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
Second Meeting of the Regional Working Group for
the Coral Reef Sub-component
Sihanoukville, Cambodia, 23 26 October 2002
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UNEP/GEF
Bangkok, October 2002
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.2/3
Table of Contents
1.
OPENING OF THE MEETING............................................................................................. 1
1.1
WELCOME ADDRESS............................................................................................................. 1
1.2
INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS ................................................................................................. 1
2.
ORGANISATION OF THE MEETING .................................................................................. 1
2.1
DOCUMENTATION AVAILABLE TO THE MEETING ......................................................................... 1
2.2
ORGANISATION OF WORK ...................................................................................................... 1
3.
ADOPTION OF THE MEETING AGENDA ........................................................................... 2
4.
REPORT OF THE SECRET ARIAT CONCERNING THE MID-YEAR REVIEWS AND
REPORTS FROM PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES................................................................ 2
5.
PRESENTATION OF NATIONAL REVIEWS OF PAST AND ON-GOING PROJECTS ............ 3
6.
PRESENTATION OF FIRST DRAFT REPORTS ON NATIONAL ACTIVITIES........................ 6
6.1
IDENTIFICATION AND CHARACTERISATION OF "SITES ".................................................................. 6
6.2
REVIEW OF NATIONAL LEGISLATION......................................................................................... 8
7.
PRESENTATION OF COUNTRY REPORTS CONCERNING ON-GOING NATIONAL
ACTIVITIES..................................................................................................................... 10
7.1
REVIEW OF NATIONAL DATA AND INFORMATION ...................................................................... 10
7.2
CREATION OF NATIONAL META-DATABASE ............................................................................. 10
7.3
REVIEW OF NATIONAL CRITERIA ........................................................................................... 10
7.4
REVIEW OF ECONOMIC VALUATION DATA AND INFORMATION ...................................................... 11
8.
PRESENTATION AND REVIEW OF THE OUTCOMES OF THE GIS-WORKSHOP JOINTLY
CONVENED BY THE UNEP/GEF PROJECT CO-ORDI NATING UNIT AND SEA START
REGIONAL CENTRE IN AUGUST 2002 ............................................................................ 12
8.1
GIS QUESTIONNAIRES RELATING TO DATA AND INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SITE
CHARACTERISATION OF CORAL REEFS ................................................................................... 12
8.2
METADATA FORMAT............................................................................................................ 12
9.
DISCUSSION AND AGREEMENT OF FUTURE ACTIVITIES WITH FOCUS ON THE NEXT
INTERSESSIONAL PERIOD ............................................................................................ 13
9.1
TECHNICAL CONSIDERATION AND AGREEMENT ON THE PROCEDURE AND FORMAT OF SITE
CHARACTERISATION........................................................................................................... 13
9.2
PROCEDURE FOR PREPARATION OF THE REGIONAL CRITERIA ................................................... 13
9.3
REVISION OF WORKPLAN AND TIMETABLE, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT ACTIONS LISTED IN THE MOUS
WITH SEAS....................................................................................................................... 13
10.
DATES AND PLACES OF THE THIRD AND FOURTH MEETINGS OF THE REGIONAL
WORKING GROUP ON CORAL REEFS ........................................................................... 14
11.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS.................................................................................................. 15
12.
ADOPTION OF THE REPORT OF THE MEETING ............................................................. 15
13.
CLOSURE OF THE MEETING .......................................................................................... 15
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List of Annexes
Annex 1
List of Participants
Annex 2
List of Documents
Annex 3
Agenda
Annex 4
Members of the National Coral Reef Committees in Participating Countries
Annex 5
Questionnaire and Results for the Regional Overview of Past and On-going
Projects in the Participating Countries
Annex 6
Summary of Coral Reef Sites Identified and Characterised in the Participating
Countries
Annex 7
Outline for Text Description of Coral Reef Sites
Annex 8
Revised Questionnaire to Survey of Data and Information on Coral Reef Sites
Annex 9
Proposed Procedure for Site Characterisation and Evaluation for National
Prioritisation
Annex 10
Recovery Index for Ecosystem Valuation and Reproductive Output/Spill-over
Value for Transboundary Value or Significance
Annex 11
Workplan and Timetable of Agreed Activities for the RWG-Coral Reefs and
Schedule of Meetings for 2003
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Report of the Meeting
1.
OPENING OF THE MEETING
1.1
Welcome address
1.1.1 Mr. Yihang Jiang, Senior Expert, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit, welcomed all
participants on behalf of Dr. Klaus Topfer the Executive Director of UNEP, Dr. Ahmed Djoghlaf,
Director, Division of GEF Co-ordination, and Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director. He conveyed the
apologies and regret of Dr. Pernetta for not being able to attend the meeting. Mr. Jiang thanked the
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries of Cambodia for their hard work in arranging the
meeting. Mr. Jiang informed the meeting that, while there had been progress since the project started
in January 2002, there were some improvements that will be needed. He outlined that the critical
tasks to be completed by this meeting included assessment of national information according to the
agreed workplan during the last meeting and prepare guidelines for the future implementation of
project activities.
1.1.2 Mr. Jiang informed the meeting that according to the decision at the first meeting of the
Regional Working Group for Coral Reefs (RWG-CR), the officers of the RWG serve for a calendar year
in order to ensure proper representation of the RWG on the Regional Scientific and Technical
Committee (RSTC). Following this decision, Mr. Kim Sour, Focal Point for Coral Reefs from Cambodia
conducted the meeting as Chairperson, with the assistance of Dr. Suharsono, Focal Point for Coral
Reefs from Indonesia as Vice-Chairperson, and Dr. Porfirio Aliño, Focal Point for Coral Reefs from
Philippines as Rapporteur of the meeting.
1.1.3 On behalf of the Government of Cambodia, Mr. Kim Sour welcomed all participants to
Cambodia.
1.2
Introduction of members
1.2.1 Members of the Regional Working Group were invited to introduce themselves to the meeting.
The list of participants is attached as Annex 1 to this report. The meeting was informed that Dr.
Ridzwan Abdul Rahman and Dr. Chou Loke Ming are the Regional Experts of the RWG-CR.
2.
ORGANISATION OF THE MEETING
2.1
Documentation available to the Meeting
2.1.1 Dr. Annadel S. Cabanban, the designated member of the RWG-CR from the Project Co-
ordinating Unit (PCU), introduced this agenda item and referred to the document
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.2/INF.1.rev.1. She informed the meeting that draft reports on Review of
Past and On-going Activities, Review of Legislation, and Identification and Characterisation of Sites
have been received from Cambodia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. She also informed the meeting
that Thailand would distribute their draft reports on these outputs to the meeting. The list of
documents available at the meeting is attached as Annex 2 to this Report.
2.2
Organisation of work
2.2.1 Dr. Cabanban briefed participants on the administrative arrangements for the conduct of the
meeting and the proposed organisation of work (document UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.2/INF.3). She
informed the meeting that the first three days of the meeting will concentrate on the review of the
progress during the inter-sessional period, to provide updates on on-going activities under the workplan,
and to report on the status of activities that are supposed to be initiated in accordance with the workplan.
On the fourth day, there will be a field trip on coral reefs in the morning and afterwards the meeting will
proceed to discuss any other business (Agenda 11) and adopt the draft report (Agenda 12).
2.2.2 The meeting proceeded in plenary and conducted in English. Sessional groups were formed as
necessary.
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3.
ADOPTION OF THE MEETING AGENDA
3.1
The Chairperson invited Dr. Cabanban to introduce the agenda item. Dr. Cabanban went
through the Provisional Agenda prepared by the Secretariat as document UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-
CR.2/1, with outlines on the expected outcomes of the each agenda item. She explained that in the
presentations, the members are invited to report on the results of the activities and to highlight the
difficulties encountered in the conduct of the activities. The group, to ensure the progress of the
regional project, should identify solutions to alleviate difficulties.
3.2
For the discussion and agreement of the future activities, the Regional Working Group felt
that there was a need to provide clear guidelines on the implementation of the agreed activities during
the next inter-sessional period. Agenda item 9 was therefore discussed and modified as follows:
9
DISCUSSION AND AGREEMENT OF FUTURE ACTIVITIES WITH FOCUS
ON THE NEXT INTERSESSIONAL PERIOD
9.1
Technical Consideration and Agreement on the Procedure and Format of Site
Characterisation
9.2
Procedure for Preparation of Development of the Regional Criteria
9.3
Revision of Workplan and Timetable, taking into Account of the Actions Listed
in the MOUs with SEAs
3.3
The Provisional Agenda was adopted with the above modification. The adopted Agenda is
attached as Annex 3 to this Report.
3.4
Dr. Suharsono asked under which agenda could the inconsistency of the activities in the
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and agreed workplan be discussed. Dr. Cabanban clarified
that the problem will be discussed in the Agenda item 9.
4.
REPORT OF THE SECRETARI AT CONCERNING THE MID-YEAR REVIEWS AND
REPORTS FROM PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES
4.1
Dr. Cabanban presented the document UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.2/4 containing a summary
of the findings of the PCU following receipt of the 6-monthly Progress Reports, Expenditure
Statements, and Cash Advance Requests from the Specialised Executing Agencies of the
participating countries. The acceptable 6 monthly progress reports from each Focal Point were also
presented as contained in the document UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.2/5.
4.2
After the presentation, Dr. Vo Si Tuan asked that though he has submitted the six monthly
reports, including the Progress Report, Expenditure Statement, and the Cash Advance Request in
June, the Progress Report was not included in the document UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.2/5. Dr.
Cabanban clarified that draft reports were received but that the signatory of the MoU had not signed
these.
4.3
In response to the question raised by several participants on constraints in the transfer of
funds from the budget lines of the subcontract with institutions to the one for consultants, Mr. Jiang
stated that the reasons for signing contracts with institutions was to enhance capacity, communication
and co-ordination between institutions, which is one of the overall goals of the project.
4.4
Dr. Cabanban informed the meeting that the PCU staff would make individual appointments
with Focal Points from participating countries during the course of this meeting to discuss and clarify
any issues that participants had with the mid-year reports. Any outstanding budget revisions should
be dealt with as soon as possible if next cash advance is to proceed.
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5.
PRESENTATION OF NATIONAL REVIEWS OF PAST AND ON-GOING PROJECTS
5.1
During the First Meeting of the RWG-CR, it was agreed that the "National Focal Points
provide to the PCU a listing of the members of the National Committees once these were established"
(UNEP/GEF/SCS/CR.1/3, par. 6.2.3). The Focal Points for Coral Reefs from the participating
countries provided reports on the composition of the national committees and/or the national working
groups for coral reefs in supporting this project. The complete membership, expertise, and Institutional
affiliations of the National Coral Reef Committee or National Coral Reef Working Group are in
contained in Annex 4 of this report.
5.2
Mr. Kim Sour informed the meeting that there are 16 persons in the national committee for
Cambodia, including two from each coastal province. The expertise in the committee includes biology,
aquatic resources management, biosphere reserve, community-based management, environmental
science, and fishery resource management. Most of the members are representatives of institutions
and they are providing information required by the project.
5.3
Dr. Suharsono informed the meeting that in Indonesia, the Coral Reef Rehabilitation and
Management Project (COREMAP), has the mandate to address management issues on coral reefs.
As such, a Working Group for the South China Sea Project was created within COREMAP. The
Working Group is composed of 15 persons from different agencies and local governments. The
members of the national working group are experts in a variety of areas.
5.4
Mr. Abdul Khalil reported to the meeting that Malaysia had just signed in September the MoU
for the implementation of activities under the coral reef sub-component. Although the MoU has just
been signed, Mr. Khalil informed the meeting that he is confident that his agency will be able to
provide the outputs that are required under the MoU. He reported that the National Coral Reef
Committee has not been established yet, however, there does exist a National Advisory Council for
Marine Parks and Marine Reserves that could now provide necessary advice for the implementation
of the project activities. A national committee for coral reefs will be established soon with members
from various agencies, including governmental agencies and non-governmental organisations
(NGOs).
