TERMINAL REPORT
February 2002 to December 2008
of the
Project Director
to
THE UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME
THE GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT FACILITY
AND
THE PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE
FOR THE UNEP/GEF PROJECT
ENTITLED:
REVERSING ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION TRENDS IN
THE SOUTH CHINA SEA AND GULF OF THAILAND
[Project
No
GF/2730-02-4340]
United Nations
Global Environment
Environment Programme
Facility
J.C. Pernetta, Project Director.
25TH February 2009
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Acknowledgements
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1
Development of the Project
1.2 Project
Document
1.3
Project Goal, Medium-Term Objectives, Anticipated Outputs and Outcomes
1.4
Timing of, and linkage between, Project Activities
2.
THE PARTNERSHIP NETWORK
2.1
The Management Framework
2.2
National Level Co-ordination
2.3
Regional Level Co-ordination
2.4
Inter-linkages between National and Regional Structures
2.5
Growth and Expansion of the Network
3.
THE SPECIALISED EXECUTING AGENCIES (SEAs)
3.1
Types or organisation appointed as SEAs
3.2
Specialised Executing Agency Approach to Task Execution
4.
OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES OF THE PROJECT COMPONENTS AND TASK FORCES
4.1
Habitat Degradation and Loss
4.2
Over-Exploitation of Fish Stocks in the Gulf of Thailand
4.3 Land-Based
Pollution
4.4 Regional
Co-ordination
4.4.1 Economic
Valuation
4.4.2 Legal
Matters
4.4.3 Co-ordination of project activities
5.
NATIONAL ACTION PLANS AND STRATEGIC ACTION PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT
6.
OUTCOMES AND LESSONS LEARNED AT THE DEMONSTRATION SITES AND PILOT
ACTIVITIES
6.1 Background
6.2
Common Actions at the Demonstration Sites and Pilot Projects
6.3
Achievements of the Demonstration Sites and Pilot Activities
7.
INFORMATION AND DATA MANAGEMENT
7.1
Collation of National Sources of Information and Data
7.2
Achievements of the Project's Information and Data Management Activities
7.3
Challenges Encountered in Building Regional and Global Awareness of the SCS Project
Databases and Website
7.3.1
Ensuring User-Friendly Online Access to Project Outputs
7.3.2
Limited Online Promotion of Project Interventions and Outputs by UNEP's Division of
Global Environment Facility Coordination
7.3.3
Limitations of the IW:LEARN Website as a Tool for the Online Promotion of Project
Outputs and Achievements
7.4
Enhancing the Online Visibility of the SCS Project Website
7.5
Use of Google Earth to Promote Project Outputs and Achievements
7.5.1
Selection of the Google Earth Platform
7.5.2 Development of a Project Layer for Google Earth
7.5.3 Unanticipated Outcomes of the Google Earth Initiative
7.6
Significance and Sustainability
8.
TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING
8.1
Development of the Training Programme
8.2
Target Audience of the Training Programme
8.3
Identification of Organisations to Conduct the Regional Training Workshops
8.4
National "Echo" Seminars
8.5
Outcomes and Outputs of the Regional Training Programme
8.6
National "Echo" Seminars
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9.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND CO-FINANCING
9.1 Financial
Management
9.2 Co-financing
10.
KEY MANAGEMENT AND SCIENTIFIC INNOVATIONS OF THE PROJECT
10.1 Introduction
10.2
Project Management Framework
10.3
Procedure for tracking in-kind co-financing
10.4
Integration of Local Governments and Communities in Project Activities
10.5
Demonstration Site Selection
10.6
Determining Regional Economic Values
10.7
Integrating Fisheries and habitat Management
10.8
Modelling the Nutrient Assimilative Capacity of the South China Sea Basin
10.9
Enhancing Information and Data Flow and Exchange
11.
SUMMARY OF KEY SUCCESSES, AND FAILURES
12. PROPOSED
MECHANISMS
FOR SAP IMPLEMENTATION
12.1 The
Fisheries
Refugia Project
12.2
The SAP Implementation Project
12.3 The
SCS-Small
Grants Programme
12.4
Identification and Elaboration of National Priority Projects to Implement the SAP
References
Appendix 1
Chronology of Project development, appraisal and initiation of activities.
Annexes
Annex 1
List of Meetings Convened in the Framework of the UNEP/GEF South China
Sea Project
Annex 2
Participants In Meetings Convened Between February 2002 and December 31st
2008
Annex 3
Complete List of Publications from the UNEP/GEF South China Sea Project February
2002 To January 2009
Annex 4
Final Estimates of Co-Financing of the Project "Reversing Environmental
Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand"
Annex 5
Project Concept Papers For The Implementation Of The Strategic Action
Programme For The South China Sea
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
In conformity with past practice this document is entitled "Report of the Project Director" and as such I
personally take complete responsibility for all omissions and errors of fact. In reality this report
summarises the work and achievements of numerous individuals whose personal and collective
contributions, both substantive and social, have resulted in those successes that the project has
achieved. Without these contributions there would be no `content' for this report.
Remarkably a number of the members who are still active in the network today were contributors to
the planning process that commenced in 1996 and remain strong supporters of the project and its
outcomes. In 1996 only around twenty or so people were involved in initial project preparation but ten
years later the network had expanded to include many hundreds of individuals. The South China Sea
family is well represented in numerous institutions and government departments in all seven
participating countries, and at the community and local government levels in some 21 locations
around the South China Sea.
Inevitably, some individuals have made greater contributions to the project than others, which is not
surprising given that all participation in project activities has been unpaid and voluntary and that the
only persons paid for in the framework of the project were the staff of the project Co-ordinating Unit.
To these hard working and dedicated professionals I should like to apologise for all the times when I
cracked the whip and expected twice as much from you as could have been reasonably demanded.
That you all, without exception rose to the challenge was a reflection of your dedication and
commitment which was seminal in encouraging the members of the network to behave in a similar
manner.
At the country level the National Technical Focal Points provided critical co-ordination functions
without which activities would have at best been over-lapping and at worst in conflict with one
another. Similarly the individual component and sub-component focal points were vital in ensuring
involvement of national level organisations and individuals having appropriate expertise and
experience in the work at the national level. I hope that the analysis of the national level execution of
activities truly reflects what you have achieved in this regard.
At the regional level particular thanks are due to the independent expert members of the Regional
Working Groups and Task Forces and the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee who gave
freely of their time and expertise to help ensure that the project activities were scientifically and
technically sound. It is a feature of this project that the only experts used in implementing activities
came from the countries of the region reflecting the high international standing of the scientific
community bordering the South China Sea.
In compiling the information for this report and in analysing the data Chris Paterson, Khun Saranya
and Khun Unchalee made very significant contributions for which I thank them, without that
assistance and support the report would not have been completed on time.
I take considerable pride in having been associated with the implementation and execution of this
project and in working closely with all the members of the network. I hope that you feel that you have
derived benefit from your active participation in project activities and that the experience has been
worthwhile, I know I do.
John C. Pernetta,
Bangkok, Thailand
25th February 2009
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1
Development of the Project
During 1996, the Co-ordinating Body for the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA)1 requested assistance from
the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to prepare a proposal for grant assistance from
the Global Environment Facility (GEF) in addressing the water related environmental problems of the
marine environment in the region (UNEP, 1996). The GEF provided a project development facility grant
of 325,000 US dollars to undertake an analysis of the water-related issues and problems of the South
China Sea and to design an appropriate multi-country intervention to address the agreed priority issues.
During the project preparation phase (1997-1998) each of the seven participating countries2 nominated
a national focal point from within the ministries responsible for the environment. The focal points were
charged with responsibility for co-ordinating the work of other individuals and institutions in the
preparation of a national review of priority, water-related environmental issues and problems. Three
expert meetings involving the national focal points and invited experts from the region were convened
during this period (UNEP, 1997; 1998a; 1998b) to review the draft national reports, and determine
priority areas of intervention. The seven national reports3 were published in 1999 (UNEP/EAS/RCU,
1999a; 1999b; 1999c; 1999d; 1999e; 1999f; and 1999g) and formed the basis for the compilation of a
Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA), (Talaue-McManus, 2000) and a draft Strategic Action
Programme (SAP), (UNEP, 1999h). The Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis included a prioritisation of
the identified issues and problems prepared on the basis of a Delphi-type exercise conducted during the
second expert meeting. The Strategic Action Programme outlined the priority actions required over the
subsequent five-year period, to address the issues and problems identified and quantified in the TDA.
The Country Reports, the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis and the draft Strategic Action Programme
were presented to the thirteenth meeting of COBSEA (UNEP, 1998c), which took note of the Country
Reports and TDA and analysed and approved in detail the draft Strategic Action Programme (UNEP,
1999h).
