coastal waters and inter-tidal area with aquaculture materials
User group conflicts (e.g., aquaculturalists v. fishers)
Reduced aesthetics as a result of the development of aquaculture infrastructure
Changing of life style (culture, ...)
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ANNEX 6
First Draft of the SAP from the Coral Reef Sub-Component
THE MANAGEMENT STATUS OF CORAL REEFS BORDERING THE SOUTH CHINA SEA
Southeast Asian is recognised as the global centre of coral reefs, both in terms of extent and species
diversity. An estimated 34% of the earth's coral reefs are located in the seas of Southeast Asia (Burke
et al., in UNEP, 2004).
In the sixth meeting of the RWG-CR, a total area of 1,084,544 ha was listed in six countries bordering
the South China Sea, including Cambodia (2,800 ha), Indonesia (37,170 ha), Malaysia (380,570 ha),
Philippines (464,000 ha), Thailand (90,000 ha), and Viet Nam (110,000 ha). The total targeted area to
be added for sustainable management by the year 2015 accounted for 168,516 ha (15.54%). Table 1
lists a total of 45 coral reef sites with live coral cover in the six countries.
Table 1
Status of Coral Reef Management at the Country and Site Levels in the South
China Sea.
Target Area to
Area under
Management
Area
Live Coral
Management
Country & Site Name
be Added for
Management
1
(ha)
Cover (%)
type
Effectiveness
Management
(ha)
by 2015 (ha)
Cambodia 2,800
1289.5
840
Fisheries
Koh Kong
72.5
47.4 Management
Low
Area (FMA)
Koh Sdach
529.0
29.3 Proposed MPA
529.0
Low
Koh Rong
468.0
23.1 Proposed MPA
468.0
Low
Koh Takiev
292.5
58.1 National Park
292.5
Medium
Koh Tang
439.0
38.3 FMA
Low
Prek Ampil
953.0
53.8 FMA
Low
Koh Pouh
52.5
41.0 FMA
Low
Indonesia
371,700
39,287.4
5,580
Marine
Anambas
6,255.0
21.7 - 82.7
Management
6,255.00 Low
Area (MMA)
Bangka
2,934.4
28.0 - 51.0
MMA
2,934.4
Medium
Belitung
2,271.1
38.5 - 65.6
MMA
2,271.1
Low
Marine
Karimata
1,041.3
31.3 - 76.2
1,041.3 Medium
Reserve
Senayang Lingga
4,735.3
15.0 - 60.0
4,735.3
Barelang dan Bintan
6,145.3
20.3 - 69.2
6,145.3
Natuna
15,905.0
14.0 - 49.0
15,905.0
Malaysia
Batu Malang, Pulau
T.B.A.2
62.6 Marine
Park
T.B.A.
Medium
Tioman
Pulau Lang Tengah
T.B.A.
41.3 Marine
Park
T.B.A.
Medium
Pulau Lima, Pulau
T.B.A.
T.B.A.
46.3 Marine
Park
High
Redang
Teluk Jawa, Palau
T.B.A.
T.B.A.
38.4 Marine
Park
Medium
Dayang
1.02
Tun Mustapha, Sabah
Proposed MP
1.02 million
Low
million
1
Categories of Management Effectiveness: Low: Area declared or proposed to be declared for management; Management
Plan developed and approved. Medium: Existing Management Framework is implemented with inadequacy of manpower,
finance and/or equipment: High: Existing Management Framework is implemented with enough trained manpower,
equipment, facilities and sustainable finance.
2
Information to be provided by 31st August 2006.
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Table 1 cont.
Status of Coral Reef Management at the Country and Site Levels in the South
China Sea.
Live
Target Area to
Area under
Coral
Management
be Added for
Country & Site Name
Area (ha)
Management type
Management
Cover
Effectiveness
Management
(ha)
(%)
by 2015 (ha)
Philippines
464,000
39,700
7,600
T.B.A.
Protected
Medium
Batanes, Basco
55.0 Land/Seascape 40
Municipal Coastal
Medium
Bolinao/Lingayen Gulf
9,560
40.0 Development Plan
750
Protected
Medium
Masinloc, Zambales
7,568
33.0 Land/Seascape 120
Batangas
T.B.A.
Marine Tourism
T.B.A.
Medium
bay/Maricaban
48.0 Reserve
T.B.A.
Man & Biosphere
T.B.A.