5.5
Dr. Porfirio M. Aliño referred to the report he provided to the PCU on the composition of the
Philippines National Coral Reef Committee. To date around 10 members compose the national
committee on coral reefs for the UNEP-SCS GEF project. He informed the meeting that the National
Committee for Coral Reefs (NCCR) in the Philippines consists of experts from the Departments of
Fisheries and Environment, the National Economic Development, legal experts, and representatives
from provincial and local governments. He highlighted that the NCCR has members from the Palawan
Council for Sustainable Development that is a special governmental body for Palawan. This is an
important membership because Palawan is one of the largest islands bordering the South China Sea
that has areas of coral reefs worthy of conservation and management.
5.6
Dr. Thamasak Yeemin informed the meeting that a National Working Group for the Coral Reef
Sub-component of the project has been established in Thailand, with 15 members from the fields of
economics, environmental law, political science, ecology, park management, and fisheries. A non-
governmental organisation, Reef Check -Thailand, is in the national working group. Apart from the
National Working Group, there is also an advisory board for this sub-component that assists in
reviewing relevant documents that are produced during the implementation of the project activities in
Thailand.
5.7
Dr. Vo Si Tuan informed the meeting that the national working group on coral reefs in Viet
Nam has been approved by the national steering committee with 13 members from governmental
agencies and coastal provinces, as well as NGOs. The national working group meets once every
three months. Some other experts are invited to participate as required by the meeting.
5.8
According to the Workplan and Timetable (Annex 8, UNEP/GEF/SCS/CR.1/3) agreed during
the first meeting of the Regional Working Group, one of the first activities was the Review of Past and
On-going Projects in each of the participating countries. The Chairperson invited the Focal Points for
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coral reefs from participating countries to present their report on Review of Past and On-going
Activities.
5.9
The review of past and on-going activities in Cambodia found that very few activities were
conducted to research or study the coral reef ecosystems. There are two main projects that are
relevant to coral reefs in Cambodia. The first one is called "Environmental Management in Coastal
Zone-Cambodia (CZM)", which has three phases and from 1998 and will end in 2005 or 2007. The
second one is the study by National University of Singapore (NUS), which is supported by Singapore
International Foundation (SIF) and Youth Expeditions Project (YEP). This study is entitled "The
assessment the marine biodiversity of the reef off Koh Kong Province, Cambodia". It was thought that
the Asian Development Bank and other agencies have carried out several more activities/projects in
the past in the marine ecosystem. The review of activities on coral reefs is not completed yet.
5.10 Dr. Suharsono reported to the meeting that several activities have been conducted on coral
reefs in Indonesia. There had been several baseline studies that were done by the Department of
Forestry since 1990. The purpose of these baseline studies was to establish marine protected areas.
At least 15 different areas were studied and the results of these studies led to the establishment of the
Marine Park in Karimata Islands and Marine Reserves in Maya Islands. The ecosystem approach to
integrated coastal zone, marine biodiversity resources management, and development planning was
applied in Barelang islands. Several studies were also conducted by the Research Center for
Oceanography (LIPI) on biodiversity and stock assessments of marine resources.
5.11
Dr. Suharsono reported that were also projects on rehabilitation and management of coral
reefs that COREMAP has conducted since its was launched in 1999. This Program deals with public
awareness, community-based management, monitoring, surveillance, and control in order to manage
coral reefs in the Riau Province. Under the Department of Fisheries, several projects in the marine
environment have been launched such as small-scale aquaculture, coastal resource management
project, and coastal spatial planning. The Riau Province is now developing a coastal environmental
management plan that is funded by the Asian Development Bank.
5.12
Mr. Abdul Khalil informed the meeting that even though the MoU has just been signed, there
have been a number of projects carried out under various programmes by different agencies and
institutions in Peninsular Malaysia and in East Malaysia. In Peninsular Malaysia, a marine park
system had been established under the Fisheries Act that protects coral reefs around 40 islands.
Separate assessments of present status of coral reefs at Redang Island and Tioman Island were
conducted using the Reef Check method. There were also numerous research and conservation
activities on coral reefs of Sabah and Sarawak. Some of the research activities are biodiversity
assessment of corals, fishes, and marine mammals and the patterns of settlement of fishes on coral
reefs. Coral reefs in East Sabah were digitised and the risks of these reefs from threats were
analysed under the Reefs at Risk in Southeast Asia Project. Assessments of coral reefs using Reef
Check methods and a more-focused Reefs at Risk in Sabah analysis are underway. North Borneo
Islands Marine Managed Area is being set up as an example of integrated management of coral reefs
in Sabah. In addition, there is a present activity to analyse monitoring data on coral reefs to find out
specific indicators on improvement of coral reefs funded by the Ministry of Environment of Japan. All
these individual projects in Peninsular and East Malaysia collectively give a holistic view of the current
efforts in the conservation of coral reefs in Malaysia.
5.13
Dr. Aliño informed the meeting that a list of past and on-going studies have been recently
reviewed in two volumes (Atlas of Philippine Coral Reefs, Aliño et al. in press and Philippine Coral
Reefs through Time, PhilReefs, in press) and past coral reef reviews (Gomez et al., 1994, Aliño et al.,
in press and Uychiaoco et al., in press). Some of the research and monitoring efforts have shown the
contining decline of coral reef condition despite various management efforts. Despite the numbers of
investigations of the coral reefs of the Philippines, and tremendous financing of coastal management
in last decade (most of which include coral reef areas around 85% of these areas) there has been
less investment in research and monitoring (see Uychiaoco et al. 2001). On the other hand, some
opportunities in relating science and management efforts (as seen by improvement and maintenance
of reefs) have been demonstrated through the establishment of no-take zones (marine sanctuaries) in
marine protected areas managed by local communities. The formulation of a National Marine
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Sanctuary Strategy is a step towards providing convergence of local and national management efforts
to link marine protection and conservation efforts into an integrated coastal management approach. In
addition, the formulation of a national marine policy is now being initiated to rationalise concerns on
various marine affairs in many sectors. Adaptive management has been emphasised and, based on
the lessons learned, addresses the gaps in the feedback and response links to the monitoring and
evaluation cycle. This has been seen in the incorporation of incentives and disincentives in
performance-based monitoring and evaluation.
5.14
Dr. Thamasak presented a review of past and on-going activities on coral reefs that have
been carried out over two decades in Thailand. Sources of funding were international agencies, Thai
Government, private sector, and NGOs. The project objectives vary in the fields of study, locations,
and approaches. The ASEAN-Australia Marine Science Project: Living Coastal Resources (Phases I
and II) played a major role in providing basic data for coral reef management. The "Coral Reef
Project" of the Department of Fisheries and various projects of Marine National Park Division are the
main activities so far. Several projects carried out by Thai universities also provide data in particular
aspects, especially in the field of coral reef biology. The research outputs have been published in
various journals and proceedings and written-up in theses. He suggested that more projects should
concentrate on public participation and awareness of coral reef conservation. Moreover, basic and
applied scientific research should be better planned and should cover larger areas, especially for
coral reef monitoring programs.
5.15
Dr. Tuan reported to the meeting the general findings of his review of past and on-going
projects on coral reefs in Vietnam during 1980 2002. A lot of reef areas in Vietnam have not been
studied in detail. There are few surveys carried out in offshore submerged reefs and remote islands.
Most projects have been carried out with no specific objectives for biodiversity assessment,
environmental management, or for establishing marine protected areas. In some projects, economic
and social conditions have been included as components but there is still very little available
information on economic valuation. There is a need to upgrade the capacities of the institutions that
are involved in projects on coral reefs.
5.16
Following the presentations of the participating countries on their Review of Past and On-
going Activities, the Regional Expert, Dr. Ridzwan suggested that an analysis on the national
presentations is needed to answer the questions such as (i) How much work have we done? (ii) Do
we know enough about the marine environment in the countries to start and think how to reverse the
environmental degradation trends in the South China Sea?
5.17
Dr. Chou Loke Ming and Dr. Aliño provided information on regional assessments that can
partly answer the questions raised by Dr. Ridzwan. Dr. Chou, informed the meeting that there is
general information in the Coral Reef Status reports prepared under the Global Coral Reef Monitoring
Program, and there are some recommendations from Reefs at Risk in Southeast Asia, which give
updated information on the regional status of coral reefs. Dr. Aliño added that a report on gap-
analysis was conducted under the East Asian Seas Action Plan and that a causal chain analysis on
the problems of coral reefs and assessment of trends in degradation was conducted under the Global
International Waters Assessment for the South China Sea last year. Dr. Chou reported that the Coral
Reef Status Reports show evidence in improvement of coral reef status at localised scales. He
suggested the implementation of this project could be linked with the demonstration sites of
International Coral Reef Action Network or other regional initiatives on coral reef protection to
enhance project effectiveness.
5.18
In addition to the presentation of their reviews, members were also requested to answer
questions listed in Annex 5. The purpose of the survey and analysis is to provide a regional synthesis
of the national reviews. The results of the survey provide a general or synoptic overview of the past
and on-going projects in the region (Annex 5). The objectives of projects on coral reefs in the region
encompass a wide range, from biodiversity assessment to coastal zone planning. Distribution of coral
reefs is widely known but not all reefs had been surveyed in detail. However, adequate information for
50-75 % of coral reefs can now be found in Indonesia, Philippines, and Thailand. Gaps in information
for management issues vary among the participating countries. The reasons for the gaps in
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information for all countries are the lack of personnel, lack of funds or financial support, inadequate
logistical support, inadequate monitoring, and enforcement.
6.
PRESENTATION OF FIRST DRAFT REPORTS ON NATIONAL ACTIVITIES
6.1
Identification and characterisation of "sites"
6.1.1 According to the agreement of the First Meeting of the Regional Working Group, the
Chairperson invited the Focal Points from participating countries to present first drafts of identification
and characterisation of the sites in their respected countries.
6.1.2 In Cambodia, the identification and characterisation of coral reef sites was started late. From
secondary information, about 44 coral reef sites are found along the coast of Cambodia (see Annex
6). However, each site is very small compared with other countries due to differences in categorising
sites. It is hoped that after this meeting, these small coral reef sites will be aggregated into larger
entities based on ecological and administrative aspects.
6.1.3 The 44 sites identified in Cambodia have very limited data and information. Among them only
7 sites have baseline biological data. Therefore, it is necessary to collect primary data to provide basic
information/data on the coral reefs, such as area, location, and species composition.
6.1.4 It was also not clear which format should be used for characterisation of coral reef sites:
Annex 8 of the first regional working group meeting or the GIS format. The PCU had advised, prior to
the meeting, that the GIS format was to be filled-up for this meeting. Dr. Cabanban explained that the
information contained in Annex 7 and the GIS format are the same; Annex 7 was translated into the
GIS questionnaire to gather the data and information on the attributes listed in Annex 7.
6.1.5 The National Technical Working Group in Indonesia had decided that the area of the South
China Sea Project in COREMAP is under the jurisdiction of Riau, West Kalimantan, and Bangka-
Beliteng Provinces. There are more than 2,000 islands in this area and there are many coastal and
marine resources that are found on these islands. Mangrove forest, muddy and sandy beaches, and
rocky capes generally cover the coastline along these islands. In the intertidal area, seagrass beds,
and coral reefs are found.
6.1.6 The coral communities in this area are considered to be low in diversity compared to other
parts of Indonesia but the coral condition is relatively good. The coral communities flourish in the
depth range of 1-12 meters. This area is naturally turbid due to the sediment inputs of many big rivers
in the surrounding area. COREMAP conducted a comprehensive reef study in the Senayang and
Lingga areas. The study includes the investigation of the biophysical characteristics of coral reef and
the socio-economic benefits from the coral reefs. Similar to the other parts of Indonesia, the coral
reefs in this area are degraded due to sand mining and the rapid growth of human population.
Overfishing, land clearing and sedimentation, shipping, and urbanisation have been the main cause of
decreasing quality of coastal and marine resources. The degree of the degradation is different from
one island to another and depends on the state of coastal development. One of the efforts to solve
the problems undertaken by government was making the community and stakeholders in the area
aware of the importance of the coastal and marine resources and the need for careful management.
Communities were also informed that serious negative impacts on the environment would occur
without better management.