1.2 Project
Document
On the basis of this draft SAP, the project brief was prepared for consideration by, the GEF Council
meeting in March 1999. Only six of the seven countries had endorsed the proposal by that time
however, and the project brief was withdrawn from the work programme. Subsequently the problems
were reported to the fourteenth meeting of COBSEA in November 1999 (UNEP, 1999i). There followed
an extensive period of negotiation between UNEP and the non-signatory country during which changes
to the document were made to accommodate the concerns of that country. A revised version of the
project brief was presented to, and endorsed by the fifteenth meeting of COBSEA in September 2000,
which was preceded by an expert meeting of national co-ordinators (UNEP, 2000). This project brief
took account of the desire of participating countries to retain full control over the management and
execution of the project without involvement of outside parties. The document was included in the GEF
Work Programme presented to, and endorsed by the GEF Council in December 2000 for grant support.
The project brief (UNEP, 2000, Appendix) contained only a brief outline of the proposed management
framework and did not contain details of the instruments that would be used to transfer funds to the
national executing agencies. An elaborated management framework and Memoranda of Understanding,
together with the terms of reference for, and details of, the proposed membership of the national and
regional bodies listed in the management framework were prepared in consultation with the focal
ministries in each country during 2001. They were annexed to the operational project document
submitted to the GEF Secretariat for final CEO endorsement in December 2001 (Annex G of the Project
Document and Annex VI of UNEP, 2001a). Prior to this submission the full project document was
presented to, and approved by the first meeting of the Project Steering Committee in October 2001
(UNEP, 2001a) and approved by the sixteenth meeting of COBSEA (UNEP, 2001b). The project
1 Member States of COBSEA include: Australia, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore,
Thailand and Viet Nam (UNEP. 1981).
2 Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam.
3 All project related documents cited in this paper can be found on the project website at www.unepscs.org.
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became operational at the time of final signature of the project document by, UNEP on January 21st
2002, and with the transfer and reassignment of the then Deputy Director of the Division of Global
Environment Facility Co-ordination, to Bangkok as Project Director. The full chronology of milestones
during the development and appraisal phases are contained in Appendix 1 of this document.
1.3
Project Goal, Medium-Term Objectives, Anticipated Outputs and Outcomes
The overall goals of the project were stated as being:
to create an environment at the regional level, in which collaboration and partnership in
addressing environmental problems of the South China Sea, between all stakeholders,
and at all levels is fostered and encouraged; and to enhance the capacity of the
participating governments to integrate environmental considerations into national
development planning.
The medium term objective of the project was:
to elaborate and agree at an intergovernmental level, the Strategic Action Programme
encompassing specific targeted and costed actions for the longer-term, to address the
priority issues and concerns.
More specifically the proposed activities were designed to assist countries in meeting the
environmental targets specified in the framework SAP that had been developed over the period 1996-
1998. The activities were grouped into four components: habitat degradation and loss; land-based
pollution; fisheries; and regional co-ordination. The habitat degradation and loss component was the
largest at $8.8 million US from a total grant allocation of $16.4 million.
The "overall objectives" listed in the Logical Framework (Annex B of the Project Document) were:
·
Improved regional co-ordination of the management of the South China Sea
marine and coastal environment
·
Improved national management of the marine and coastal habitats
·
Improved integration of fisheries and biodiversity management in the Gulf of
Thailand
The anticipated outcomes of the project were listed as being:
·
Adoption of improved mechanisms for regional co-operation in the management of the
environment of the South China Sea;
·
jointly agreed actions relating to fisheries and environment in the Gulf of Thailand;
·
adoption of the SAP at a regional level;
·
acceptance of the TDA and SAP at a national level; implementation of components of the
SAP
The anticipated outputs are listed in the logical framework as results4 and included:
·
seven sets of national management plans and databases for four specific habitats
(mangroves, non-oceanic coral reefs, seagrass and coastal wetlands);
·
an adopted portfolio of priority habitat projects within the region;
·
four (4) national and one regional management plans to establish a system of refugia to
maintain important transboundary fish stocks;
·
educational and public awareness materials on sustainable fisheries practices and fish
stock conservation in the Gulf of Thailand;
·
evaluation of a blast fishing detection device;
·
regionally adopted water quality objectives, water quality and effluent standards; and a
·
regional review of country's obligations under global conventions.
4 The Logical Framework for this project was prepared according to the GEF specifications and requirements in 1999 that do
not necessarily coincide with the format and usage by other parties at that time.
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1.4
Timing of, and Linkage between, Project Activities
Originally the project work plan envisaged a preparatory phase of two years during which the
countries would review, revise and up-date the content of the national reports and Transboundary
Diagnostic Analysis (TDA) developed and published in 1999, followed by elaboration of the SAP and
implementation of the demonstration sites as models of interventions to be undertaken during SAP
implementation. This latter phase, the operational phase was envisaged as being undertaken over a
period of three years, hence the total project implementation time was foreseen as being five years.
Initial delays in the preparatory phase resulted from the need to develop a non-controversial method
of selecting the demonstration sites that could be implemented in a fully consensual manner. The
process for site selection was discussed and finalised only during the second RSTC and PSC
meetings and application of the agreed procedure took approximately 18 months since it involved
careful compilation of data and information that could be verified and accepted by all parties. In
addition the outbreak of SARS during this period resulted in delays to some regional meeting with the
consequence that the preparatory phase took two and one half (2.5) years rather than 2 years as
originally planned. Following the agreement regarding the choice of demonstration sites by the project
Steering Committee in the first quarter of 2004 (UNEP, 2004a) the agencies responsible were
required to produce acceptable operational project documents that could be used as the basis for
fund transfer.
During the process of developing the operational documents that showed clear linkages between
costs and activities and the work plan it became apparent that the capacity of national institutions to
prepare such documents in English was limited and the PCU organised and ran a series of informal
consultative workshops to assist the proponents in completing project documents that met the
standards of the United Nations. This process took much longer than envisaged such that the first
demonstration sites became operational only during the first half of 2005 and subsequently the
Project Steering Committee decided to lengthen the operational phase to accommodate the delays in
commencement of demonstration site activities (UNEP, 2005a). The operational phase was extended
at the national level from June 2007 to June 2008 to allow sufficient time for implementation of the
demonstration site activities and consequently ensure that the lessons learned would be available for
use in implementing the SAP.
At that time it was envisaged that the national activities would be completed by June 30th 2008, that
the final meetings of the regional Scientific and Technical Committee would be convened in August
2008 to consider the final reports from the demonstration sites, together with the first draft of the
Terminal Evaluation prior to closure of the accounts by January 20095.
2.
THE PARTNERSHIP NETWORK
2.1
The Management Framework
The project was designed to be implemented over a period of five years and involved the signing of
Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between UNEP as the GEF Implementing Agency and seven
focal Ministries, (the Ministries responsible for Environment in each country) and thirty-one Specialised
Executing Agencies (SEAs) in the seven participating countries. Each Specialised Executing Agency
took responsibility for one or more component(s) or sub-component(s) within each country6. These
institutions and organizations comprised fourteen government departments, eleven research
institutions, five universities and one Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO). A number of the SEAs
established institutional sub-contractual links with other organizations at the national level, such that
the network of institutions directly involved in the project exceeded one hundred, whilst the number of
institutions indirectly involved through individual participation on National Committees and Sub-
committees and Regional Working Groups exceeded four hundred.
5 Since the operational accounts of the project are maintained by UNESCAP in Bangkok, whilst the definitive accounts are
maintained in UNEP headquarters in Nairobi there was a need to reconcile the two sets every half year hence the need to run
into the 2009 financial year and ensure that the two sets of records contained no inexplicable anomalies.
6 In the case of Cambodia the limited human capacity in the country resulted in the coral reef and seagrass sub-components
being combined under responsibility of a single Specialised Executing Agency, the Department of Fisheries. The mangrove
and wetlands sub-components were similarly combined resulting in the creation of only four rather than six national
committees in Cambodia.
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As a consequence of the expressed desire of the participating countries that regional or international
organisations other than UNEP not be involved in project implementation it was necessary for UNEP
to establish a Project Co-ordinating Unit that: acted as the Secretariat for each of the regional level
structures established under the project; served as the main conduit for reporting on project
implementation to the GEF Council and UNEP Governing Council, via the UNEP Global Environment
Facility Co-ordination Division; and was responsible for due diligence monitoring of project execution
and financial management. Through direct interaction with the East Asian Seas Regional Co-
ordination Unit (EAS/RCU), synergy and complementarities were ensured with the work of the UNEP
Division of Environmental Conventions (UNEP/DEC), in accordance with the decisions of the UNEP
Governing Council (UNEP GC).