Medium
Puerto Galera, Mindoro
33.0 Reserve
T.B.A.
Protected
T.B.A.
Medium
El Nido, Palawan
40.0 Lan/Seascape
Thailand
90,000
54,000
18,000
Mu Koh Chumporn
649.0
55.0 National Park
480
Medium
Marine National
Medium
Mu Koh Chang
1,556.0
40.0 Park 800
Marine National
Medium
Mu Koh Ang Thong
426
55.0 Park 426
Marine National
Low
Mu Koh Samui
3249
40.0 Park
600
Marine National
Medium
Mu Koh Samet
350.0
35.0 Park 300
Sichang Group
63.0
20.0 None
Sattaheep Group
139.0
33.0 Navy Control Area
110
Low
Lan and Phai Group
326.0
18.0 Navy Control Area
100
Low
Chao Lao
72.0
30.0 None
Marine National
Low
Prachuab 204
40.0
Park 40
Koh Tao Group
192.0
45.0 None
Song Khla
100
20.0 None
Koh Kra
56
40.0 None
Losin
79.0
40.0 Navy Control Area
79
Low
Viet Nam
110,000
2,200
3,300
Cu Lao Cham
200.0
33.9 MPA
100
Medium
Nha Trang bay
570.0
26.4 MPA
100
Medium
Con Dao
1,000.0
23.3 National Park
1,000
Medium
Phu Quoc
600.0
42.2 Proposed MPA
Not Available
Low
Proposed MPA &
Medium
Community-based
Ninh Hai
1,070.0
36.9 Management
1,070
Ca Na bay
2,270.0
40.5 Proposed MPA
None
Low
T.B.A.
World Heritage &
Medium
Ha Long - Cat Ba
43.0 National Park
No Available
Hai Van - Son Tra
T.B.A.
50.5 Proposed
MPA
None
Low
Bach Long Vi
T.B.A.
21.7 Proposed MPA
None
Low
Grand Total
1,084,544
320,760
168,516
THREATS
Major threats to the Coral Reefs bordering the South China Sea were identified by the RWG-CR
during it's six meeting, including:
-
Overfishing
-
Destructive fishing
-
Pollution (Eutrophication)
-
Sedimentation
-
Unsustainable fisheries and aquaculture
-
Deforestation on upland areas
-
Coastal development
-
Unsustainable tourism
-
Coral bleaching
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Table 2 summarises the threats to Coral Reef at the national level that were derived from draft
national action plans and national reports received by the PCU from National Focal Points. While
Table 3 presents the prioritisation of the threats from a national perspective.
GOAL
In the fifth meeting of the RWG-CR, there was a discussion of the goal of the SAP, which was
amended in paragraph 7.2.10:
"The goal of the Strategic Action Programme is to foster regional cooperation
and collaboration in order to halt or slow the current rate of environmental
degradation and assist participating states in taking actions within their
respective policies, priorities and resources, thereby contributing to human
well-being; promotion of the sustainable use of marine living resources; and
contributing to the maintenance of globally significant biological diversity, for
the benefit of present and future generations."
TARGETS
The specific targets for Coral Reef management are:
·
By 2015, at least 50% of the existing area of coral reefs would be put under an
appropriate form of sustainable management.
·
By 2015, reduce the regional decadal rate of degradation in live coral cover from the
present rate of 16% to 5%.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIONS
The proposed regional activities to promote sustainable management and use of the Coral Reef
ecosystems are categorised into five main components; namely:
Component 1 Research and Monitoring:
Component 2 National Policy, Legal and Institutional Arrangement and Co-ordination:
Component 3 Public awareness, Communication and Education:
Component 4 Capacity Building and Sustainability:
Component 5 Resource and Habitat Management.
Each component contains specific objectives and activities, which are detailed in Table 4.
COST OF ACTIONS
The costs of the Regional Actions are included in Table 4.
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Table 2
Threats to Coral Reefs.