6.1.7 Mr. Abdul Khalil reported to the meeting that Malaysia has not determined any particular sites
for consideration. The criteria for selection will however be closely related to the criteria detailed in the
Annex 7 of the 1st meeting of RWG-CR and the GIS parameters. Sites chosen will be representative
of the coral reef status of the area (see Annex 6 for location of coral reefs).
6.1.8 Dr. Aliño reported to the meeting that the Philippine National Coral Reef Report for the UNEP-
GEF Project entitled "Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and the
Gulf of Thailand" summarises the activities undertaken by the coral reef component from March
October 2002. The two main objectives for the period were to: 1) establish a national coral reef data
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base for the South China Sea; and 2) establish a monitoring scheme for the demonstration sites. In
order to achieve objective 1, a review of the existing coral reef information was undertaken. Updates
of the current database were made and some improvements on the Philippine Coral Reef Information
Network are on-going. The coral reef information, summarised in the proceedings to be published,
indicates that 44% of the sites sampled are stable, 17% seem to show improvement, while 39% are
degraded. The state of the coral reef fish assemblage also suggests that over 50% show some
decline while only 27% show some increase and around only 20% are stable.
6.1.9 Around 10 reef sites facing the South China Sea in the Philippines have been legislated as
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and around 6-10 sites have been considered by the National Coral
Reef Committee to be demonstration sites. These sites are: a) The Batanes Province, b) Lingayen
Gulf, c) Zambales Province, d) Batangas Province, e) Mindoro and f) Palawan. Some criteria have
been proposed for the selection of the demonstration sites such as: a) the strategic issues addressed
by the demonstration sites (DS); b) the extent of the habitat covered by the DS and its contribution to
the understanding and management of transboundary concerns; c) constraints and likelihood of
success; and d) accessibility, security and other amenities.
6.1.10 Dr. Thamasak reported to the meeting that the coral reefs in the Gulf of Thailand could be
categorised into three distinct areas based on different oceanographic conditions. There are 7 sites
based on the boundaries of coastal provinces: 1) Chonburi; 2) Rayong; 3) Chantaburi; and 4) Trad; 5)
Prachuabkhirikhan; 6) Chumporn; and 7) Surathani. Site 1 is in the Inner Gulf of Thailand, Sites 2, 3,
and 4 are in the eastern Gulf of Thailand, and Sites 5, 6, and 7are in the western Gulf of Thailand.
6.1.11 Thailand has developed criteria for assigning coral reef groups to one of four management
categories, i.e., General Use Zone, Intensive Tourism Zone, Eco-tourism Zone and Ecosystem
Reserved Zone. Most coral reefs are assigned as Eco-tourism Zones. The classification criteria
include existing reef conditions, current use, dominant causes of reef damage, local context, and
potential reef use and development opportunities.
6.1.12 At present, Thailand is on the process of prioritisation of coral reef sites. Several criteria have
been applied, e.g. species diversity, source of larval supply, habitat complexity, transboundary
significance, socio-economic importance, management level, etc.
6.1.13 Dr. Tuan reported on the draft identification and characterisation of two sites, Con Dao and
Nha Trang, which he had submitted to the PCU before the meeting. Each coral reef site was
documented by a text format based on the regional criteria for selection of demonstration sites and a
database on available data or information. In addition to the work accomplished for these two sites,
the databases for 3 other sites, Ha Long Cat Ba, Bach Long Vi, and Hai Van Son Cha, were also
finished. Vietnam has also created a GIS databases for data and information management (see report
under Agenda 8). During the preparation of these documents, they reported some problems:
· the need for appropriate format that is accepted by RWG for text of site description;
· the limited information are available to assess rate of change of reef area after a decade;
from coral reef monitoring at different periods;
· the lack of data for exploited species in most sites;
· the need to clarify the concept long, medium, or short term in management plan;
· the differences between IUCN and national categories of MPA; and
· the very few data and information on economic valuation to be reviewed.
6.1.14 Dr. Cabanban informed the meeting that clarifications or questions on procedures are
welcomed by the PCU and that the Focal Points need not wait for the next meeting to raise matters.
With regards to the problems encountered in Cambodia and Vietnam, Dr. Cabanban explained that
Focal Points can report the lack of information with remarks on the difficulty in acquiring the data. This
issue was further discussed and addressed under Agenda 8.1.
6.1.15 From the presentations of the participating countries on the Identification and Characterisation
of Sites, it was clear that, there was a lot of information provided at the site levels, which provided the
basis for future activities. There were a total of 46 sites were identified, and among them the data and
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information were provided for 24 sites (Annex 6). It was clear that substantive progress in assessing
national data and information on the sites had been achieved that will provide valuable information to
the future characterisation and prioritisation of the sites.
6.1.16 In the meantime, it was also clear that the data and information provided by the countries
were presented in different formats and covered different scales of geographic coverage. The Focal
Points for coral reefs from Vietnam, the Philippines, and Thailand have experienced some difficulties
in filling the data and information in the GIS questionnaire for coral reefs, as there are some
qualitative information on the coral reef sites that cannot be readily entered in the questionnaire.
6.1.17 It was agreed in the meeting that a text file will be attached with the data and information on
coral reef sites. The outline of the text file is attached as Annex 7.
6.2
Review of national legislation
6.2.1 Mr. Sour reported that the first draft of review of legal and institutional frameworks in relation
to coral reef management and conservation has been carried out. Responsibilities for coastal and
marine resources management in Cambodia are dispersed among various national governmental
agencies. There are no specific regulations that provide a legal basis for promoting an integrated
management system, particular for coral reefs. Conflicts between economic interests and
environmental considerations have created problems in policy implementation. Each institution tends
to focus on economic interests with less focus on principles of sustainable use. Even though
environmental issues are considered, implementation of most policies tends to centre on partial
environmental protection. In order to maintain the principles of sustainable development, Cambodia
needs to establish an integrated coastal and marine resources management system that promotes
optimum sustainable use of the marine resources with environmental protection.
6.2.2 Sectoral policies are taken as applicable approaches to coastal zone management. The main
constraints among legislation, policies and institutions for the protection, conservation and
management of the coastal zone and resources are the lack of implementation of policies and the
unclear responsibilities among local authorities on how these policies are to be implemented.
6.2.3 Dr. Suharsono asked how long it takes to pass a new law in Cambodia. In response to the
question, Mr. Sour described the process from the drafting of the law by the proponent Ministry, to the
discussion in the Parliament, and to the final approval of the Council of Ministers. The whole process
could take about 3 years.
6.2.4 Dr. Suharsono presented the report on the primary laws and regulations pertaining to coral
reef management in Indonesia. He presented a summary of a detailed review of the Acts and Clauses
of the Forestry Law, Fishery Law, and Conservation Law. The summary includes the object of the law
(i.e., habitat and/or organisms), region in which the law is implemented, the decision-making in the
protection zone, the utilisation in the protected zone, the conservation activities, the list of violations
and sanctions, and the authority (ministry) in which the mandate lies.
6.2.5 He concluded that coral reef management is completely governed under the Fishery Law.
Any government regulation with regards to conservation of fish, other water organisms, and water
exploitation remain under the Fishery Law. However, there are also relevant articles and clauses in
the Forestry Law and Conservation Law for coral reef management.
6.2.6 In the case of Malaysia, Mr. Abdul Khalil informed the meeting that legislation that pertains
directly to the sea and fishery are the Fishery Act of 1985, EE2 Act of 1984, Merchant Shipping
Ordinance, and Environmental Quality Act. However, there are other items of legislation that regulate
activities on land that have indirect relevance to coral reefs, such as the Local Housing Legislation.
Furthermore, legislation on land matters come under the States. The Parks Enactment of 1984 in
Sabah, which is concerned with the conservation of coral reefs, is under review in line with the
establishment of the North Borneo Islands Marine Managed Area. The regulations on Recreational
Fishing are in the first-draft stage and, once passed, will be a set of regulations under the Fisheries
Act of 1985.
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6.2.7 Dr. Aliño summarised the legal and institutional framework in the Philippines. He introduced
the poverty and resources degradation cycle, and indicated that the thematic areas include
management, planning and implementation, policy and institutional responses, capability building,
information, education needs, and sustainable financing.
6.2.8 He suggested that (i) Integrated Coastal Management, Marine Protected Areas and Marine
Sanctuaries Strategies and Programmes should be institutionalised; (ii) law enforcement and coastal
governance need to be improved; (iii) co-ordination of activities in the specialised and strategic areas
should be enhanced; (iv) incentives and disincentives based on performance evaluation need to be
institutionalised; and (v) sustainable financing mechanisms and capability building should be
strengthened.
6.2.9 Mr. Abdul asked if the municipality has the right to pass legislations. Dr. Aliño responded that
the municipality has the right to pass local legislations within 15 km of their municipal waters.
6.2.10 Dr. Thamasak introduced the national legislation in Thailand. The main laws used to protect
coral reefs in Thailand are: the Fisheries law of 1947, the National Park Act of 1961, the
Enhancement and Conservation of National Environment Quality Act (NEQA) of 1975, the Wildlife
Protection and Conservation Act of 1992, and several Ministerial Regulations and Notifications issued
pursuant to particular laws. In general, Thailand has enough laws and regulations for coral reef
protection. However, there have been problems in enforcing coral reef protection laws and
regulations. First, the language of the laws and the subsequent regulations are sometimes unclear or
incomplete. Certain laws and regulations should be updated. Second, the area over which these laws
and regulations apply is large when compared to the manpower, available equipment and funding for
enforcement. Co-operation among enforcement agencies is also needed.
6.2.11 A National Coral Reef Strategy was passed by the Cabinet and Policies and Action Plans
were adopted in 1992. However, there were no signs of reversing coral reef degradation trends
because it has not been implemented at the local level. At present, the Policies and Action Plans in
the National Coral Reef Strategy are under revision. Based on the final draft, there are 6 policies, 19
measures, and 114 projects with a required total budget of Baht 681 million for a period of 5 years.
6.2.12 He further introduced the Management Plan for Marine Resources. He informed the meeting
that the policies include:
· managing coral reefs according to different ecological and economic values to maintain a
balance of uses;
· reducing coral reef degradation by increasing the effectiveness of existing laws;
· establishing a management plan and application of appropriate technology;
· building and maintaining strong and broad public support;
· revising Royal Thai government legal, regulatory, and institutional framework;
· monitoring and evaluating progress; and
· supporting management through scientific research.
6.2.13 Dr. Tuan presented a report entitled Review on Legislation and Institutional Arrangements
concerning Coral Reefs in Vietnam. He reviewed the legislation including the Law on Environmental
Protection, the National Plan for Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development of 1991-
2000, Ordinance on the Protection of Aquatic Resources, and the draft legislation for marine
protected areas. He also informed the meeting that at the provincial level, there are specific
regulations on the protection of coral reefs.
6.2.14 In regard to institutional arrangements, he informed the meeting of the relevant governmental
agencies that have responsibilities on coral reefs. He emphasised that at the provincial level, the
Provincial People's Committee plays an important role in the management of coral reefs.
6.2.15 Dr. Tuan concluded that there is some constraints that need to be removed, such as overlaps
and/or conflicts among regulations, lack of scientific inputs in the preparation of regulations, and
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unclear mechanism for decentralisation in management. After the review of present legislation, he
assessed that even though there are a lot of regulations in Vietnam, it is still not enough to protect
coral reefs.
6.2.16 In response to a question raised by Dr. Ridzwan on whether the institutional framework was
strengthened through the integrated coastal area management, Dr. Tuan informed the meeting that
through the ICM, the institutional framework was enhanced.
6.2.17 The meeting recognised that there are enough number of legislation dealing with protection of
coral reefs in the participating countries. However, these regulations were not well co-ordinated and
there is a general lack of enforcement. The main reasons for the lack of enforcement were due to: (i)
lack of capability in law enforcement; (ii) lack of financial support for the enforcement; and (iii) conflicts
between the regulations.
6.2.18 The meeting felt that the harmonisation of existing regulation and enforcement should be
carried-out at national level. While taking necessary actions on legal approaches, the necessary
actions should also be carried out in applying the best management practice to address the problem
of coral reef degradation.
7.