The Project Brief, as approved by the Sixteenth meeting of the GEF Council, formally established the
Project Steering Committee (PSC) for the UNEP/GEF Project entitled "Reversing Environmental
Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". This committee was established
as "the supreme decision-making body of the project," and was responsible for "reviewing and
approving, on an annual basis, project activities, including the location of demonstration sites to be
funded by the GEF project" (UNEP, 2001a).
The wide ranging and comprehensive nature of the proposed activities necessitated the creation of
regional and national management structures that supported the Project Steering Committee in the
achievement of this overall responsibility. The structure was designed to ensure that decisions of the
Project Steering Committee were based on country requirements and priorities and reflected the
requirements of the GEF that, activities achieve regional and global environmental benefits. The
overall framework is illustrated in Figure 17, which outlines the national and regional level structures
and their relationships to one another. The responsibilities of the Project Steering Committee were
further amplified in Paragraph 40 of the Project Brief which states: "The Project Steering Committee's
primary responsibility will be to ensure synergy and integration in the planning and execution of the
project sub-components."
UNEP/GEF/SCS [Project document] Annex G page 4
Figure 1. UNEP-GEF Management Framework for the Project:
Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand
Project Steering Committee
COBSEA: Co-ordinating
Body for the Seas of East
Asia.
PCU
EAS/RCU
IMC
IMC
IMC
IMC
IMC
IMC
IMC
NTWG
NTWG
NTWG
NTWG
NTWG
NTWG
NTWG
RSTC
SEAs
SEAs
SEAs
SEAs
SEAs
SEAs
SEAs
mangroves
mangroves mangroves mangroves
mangroves mangroves
mangroves
RWGs
coral reefs
[coral reefs] coral reefs
coral reefs
coral reefs
coral reefs
coral reefs
seagrass
seagrass
seagrass
seagrass
seagrass
seagrass
seagrass
wetland
wetland
wetland
wetland
wetland
wetland
wetland
pollution
pollution
pollution
pollution
pollution
pollution
pollution
fishery
[fishery]*
fishery
fishery
fishery
fishery
fishery
IMC: Inter-ministry Committee
NTWG: National Technical Working Group
Regional
SEAs: Specialised Executing Agencies
Reporting/guideline
PCU: Project Co-ordinating Unit
National
Communication
RSTC: Regional Scientific and Technical Committee
RWGs: Regional Working Groups
Sub-national
EAS/RCU: East Asian Seas Regional Coordinating Unit
of UNEP
China will not participate initially in those components in parentheses
Figure 1 Management framework for the co-ordination of regional and national actions in
implementing the UNEP/GEF Project entitled "reversing Environmental Degradation
Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand.
7 Figures 1, and 2 of this document are taken unchanged from Annex G of the project document (UNEP, 2001a).
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2.2
National Level Co-ordination
At the national level, individual national co-ordinators or focal points for each component were
responsible for convening regular (quarterly) meetings of a national committee or sub-committee with
membership drawn from the government and national level stakeholder groups having interests in, or
responsibilities for, the habitat or issue, at the national level. Terms of Reference for these
committees were approved at the time of project document review by the first meeting of the Project
Steering Committee (UNEP, 2001a. Annex VII). Thus, the focal point for mangroves from one
country, for example, was supposed to chair a group of specialists within the country having interests
in research, management and use of mangrove habitats and resources. In some instances such as
mangroves, national committees8 existed in some countries before the project commenced, for other
issues new bodies were established.
UN EP/G EF/SC S [Pr ojec t doc um ent] Annex G page 5
Figure 2. UNEP GEF SCS Project Management Framework
PSC
IMC
IMC
IMC
IMC
IMC
IMC
IMC
NTWG NTWG
NTWG NTWG NTWG
NTWG NTWG
RSTC
National Mangrove
SEA
SEA
SEA
SEA
SEA
SEA
SEA
RWG-M
Committees
National Coral Reef
SEA
SEA
SEA
SEA
SEA
SEA
RWG-CR
Committees
National Seagrass
SEA
SEA
SEA
SEA
SEA
SEA
SEA
RWG-SG
Committees
National Wetland
SEA
SEA
SEA
SEA
SEA
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RWG-W
Committees
National Pollution
SEA
SEA
SEA
SEA
SEA
SEA
SEA
RWG-L-bP
Committees
National Fisheries
SEA
SEA
SEA
SEA
SEA
SEA
RWG-F
Committees
Figure 2 Diagrammatic representation of the linkages provided through the individual national
focal points for each component or sub-component between: the national component
committees, the national technical working group and inter-ministry committees; and
the regional working groups, regional scientific and technical committee and the project
steering committee
In each country, a government designated senior official served as the National Technical Focal Point
with responsibility for convening and chairing meetings of a National Technical Working Group9,
comprising representatives of the National Committees or Sub-Committee together with additional
experts and representatives drawn from the public and private sectors and civil society. This working
group was intended to provide sound scientific and technical advice to the Inter-Ministry Committee
regarding national priorities and actions as the basis for national level decisions regarding project
activities. A primary function of this group was to ensure synergy and complementarities among and
between the actions proposed at the national level within each component and sub-component of the
8 National Mangrove Committees were established in each country participating in the UNESCO COMAR Mangroves
project, which ran from the 1980's to the early 90's. The fact that such committees were still functioning in some countries
ten years after the completion of this project is a testament both to their usefulness and to the foresight of the UNESCO
programme.
9 In view of the fact that China did not participate in the initial phases of the coral reef and fisheries components and
Malaysia did not participate in the fisheries and mangroves components, national committees were not formed in those
countries for these components. In contrast to the other countries, only four sub-groups of the National Technical Working
group covering the remaining components were formed.
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overall project. This relationship is illustrated in Figure 2, which further shows the relationships among
the national level committees for each component and the respective regional working groups. Each
regional working group was comprised of the national focal points for the component or sub-
component. A major task for the regional working groups was to ensure that the national priorities
determined by the National Committees for each component and sub-component were adequately
taken into consideration in determining regional priorities for action.
At the national level, each Inter-Ministry Committee (IMC) included within their membership, the
National Technical Focal Point and the National Focal Point for the project, the latter serving as
Chairperson of the Committee. In addition this committee included high level representatives of other,
sectorial ministries and government agencies having interests in, and responsibilities for, the
management of the marine environment and resources. As noted above, the National Technical
Focal Point was a senior official with operational level responsibilities whilst the National Focal Point
was a more senior official or Minister with responsibility for overall policy within the marine sector.
Terms of reference for the national committees, the National Technical Working Groups and the Inter-
Ministry Committees were agreed inter-governmentally prior to the commencement of the project
(UNEP, 2001a. Annex VII).
The primary role of the Inter-Ministry Committees in each country was to function as the national
equivalent of the regional Project Steering Committee and to ensure co-ordination across sectors and
stakeholder groups at the national level. The Chairperson of the Inter-ministry Committee served as a
member of the regional level Project Steering Committee, thus ensuring that decisions taken by all
participating countries accorded with the priorities and requirements at the national level.
2.3
Regional Level Co-ordination
At the regional level, the structure included six regional working groups that reflected the primary
components and sub-components of the project, namely mangroves, coral reefs, seagrass, wetlands,
land-based pollution and fisheries. Each working group was composed of the national focal points for
the component or sub-component from each of the seven countries, together with up to four
internationally recognised experts from the region. Each group had agreed Terms of Reference
(UNEP, 2001a. Annex VIII) and a set of Rules of Procedure, which stated that each group should
elect its' own Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Rapporteur from among the members. The Officers
were to serve for one year with the possibility of re-election for one further year. The regional working
groups were responsible for developing criteria during the first phase of the project (2002 to 2004)
that were used in the selection of the various demonstration activities to be executed during the
operational phase of the project (2005-2007). In addition, the working groups were responsible for
assembling information and data, and inputting these into a regional GIS and meta-database, and for
conducting the analyses required to demonstrate the regional and global significance of the
demonstration sites proposed to the Project Steering Committee.
To ensure that the results of each working group were mutually supportive and that the
recommendations and activities did not result in overlap or conflict, a Regional Scientific and
Technical Committee, was created. The membership of that committee consisted of the Chairpersons
of the six regional working groups, the chairpersons of the seven National Technical Working Groups
and up to six additional senior marine and social scientists of recognised international standing drawn
from the participating countries. The primary function of this committee was to provide sound
scientific and technical advice to the Project Steering Committee. Terms of Reference for this group
and rules of procedure were approved by the Project Steering Committee (UNEP, 2001a. Annex VIII);
and the members elected the officers annually.
The Terms of Reference for each of the national bodies provided guidance regarding the types of
individuals and/or organisations that should be included amongst the membership of each body. Thus
it was envisaged that the national committees having responsibility for executing each component in
the country would include legal specialists and economists to provide appropriate inputs during the
work of the national committees. It became apparent quite early on during project execution that the
focal points responsible for constituting the national committees had difficulty in identifying
appropriate specialists, and outputs were correspondingly weak in the areas of economic valuation
and legal instruments.