Cambodia
Indonesia
Malaysia
Philippines
Thailand
Viet Nam
Region
- Overfishing
- Over fishing
- Fishing: Destructive fishing
- Overfishing and destructive - Coral bleaching
- Over fishing
- Overfishing
- Unsustainable
and damage to
methods in East Malaysia
fishing are the most
phenomenon
- Destructive fishing
- Destructive fishing
fishing and
the ecosystem
using poison and blast fishing
prevalent threats
- Extreme low tides and
- Pollution (Eutrophication)
- Tourism
illegal fishing
- Destructive
- Coastal Development:
- Siltation from unwise land
freshwater
- Sedimentation
- Coastal development
- Deforestation
- Pollution/
fishing practices
Sedimentation on fringing coral
uses causing considerable
- Storms and monsoons
and sedimentation
- Coastal development
Sedimentation
by using
in the coastal area of Peninsular
coral reef alteration of
- Tourism and recreation:
- Pollution
- Unsustainable tourism
and Waste
explosives and
Malaysia due to coastal
fringing reefs
anchoring of boats on
- Coral bleaching
dumping
toxic chemicals
development, and influx of
- Natural disturbances such
- Coral exploitation
corals, accumulation of
- Seaweed
- Natural
sediment from river discharge
as storm have profound
garbage, coral damaged
- Storms
cultivation on
disturbances
- Land base sources of pollution:
effects on reefs especially
by divers, wastewater from
- Coral bleaching
Coral Reefs
such as, climate
Discharges of partially treated
when these are
hotels and resorts
- Crown of Thorns
- Coastal
change and the
sewerage causes
exacerbated by
- Fisheries-related uses:
outbreaks
development,
out-break of
euthrophication of water in the
anthropogenic activities
ornamental fish col ection
- Expansion of Sponges
Construction of
crown-of-thorn
vicinity of resort and village
by using chemicals
ports, dredging,
- Land-based and
areas on the island due to
- Land-based pollution,
etc.
marine-based
- Coral Bleaching
Development impact:
- Coral Bleaching
pollutions and
- Crown-of-thorns infestation
Sedimentation and
sedimentation
- Fishing: Overfishing
wastewater pollution
and run-off
- Tourism: Coastal and island
associated with rapid
- Tourist
development for tourism
coastal development
development
infrastructure
- Tourism: Boating activities that
anchor on coral reef and
beaching of boat on shal ow
fringing reef area
- Tourism: Visitor activities that
trample coral in shal ow areas
during snorkelling activities
- Pollution (solid waste); Marine
debris discharged from resort
and settlement on the islands
and discarded from fishing boat
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The working group developed a regional ranking of the threats based on score from 1 to 9 (1 means
the most serious threats and 9 means the least serious). The inputs provided from the participating
countries were presented in Table 3. Regional threats from the most serious to the least serious are
(1) Destructive fishing; (2) Overfishing (3) Sedimentation; (4) Pol ution, (5) Coral Bleaching;
(6) Coastal development; (7) Unsustainable tourism and Unsustainable fisheries and aquaculture; and
(9) Deforestation
Table 3
Prioritisation of regional threats to coral reefs bordering the South China Sea.
Threats
Cambodia Indonesia Malaysia Philippines Thailand Viet
Nam Regional
Direct
threats
Overfishing
1
1
5
1
7
1
16
Destructive fishing
2
2
2
2
5
2
15
Pollution (Eutrophication)
4
5
4
5
6
4
28
Sedimentation
5
4
1
3
4
3
20
Coral bleaching
8
3
7
9
1
5
33
Immediate
threats
Unsustainable fisheries
3
8
9
4
8
8
40
and aquaculture
Deforestation on upland
7
6
8
7
9
7
44
areas
Coastal development
6
7
6
6
3
6
34
Unsustainable tourism
9
9
3
8
2
9
40
Table 4
Proposed Regional Actions and cost for Coral Reef Management and Conservation.
Objectives Sub-components
Regional Activities
1. Research and Monitoring
To provide relevant
1.1 Resource Assessment
1.1.1 Facilitation of and support to assess baseline
scientific data and
information and status of coral reefs.
information for sustainable
National workshop:
management decision of
6 countries, 10,000 USD/ws, 2 times = 120,000 USD
coral reefs.
Regional workshop:
(15 pers): 3 workshop, 20,000 USD/ws = 60,000 USD
Printing (2 publications): 10,000 USD
1.2 Resource Monitoring
1.2.1 Facilitation of and support to regular biological and
socio-economic monitoring
Regional workshop:
(15 pers): 3 workshop, 20,000 USD/ws = 60,000 USD
Financial support for target sites:
2 times, 6 sites, 10,000 USD = 120,000 USD
1.3 Mapping
1.3.1 Prepare a base map of coral reefs in SCS and overlays
to reflect indicators of sustainable management.