PRESENTATION OF COUNTRY REPORTS CONCERNING ON-GOING NATIONAL
ACTIVITIES
7.1
Review of National Data and Information
7.1.1 In accordance with the Workplan and Timetable (Annex 8, UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.1/3),
the Focal Points were engaged in undertaking: the Review of national data and information; Creation
of national meta-database; Review of national criteria; and Review of economic valuation data and
information.
7.1.2 Review of national data and information has been carried out in all participating countries and
relevant reports were presented under agenda 6.1.
7.2
Creation of National Meta-database
7.2.1 For a better understanding of metadatabases, the Chairperson invited Mr. Jiang to give a
presentation on the regional format of metadatabase, which was planned under agenda 8.2. Mr. Jiang
outlined the format of regional meta-database to be used in the project. He briefly introduced the
purpose of the metadatabase, structure of the format, and necessary technical information.
7.2.2 Mr. Suharsono reported to the meeting that the metadatabase for coral reefs in Indonesia has
been completed under the COREMAP project, which covers the entire Indonesian seas. He
presented a printed copy of the metadatabase to the meeting that was completed before the
distribution of the format of metadatabase for the South China Sea Project. In order to make the
metadatabases from all participating countries comparable, Dr. Suharsono agreed to transfer relevant
parts into the agreed format for the South China Sea project.
7.2.3 The meeting was informed that other countries have collected relevant information, and will
complete the metadatabase as soon as possible. The meeting requested PCU to send the digital
copy of the metadatabase format to the Focal Points for Coral Reefs from participating countries
immediately after the meeting.
7.3
Review of National Criteria
7.3.1 The Chairperson invited Dr. Cabanban to introduce this agenda and to respond to questions
on the purpose of reviewing the national criteria. Dr. Cabanban referred the Workplan that was
agreed upon at the first meeting of RWG-CR (Table 2, Annex 8 of the meeting report), and informed
the meeting that, there was a task to review national criteria to for the purpose of setting up national
priorities.
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7.3.2 Dr. Aliño presented, as an example, the prioritisation process that was carried out for
biodiversity conservation in the Philippines. He informed the meeting that the elements considered in
the national criteria include marine ecosystems, marine corridors, and major marine habitats. He
concluded that the national criteria should meet national strategies, which are different from one
country to another.
7.3.3 The meeting discussed this issue and felt that each country has its own strategy and
requirements. The criteria for setting up national priorities and/or ranking the priority sites should be
prepared by the countries. The main task for the RWG is to prepare a set of regional criteria.
7.4
Review of economic valuation data and information
7.4.1 Mr. Sour presented a report on the socio-economic situation in Cambodia with the main
objective to provide socio-economic information in relation to coral reefs. The review included the
information on migration of people and educational level of the coastal population. He reported that
the coastal communities are highly dependent on coastal resources, have low income, and are
generally in poor health. The low income of the coastal population contributed to the degradation of
coral reefs and low diversity of fishes. He informed the meeting that coral trading and blast-fishing,
although illegal, are still observed in the coastal areas.
7.4.2 Dr. Ridzwan asked if the information on tourism is available, in particular the number of hotels
and number of dive and tour operators. Mr. Sour responded that the information is not available at this
moment but he will try to find relevant information in the future.
7.4.3
Dr. Suharsono reported a proposed method to conduct economic valuation of coral reef
resources. He informed the meeting the main objectives of the study is to provide economic value of
coral reefs to decision-makers and the public for better understanding of the importance of the coastal
resources. He also informed the meeting that the difficulty in these studies is to assign values to the
function of the coral reefs. Such study requires additional financial support.
7.4.4 Dr. Aliño provided a report on the results on economic benefits from management of coral
reefs. According to the result, coral reefs are the most important habitat in an economic sense. He
also introduced a method on modelling and adaptive management. He informed the meeting that the
socio-economic data and information were included in the report in the characterisation of sites that
were submitted to the PCU.
7.4.5 The report on economic valuation in Thailand was provided by Dr. Thamasak. He informed
the meeting that some information is available in the tourism sector. There is enough information on
number of hotels and number of tourism operators and related socio-economic data. The economist
in the National Working Group for Coral Reefs has been asked to use the information available to
derive the economic value of coral reefs but there is some difficulty in determining the service value of
coral reefs. This information is needed for decision-makers who require it particularly in coral reef
rehabilitation projects.
7.4.6 Dr. Tuan presented the progress in the assessment of socio-economic value of coral reefs in
Vietnam. He informed the meeting that economic valuation of coral reefs in three coral sites were
attempted in Nha Trang, Ninh Thuan, and Con Dao. He found that there is limited data and
information on the economic values of coral reefs. Fisheries, tourism, and coastal protection are main
elements considered in the valuation. The data and information for valuation of these elements are
diffused and thus presents a difficulty for valuation. For instance, the information on tourism arrival to
a city is available but it is difficult to ascertain the numbers of tourists who visit coral reefs. At the
second meeting of National Coral Reef Working Group, the initial results of economic valuation were
presented to the meeting, but there was no agreement on the value estimated and that the
preliminary results have to be reviewed.
7.4.7 Dr. Aliño stated that we should not only pay attention of economic valuation at local levels but
we should also consider the transboundary values of coral reefs. Dr. Chou and Dr. Tuan suggested
that the resiliency of the system be included in the consideration for the transboundary importance of
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coral reefs. The meeting felt that the transboundary valuation of coral reefs is very important and
decided to form a group to discuss this issue.
7.4.8 A small group was formed to describe the resiliency of coral reefs and how this can be
incorporated in the valuation process. The group was composed of Dr. Aliño and Dr. Chou. Their
suggestion is attached as Annex 10.
8.
PRESENTATION AND REVIEW OF THE OUTCOMES OF THE GIS-WORKSHOP JOINTLY
CONVENED BY THE UNEP/GEF PROJECT CO-ORDINATING UNIT AND SEA START1
REGIONAL CENTRE IN AUGUST 2002
8.1
GIS Questionnaires relating to data and information requirements for site
characterisation of coral reefs
8.1.1 Mr. Jiang introduced this agenda item by referring the document UNEP/GEF/SCS/EW.1/3 on
the outcomes of the GIS -Workshop jointly convened by the Project Co-ordinating Unit and the SEA
START RC in August 2002. He introduced the main outcomes of the workshop, with emphasis on the
requirements of the GIS workshop on the provision and/or correction of base maps. He also informed
the meeting that the questionnaire for coral reefs needs to be examined by the Regional Working
Group.
8.1.2 Dr. Suharsono informed the meeting that Indonesia has prepared base maps on GIS format
that has been accepted national-wide. Dr. Thamasak also informed the meeting that the Focal Points
of all components in Thailand have met to discuss the technical issues in the development of the GIS
database. It was decided that all components in Thailand would use the GIS base map prepared by
the Department of Land Development.
8.1.3 Taking into consideration difficulties in linking the different base maps from different countries
and the need to have a regional base map, the meeting agreed that the Focal Points for Coral Reefs
should discuss with the GIS experts who attended the workshop and provide necessary technical
information, e.g., shorelines base map, etc. to PCU. After receiving contributions from each country,
PCU will discuss with SEA START RC for a possible technical solution.
8.1.4 The meeting recalled the offer made by the Project Director of LandSat images. Mr. Jiang
suggested that the National Technical Focal Points in the participating countries should co-ordinate
the requirements of all components in the country and send their request to PCU.
8.1.5 The meeting carefully reviewed the GIS questionnaire prepared by the SEA START RC
section by section in light of the difficulties expressed in the use of this format for the characterisation
of sites (Agenda 6.1). The meeting modified and revised the questionnaire that is attached as Annex
8 to this report.
8.2
Metadata format
8.2.1 Mr. Jiang outlined the format of regional meta-database to be used in the project in
conjunction with the agenda 7.2. He briefly introduced the purpose of the metadatabase. The
metadatabase format will be sent to the Focal points for coral reefs in the participating countries.
8.2.2 With clarification of several technical questions, the meeting accepted the format and agreed
to use the format and to submit necessary metadata information to the PCU.
1 START - The Global Change SysTem for Analysis, Research and Training.
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9.
DISCUSSION AND AGREEMENT OF FUTURE ACTIVITIES WITH FOCUS ON THE NEXT
INTERSESSIONAL PERIOD
9.1
Technical Consideration and Agreement on the Procedure and Format of Site
Characterisation
9.1.1 The Chairperson invited Dr. Cabanban to introduce the agenda item. Dr. Cabanban
presented a draft skeletal procedure for the compilation of data and information and for qualitative and
quantitative comparisons of coral reef sites. Mr. Jiang informed the meeting that the purpose to
prepare a format for site characterisation is to find a better way to present the data and information of
coral reef sites in a quantitative or semi-quantitative way. With this format, the National Committees or
National Working Groups for Coral Reefs in the participating countries will be able to provide data and
information of coral reef sites accordingly and be able to rank and prioritise the sites at a later stage in
the project.
9.1.2 The meeting established a sessional working group, consisting of Dr. Aliño and Dr. Chou, Dr.
Thamasak and Mr. Abdul Khalil to provide details in the draft format. Dr. Aliño presented the draft
format for the compilation of site characterisation, including the attributes on biodiversity, ecological
features, socio-economic valuation, and management levels. The group also introduced an evaluation
process to be able to rank and prioritise reefs. The proposed format and explanation are attached as
Annex 9 to this report.
9.1.3 The meeting agreed to use proposed procedure to compile data and information of coral reef
sites. Each participating country will add additional attributes into the procedure. The procedure, after
having been tested in each country may serve as a guide for the preparation of the regional criteria.
9.2
Procedure for Preparation of the Regional Criteria
9.2.1 Mr. Jiang informed the meeting that the preparation of regional criteria for prioritisation of
coral reef sites will require extensive discussion and will take long time. It would be more effective if
the RWG-CR could agree to form an intersessional working group to work on this issue, with close
communication with all members of the RWG-CR by e-mail.
9.2.2 The meeting agreed to establish an intersessional working group, with participation of Dr.
Thamasak, Mr. Sour, and Dr. Aliño. The group will discuss and prepare draft regional criteria and
circulate this to all members of the RWG-CR. The draft regional criteria will be submitted to the next
meeting of RWG-CR for consideration.
9.3
Revision of Workplan and Timetable, Taking into Account Actions Listed in the MoUs
with SEAs
9.3.1 Dr. Suharsono referred to the budget of MoU for the coral reef sub-component in the
participating country and reported his observations that there was inconsistency between the budget
and the agreed workplans. For example, in the budget, there was an allocation to "Prepare guidelines
on testing blast fishing activities (coral)" however the activity was not included in the agreed
Workplans. Dr. Tuan also pointed out the inconsistency in the main text of MoU and the workplan
attached to the MoU. In the text of MoU, it reads, "Prepare a summary of all existing national
legislation" but, in the attached workplan, it reads, "prepare national legislation". It was agreed that
there was a need to keep the activities in the agreed workplan identical with the activities in the
budget.
9.3.2 In response to the above observation of the absence of the preparation for "guidelines on
testing blast fishing activities" in the workplan, Dr. Cabanban drew the attention of the meeting to
paragraph 8.5 of the report of the 1st meeting of the RWG-CR, that "in the light of the heavy work load
currently facing the National Committees at this point in time, consideration of this activity had been
deferred." The meeting felt that the testing of the blast-fishing device is not a priority of the project
activities and agreed to prepare a proposal to use the budgetary allocation to evaluate coral reef
threats with emphasis on destructive fishing activities. Dr. Cabanban informed the meeting that
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amendments to the MoU are possible as written in Annex 1 of the MoU. Focal Points can propose
amendments to the Project Director.
9.3.3 Mr. Jiang informed the meeting that the process by which the MoU and the budgets were
approved and how the workplan was developed: i) MoUs with the budget were discussed and agreed
with SEAs; (ii) the agreed budget was presented to the first meeting of the Project Steering
Committee (PSC); and (iii) PSC approved the proposed budget. With the approved budget, the
Regional Working Groups had the first round of meetings and prepared the workplan. Thus, if there is
any request to change the activities within the approved budget, it should be discussed and agreed by
PSC.