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In recognition of this problem the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee recommended to the
Project Steering Committee that two Regional Task Forces be created one on legal matters (RTF-L)
and one on economic valuation (RTF-E) constituted by nomination of experts from each participating
country. The Project Steering Committee approved the creation of these two additional bodies in
December 2002 just eleven months following the commencement of project activities and each had
specific terms of reference and work-plans designed to complement and strengthen the work of the
national committees and regional bodies. In discharging their responsibilities under the terms of
reference the Task Forces provided advice regarding national levels of analysis in each area of the
project to the national committees and sub-committees whilst at the same time providing advice
regarding the regional level of analysis to the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee and the
Project Steering Committee directly. The membership of the RSTC was amended to include the
chairpersons of the two regional task forces from 2003 onwards.
2.4
Inter-linkages between National and Regional Structures
The relationships originally envisaged among the national and regional management structures are
illustrated in Figures 1 and 2 above. The specialised executing agencies in each country were to
assemble national data and information in the light of national priorities and plans. National priorities
were integrated into a regional approach through the work of the six regional working groups
responsible for managing each of the major components and sub-components of the project. The
relationships between the Regional Task Forces created in late 2002 and the other regional entities are
illustrated in Figure 3, which represents the management structure at the completion of the project.
The specialised executing agencies in each country interacted via the National Technical Working
Groups that, in turn, fed national information to the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee,
which reconciled the national priorities of each participating country with the overall regional and
global priorities for action within the project as a whole. Overall decision-making at the national level,
was taken via, the Inter-Ministry Committees that in turn, provided national inputs to regional, policy
level decision-making by the Project Steering Committee.
The existence of these two bodies at the national level, and their counterparts at the regional level,
provided for a clear separation between scientific and technical issues and concerns, and the higher
level policy and principles that, govern interactions between sectors at the national level, and
between participating countries at the regional level. Ultimately, decisions were taken, both at the
national and regional levels, by an appropriately constituted body having authority and responsibility
for policy level decision-making. These bodies, the Project Steering Committee and Inter-Ministry
Committees, were advised by, the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee and the National
Technical Working Groups respectively on matters of substance relating to the scientific and technical
soundness of the alternative courses of action before each body, for decision. This allowed for a
better integration of scientific and technical data into the decision making process than would be
possible with a single, joint forum that would have resulted in confusion between the purely scientific
and technical decisions on the one hand and the policy related issues and concerns on the other.
2.5
Growth and Expansion of the Network
At the outset of project activities the network members were limited to individuals serving as the
National Focal Point (7) or National Technical Focal Point (7) for the project in each country together
with the component and sub-component focal points six in five countries and four in two countries
(38) plus the expert members of the various regional bodies (22). This quickly expanded as the
component and sub-component focal points created national committees that became operational
and engaged in project activities at the national level.
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Figure 3 Current Management Framework Illustrating the Relationships between the Regional Task Forces and Other Project Entities
National Policies
Project
7 Inter-Ministry
Steering
Committees
Committee
Regional Decisions
National S& T
Regional Task
7 National
suggestions
Regional Scientific
Force on Legal
Technical
& Technical
Matters
Working Groups
Regional S&T
Committee
guidelines
Advice & Guidance
Regional Working
Group on Mangroves
Regional Task
Force on
Regional Working
Economic
38 Specialised
Group on Coral Reefs
Valuation
National Data
Executing
UNEP
& Information
Governing
GEF
Agencies &
Regional Working
Council
Council
associated
Group on Seagrass
National
Regional
Committees in 7
Guidelines
Regional Working
Countries
Group on Wetlands
Guidance
Regional
Regional Working
Reporting
Co-ordination
Group on Fisheries
Advice
Reporting
Regional Working
UNEP/DGEF
Project
Group on Land-based
Pollution
Co-ordinating
Unit
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Over the first two years 2002-2003 inclusive the regional groups met separately four times within the
confines of their discipline or project component until the convening of the first of the Regional
Scientific Conferences in January 2004. This was the first occasion on which network members from
all parts of the project came together in a single location and at the same time representatives from
partner organisations in the region including SEAFDEC, SEAPOL, SEA-START, FAO, UNESCO and
IOC participated. The conference culminated in a half day partnership workshop. Two further regional
scientific conferences were organised in October 2005 and in November 2007.
The conference in 2005 was preceded by a half day "Mayor's Round-table" to which the Mayor's or
Provincial Governors of locations selected as demonstration sites for the South China Sea Project
were invited together with the managers of these sites. This proved an effective and popular event
and was replicated annually thereafter. A total of four such round-tables were convened the last in
Nha Trang Viet Nam in November 2008. The first and third Mayor's Round tables were convened
immediately prior to the second and third regional scientific conferences making it possible to bring
people to both events and to expose provincial level decision makers to good regional scientific data
and information.
Not only did the Scientific Conferences and Mayor's Round tables result in an expansion of the
number of individuals exposed to and aware of project activities but it significantly increased the range
of individuals directly involved in project execution since each of the eleven demonstration sites was
managed by a cross-sectorial management board with representatives from the local community and
stakeholder groups such as fishers associations, local government, private sector, NGOs and
community groups.
Recognising the need to expand the connections between project activities and local communities the
Project Steering Committee took the decision in 2007 to transfer funds to the GEF Small Grants
Programme specifically to support coastal community groups in activities designed to implement the
approved Strategic Action Programme. Two NGO fora have been convened in association with the
last two Mayors' Round-tables in which the national small grants co-ordinators and an NGO
representative from each of the national committee have participated.
3.
THE SPECIALISED EXECUTING AGENCIES (SEAs)
3.1
Types or organisation appointed as SEAs
The Specialised Executing Agencies (SEAs), namely the national organisations responsible for the
execution and management of project tasks in the South China Sea project, were a critical element of
this regional environmental project that, depended upon co-ordination of actions by diverse
organisations, agencies, non-governmental organisations, the private sector, government entities and
community and local stakeholder groups. The SEAs of the South China Sea project represented a
diverse range of government ministries, both agriculture/forestry/fisheries ministries and natural
resources/environment ministries, as well as specialised institutes or centres, universities, and non-
governmental organisations.
The blend of Specialised Executing Agency type varied by country and project component, mainly
due to inter-country and inter-discipline differences in the roles and responsibilities of different kinds of
organisation in resource and environmental management in the different countries. For instance, in
Cambodia, SEAs were derived solely from government, with equal representation of both
agriculture/forestry/fisheries and environment ministries. In contrast, a diverse mix of government
agencies, specialised institutes or centres, and non-governmental organisations served as SEAs in
Indonesia. Half of Thailand's SEAs were universities, largely due to the highly regarded role of
academia in the science and management of coastal and marine resources in Thailand. The mix of
SEA type also varied considerably between project components, with SEAs in the fisheries
component being all government fisheries agencies, while for the wetlands component SEAs included
environment ministries, universities, and one non-governmental organisation (NGO). The SEAs by
country and component, and the overall proportional contribution of SEA type to project execution are
summarised in Tables 1 and 2, respectively.
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Table 1
Type of Specialised Executing Agency by Country. Numbers in normal text are the number of
components; those in italics and parentheses represent the number of SEAs concerned, for
example in Cambodia each ministry was responsible for three components.
Government Ministry
Specialised
Non-
Total No
Agriculture
Natural
Institute or
University
Governmental
Forestry -
Resources
SEAs
Centre
Organisation)
Fisheries)
Environment
Cambodia 3
(1) 3
(1)
2
China
1
2
1
4
Indonesia 1
1
3
(2)
1 5
Malaysia 2
(1) 2
(1)
2
Philippines 1
3
(1) 2
(1) 3
Thailand 1
2
(1) 3 5
Viet Nam
1
4
1
6
Total
9(6) 12(6)
9(8)
7(6)
1 27
Percent of the Number of MoUs
24 32 24 18 3
Percent of the Number of SEAs
22 22 30 22 4
3.2
Specialised Executing Agency Approach to Task Execution
A total of 31 government-designated organisations signed a total of 38 Memoranda of Understanding
(MoU) with the United Nations Environment Programme as SEAs. These MoUs defined the
responsibilities of the SEAs with respect to the completion of project tasks. In the original MoUs, there
were sixteen preparatory phase tasks for which the SEAs were responsible. These tasks related to:
· Establishing/revitalising and contributing to national and regional committees and working
groups,
· Provision of scientific and technical advice to the regional level,
· Reviewing and updating existing information,
· Developing a South China Sea metadata-base and geographical information system,
· Summarising legal frameworks,
· Review of decision-making criteria for future uses of habitat,
· Preparation of criteria for selection of demonstration sites,
· Synthesising regional data and information, and a review of threats,
· Development and implementation of National Action Plans and a Strategic Action
Programme, and
· Demonstration site planning.