Consultant:
2 times, 2 pers/month, 8,000/month = 32,000 USD
1.4 Socio-economic and Cultural
1.4.1 Analysis of regional socio-economic status and culture
Assessment
significance of coral reefs, to provide vital information
for sustainable management and use of coral reefs
Regional workshop:
(15 pers): 3 workshop, 20,000 USD/ws = 60,000 USD
1.5 Database Management
1.5.1 Management and update of coral reef GIS and other
databases by SEA START RC.
Payment for maintenance of website and database:
(to be added)
1.5.2 Financial support to SEA START RC for sustainable
management of the databases.
Payment for maintenance of website and database:
(to be added)
1.6 Information System
1.6.1 Regular analysis, synthesis and update of databases,
and dissemination of information to general public,
decision makers, governments, potential partners.
Writing workshop:
(15 pers): 3 workshop, 20,000 USD/ws = 60,000 USD
Material production and dissemination: 20,000 USD
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Table 4 cont. Proposed Regional Actions and cost for Coral Reef Management and Conservation.
Objectives Sub-components
Regional Activities
1.7 Decision Support System
1.7.1 Develop mechanism for analysis of impacts of different
development scenarios on coral reef environment.
Consultancy:
3 pers/month, 4 months, 2 times, 8,000 = 192,000 USD
1.8 Environmental Impact
1.8.1 Develop mechanism for multi-countries participation in
Assessment
EIA in transboundary areas.
Bilateral workshops (5 area):
5 workshops, 20,000 USD/ws = 100,000 USD
2. National Policy, Legal and Institutional Arrangement and Co-ordination
To maintain the SCS
2.1 Integration of Research
2.1.1 Regional coral reef expert group maintained to integrate
Project Management
Programme with Management
research programmes and data and information used
Framework to ensure
and Policy Making
for coral reef management.
sound regional scientific
Working group meetings:
advise for coral reef
(15 pers): 9 workshops, 20,000 USD/ws = 180,000 USD
sustainable management 2.2 Monitoring the SAP
2.2.1 Monitor achievement of SAP targets and NAP
in the SCS.
and NAPs
objectives every 5 year period.
Consultancy for external evaluation:
2 pers, 2 month, 10,000 USD, 2 times = 80,000 USD
2.3 Review and Improve Existing
2.3.1 Synthesis of laws that contribute effectively to
Laws and Policies
sustainable coral reef management, emphasizing on
rule and regulation for good management practices.
Consultancy:
1 per., 3 months, 10,000 USD, 2 times = 60,000 USD
Workshop for dissemination of lessons learnt to the
national level: 2 workshops, 20,000 USD = 40,000 USD
2.4 Common Understanding
2.4.1 Regional coordinating mechanism to facilitate
of National and Regional
convergence of national and regional action plans.
Policies
Workshop for agreement of coordinating mechanism:
2 workshops, 20,000 = 40,000 USD
2.5 Stakeholder Analysis
2.5.1 Review of existing management models involving
and Improvement
stakeholders and synthesis factors
contributing to successes.
Consultancy:
1 per., 3 months, 8,000 USD, 2 times = 48,000 USD
Workshop for dissemination of lessons learnt to the
national level: 2 workshops, 20,000 USD = 40,000 USD
2.5.2 Information exchange for promotion of stakeholder
involvement in sustaining management.
Material production:
6 count. 2 times, 10,000 USD = 120,000 USD
2.6 Community Empowerment
2.6.1 Review of existing management models regarding
community empowerment and synthesis factors
contributing to successes, focusing on
ownership of local people.
Consultancy:
1 per., 3 months, 8,000 USD, 2 times = 48,000 USD
2.7 Strengthening Traditional
2.7.1 Review of traditional value, knowledge and good
Value and Management
management practices of coral reefs in the region.
System
Consultancy:
1 per., 3 months, 8,000 USD, 2 times = 48,000 USD
2.8 Establish an Incentive System
2.8.1 Establishment of recognition and award system
for Good Governance
for good management of coral reefs.
Workshop to setup criteria:
1 time = 20,000 USD
Cost for coral reef management award:
9 times, 6,000 USD = 54,000 USD
2.9 Linkage to International
2.9.1 Review of level of compliance to various int'l obligations
Obligations
and conventions pertaining coral reefs.