9.3.4 The meeting agreed to form a sessional working group to prepare a revision of the workplan
against the MoU and the approved operational budget. The working group was composed Dr.
Suharsono, Dr. Tuan, Dr. Ridzwan, and Dr. Cabanban. The revised workplan will be submitted to the
Project Director and/or Project Steering Committee.
9.3.5 Dr. Tuan presented the outcomes of the sessional working group, which provided in tabular
format, the workplan, based on the text in the MoU, and the Workplan agreed at the 1st meeting of
RWG-CR, and the Operational Budget. He informed the meeting that the working group had (i) used
the wordings of the MoU; (ii) reworded some activities following the wording of the MoU, e.g. "prepare
national legislation" to "prepare a summary of all existing national legislation"; and (iii) aligned
activities under each budget line. The group also incorporated in the revised workplan the proposal of
the meeting to use the allocation on the "preparation of guidelines for testing blast fishing device" to
review the threats at site level with emphasis on destructive fishing practices.
9.3.6 In response to a suggestion to remove the activity on root cause analysis at national level, Dr.
Aliño indicated that the root cause analysis is one of necessary steps for the preparation of the
national action plan and suggested not to take this action out of the workplan. The meeting agreed
that the root cause analysis could be one of the tools to prepare a national action plan. Therefore, the
participating countries may or may not undertake the root cause analysis.
9.3.7 The meeting agreed on the revised workplan and suggested to revise the budget according to
the workplan, subject to the approval of PSC. In the meantime, the meeting requested the
Chairperson of the RWG-CR to report Revised Workplan, with the request for the modification of the
budget line to review threats at site level, to the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee (RSTC).
The revised workplan is attached as Annex 11 to this report.
10.
DATES AND PLACES OF THE THIRD AND FOURTH MEETINGS OF THE REGIONAL
WORKING GROUP ON CORAL REEFS
10.1
Dr. Cabanban referred to the document UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.2/11 prepared by the
PCU, which contains the provisional meeting schedule for 2003. This provisional meeting schedule
had already been considered and adopted by the Regional Working Groups for Wetlands,
Mangroves, Land-based Pollution, and Fisheries. Members were invited to note that it is proposed to
convene the third meeting of the coral reef and seagrass working groups concurrently in the same
location in order to provide an opportunity for interaction and exchange regarding the priority sites
within each of these sub-components.
10.2
Mr. Khalil kindly offered to host the next meeting in Malaysia and will communicate with the
PCU on the venue of the meeting. Dr. Aliño also offered that the Fourth Meeting of RWG-CR to be
organised in the Philippines. The meeting expressed it appreciation and agreed to have the Third
Meeting and the Fourth Meeting of the RWG-CR in Malaysia and the Philippines.
10.3
Mr. Jiang informed the meeting of a newly adopted GEF project dealing with similar issues in
the southern coast of China. The meeting agreed that it would be more beneficial for the project if the
experts from China were to participate in the meetings of the Regional Working Group. The meeting
requested the Project Director to take the necessary action to invite the experts from China to attend
the meeting.
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11.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
11.1
The meeting was informed by Dr. Cabanban of the presentation on the blast-fishing detection
device at the Regional Working Group for Fisheries. The presentation of Dr. George Woodman, of the
Marine Sensors and Biosensors Group, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, was
presented briefly to the RWG-CR for information only.
11.2
The members of the RWG-CR expressed their appreciation to the Government of Cambodia
and to Mr. Kim Sour for hosting this meeting in Cambodia and for the generous hospitalities provided
to all participants of the meeting.
12.
ADOPTION OF THE REPORT OF THE MEETING
12.1
The Rapporteur presented the draft report of the meeting. The draft meeting report was
discussed, amended, and adopted.
13.
CLOSURE OF THE MEETING
13.1
Dr. Cabanban expressed her appreciation to the Focal Points for their active participation in
the discussions during the meeting. On behalf of the PCU, she also expressed her gratitude to the
Regional Experts for the time that they provided to attend the meeting and for the expertise they
shared in the deliberations of scientific and administrative matters during the meeting. The
Chairperson declared the meeting closed at 2:00 PM.
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ANNEX 1
List of Participants
Focal Points
Cambodia
Indonesia
Mr. Kim Sour
Dr. Suharsono
Department of Fisheries
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries
Puslitbang OSEANOLOGI-LIPI
186 Norodom Boulevard
Pasir Putih 1 Ancol Timur
PO Box 582, Phnom Penh
Jakarta UTARA
Cambodia
Indonesia
Tel: (855 23) 215796
Tel: (62 21) 683 850 ext 202
Fax: (855 23) 212540; 215925
Fax: (62 21) 681 948
E-mail: catfish@camnet.com.kh
E-mail: shar@indo.net.id
Malaysia
Philippines
Mr. Abdul Khalil bin Abdul Karim
Dr. Porfirio M. Aliño
Marine Parks Branch
Marine Science Institute
Department of Fisheries, Malaysia
University of the Philippines
Jalan Sultan Salahuddin
Diliman, Quezon City 1101
50628 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Philippines
Tel:
(60 3) 2695 4591
Tel: (63 2) 922 3949; 922 3921
Fax: (60 3) 2691 3199
Fax: (63 2) 924 7678
E-mail: abkhalil@hotmail.com
E-mail: pmalino@upmsi.ph
Thailand
Vietnam
Dr. Thamasak Yeemin
Dr. Vo Si Tuan
Marine Biodiversity Research Group
Institute of Oceanography
Department of Biology, Faculty of Science
01 Cau Da Street
Ramkhamhaeng University
Nha Trang City
Huamark, Bangkok 10240, Thailand
Vietnam
Tel: (66 2) 319 5219 ext. 240
Tel: (84 58) 590 204; 871 134
Fax: (66 2) 310 8381
Fax: (84 58) 590 034
E-mail: thamsakyeemin@yahoo.com
E-mail: thuysinh@dng.vnn. vn
Expert Members
Dr. Chou Loke Ming
Dr. Ridzwan Abdul Rahman
Department of Biological Sciences
Borneo Marine Research Institute
Faculty of Science
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
National University of Singapore
Sepangar Bay, Locked Bag 2073
Block 22, 14 Science Drive 4
88999 Kota Kinabalu
Singapore
Sabah, Malaysia
Tel:
(65) 874 2696
Tel:
(60 88) 320 266
Fax:
(65) 779 2486
Fax: (60 88) 320 261
E-mail: dbsclm@nus.edu.sg
E-mail: ridzwan@ums.edu.my
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Project Co-ordinating Unit Member
Dr. Annadel S. Cabanban
Expert, Community-based Management
UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
United Nations Environment Programme
9th Floor, Block A, United Nations Building
Rajdamnern Avenue
Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Tel:
(66 2) 288 2279
Fax: (66 2) 281 2428
E-mail: cabanban@un.org
Secretariat
Mr. Yihang Jiang
Ms. Charuvan Kalyangkura
Senior Expert
Administrative Assistant, EAS/RCU
UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
United Nations Environment Programme
United Nations Environment Programme
9th Floor, Block A, United Nations Building
9th Floor, Block A, United Nations Building
Rajdamnern Avenue
Rajdamnern Avenue
Bangkok 10200
Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Thailand
Tel: (66 2) 288 2084
Tel: (66 2) 288 1894
Fax: (66 2) 281 2428
Fax: (66 2) 281 2428
E-mail: jiang.unescap@un.org
E-mail: kalyangkura@un.org
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ANNEX 2
List of Documents
Discussion documents
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.2/1
Agenda
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.2/2
Provisional annotated agenda
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.2/3
Draft report of the meeting (to be prepared during the
meeting)
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.2/4
Report of the Project Co-ordinating Unit concerning the
mid-year reviews and reports from the Specialised
Executing Agencies
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.2/5
Six-monthly progress reports from the participating
countries
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.2/6
Members of the National Coral Reef Committees and
sub-committees in the participating countries
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.2/7
Draft Reports of Past and On-Going Activities
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.2/7.Cam
Review of Past and On-going Activities on Coral Reefs in
Cambodia
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.2/7.Phil
Review of Past and On-going Activities on Coral Reefs in
the Philippines
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.2/7.Thai
Review of Past and On-going Activities on Coral Reefs in
the Thailand
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.2/8
First Drafts of the "Identification and Characterisation of
Sites" and "Review of National Legislation"
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.2/8.Phi
Descriptions of Reef Sites in the Philippines:
Bolinao, Telbang Reef, Batong Ungot, Maricaban Strait
and Batangas Bay, Puerto Galera
Status of Available Data and Information for Batanes
Province, Batangas, Lingayen Gulf, Puerto Galera,
Palawan Province (El Nido and other areas), and
Zambales
Synoptic Review of Policies and Legislation on Coastal
Resources Management
National and Local Legal framework for Coral Reef
Management
Coral Reef Points facing the South China Sea culled
from Reefbase, from Secondary Sources, and from UP
MSI COMECO Database
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.2/8.Tha
Review of Site Characterisation: Thailand
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.2/8.Vie
Identification and Characterisation of Coral Reefs in Con
Dao Islands
Description and Characterisation of Nha Trang Coral
Reefs in Con Dao Islands
Database on Condao Coral Reefs and Nha Trang Coral
Reefs
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.2/9
Questionnaires for data and information entry into the
Regional GIS database of Coral Reef sites
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.2/3
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Meta-data formats for entries in the South China Sea
Regional Meta-database
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.2/11
Provisional schedule of meetings for 2003
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.2/12
Review of Legal and Institutional (Arrangements)
Concerning Coral Reef Protection in Vietnam
Information documents
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.2/INF.1
Provisional list of documents
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.2/INF.2
Provisional list of participants
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.2/INF.3
Draft programme
UNEP/GEF/SCS/EW.1/3
UNEP/GEF/SCS and SEA START RC, GIS Workshop in
support of the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China
Sea and Gulf of Thailand", Report of the meeting, UNEP/
GEF/SCS/EW.1/3, Bangkok, Thailand, 7 - 9 August
2002.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/PSC.1/3
First 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. UNEP/GEF/SCS/
PSC.1/3. UNEP, Bangkok Thailand.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RSTC.1/3
First 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.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RSTC.1/3 Pattaya, Thailand, 14 - 16
March 2002.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-LbP.1/3
First Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Land-
based Pollution Component of the UNEP/GEF Project
"Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the
South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". Report of the
meeting.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-LbP.1/3
Bangkok,
Thailand, 3 - 5 April 2002.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-W.1/3
First Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the
Wetland Sub-component of the UNEP/GEF Project
"Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the
South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". Report of the
meeting. UNEP/GEF/ SCS/RWG-W.1/3 Phuket, Thailand,
24 - 26 April 2002.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-M.1/3
First Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the
Mangrove Component of the UNEP/GEF Project
"Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the
South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". Report of the
meeting. UNEP/GEF/ SCS/RWG-M.1/3 Phuket, Thailand,
29 April - 1 May 2002.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-SG.1/3
First Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the
Seagrass Sub-component of the UNEP/GEF Project
"Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the
South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". Report of the
meeting.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-SG.1/3
Bangkok ,
Thailand, 6 - 8 May 2002.
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First Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Coral
Reef Sub-component of the UNEP/GEF Project
"Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the
South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". Report of the
meeting.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.1/3
Bangkok,
Thailand, 9 - 11 May 2002.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-F.1/3
First Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the
Fisheries Component of the UNEP/GEF Project
"Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the
South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". Report of the
meeting.
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-F.1/3
Bangkok ,
Thailand, 20 - 22 May 2002.
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ANNEX 3
Agenda
1.
OPENING OF THE MEETING
1.1
Welcome address
1.2
Introduction of members
2.
ORGANISATION OF THE MEETING
2.1
Documentation available to the meeting
2.2
Organisation of work
3.
ADOPTION OF THE MEETING AGENDA
4.
REPORT OF THE SECRETARIAT CONCERNING THE MID-YEAR REVIEWS AND
REPORTS FROM PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES
5.
PRESENTATION OF NATIONAL REVIEWS OF PAST AND ON-GOING PROJECTS
6.