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Table 2
The Specialised Executing Agencies by Country and by Component
HABITATS
LAND-BASED
REGIONAL TASK FORCES
FISHERIES
Coral Reefs
Seagrass
Mangroves
Wetlands
POLLUTION
Economic Valuation
Legal Matters
Department of
Department of
Department of Nature
Department of Nature
Department of
Department of
Department of Nature
Department of
Cambodia
Fisheries - Ministry of
Fisheries - Ministry of
Conservation and
Conservation and
Fisheries - Ministry of
Pollution Control
Conservation and
Planning and Legal
Agriculture, Forestry
Agriculture, Forestry
Protection Ministry
Protection Ministry
Agriculture, Forestry
Ministry of
Protection Ministry
Affairs Ministry of
and Fishery
and Fishery
of Environment
of Environment
and Fishery
Environment
of Environment
Environment
South
China
Institute
Guangxi Mangrove
Institute of
South
China
Institute
South China Institute
Department of Policy
China
of Oceanology
Research Centre
Environmental
of Environmental
of Environmental
and Law State
Chinese Academy of
Sciences
Sciences State
Sciences State
Environmental
Sciences
Zhongshan University
Environmental
Environmental
Protection
Protection
Protection
Administration
Administration
Administration
Puslitbung
Puslitbung
Institute of Mangrove
Wetlands International The Directorate
Ministry of
Budi Luhur
The Lawencon
Indonesia
Oceanologi Lipi
Oceanologi Lipi10
Research and
(Asia Pacific Indonesia General of Capture
Environment
University, Jakarta
Foundation
Development
Programme)
Fisheries
Department of
Department of
Department of
Conservation and
Department of
Department of
University Putra
The Maritime Institute
Malaysia
Fisheries, Ministry of
Fisheries, Ministry of
Forestry11
Environmental
Fisheries, Ministry of
Environment, Ministry
Malaysia, Selangor
of Malaysia
Agriculture
Agriculture
Management
Agriculture12
of Natural Resources
Division, MOSTE
and Environment
Marine Science
Marine Science
Department of
Protected Areas and
Bureau of Fisheries
Environmental
Department of
Department of
Philippines
Institute, University of
Institute, University of
Environment and
Wildlife Bureau,
and Aquatic
Management Bureau,
Environment and
Environment and
the Philippines
the Philippines
Natural Resources
Department of
Resources, National
Department of
Natural Resources
Natural Resources
Environment and
Fisheries Research
Environment and
Natural Resources
and Development
Natural Resources
Institute, Department
of Agriculture
Ramkhamhaeng
Mahidol University
Department of Marine
Kasetsart University
Department of
Pollution Control
Kasetsart University
Office of Natural
Thailand
University
and Coastal
Fisheries, Ministry of
Department, Ministry
Resources and
Resources, Ministry
Agriculture
of Natural Resources
Environmental Policy
of Natural Resources
and Environment
and Planning
and Environment13
Institute of
Haiphong Institute of
Forest Science
Vietnam National
Research Institute for
Centre for Marine
The Centre for
Vietnam
Viet Nam
Oceanography, Nha
Oceanology
Institute of Vietnam
University, Hanoi
Marine Fisheries,
Environment Survey
Environment
Environmental
Trang
Ministry of Fisheries
Research and
Research, Education
Protection Agency
Consultation, Institute
and Development
of Mechanics, NCST
(CERED)
10 Also referred to in the same MOU as Puslit Oseanographi Lipi or Pusat Penelitian Oseanografi Lembaga Ilmu Pengetabuan Indonesia.
11 Although the Department of Forestry did not sign an MoU with UNEP, they were represented during all working group meetings from 2005 onwards
12 Although the Department of Fisheries did not sign an MoU with UNEP, they were represented during all working group meetings from 2005 onwards
13 Original SEA was the Royal Forestry Department.
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Table 3 presents the tasks outlined in the original MoU (16 tasks) and amended MoU (22 tasks). The
MoUs were amended during 2004 to reflect the new and additional roles and responsibilities of the
SEAs during the operational phase of the project. From Table 3 it can be seen that these
modifications were focused on translating the capacity built during the preparatory phase into action,
specifically in relation to the:
· Updating of the regional GIS and meta-database,
· Preparation of a regional directory of legislation and best practice,
· Contributions to the economic valuation of habitats,
· Refinement of criteria used for decision making with respect to future uses,
· Synthesis of information at the regional level,
· Development of the National Action Plan and the Strategic Action Programme, and
· Development and co-ordination of the regional network of demonstration sites and pilot
activities.
Table 4 presents data on the personnel (research assistants) hired by the SEAs; numbers of
consultants hired to execute specific tasks; and, the number of Institutions sub-contracted to assist in
the execution of tasks contained in the Memoranda of Understanding. These data provide a measure
of the total human resource limitations (capacity) of the institutions (personnel hired); the extent of
specialist expertise accessible by the SEA (consultants); and, the extent of the national networks
established (sub-contracts). Of the 310 contracts let by the SEAs during the period of project
implementation, 47 percent were sub-contracts with supporting organisations. This led to the
establishment of large national level networks of organisations contributing to the achievement of
project goals and objectives. There was a significantly lower dependence of the SEAs on individual
consultants for the execution of project tasks (only 26 percent of all sub-contracts).
The greatest numbers of institutional and individual contracts related to the assembly of data and
information, reflecting the presently disaggregated nature of data and information holdings at the
national level. The greatest numbers of personnel hired were in Cambodia and the least in Malaysia.
In terms of the numbers of consultants used, Thailand had the highest number (29) and Malaysia the
least (0) with the average being around 11 per country. On average more than 20 supporting
organisations were sub-contracted within each country to assist with the execution of project tasks. A
total of 36 supporting organisations participated in the project in Viet Nam, with the lowest number
being in Malaysia (11).
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Table 3
MoU tasks grouped by type for the preparatory and implementation phases.
Preparatory Phase MOU Tasks
Implementation Phase MOU Tasks
National Committees and Regional Working Groups
Chair and convene National Coral Reefs Committee (NCRC)
Chair and convene National Coral Reefs Committee (NCRC)
Serve as a member of the National Technical Working Group Serve as a member of the National Technical Working Group
(NTWG)
(NTWG
Act as member of the Regional Working Group (RWG-CR)
Act as member of the Regional Working Group (RWG-CR)
Provision of Scientific and Technical Advice
Ensure that the NCRC serves as an effective source of Ensure that the NCRC serves as an effective source of
Scientific and Technical advice to the NTWG (to PSC)
Scientific and Technical advice to the NTWG (to PSC)
Ensure that the NCRC serves as an effective source of Ensure that the NCRC serves as an effective source of
Scientific and Technical advice to the RWG-CR (to RSTC)
Scientific and Technical advice to the RWG-CR (to RSTC)
Provide data and information to the RWG-CR and/or the Provide data and information to the RWG-CR and/or the
RSTC
RSTC
Review and Update Existing Information
Review and update existing information relating to the
component
Develop a South China Sea Meta-database and GIS
Assemble a national meta-database
Maintain the national meta-database
Update data contained in the Regional GIS
Legal Frameworks for Habitat Management
Summarise all existing national legislation
Work with the Regional Task Force on Legal Matters
regarding national legislation and the preparation of a regional
directory of legislation and best practices
Economic Valuation of Habitats
Work with the Regional Task Force on Economic Valuation
regarding national level economic valuation of habitats
Decision-Making Criteria for Future Uses of Habitat
Review criteria in use for decision making with respect to Update criteria used for decision making with respect to future
future uses
uses of marine habitats
Criteria for Selecting Demonstration Sites
Prepare criteria for use in site selection
Assist in Regional Synthesis of Data and Information
Assist the RWG in preparing a regional synthesis of data and
Assist the RWG in preparing a regional synthesis of data and information, together with a review of threats for publication in
information, together with a review of threats
early 2007
Develop and Promote National Action Plans
Develop National Action Plans
Further develop the preliminary National Action Plans
Facilitate the process of formal government approval of the
NAPs
Promote the National Action Plan among stakeholders
Promote the NAP and SAP among stakeholders
Strategic Action Programme Development
Guide IMC re SAP implementation
Guide IMC re SAP implementation
Critically review from the national perspective, the targets and
goals set by the draft SAP, and prepare concrete proposals
concerning actions at the national level required to meet these
targets
Demonstration Site Planning and Management
Based on the criteria and ranking processes for the selection
of sites of national and regional significance, prepare and
Prepare and submit Demonstration Site proposals
submit proposal(s) for the coral reef specific site(s) to be
adopted by the government for sequential intervention
Manage & execute the activities planned for demonstration
sites as approved in the operational plan.