Consultancy:
1 per., 3 months, 8,000 USD, 2 times = 48,000 USD
2.10 International and Regional 2.10.1 Exchange and sharing experience between nations on
Co-operation
coral reef research and management.
Workshop:
2 workshops, 20,000 USD = 40,000 USD
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Table 4 cont. Proposed Regional Actions and cost for Coral Reef Management and Conservation.
Objectives Sub-components
Regional Activities
3. Public Awareness, Communication and Education
To increase awareness
3.1 Improve Government
3.1.1 Facilitation of mainstreaming of regional coral reef
of all stakeholders on the
Services
information and education programme.
ecological roles and
Material supports to the national levels:
economic values of coral
6 countries, 10,000 USD = 60,000
reefs to gain support for
National workshop:
coral reef conservation
2 times, 6 countries, 2,000 USD = 24,000 USD
and management in the
3.2 Development, Improvement,
3.2.1 Development and launching of regional information
SCS.
and Dissemination of
campaigns for sustainable use of coral reefs.
Awareness Materials
Strategic meeting to launch information:
4 times, 15,000 USD = 60,000 USD
3.2.2 Sharing training materials among the countries
by dissemination through regional website.
(free of charge).
4. Capacity Building and Sustainability
To improve regional
4.1 Human Resource
4.1.1 Exchange of experts for human resource development
capacity in management
Development
in coral reef management.
of transboundary issues
Payment for experts' visits and site training cost:
regarding coral reefs.
5 areas, 2 times, 10,000 = 100,000 USD
4.2 Immediate Training Activities
4.2.1 Conduct of training of trainers for coral reef
management at regional level.
2 times, 25,000 = 50,000 USD
4.2.2 Conduct of special training requested
by the national level.
6 countries, 2 times, 10,000 = 120,000 USD
4.3 Law Enforcement
4.3.1 Exchange of experiences regarding skill
of law enforcement.
National workshops:
6 countries, 2 times, 10,000 = 120,000 USD
Regional workshop:
2 workshops, 25,000 = 50,000 USD
4.4 Monitoring, Controlling
4.4.1 Exchange of information, compliance and effectiveness
and Surveil ance
of enforcement.
(combined with activity 4.3.1)
4.5 Financial Sustainability
4.5.1 Review and formulation of mechanism for financial
sustainability for application in the region.
Regional workshop:
2 workshops, 25,000 = 50,000 USD
Consultancy:
1 per., 2 months, 8,000 USD, 2 times = 32,000 USD
4.5.2 Development of capacity in fund raising and
implementation of financial scheme for coordination
of coral reef management.
Training: 2 times, 25,000 = 50,000
4.6 Infrastructure Development
4.7 Institutional Building and
4.7.1 Strengthening network of marine research stations.
Strengthening
Provision of directory of marine research station to the
website (free of charge).
4.7.2 Maintenance and enhancement of SCS facility for
coordinating unit.
(to be added)
4.7.3 Maintenance of demonstration site network.
Forum of local government officials, project
management personnel from demonstration sites:
4 for a, 10 sites, 4,000/site = 160,000 USD
4.7.4 Strengthening of network of research centres
and reef management agencies in the region.
Provision of directory of research centres and reef
management agencies to the website (free of charge).
Forum of research centres and reef
management agencies:
2 fora, 5 utilities, 10,000/country,
6 countries = 120,000 USD
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Objectives Sub-components
Regional Activities
5. Resource and Habitat Management
1. To promote good
5.1 Develop Guidelines
5.1.1 Development of guideline for sustainable
environmental
for Sustainable Use
use of coral reefs.
governance to
Consultancy:
sustainable
1 per., 2 months, 8,000 = 16,000 USD
management of
Dissemination of results: 10,000 USD
coral reefs and
5.2 Strengthen Management
5.2.1 Review and formulation of good practices
their associated
Component
in sustainable management.
ecosystem.
Workshop:
2 times, 25,000 = 50,000 USD
2. To sustainably
Dissemination of results: 10,000 USD
manage to meet
5.3 Establish/Enhance
5.3.1 Assessment and advice of technique on enhancement
the targets.
Habitat System
and rehabilitation of coral reefs.
Workshop:
2 times, 25,000 = 50,000 USD
Consultancy:
1 per., 2 months, 8,000 = 16,000 USD
Dissemination of results: 10,000 USD
5.4 Community-based
5.4.1 Review and formulation of good practices in community-
Management
based management activities at the region.