PRESENTATION OF FIRST DRAFT REPORTS ON NATIONAL ACTIVITIES
6.1
Identification and characterisation of "sites"
6.2
Review of national legislation
7.
PRESENTATION OF COUNTRY REPORTS CONCERNING ON-GOING NATIONAL
ACTIVITIES
7.1
Review of National Data and Information
7.2
Creation of National Meta-database
7.3
Review of National Criteria
7.4
Review of economic valuation data and information
8.
PRESENTATION AND REVIEW OF THE OUTCOMES OF THE GIS-WORKSHOP JOINTLY
CONVENED BY THE UNEP/GEF PROJECT CO-ORDI NATING UNIT AND SEA START
REGIONAL CENTRE IN AUGUST 2002
8.1
GIS Questionnaires relating to data and information requirements for site
characterisation of coral reefs
8.2
Metadata format
9.
DISCUSSION AND AGREEMENT OF FUTURE ACTIVITIES WITH FOCUS ON THE NEXT
INTERSESSIONAL PERIOD
9.1
Technical consideration and agreement on the procedure and format of site
characterisation
9.2
Procedure for preparation of the regional criteria
9.3
Revision of workplan and timetable, taking into account actions listed in the
MoUs with SEAs
10.
DATES AND PLACES OF THE THIRD AND FOURTH MEETINGS OF THE REGIONAL
WORKING GROUP ON CORAL REEFS
11.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
12.
ADOPTION OF THE REPORT OF THE MEETING
13.
CLOSURE OF THE MEETING
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ANNEX 4
Members of the National Coral Reef Committees in Participating Countries2
CAMBODIA
Name
Expertise
Office
Mr. Kim Sour
Fisheries Science
Department of Fisheries
Tropical Marine Ecology and
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Fisheries Biology
Mr. Sem Vyrak
Fisheries Science
Department of Fisheries
Aquaculture and Aquatic
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Resources Management
Mr. Meas Rithy
Forestry Science
Ministry of Environment
Mr. Suy Thea
Fisheries Science
Park Ranger, Ream National Park
Ministry of Environment
Mr. Sao Sinthuon
Environmentalist
Koh Kong Department of Environment
Koh Kong Province, Cambodia
Mr. Tith Sara
Fisheries Science
Kep Fisheries Office
Kep Department of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries
Kep Municipality, Cambodia
Mr. Khem Bunheng
Environmentalist
Kampot Department of Environment
Kampot Province, Cambodia
Mobile Phone: (855) 12 764 319
Mr. Sin Sotharath
Fisheries Science
Sihanouville Fisheries Office
Sihanoukville Department of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries
Sihanoukville, Cambodia
Mr. Ney Oi
Fisheries Science
Koh Kong Fisheries Office
Koh Kong Department of Agriculture, Forestry
and Fisheries
Koh Kong Province, Cambodia
Mr. Chheng Touch
Fisheries Science
Marine Protected Areas
Exploitation Office, Department of Fisheries
186 Preah Norodom Boulevard
Mr. Bouy Roitana
Fisheries Science -
Sihanoukville Fisheries Office
Processing and
Sihanoukville Department of Agriculture,
Transportation
Forestry and Fisheries
Sihanoukville, Cambodia
Mr. Haing Leap
Fisheries Science
Aquaculture Office
Department of Fisheries
Mr. Poum Sotha
Fisheries Science
Marine Fisheries Inspection Unit
Sihanoukville, Cambodia
Mr. Chourb Kao
Environmentalist
Kep Department of Environment
Kep Municipality, Cambodia
Mr. Prak Vong
Environmentalist
Sihanoukville Department of Environment
Sihanoukville, Cambodia
Mr. Thay Saman
Fisheries Science
Kampot Fisheries Office
Kampot Department of Agriculture, Forestry
and Fisheries
Kampot Province, Cambodia
2 Lists for Indonesia and Malaysia are not available at this time.
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PHILIPPINES
Name
Expertise
Office
Dr. Porfirio M. Aliño
Coral reef ecologist
Marine Science Institute
University of the Philippines
Mr. Robert Jara
Project Management
Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (DENR)
Mr. Florendo Barangan and/or
Coastal and Marine
Coastal and Marine Management
Mr. Emiliano Ramoran
Management
Office
Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (DENR)
Ms. Sandra Arcamo/Ms. Jessica
Coastal Zone
Department of Agriculture
Munoz
Management/Fishery
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic
Resources Management
Resources (DAF-BFAR)
Atty. Joselito Alisuag and/or
Legislation
Palawan Council for Sustainable
Mr. John Pontillas
Development (PCSD)
Dir. Cesar Pagdilao
Fisheries biology/Marine
Philippine Council for Aquatic and
Resources Research
Marine Research Development
Management
Atty. Jay Batongbacal
Legislation,
Philippine Center for Marine
Marine Affairs Policy
Affairs
Atty. Rafael Lotilla and/or
Legislation/Economic Policy
National Economic Development
Ms. Sheila Marie Encabo
Authority (NEDA)
Ms. Aileen Baviera
Environmental Policy
Asian Center
University of the Philippines,
Diliman
Mr. Alberto A. Encomienda/
Department of Foreign Affairs
Ms. Joanne Tiquio
Marine and Ocean Affairs Center
(DFA-MOAC)
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THAILAND
Name
Expertise
Office
Dr.Thamasak Yeemin
Coral reef ecology
Faculty of Science
Environmental
Ramkhamhaeng University
Management
Dr. Chamnan Mongkolkasem
Economics
Faculty of Economics
Environmental
Ramkhamhaeng University
Economics
Asst. Prof. Sanay Rojanadit
GIS
Department of Geography
Geography
Ramkhamhaeng University
Mr. Manoch Wongsuryrat
Environmental
Technical Forest Marine National Park
Management
Division
Marine ecology
Mrs.Tippawan Sethapun
Management
Marine National Park Division
Legislation
Mrs.Yoo-ee Kaetpet
Management
Fisheries Resource Management Section,
Legislation
Fisheries Resource Conservation Division
Marine ecology
Mr. Sakanan Pathong
Coastal Zone
Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkha
Management
University
Marine ecology
Mr. Somkiat Soontornpitakkool Management
Mu Ko Chumphon National Park
Marine biology
Mr. Ronawan Boonprakob
Marine biology
Eastern Marine Fisheries Development
Coral reef ecology
Center
Ms. Anchalee Chankong
Marine biology
Chumphon Marine Fisheries Development
Coral reef ecology
Center
Fisheries
Mr. Suraphol Chunhabandit
Coral Reef Ecology
Aquatic Resources Research Institute,
Coastal Zone
Chulalongkorn University
Management
Ms. Pinya Sarasas
Marine Ecology
Reef Check Thailand
Coastal Zone
Management
Representative from Faculty
Law
Faculty of Law, Ramkhamhaeng
of Law
Environmental Law
University
Representative from Faculty
Sociology
Faculty of Political Science
of Political science
Political Science
Ramkhamhaeng University
Mr. Nisit Ruangsawang
Marine Ecology
Department of Science (Biology) Bangkok
Coastal Zone
Technical Campus,
Management
Rajamankala Institute Technology
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VIETNAM
Name
Expertise
Office
Dr. Vo Si Tuan
Coral Reef Ecology
Institute of Oceanography
Tran Hong Ha
Policy
National Environment Agency
Vu Huy Thu
Policy
Department of Fishery Protection
Ministry of Fisheries
Le Thanh Binh
Environmental management
National Environment Agency
Tran Minh Hien
Conservation
World Wild Fund IndoChina
Bui Thu Hien
Conservation
IUCN Vietnam
Nguyeh Huy Yet
Coral taxonomy/ecology
Hai Phon gInstitute of Oceanography
Nguyen Thu Hue
Conservation
IMA Vietnam
Trang Vo Hung Son
Environmental economics
University of Economics
Mai Van Thang
Environmental management
Khanh Hoa Department of
Environment Protection
Tran Phong
Environmental management
Ninh Thuan Deparment of Science
and Technology
Pham Van Thom
Hydrochemistry
Institute of Oceanography
Nguyen Van Long
Coral reef fish ecology
Institute of Oceanography
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Questionnaire and Results for the Regional Overview
of Past and On-going Projects in the Participating Countries
COUNTRY:
1.
What are the objectives of the coral reef (CR) projects in your country?
· Biodiversity assessment
· Socio-economic evaluation
· Management / Protection
· ICZM Planning
· Others
(specify:.......................)
2.
Do you know where the coral reefs are located (distributed) in your country?
· Yes, for most areas
· Yes, for some areas
· No, only in very small areas
3.
Percentage (estimate) of the coral reefs that has already been surveyed for any of the
objectives in question no.1:
· <25%
· 25-50%
· 50-75%
· 75-100%
4.
Is there enough information to address CR management issues in your country?
· Yes, for most of the CRs (>75%)
· Yes, for 50-75% of the CRs
· Yes, for 25-50% of the CRs
· Yes, for less than 25% of the CRs
5.
Information gaps in addressing management issues:
Percentage of CRs
<25% 25-50% 50-75% >75%
· Biodiversity and ecology
· Geo-physical parameters
· Socio-economic importance
· Users conflicts
· Threats
· .............................................
6.
Why are there gaps in the above information?
· Lack of trained personnel to collect information
· Lack of fund or financial support
· Remote areas with inadequate logistical support
· ..............................................................
· ..............................................................
· ..............................................................
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7.
What are the outputs & outcomes of the CR projects in your country so far?
· Increase in number of reports and publications
· Create public awareness of the status of the CR resources
· Knowledge of threats to the CRs
· Establishment of new MPAs
· Identification of new dive sites for the tourism industry
· Increase number of tourists visiting your CRs
· Introduction of new legislations to protect CRs
· Better fishery management
· Improve the socio-economic condition of the community
· Attract more scientists to conduct CR research
· Public and community involvement in CR management
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Regional Overview of the Past and On-Going Projects in Participating Countries
CAMBODIA
INDONESIA
MALAYSIA
PHILIPPINES
THAILAND
VIETNAM
1. The objectives of country's coral reef projects:
·
Biodiversity assessment
·
Socio-economic assessment
·
Management/protection/conservation
·
ICZM planning
·
Others (research, education, awareness)
2. Knowledge of the distribution of coral reefs
·
Yes, for most areas
·
Yes, for some areas
·
No, only in very small areas
3. Estimate of CRs already surveyed
·
<25%
·
25-50%
·
50-75%
·
>75%
4. Adequacy of info. to address mgmt. issues
·
Yes, for >75% of the CRs
·
Yes, for 50-75% of the CRs
·
Yes, for 25-50% of the CRs
·
Yes, for <25% of the CRs
5. Info. gaps in addressing mgmt. issues
·
Biodiversity and ecology
>75%
25-50%
25-50%
25-50%
25-50%
50-75%
·
Physico-chemical parameters
>75%
25-50%
25-50%
>75%
25-50%
>75%
·
Socio-economic benefits
>75%
>75%
50-75%
50-75%
>75%
>75%
·
User conflict
50-75%
>75%
25-50%
>75%
25-50%
>75%
·
Threats
50-75%
25-50%
25-50%
25-50%
25-50%
50-75%
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CAMBODIA
INDONESIA
MALAYSIA
PHILIPPINES
THAILAND
VIETNAM
6. Why are there information gaps?
·
Lack of trained personnel to collect info.
·
Lack of fund or financial support
·
Inadequate logistical support
·
Inadequate monitoring, enforcement,
surveillance
7. Outputs & outcomes of the CR projects
·
Increase in number of reports and publication
·
Create public awareness of the CR resources
·
Knowledge of threats to CRs
·
Establishment of new MPAs
·
Identification of new dive sites
·
Introduction of new legislations to protect CRs
·
Better fishery management
·
Improvement of socio-economic condition of
community
·
Attraction of scientists to conduct CR research
·
Community involvement in CR mgmt.
·
Integration of CR science into mgmt.
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ANNEX 6
Summary of Coral Reef Sites Identified and Characterised in the Participating Countries
Country
Location
Coordinates
Characterisation
Remarks
Cambodia
Annex 7
GIS form
- 44 reef locations listed below will be grouped together
into 3-4 sites;
- Sites in Sihanoukville and Kampot Province have minimal
information on species composition of corals.