Co-ordinate national involvement in the regional programme
for co-ordination, dissemination of experiences, and personal
exchange between demonstration sites
Prepare and submit additional Demonstration site proposals
Other
Complete any outstanding tasks, listed in articles 5.i to 5.xvi of
the original MoU.
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Table 4
Number of contracts between Specialised Executing Agencies and Project Personnel, Consultants, and Sub-Contracted Organisations within each participating
country for tasks defined in the Memoranda of Understanding during the implementation of the Project.
Cambodia China Indonesia
Malaysia
Philippines Thailand Viet
Nam Total
Activity Budget
line
N USD N USD N USD N USD N USD N USD N USD
N USD
1.
Administrative
Tasks
1100
-
Project
Personnel 16 47,668 8 32,500 3 15,344 1 2,942 8 33,142 5 54,358 7 9,997 48
195,951
1200
-
Consultants
2
12,000
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
1,000
1
1,488
4
14,488
2200
-
Sub-Contracts 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0
2.
Update
Existing
Information
1100
-
Project
Personnel 5 14,280 3 12,337 3 4,300 3 15,622 5 44,526 7 43,562 0
0 26
134,627
1200 - Consultants
7
33,100
6
8,709
0
0
0
0
7
14,150
13
27,816
2
8,95
35
84,670
2200 - Sub-Contracts
10
39,850
8
80,405
10
105,839
3 32,004 5 64,279 6 72,370 14 43,080
56
437,827
3. Assemble GIS and Meta-Databases
1100 - Project Personnel
0
0
1
6,500
1
10,670
0
0
2
8,480
2
11,528
0
0
6
37,178
1200
-
Consultants
0 0 2 7,000 1 400 0 0 1 2,800 3 9,834 5 17,957
12
37,991
2200
-
Sub-Contracts
1 9,000 4 40,564 4 17,899 2 12,003 2 14,175 1 15,000 3 14,440
17
123,081
4. Summarise National Legislation
1100 - Project Personnel
1
5,000
1
7,000
1
948
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
12,948
1200 - Consultants
2
12,000
2
2,484
4
12,515
0
0
1
400
4
9,496
0
0
13
36,895
2200
-
Sub-Contracts
1 10,000 1 5,100 3 28,500 1 5,000 1 8,582 0 0 7 20,674
14
77,856
5.
Review
Decision
Criteria
1100
-
Project
Personnel
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0
1200
-
Consultants
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0
2200
-
Sub-Contracts 1
5,600
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
14,000
0 0
3
19,600
6.
Prepare
Criteria
for
Site
Selection
1100
-
Project
Personnel
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0
1200
-
Consultants
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
3,000
3
15,000
4
18,000
2200
-
Sub-Contracts
2 13,900 0
0
4 31,720 1 21,053 1 5,717 2 11,000 2 9,662 12
93,052
7.
Develop
National
Action
Plans 1100
-
Project
Personnel
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0
1200
-
Consultants
3
17,500
2
1,800
0 0 0 0 01
1,149
0 0 0 0
6
20,449
2200
-
Sub-Contracts
3 30,800 2 19,400 6 68,148 4 23,524 4 28,756 6 50,480 10 65,924
35
287,032
8.
Guide
IMC
re
SAP
implementation
1100
-
Project
Personnel
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0
1200
-
Consultants
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0
2200
-
Sub-Contracts 0 0 0 0 2
7,429
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2
7,429
9.
Promote
National
Action
Plans 1100
-
Project
Personnel
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0
1200
-
Consultants
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0
2200
-
Sub-Contracts 2
11,000
0 0 0 0 0 0 2
13,900
1
4,098
0 0
5
28,998
10.
Prepare
Demo
Site
Proposals 1100
-
Project
Personnel
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
5,547
0 0
1
5,547
1200
-
Consultants
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
20,500
0 0
7
20,500
2200
-
Sub-Contracts 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
4,670
0 0
1
4,670
Total 56 261,698 40 223,799 42 303,712 15 112,148 40 240,056 63 35,8259 54 199,117
1100
-
Project
Personnel
22 66,948 13 53,387 8 31,362 4 18,564 15 86,148 15 114,995 7 9,997 84
386,251
1200
-
Consultants
14 74,600 12 19,993 5 12,915 0
0
10 18,499 29 71,646 11 35,340
81
232,993
2200
-
Sub-Contracts
20 120,150 15 145,469 29 259,535 11 93,584 15 135,409 19 171,618 36 15,3780
145
1,079,545
US$/Contract
4,673 5,595 7,231 7467 6,001 5,687 3,687
5,480
1100
-
Project
Personnel 3,043 4,491 3,908 4641 5,743 7,666 1,428
4,598
1200
-
Consultants
5,329 1,666 2,583 0 1,850 2,471 3,213
2,876
2200
-
Sub-Contracts
6,008 9,698 8,949 8508 9,027 9,033 4,272
7,445
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4.
OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES OF THE PROJECT COMPONENTS AND TASK FORCES
4.1
Habitat Degradation and Loss
The first actions of the regional working groups for the habitat sub-component involved reaching
agreement at the regional level regarding the data and information needed to characterise individual
sites and the compilation of such data and information nationally and regionally for use in both the
national reviews and the site selection process (UNEP,2007a)14. This process was initiated during the
first meeting of the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee (RSTC) (UNEP, 2002a) during which
specific guidance was developed for each regional working group regarding the "types" of data that
should be considered and selected within each habitat sub-component.
The first meeting of each Regional Working Group (RWG) (UNEP, 2002b, 2002c, 2002d, 2002e)
defined the data and information required to characterise specific sites which included physico-
chemical, biological and environmental state indicators together with social, use and stress
information, and economic values. In all instances, these initial lists were comprehensive and overly
ambitious, listing properties and variables that were difficult to obtain from published information and
existing databases. Subsequent to this, a regional GIS meeting was convened (UNEP, SEA START,
2002) and SEA START RC15 prepared GIS data formats based on the lists of properties and variables
prepared by each regional working group. During the inter-sessional, six month, period between the
first and second regional working group meetings, national focal points in each SEA commenced the
process of assembling site-specific data sets from existing published and unpublished sources16.
The second meeting of each regional working group (UNEP, 2002f; UNEP, 2002g; UNEP, 2003a;
UNEP, 2003b) reviewed the initial data sets that had been compiled and, in most instances, agreed to
drop from consideration properties and variables that were either generally unavailable throughout the
region or which were too difficult to standardise across countries. In addition, clarification of the exact
interpretation of defined properties and variables was required17. During its second meeting, the
RSTC (UNEP, 2003c) reviewed the properties and variables selected by each working group and
provided some comments and guidance to the RWGs. Following the agreement of the RSTC and
PSC in December 2002 to adopt a three step process for the selection of priority demonstration sites
in the region the focal points in the SEAs assembled the necessary data which were verified and
substantiated prior to cluster analysis being conducted by the Regional Working Groups to determine
the similarity (and difference) between the sites identified. Such cluster analyses were conducted for
all four habitat sub-components by the Regional Working Groups concerned.
In the case of mangroves, 12 properties and variables for a total of 26 sites were used in the cluster
analysis; for seagrass and coral reefs, 11, and 8 properties and variables and 26, and 44 sites
respectively were included in the final analyses. In the case of the wetlands sites, the analysis was
based of wetland types, namely estuaries, inter-tidal mudflats, coastal lagoons and peat and non-peat
swamp. The data for the first three habitats included six properties and variables for 15 estuaries; 12
properties and variables for inter-tidal mudflats and 7 properties and variables for coastal lagoons.
Schemes for assignment of rank scores to identified environmental and biological criteria and
indicators were developed, discussed and agreed at the level of the Regional Working Groups and
reviewed by the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee (UNEP, 2003c) prior to their completion
and application to the site data. Priority sites in each of the three main clusters for each habitat sub-
component were then developed into demonstration site proposals that were reviewed by the fourth
meetings of the Regional Working Groups UNEP, 2004b; 2004c; 2004d; 2004e). The full set of twenty
seven demonstration site proposals were then reviewed scientifically and technically by the RSTC
and a prioritised list for funding and implementation prepared by the RSTC for approval by the Project
Steering Committee (UNEP, 2004f). The PSC agreed to the funding of 11 demonstration sites from
14 The process of site selection is fully described in the South China Sea knowledge document No. 2
15 South East Asian Regional Centre for START (SysTem for Analysis, Research and Training).
16 In the case of China, the absence of any national data sets regarding the distribution and/or diversity of seagrass habitats
was addressed through substantial co-financing made available through the central government to enable the SEA to
prepare distribution maps based on remotely sensed images and assemble basic data through field surveys. The outcome
was the first internationally-available data sets regarding seagrass in China.