Workshop:
2 times, 25,000 = 50,000 USD
Consultancy:
1 per., 2 months, 8,000 = 16,000 USD
Dissemination of results: 10,000 USD
5.5 Sustainable Use of Coastal
5.5.1 Provision of information on value added benefit of
Systems
enhancement of sustainable use derived from
transboundary management of reefs.
Workshop:
2 times, 25,000 = 50,000 USD
Consultancy:
1 per., 2 months, 8,000 = 16,000 USD
5.6 Environmentally Friendly
5.6.1 Introduction of cost effective waste management and
Technologies
environment friendly systems.
Consultancy:
1 per., 2 months, 8,000 = 16,000 USD
Workshop:
2 times, 25,000 = 50,000 USD
5.7 Types of Management
5.7.1 Synthesis of successes from models developed for
Regimes, Development
coral reef management.
of Models
Workshop:
2 times, 25,000 = 50,000 USD
Consultancy:
1 per., 2 months, 8,000 = 16,000 USD
Dissemination of results: 10,000 USD
5.8 Alternative Livelihood
5.8.1 Synthesis of successes on alternative
livelihood programmes.
(Combined with activity 5.7.1)
5.8.2 Review of good practices of appropriate
technologies in the region.
Consultancy:
1 per., 2 months, 8,000 = 16,000 USD
Workshop:
2 times, 25,000 = 50,000 USD
5.9 Establishment of
5.9.1 Review of existing transboundary management
Transboundary
practices and Identification of priorities in transboundary
Management Zones
management zones.
Consultancy:
1 per., 2 months, 8,000 = 16,000 USD
Workshop:
2 times, 25,000 = 50,000 USD
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ANNEX 7
Draft Framework for the Implementation of the Coral Reef/Seagrass Training Course
Issue Identification
Coral Reef
Action Plan and
and baseline
Management Plan
Project Implementation
assessment
preparation and
adoption
Information
management
Local
education and
Legislation
outreach
Coastal Law
Enforcement
Regulation
External
Annual Program
Revenue
Preparation and
Revenue
Sources
Budgeting
Generation
Monitoring and evaluation
Habitat and resource
Management administrative and
Framework formulation: PSR,
assessment and social and
operational planning and
causal chain analyses
economic profiling and planning
implementation
and guidelines
Issue Identification
Coral Reef
Legal and
Action Plan and
Institutional
and baseline
Management Plan
Project Implementation
arrangements at
assessment
preparation and
appropriate
scales
adoption
Enforcement,
Information
compliance and
Local
performance
management
monitoring
education and
Legislation
outreach
Coastal Law
Enforcement
Livelihood support
Regulation
Feasibility
assessment,
marketing and
development
External
Annual Program
Revenue
Preparation and
Revenue
Social marketing
Sources
Budgeting
Generation
and IEC
Capacity Building
Sustainable
financing: cost
revenue analyses
Monitoring and evaluation
Biophysical and socio-economic monitoring evaluation and performance
monitoring program
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Habitat and resource
Management administrative and
Framework formulation: PSR,
assessment and social and
operational planning and
causal chain analyses
economic profiling and planning
implementation
and guidelines
Legal and
Institutional
arrangements at
DAY 1.5 - 2
DAY 3 4.5
appropriate
DAY 1-1.5
scales
· Course overview,
·Approaches and
·Institutional analyses
pre-workshop
methods
and lessons learned
· Zoning and
· Good practices based
Enforcement,
evaluation and
prioritization
on organizational
compliance and
expectation setting
· Cost benefit analyses
performance
· Workshop objectives
functionality and
monitoring
and approaches and
· Sustainable use and
effectiveness
methods
harmonization
· 4 case studies based
· Appropriateness and
good governance criteria
effectiveness according
· Performance, impact
Livelihood support
to objectives
and effectiveness criteria
Feasibility
· Linkages to monitoring
assessment,
and implementing
marketing and
development
guidelines
DAY 4.5 - 5
Social marketing
· Enforcement strategies and
and IEC
joint implementing
Capacity Building
mechanisms
Sustainable
financing: cost
· Enforcement and
revenue analyses
compliance mechanisms
· Performance monitoring
and incentives
Biophysical and socio-economic monitoring evaluation and performance
monitoring program
Habitat and resource
Management administrative and
Framework formulation: PSR,
assessment and social and
operational planning and
causal chain analyses
economic profiling and planning
implementation
and guidelines
Day 8-9
Legal and
Institutional
· Comparative case
arrangements at
Day 6-7
studies on livelihood
appropriate
· Exposure trip to
scales
Day 13
scanning and
Batangas on
Post training evaluation
feasibility studies