- A first draft text file on these sites has been prepared and
submitted.
Koh Kong
1. Koh Menah (Trah Island)
The Singapore International Foundation has conducted two
Province
2. Koh Krosa
coral reef surveys in this province with the Ministry of
3. Koh Andeak
Environment. The results of the two surveys will be input in
4. Koh Chhan
the appropriate forms.
5. Koh Sameth
6. Koh Torteng
7. Koh Sdach
8. Koh Khmoch
9. Koh Ampel Toch
10. Koh Ampel Kandal
11. Koh Ampel Thom
12. Koh Smach
13. Koh Damlong
14. Koh Manas
15. Koh Tateam
16. Koh Chnong
17. Kohn Chlam
Sihanoukville 1. Koh Pos (Pos Island)
2. Koh Tres
3. Koh Chanlus
4. Koh Krobey
5. Koh Rusey
6. Koh Takiev
7. Koh Sromouch
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Country
Location
Coordinates
Characterisation
Remarks
8. Koh Thas
9. Rangs of Koh Rong
10. Rangs of Koh Rong
Sanlem
11. Koh Pring
12. Koh Trang
13. Koh Thmey
14. Koh Daung
15. Koh Veal
16. Koh Polouvay
17. Koh Khundor
18. Koh Trongoul
19. Poy Machov
20. Poy Tamoung
21. Poy Kampeth
22. Poy Koh Po
Kampot
1. Koh Trognol
2. Prek Ampel
3. Koh Tonsay
4. Koh Mtes
5. Koh Angkrong
6. Koh Sot
Indonesia
Senayang Linga,
Riau Province
Bintang Islands
Natuna Islands
The formats for the characterisation of the sites have been
presented to the National Committee for Seagrass.
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Country
Location
Coordinates
Characterisation
Remarks
Malaysia
Peninsula Malaysia
Data and information on these sites in Peninsular Malaysia
are available from governmental reports and research
articles. These will be gathered and presented in the
appropriate forms.
40 islands with fringing reefs
The reefs surrounding these islands are managed as Marine
Parks under the Department of Fisheries.
East Malaysia
Data and information on these sites in East Sabah are
available from governmental reports and research articles.
These will be gathered and presented in the appropriate
forms.
Derawan Island and others
(off Kinarut, Sabah)
Tunku Abdul Rahman Park
Mantanani Islands
North Borneo Islands
Sarawak
Philippines
Batanes Province
20o0'-
21o24.3'N,
121o32.4-
121o16.2'E
Bolinao
16o22'-
16o27'N,
119o52'-
120o00'E
Telbang Reef
16o10'40''-
16010'50''N,
120o04'08''-
20o02'04''E
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Country
Location
Coordinates
Characterisation
Remarks
Lingayen Gulf
15o24.3'-
16o37.26'N,
199o36.45'-
120o32.4'E
Batong Ungot
15o10'34''-
15o10'33''N,
120o01'10''-
120o01'49''E
Maricaban Strait and
Batangas Bay
Batangas Bay
Puerto Galera
13o28.35'-
13o34.02'N,
120o54.27'-
120o59.13'E
Palawan Province:
El Nido
Puerto Princesa
Ulugan Bay
9o51'-10o20'N,
118o35.64'-
118o51'E
Balabac Island
Bacuit Bay, El Nido
11.00o-
11.30oN,
119.15o-
119.45oE
Zambales-Batangas
13o36.45'-
15o0'N;
120o0'-
120o58.32'E
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Thailand
Coral reefs have been grouped together based on similarity
of ecological attributes. Characterisation of sites and
digitising of reefs have begun. Digitising of reefs will be
finished by next month.
Suratthani
Chumporn
Prachuabkirikahn 1
Prachuabkirikahn 2
Chonburi
Rayong
Chantaburi
Trad
Vietnam
Con Dao Islands
8o37'-8o48'N,
106o32'-
106o45'E
Nha Trang Bay
12o00-
12o45'N,
109o15'-
109o30'E
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Outline for Text Description of Coral Reef Sites3
1
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION4
2
TRANSECT SITES
3
PHYSICAL FEATURES
4
NOTEWORTHY FAUNA AND FLORA
5
SCIENTIFIC IMPORTANCE AND RESEARCH5
6
TRANSBOUNDARY SIGNIFICANCE6
7
ECONOMIC VALUE AND SOCIAL BENEFITS7
8
DISTURBANCE AND DEFICIENCIES
9
LEGAL PROTECTION
10
MANAGEMENT
11
RECOMMENDATIONS
12
REFERENCES
3 This text file will accompany the compilation of the survey on data and information for each coral reef site. This text file is
proposed to accommodate any other data and information, especially qualitative information, which cannot be entered in the
questionnaire prepared by SEA-START RC.
4 Coordinates, areal extent of site.
5 e.g., species richness, presence of endemic, threatened, or endangered species.
6 site of spawning aggregations, nursery; resiliency of coral reef site (see Annex 10)
7 e.g., data and information on algae, fishes, and invertebrates exploited by coastal villages; presence of subsistence fi shery;
presence of tourism; this implies no economic evaluation.
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ANNEX 8
Revised Questionnaire8 to Survey of Data and Information on Coral Reef Sites9
C2. Environmental data of each coral reefs in the South China Sea part of (country)
Coral reef site name:
The geographical coordinates (latitude and longitude) of the approximate centre OR
range of the coral reef site, expressed in degrees and minutes.
Latitude:
Longitude:
Table C2.1
Category
Unit
Data
Remarks*
Physical Environment
1. Reef Type
Fringing (mainland &
Sq. km or Ha
Estimated by
island)
method?
Barrier
No data
Atoll
Number or area
Patch
No info/No data
Other
(1).........................
Other
(2).........................
Maximun
m
Minimum
m
Category of slope
2. Average Cross
1 or/and 2, 3
Sectional Slope
(1-gentle, 2- moderate,
3-steep)
3. Change of Reef Area
Ha or sq. km (%)
Time period
8 Corrections in fields and additional explanations are in italics and in bold letters.
9 A text file (Annex 7) will accompany this survey form to accommodate qualitative data and information that cannot be
entered in the fields of this questionnaire.
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Table C2.2
Category
Unit
Data
Remarks*
Present Environmental
State
1. Coral
Investigation
date
1.1 Number of Hard Coral
number /number
Genera/Species
1.2 Number of Soft Coral
Number
Genera/Species
/number
1.3 Live Coral Cover (All
percent
Species)
1.4 Change in Live Coral
percent/decade (+/-)
Cover Area/Time Over
Last Decade (All
Species)
2. Algae
2.1 Number of Algae
number /number
Indicate
Genera/Species
season
2.2 Present Algae Cover
percent
2.3 Change Algae Cover
percent/decade (+/-)
Area Over Time
3. Molluscs
3.1 Number of Molluscs
number /number
Genera/Species
3.2 Molluscs Density
number/m2
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Table C2.3
Category
Unit
Data
Remarks*
4. Crustacean
Investigation date
4.1 Number of Crustacean
number/
Genera/Species
number
4.2 Crustacean Density
number/m2
5. Echinoderm
5.1 Number of Echinoderm
number/
Genera/Species
number
5.2 Echinoderm Density
number/m2
6. Polychaete10
6.1 Number of Polychaete
number /number
Genera/Species
7. Coral Reef Fish
7.1 Number of Coral Reef
number /number
Fish Genera/Species
7.2 Coral Reef Fish Density
number/m2
8. Transient Fish
8.1 Number of Transient
number/
Fish Genera/Species
number
9. Target Species
9.1 Number Per Genera
9.2 Density of Target
number/area
Species
10. Indicator Species
number
number/
10.1 Number Per Genera
number
10.2 Density of Indicator
number/area
Species
10 Particularly those that are indicator species.
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Table C2.4
Category
Unit
Data
Remarks*
9. Mammal
Investigation date
9.1 Number of Mammal
number
Species
9.3 Mammal Abundance
number
10. Larvae
10.1 Number of Larvae
number
Families
10.3 Larvae Density
Number/m3
11. Exploitation
11.1 Major Exploited
Over or
Species
moderately
Group and
Grouper
Level of Exploitation
exploited
Giant Clam
kg./year
Sea Cucumber
kg./year
Snapper
kg./year
Lobster
kg./year
Others
(identify)......
kg./year
kg./year
kg./year
kg./year
kg./year
12 Ecosystem Function
12.1 Number Of Other
number
Ecosystems11
Interact With This
Coral Reef
12.2 Spawning Ground
Of Important
Yes or no
Specify species
Species
11 Specify ecosystems, e.g., seagrass and/or mangroves, in the Remarks column of this field; indicate also the distance of the
coral reef site from the habitats/ecosystems that they interact with.
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Table C2.5
Category
Unit
Data
Remarks*
Regional And/Or Global
Investigation date
Significance
and species name
Number Of Endemic
number
Species
Number Of Indigenous
number
Species
Number Of Rare Species
number
Number Of Endangered
Critically
number
And Threatened Species
Endangered (CR)
(IUCN Red List
Endangered (EN)
number
Categories)
Vulnerable (VU)
number
Existing International
National Park
Recognition
Year Established
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Table C2.6
Category
Unit
Data
Remarks*
National Significance
Existing Management
Long-term (>10year
Plans (Provide Short
Detail)
Medium-term (5-10)
Details:
Short-term (<5)
Details:
Existing Status MPA/MA
National Park
(IUCN Category And
Category II
Year Proposed
Others )
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Management Or
Preservation Activities
On Site
Existing Level And
Quality Of Site
Management 12
Existing Support To
Institutional Management
Long-Term Sustainability
Including Prospects For
Revenue Generation
(Identify Activities)
Potential Aspects That
Can Be Developed
Wisely In The Site
(Identify Activities)
Average Level Of Direct
Stakeholder13
Involvement In
Management
Long Term Environmental
Perspective
12 Consider Reefs at Risk Analysis in Southeast Asia and other analyses.
13 e.g., local authorities and communities, national organisations.
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Table C2.7
Category
Unit
Data
Remarks*
Threats To This Area
1. Present Threats
1.1 Destructive
Bombing
number/year
No data
Harvesting
Poisoning
number/year
Bottom trawl
Plant/animal removal
Other (1).................
Other (2).................
1.2 Pollution
Value
unit
Data
Investigation date
1.3 Sedimentation
Turbidity
NTU
No data
TSS
(mg/l )
Other ...
1.4 Oil
Oil
( mg/l )
1.5 Heavy Metals
Fe
( µg/l )
Mn
( µg/l )
Zn
( µg/l )
Cu
( µg/l )
Pb
( µg/l )
As
( µg/l )
Cd
( µg/l )
Cr
( µg/l )
Ni
( µg/l )
Hg
( µg/l )
1.6 Organic Pollutants
P org
( µg/l )
N org
( µg/l )
C org
( µg/l )
BOD
( mg/l )
COD
( mg/l )
DO
( mg/l )
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1.7 Eutrophication
(Nutrient)
NO3-N
( µg/l )
NO2-N
( µg/l )
NH3-N
( µg/l )
PO4 P
( µg/l )
SiO3 Si
( µg/l )
1.8 Pesticides
Total pesticides
( µg/l )
1.9 Salinity Change
Salinity
( %o )
Long term
1.10 Thermal Change
Temperature
( o C )
1.11 Other of Types
of Pollution
Other (1).................
Other (2).................
2.0 Coastal
Dredging
Development
Tourism
Construction
Medium
Table C2.8
Category
Unit
Data
Remarks*
3.0 Natural Disaster
Storm
Volcano
Land subsidence
Sea level rise
Other (1).................
Other (2).................
4.0 Others
Starfish Crown of Thorn Number
/m2
Bleaching event
Number
/decade
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Table C2.9
Category
Unit
Data
Remarks*
2. Future Threats
Development plan
(add details of
activities)
Distance to the Coral
km
Reef Area
3.0 Stress-Pressure
Information
Social And Economic
Population growth
Percent/year
Drivers Of Change In
Environmental State
Resident human
Number
population
Migration
Percent/year
Average GDP growth
Percent/year
during the last decade
Others ....................