17 For example, mangrove data relating to the density of trees were clearly not comparable between and among countries with
some data sets reflecting the occurrence of all classes of "tree" including seedlings, saplings and mature trees. This property
was re-defined as the density of mangrove trees exceeding 1.5 metres in height, thereby excluding seedlings but not excluding
species with low maximum mature height.
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the project grant and the preparation of a further seven as medium sixed projects for submission to
the GEF (UNEP, 2004a).
The transparency of the process involved, and the two tier consideration of the results at all stages of
the process ensured wide acceptance of the outcomes such that this approach could serve as a
model procedure for use in other GEF projects implemented both by UNEP, and by the other
Implementing Agencies. Other factors contributing to the successful development and application of
this process are considered to be the clear separation between scientific and technical issues and
political considerations; its transparency; and the fact that it has been developed from the bottom
upwards with no external influence or direction such that it was fully owned by the stakeholders
involved in the project. One unforeseen outcome has been the application of a similar process at the
national level in developing national priorities in two of the participating countries.
The original outcome of the preparatory phase of this component was anticipated as being nine
regional priority demonstration sites, three each focussing on mangroves, seagrass and coral reefs.
The following were the actual outputs and outcomes:
· Regionally prioritised listings of sites for management intervention as follows:
· 26
mangrove
sites;
· 43 coral reef sites;
· 26 seagrass sites; and
· 40 wetlands sites (15 estuaries; 12 inter-tidal mudflats; 7 coastal lagoons; and 6 swamp forest
sites)
· Draft proposals for intervention in 23 sites across all habitats types;
· A regional GIS database having an extensive number of sites characterised in geographical
and environmental, including biological, terms;
· 11 Operational demonstration sites funded from the project grant (Cambodia, Peam Krasop &
Kampot; China, Hepu and Fangchenggang; Indonesia, Belitung & Batu Ampar; Philippines,
Masinloc & Bolinau; Thailand, Mu Koh Chang & Trat; Viet Nam, Phu Quoc);
· 7 medium sized project proposals of which three were operational by the time of project
closure.
· An inter-governmentally agreed procedure for determining regional priority18 which can be
used to rank sites either nationally or regionally in the future;
· Application of the approach at the national level in two countries to determine national
priorities for intervention;
· Decisions taken in an amicable manner through consensus among all participating countries;
and,
· A procedure and process that serves as a potential model for replication elsewhere when
choices between alternative sites for intervention must be made based on financial limitations;
Additional outputs under this component during the preparatory phase included:
· national reports on the status of the habitats in each country;
· national reviews of past and on-going projects of relevance to the project;
· national reviews of the relevant national legislation;
· creation of national meta-databases and a regional internet accessible meta-database;
· national compilations of data concerning the economic values of goods and services
provided by coastal habitats.
The national reviews were published in national languages for in-country distribution whilst English
language versions were provided to the PCU and were consolidated into regional volumes and
published as part of the UNEP/GEF/SCS Technical Report series (UNEP, 2007b; 2008a; 2008b;
2008c). Short regional overviews of each of the habitat types were published as inputs to the first
regional scientific conference (UNEP, 2004g; 2004h; 2004i; 2004j. The data on past and ongoing
projects was loaded to a "projects database" on the project website that can be up-dated by national
focal points when appropriate as were the contents of the national meta-databases. The contents of
the legal reviews were utilised by the Regional Task Force on Legal Matters in their review of
18 The Regional Priority is not based solely on national priorities but includes national priority as one indicator of significance.
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national legislation whilst the economic data assembled through this component was incorporated
into the economic database of the project.
As part of their responsibilities during the operational phase of the project, the SEAs provided
scientific and technical advice and oversight to the execution of the 11 demonstration sites fund
through the project and the regional working groups reviewed annually, the reports of the results of
these activities. The achievements of the demonstration sites are amplified in more detail below.
A major anticipated output from this component of the project during the operational phase was the
development and approval of National Action Plans for each of the habitat types that would serve as
the national basis for actions designed to support the regional Strategic Action Programme. Work
commenced on these during the fourth meeting of the regional working groups (UNEP, 2004b; 2004c;
2004d; 2004e) and the majority of these plans had been finalised by late 2006, early 2007. As these
plans went through review at the regional level their content was analysed to identify common
concerns and proposals for action that formed the basis for the initial drafts of the Strategic Action
Programme. All countries produced action plans which have been submitted to the appropriate
Ministries for approval. In China and Cambodia all action plans have been approved, whilst in
Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand the actions contained in the plans are already covered by existing
development and sectorial plans and budgets and for Philippines, the actions have been incorporated
into the current programmes of the responsible line departments of government.
4.2
Over-Exploitation of Fish Stocks in the Gulf of Thailand19
The fisheries component of the project, entitled "Over Exploitation of Fisheries in the Gulf of
Thailand", focused on transboundary fisheries issues in the Gulf of Thailand, specifically those
relating the links between fish stocks and habitats. The key activities of the component were designed
to:
· Secure agreement on the nature of joint actions required to address identified problems in the
Gulf of Thailand,
· Develop criteria to determine the national, sub-regional and transboundary significance of
spawning and nursery areas, and to
· Apply these criteria to determine priorities for management action within the Gulf of Thailand.
It was anticipated that these activities would meet the regional need for joint actions relating to
fisheries and environment in the Gulf of Thailand, and result in regional and national plans for the
establishment of a system of refugia to maintain important transboundary fish stocks. The component
was aimed at enabling participating countries to contribute to the achievement of one of the overall
objectives of the project, specifically "Improved integration of fisheries and biodiversity management
in the Gulf of Thailand". The original project design considered this critical to the achievement of the
overall goals relating to the creation of partnerships and the development of capacity within the
participating governments to integrate environmental considerations into national development
planning.
During the preparatory phase of the project five countries (Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines,
Thailand, and Viet Nam) produced national reports on the status of fish stocks of transboundary
significance and associated habitats that were published in national languages and consolidated into
a regional volume in the UNEP/GEF/South China Sea Technical Publications (UNEP, 2007c).
Additional anticipated outputs included local language educational and public awareness materials on
sustainable fisheries and fish stock conservation in the Gulf of Thailand, and a report of field test
results of the effectiveness of a blast fishing detection device as a deterrent against the use of
explosives in fishing. The latter activity was not undertaken since the proposal was deemed
scientifically and technically unsound by the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee (UNEP,
2005b).
19 A full description of the activities results and outcomes of this component are found in Annex # of this report
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The fisheries component of the project was based on an emerging regional understanding of:
· the critical role that habitats such as mangroves, coral reefs, seagrass, and wetlands play in
sustaining fisheries production in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand, and
· the need to enhance capacity within national fisheries and environment departments and
ministries to develop the partnerships required to improve the integration of fisheries and
habitat management.
The component was nested with other project components focusing on habitat degradation and loss,
land-based pollution, economic valuation, and legal matters within the broader management
framework of the multi-lateral, intergovernmental South China Sea project. National activities were
executed by departments or research institutes of government Ministries responsible for fisheries in
Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam. Government nominated focal
points for fisheries from these countries led the execution of regional level activities through the
Regional Working Group on Fisheries (RWG-F).
Ten meetings and one ad hoc meeting to consider national actions for inclusion in the Fisheries
refugia project) of the RWG-F were convened from 2002-2008 (UNEP, 2002h; 2002i; 2003f; 2004k;
2005c; 2006a; 2006b; 2007d; 2007e; 2008d) and the work of this group benefited from the
participation and substantive contributions of 5 regional experts on fisheries, and senior advisors and
technical staff of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC), the Food and
Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), the WorldFish Centre, and the International
Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The direct linkages and feed-back loops that were
established between and among these fisheries experts, and the habitat specialists, pollution
scientists, lawyers, and economists involved in the broader project have been acknowledged by
International and regional fisheries organisations as having provided the necessary scientific and
institutional setting required to address matters relating to improved fisheries habitat management.
The fisheries component of the project was unique in that it represented the first attempt to develop a
regional initiative aimed at the establishment of integrated fisheries and habitat management areas
(fisheries refugia) in Southeast Asia supported by national habitat action plans (NAPs) and fisheries
policies. The close collaboration established between the RWG-F and SEAFDEC ensured that
fisheries component activities complemented rather than duplicated work being undertaken as part of
larger SEAFDEC and FAO fisheries projects and programmes. Of far greater significance however
were the scientific and technical inputs to the work of the RWG-F made by the SEAFDEC Senior
fisheries officials who participated in all meetings of the group at the expense of SEAFDEC. Additional
sharing of information relating to the work of the RWG-F and that of other national regional projects
was facilitated through the regular participation of RWG-F members in regional technical and policy
meetings including those convened by SEAFDEC in the areas of fishing capacity reduction, licensing,
subsidies, information collection and statistics, indicators, co-management, responsible fishing gear
and practices, and illegal, unregulated and unreported (IUU) fishing. This participation was financially
supported by the Project.