Enforcement and
mechanism
· Success evaluation
Enforcement,
Sustainable
Documentation procedures
of livelihood
compliance and
financing
and next steps
generation and
performance
monitoring
relation to socio-
economic
Day 11-12
· Scenario building
Livelihood support
· Area management plan
Feasibility
assessment,
formulation
Day 10-11
marketing and
· Implementing guidelines
· Monitoring and evaluation of
development
and action plans
impacts and performance of 4 cases
· Cost-Revenue analyses
with model management on
and sustainable financing
Social marketing
protected areas, ecotourism and
and IEC
· Monitoring and evaluation
fisheries management in reef and
Capacity Building
and adjustments
Sustainable
seagrass areas
· Social marketing and IEC
financing: cost
· Adaptive management responses
revenue analyses
strategies
based on monitoring information
feedback mechanisms
Biophysical and socio-economic monitoring evaluation and performance
monitoring program
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Work Plan (2004-2007) and Schedule of Meetings for 2007
Table 1 Work Plan and Timetable for Coral Reef Sub-component to 2007. [Cam = Cambodia; Ind = Indonesia; Mal = Malaysia; Phi = Philippines;
Tha = Thailand; Vie = Viet Nam.]
2004
2005
2006
2007
Quarter
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
Month J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S
O N D
J- F M A M -J
J A -S
O- N D
J F M
A M -J J A- S
O N- D
National Committee meetings
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
National Technical Working Group
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
RWG-CR meetings
X
X
X
X
Provide information to RWG-CR and RSTC
Maintain of national metadata base
Regional Databases
National revisions & updates of meta-data and
30 Aug
GIS GIS data submitted
30 Aug
Up-loading to data-bases and presentation
X
X
on Line in interactive mode
Publication of National Reports in local language
Mal, Tha -
Sep
Publication of NAPs
Vie, Phi
Cam-Sep Mal-Dec
Regional Publication of Nat. Rpts. in English
PCU draft for focal pt review (10 days)
Draft
Printing and distribution
X
Regional synthesis of data and information regarding
the distribution and status of coral reefs (see
X
X
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RSTC/ExComm.2/3)
National Action Plans and SAP
Complete second draft of NAP
Mal
Final draft of NAP
Cam
Vie
Phi
Phi
Tha
Submission for adoption of NAPs
Tha, Cam,
Vie
Mal
(contributing to SAP targets)
Phi
Cam
National public meetings and workshops for NAP
Mal
Cam
Tha
Mal
Ind
Phi
Ind
Mal
Phi
Provide guidance to NTWG & IMC on the Coral Reef
X
component input to SAP
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Table 1 cont.
Work Plan and Time Table for the Coral Reef Sub-component to 2007.
2004
2005
2006
2007
Quarter
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
Month J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J- F M A M -J J A -S O- N D
J F M
A M -J J A- S O N- D
Preparation by PCU of draft SAP for RSTC and PSC
1st
review
National Review of SAP components NCC
National review of entire SAP NTWG
Submission of status of management for the site levels
15 Aug
Second draft prepared by PCU
Oct
Review of the second draft SAP by the RSTC
Nov
Demonstration site
Execution of demonstration sites
Finalisation of Tun Mustapha Park Demonstration Site
30 Aug
Submission of empirical data on economic value
7 Aug
of coral reef sites bordering the South China Sea
Implementation of the training programme
Finalisation of proposal by MSI, UP
15 Oct
Training course on coral reefs and seagrass
Feb
Prepare concrete proposals to IMC concerning actions at
x
national level, to meet SAP targets amendments to NAPs
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Table 2
Schedule of Meetings for 2007. (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; RSTC = Regional Scientific and Technical
Committee; RSTC-SC = RSTC Sub-Committee; PSC = Project Steering Committee; (H = United Nations Holidays).
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
M
January
1
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H
RTF-E-6
February
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Chinese NY
March
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RWG-M-8
Joint Mtg.
PKWS-Trat
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RTF-L-6
RWG-SG-8
June
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H
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October
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November
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