Table C2.10
Category
Unit
Data
Remarks*
4.0 Management
4.1 Ownership
Federal
State
Community
Private
Common property
Other (1).................
Other (2).................
4.2 Management regime
Land-use planning
Coastal zoning
Institutional framework
Stakeholder co-
ordination
Restoration
Stakeholder
investment
Fishery practices
Other (1).................
Other (2).................
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Table C2.11
Category
Unit
Data
Remarks*
5.0 Current use
Explanation
Commercial
on economic
and social
benefit
Subsistence
Fishing ground
Yes
Tourism
Yes
MPA
Yes
Other
(1)......................
Other
(2)......................
6.0 Traditional use
Fishing ground
7.0 Potential use
Tourism
Yes
MPA
Yes
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Table C2.12
Category
Unit
Data
Remarks*
8.0 Uses and Services
8.1 Extractive use
currency/year
Explanation
Reef related fish
on economic
landing
and social
benefit
Subsistence fishery
VND/year
Coral mining
Other (1)................
VND/year
Other (2)................
VND/year
8.2 Non-extractive use -
Number of visitors
number/year
e.g., Tourism
Number of people
number
involved in industry
Number of
number
chalets/hotels
operators
Number of ferry/boasts number
operators
Number of
number
guide/agents
Other (1)................
Other (2)................
8.3 Other non-extractive use
(year 2000)
Specify (1)............
Specify (2)............
9.0 Environmental services
Coastal protection
currency/year
Sediment stabilisation
currency/year
Water quality
currency/year
enhancement
Contaminant sink
currency/year
Reduction of wave
currency/year
energy & erosion,
Other (1)................
currency/year
Other (2)................ currency/year
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ANNEX 9
Proposed Procedure for Site Characterisation and Evaluation
for National Prioritisation
This compilation summary matrix and proposed evaluation process are discussed in relation to the
site characterisation and review of the national criteria.
Objective
This national prioritisation process was conducted to learn how this can be used as inputs (e.g.
summary compilation format) for the regional criteria prioritisation process.
Evaluation can be done based on the scores for the subtotals and totals and eventually cross check
based on the raw scores or frequency for the categories. The scores can be validated based on the
general consensus and expert opinion of the evaluator (e.g., national committee, national working
group, or technical experts).
Site Categories1
Site 1
Site 2
Site 3
Site n
Remarks
and attributes
BIODIVERSITY
Species
richness
Relative
diversity score
Others
Subtotal
ECOLOGICAL
IMPORTANCE
Habitat
complexity
Reef
heterogeneity
Spawning
grounds
Migratory
species
pathway
Endangered
species
feeding/nursery
ground
Others
Subtotal
SOCIO-
ECONOMIC
IMPORTANCE
Fisheries
Tourism
Education
Cultural
Others
Subtotal
MANAGEMENT
LEVEL/NEEDS
1 Scores = are taken from the GIS database and text description and translation to the H, M, L equivalent scores are
suggested in the text.
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SITE CHARACTERISTIC ATTRIBUTES
BIODIVERSITY VALUES
1.
SPECIES RICHNESS of at least a benthic organism (e.g. coral) and reef fish; (consider
also diversity index or other ways to gauge quantitatively species diversity).
Evaluation process
Get the average or decide the most important species attribute (e.g. either coral or fish etc. to score a
high, medium or low value based on best judgement (i.e. expert opinion).
2.
RELATIVE DIVERSITY Proportion of species and representativeness of the site.
Evaluation process
Compare the species richness for the site relative to the average proportion of the national average.
2.1
When available, consider constructing a species area curve and see the sample size in
relation to the potential number you get for the site (see attach process figure for construction of the
curve).
2.2
Alternatively, you can just have a number of taxa scored in relation to their importance and
sum up their total scores.
Evaluation process
The H, M, and L categories can be given a corresponding score or scale (e.g., H = 3, M= 2, L = or 1
or H = 5, M = 3, L = 1, or score that that is considered appropriate). The categories can be derived by
looking at the range of species divided by three (e.g., percent of species or total numbers per area) or
depending on the classes (range) you will decide and thus score (H, M, L) the species diversity value
based on which category they are in. Use a number of taxa (at least two like hard coral and fish) to
evaluate the categorisation and to decide the eventual categorisation. This evaluation can be done by
adding or averaging the scores or by the frequency for this and document this accordingly.
ECOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE
1.
HABITAT COMPLEXITY AND HETEROGENEITY
ECOSYSTEM COMPLEXITY The ecosystem complexity refers to the number of habitats (e.g.,
number of habitats referred to in GIS database) or the reef heterogeneity of the topography in the reef
(e.g., spur and groove, zones like reef flat and slope features like spur groove, lagoons, etc.) in a site.
Based on the quantity of these attributes, translate this into semi-quantitative scores (H, M, L). Derive
the categories by looking at the range of distribution of the attribute scores.
Evaluation process
For ecosystem complexity scores are derived by evaluating the number of interacting habitats (e.g.,
seagrass, mangroves and patch reefs nearby, etc.) with the more habitats, e.g., three or more = High,
like seagrass, mangrove and patch reef scored as three and moderate would be 2 habitats and 1 or
less habitats would be low.
2.
REEF HETEROGENEITY refers to topographic relief (e.g. spur and groove and slope) and
zones (like reef flat, crest and reef slope and lagoon); reef heterogeinity can be scored as High = with
3 or more relief/zones, Moderate score = with 2 relief/zones, Low = 1 and < 1 relief/zones.
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3.
SPAWNING OR NESTING GROUND description of the function (refer to text description);
Put Yes or No in the matrix; Provide score a higher score for the important species (e.g., indigenous
or endangered species).
4.
MIGRATORY SPECIES PATHWAY just describe function put mark yes (x) or no (no score)
5.
ENDANGERED SPECIES FEEDING AND NURSERY AREA describe species and score
for each known function (marked x in the matrix) and put higher score (xx) for important species.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS
1.
FISHERIES PRODUCTION put value (kg/year in the specific area and equivalent monetary
value) and translate this value into a high, medium and low category.
2.
TOURISM gauge the value of the amount of tourism revenues and entries and translate this
value into a high, medium and low category based on the range of values in the area.
3.
EDUCATIONAL gauge the importance of the area based on the number of researches and
associated facilities and describe and translate into a high, medium and low category.
4.
CULTURAL IMPORTANCE (include traditional use) same as above
5.
OTHERS
Evaluation process
Evaluate all the attribute categories and gauge the integrated or additive scores.
MANAGEMENT LEVELS
Some questions to consider in the assessment of management levels:
1. Is there a management plan?
2. Is this legislated?
3. Is there stakeholder participation in management planning?
4. Is implementation of management defined in detail, e.g., with zone and (level)?
5. Is the level of management supported by stakeholders (e.g., with technical assistance,
government funds, and others)
6. Is the management effective?
Fill in the matrix the management level the site has.
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ANNEX 10
Recovery Index for Ecosystem Valuation and Reproductive Output/Spill-over Value
for Transboundary Value or Significance
Prepared by Dr. Porfirio M. Aliño and Dr. Chou Loke Ming
Recovery Index
Valuation based on ecological significance has not been intensively investigated and remains as a
gap in attaching a monetary value to coral reef ecosystems. Ecosystem resilience could be used to
provide a basis to such an evaluation. It is based on the fact that mature ecosystems with high
biodiversity have greater resilience to impacts and a higher potential for recovery.
This project can make a comparative review of the different reefs to investigate and attempt some
correlation between biodiversity richness and ecosystem recovery. The correlation will facilitate the
development of a recovery index based on biodiversity richness or ecosystem maturity. The index
can then be used as a basis of ecosystem valuation.
Reproductive Output/Spill-over Value
A sensitivity analysis of simulations of different disturbances (both with the interaction of human and
natural impacts) in relation to the role of the habitat (ecosystem) can be undertaken. Its "reproductive
output/spill-over" value in the connectivity of habitats can be utilised as another index for its
transboundary value or significance.
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ANNEX 11
Workplan and Timetable of Agreed Activities for the RWG-Coral Reefs and Schedule of Meetings for 2003
Year
2002
2003
Quarter
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Month 1
2
3
4
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10 11 12
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National Committee meetings
x
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NTWG Meetings
x
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Review National Reports
Review of Regional Database and
Respond
NATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Prepare national inventory of coral
reefs & develop national data in
GIS/map format (coral)14
Review of past and on-going Projects
1
2
Assemble data /info in national
metadatabase15
Review economic valuation data &
information 16
Review criteria at national level17
Identification & characterisation of "sites"
3
4
5
and assemble GIS database18
Review national legislation and
develop action plans on coral reefs
National prioritisation19
Prepare objective criteria for future use20
14 Budget line 2205 in the Operational Budget; reworded to harmonise with the clauses in the MoU and the agreed activities in the Workplan and Timetable by the Regional Working Group (see
Table 2, Annex 8 - UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.2/1).
15 based on review of national data and information; Clause viii of the MoU.
16 This activity is in the agreed workplan at the first meeting of the Regional Working Group.
17 Clause x of the MoU.
18 These activities are not in the Memorandum of Understanding but the meeting agreed to conduct this activity in order to gather data and information on coral reef sites, to develop a national
metadatabase, and to be able to have the information needed for regional prioritisation.
19 Budget line 2206 in the Operational Budget; reworded to harmonise with the clauses in the MoU and the agreed activities in the Workplan and Timetable by the Regional Working Group (see
Table 2, Annex 8 - UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-CR.2/1).
20 Clause xi of MoU.
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Summarise national legislation and
6
7
8
management regimes21
Gather information on threats in relation to
development plans22
(Identify proximate and ultimate cause by
source - "root-cause analysis")
Identify priority points of intervention23
Evaluate barriers to action and possible
solutions24
National prioritisation of sites25
Prepare and submit proposal for
demonstration site26
Prepare or Revise27 National Action Plan
Prepare guidelines on testing blast
fishing activities (coral)28
Review threats at site level
Identify proximate to ultimate cause by
source (causal chain analysis)
REGIONAL ACTIVITIES
Regional criteria development
9
10
Regional GIS database tasks29:
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Development of Regional Priorities
2nd, 3rd & 4th meetings RWG-CR
11
12
13
RSTC/PSC Meetings
Finalisation of the Regional SAP
21 Clause xi of MoU.
22 Clause vii in the MoU.
23 in the Workplan agreed at the First Meeting of the RWG-CR.
24 in the Workplan agreed at the First Meeting of the RWG-CR.
25 in the Workplan agreed at the First Meeting of the RWG-CR.
26 Clause 16 of the MoU; in the Workplan attached to the signed MoU, this activity reads: "Application of the criteria to prioritise areas and select demonstration sites on coral reefs"
27 Not all countries have existing National Action Plans for Coral Reefs. Thus, this activity is either for development or revision, if necessary, of National Action Plans.
28 Budget line 2207 in the Operational Budget attached to the MoU. The RWG-CR decided not to use the funds for this purpose. Instead, the RWG-CR would like to use the budget line to review
threats with emphasis on the impacts of destructive fishing practices such as fish-bombing and cyanide fishing. This change in the object of expenditure is a proposal to the Project Coordinating
Unit.
29 Please refer to Annex 10 of the Report of the GIS Workshop.
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Notes on the Numbered Cells in the Revised Workplan and Timetable for the Regional Working Group for Coral Reefs
Number
Notes
1
First draft
2
Final draft to be submitted to PCU
3
First Draft
4
15 November - New deadline for submission of First Draft
5
31 December 2002 - Final Draft
6
First Draft
7
15 November - New deadline for submission of First Draft
8
31 December 2002 - Final Draft
9
Development of Regional Criteria by electronic discussion
10
First Draft of Regional Criteria to be circulated to all members
11
28-31 October 2002, 2nd Meeting of the RWG-CR
12
25-28 March 2003, Third Meeting of the RWG-CR, Malaysia
13
29 September to 2 October 2003, Fourth Meeting of the RWG, Philippines
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Provisional Schedule of Meetings for 2003
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RWG-M-4
Ramadan
November
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Regional Sci.
Mtg.
RSTC-4
PSC-3
Xmas
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