What has resulted from the work of the Regional Working Group on Fisheries is:
· Regionally agreed ranked lists of the occurrence and transboundary significance of 58
pelagic and 29 demersal fish species, 15 cephalopods, and 18 crustaceans in the South
China Sea and Gulf of Thailand;
· Regionally agreed list of 82 threatened and near threatened species for the South China Sea
and Gulf of Thailand;
· National meta-databases and GIS data relating to available information on fish stock status,
fish early life history science, role of habitats as fish nursery and spawning areas, and
management;
· National reports on "Fish Stocks and Habitats of Regional, Global and Transboundary
Significance in the South China Sea" in both English and national languages;
· National and local language awareness programmes and materials on responsible fishing
practices and the role of habitats in sustaining fisheries;
· Criteria for defining fisheries refugia;
· Intergovernmentally approved guidelines for the establishment of fisheries refugia that
constitute part of the ASEAN SEAFDEC Regional Guidelines for Responsible Fisheries in
Southeast Asia;
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· Identification and characterisation of 52 known spawning and nursery areas of which 14 are
currently under development as the initial set of refugia and a further 9 that have been
accorded high priority for development as refugia once the initial set have been approved;
· Regional training packages on fish early life history science and fisheries refugia
management, and a regional network of larval fish scientists;
· A set of 21 regionally agreed resource and institutional indicators for use in assessing the
effectiveness of fisheries habitat management measures in the South China Sea and Gulf of
Thailand;
· An online Fisheries Refugia Information Portal (http://refugia.unepscs.org) for which
management responsibility has been transferred to the SEAFDEC Secretariat; and
· Costed regional and national plans for the operation of the regional system of fisheries from
2009-2013, and a GEF project proposal for funding to support the revised fisheries
component of the Strategic Action Programme for the South China Sea.
4.3 Land-Based
Pollution
In the land-based pollution component agreement was reached during the first year regarding the
standards for water quality, biological and sediment contamination (UNEP, 2002j; 2002k) that would
be used in the regional comparison of pollution hotspots in the region. The regional working group
further agreed that "hotspots" in the context of the South China Sea Project would be taken to refer to
concentrations of impacts rather than sources since the latter approach was the one adopted under
the regional plan of action to implement the Global Programme of Action for the protection of the
Marine Environment from Land-based sources. By taking an impacts approach complementarities
was assured between the two initiatives and application of the agreed standards to data from the
various sites resulted in a comparative analysis of the regional importance of different contaminants
and hot-spots and proposals for pilot activities were subsequently developed.
During the second year the Regional Working Group reviewed a number of initiatives and proposals
for intervention including the Strategic Partnership for a Land-based Pollution Reduction Investment
Fund for the LMEs of East Asia Phase 1 International Water. (Document UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-
LbP.4/Inf. 4) and made recommendations concerning their relevance and implementation (UNEP,
2003d; 2004l). The criteria for ranking proposed pilot activities were adopted and three activities
selected for intervention.
During the operational phase two pilot activities were initiated, one of which in Batam was highly
successful (UNEP, 2007f; 2008e) whereas the second in the Lin Ding Yang catchment of the Pearl
Delta failed due to the inability of the Specialised Executing Agency to finalise agreements with the
local authorities regarding the land to be set aside for the artificial wetland. The third, in Thailand
addressing the prevention of pollution from fishing piers in the South of Thailand was executed using
government funds. In addition, modelling of the assimilative capacity of the South China Sea marine
basin with respect to nutrient contaminant inputs from land-based sources was initiated in
collaboration with SEA-START-RC20. This resulted in a simple Excel based model that can be
downloaded from the project website and run on a desk-top, at basin or sub-basin scales to generate
scenarios of potential impacts consequent on changes in riverine inputs of nutrients to different
sections of the South China Sea coastline (UNEP. 2007g). Such a tool is of value to coastal
managers in assessing the impacts from potential loadings of nutrient from agriculture or domestic
waste that might result in adverse impacts in coastal marine waters and the model enabled sensitive
areas of the coastal margins of the South China Sea to be identified.
During the operational phase of the project the focal points commenced work on the development of
National Action Plans to address land-based pollution and ultimately six21 of these were developed
iteratively in parallel with the sequential drafts of the Strategic Action Programme (UNEP, 2006c;
2006d). Whilst the national analysis of contaminant loads and hotspots, resulted in a series of national
reports published in national languages, and a regional overview (UNEP, 2007f).
20 SEA-START-RC: Southeast Asian Regional Centre for the System of Analysis Research and Training of the IGBP, WCP and
IHDP
21 That for the Philippines was never completed.
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The outputs and outcomes of the work of the Regional Working Group on Land based pollution
include:
· 7 national reports on land based pollution in the participating countries;
· 6 National Action Plans for addressing the issues of Land-based Pollution;
· An overview of land-based pollution problems in the South china Sea;
· A model for riverine inputs of nutrients to the South China Sea that can be used in
management decision making; and,
· Identified areas sensitive to inputs of nutrients from rivers bordering the South china Sea
4.4 Regional
Co-ordination
4.4.1 Economic
Valuation
Fol owing the decisions of the Project Steering Committee (UNEP, 2003e) to create two Regional
Task Forces, one concerned with economic valuation (RTF-E) and one with legal matters (RTF-L) and
the nomination of expert members by the National Focal Points the first meetings of each group were
convened in Thailand, in September, 2003 (UNEP, 2003g; 2003h).
The RTF-E commenced work at the end of 2003 with an evaluation of the economic data and
information assembled by the national focal points for the project components and concluded that
these were superficial and inadequate from the perspective of conducting a cost-benefit analysis of
the costs of action versus no action in implementing the regional Strategic Action Programme. The
group took a pragmatic approach to the problem and developed an initial listing of all the goods and
services provided by specific coastal habitats which were reviewed by the appropriate regional
working group before being adopted as the framework for the determination of Total Economic
Values.
The task force developed simplified guidelines for use at the demonstration sites in valuing coastal
goods and services (UNEP, 2007h) and the impacts of land-based pollution. On the basis of an
extensive dataset of national economic values for coastal goods and services the task force
developed a method for determining regional economic values that could be used in a cost benefit
analysis of regional programmes or activities (UNEP, 2007i). The latter represents a significant
intellectual input to economic analysis of ecosystem goods and services at the regional level since the
values are derived through application of a formula that takes account of both local and intra-regional
variations in market price and relates prices to the total stock. The derived values therefore are highly
conservative, but nevertheless enable determination of the regional costs and benefits of actions
undertaken at any location without using a benefits transfer approach. The values were used in the
cost benefit analysis of actions included within the revised SAP which represents a unique approach
within the GEF.
The outputs and outcomes of the work of the task force include:
· Published simple guidelines on the procedures to be used in the economic valuation of
coastal goods and services;
· A regional database of empirical data relating to the economic values of coastal ecosystem
goods and services;
· A procedure for determination of "regional values of coastal ecosystem goods and services
and,
· Application of the regional values to a cost benefit analysis of the actions proposed in the
regional Strategic Action Programme.
4.4.2 Legal
Matters
The Regional Task Force on Legal Matters (RTF-L) was given the responsibility of undertaking
reviews of national legislation that were applicable to coastal habitats, and of the obligations of
member states to co-operate regionally that derived from various global environmental conventions
such as UNCLOS, CBD, the IMO maritime Conventions, RAMSAR, and CMS (UNEP, 2007j). In
addition, the Task Force commissioned a review of existing institutional arrangements and
instruments for joint management of shared water-bodies which was extensively discussed at the
level of both the task force and Regional Scientific and Technical Committee prior to identification of
the appropriate modes for implementation of the SAP in the region (Lexmond, 2008). The conclusion
of the group was that existing regional co-operative mechanisms are not adequate to deal with
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transboundary environmental problems in the South China Sea and that a framework for co-operation
in the management of the marine environment of the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand, should
be developed based on four "legs": Principles and Policies; Regional Strategic Action Programme;
Sub-regional and bi-lateral Agreements and Existing National Action Plans.
The RTF-L recommended (UNEP, 2008f) and the PSC agreed to recommend to the Ministers
responsible for the environment in each country, signature of a Memorandum of Understanding that
would indicate to the GEF a high level of political support for the implementation of the SAP in
addition to the incorporation of the actions to implement the National Action Plans in support of the
SAP into the recurrent budgets of the operational departments of government.
In addition the RTF-L considered and prepared recommendations regarding the operationalisation of
the resolution of COBSEA that the COBSEA Secretariat assume responsibility for SAP
implementation. These recommendations were reviewed by UNEP senior management and accepted
and forwarded to the final meeting of the Project Steering Committee which accepted the
recommendations for consideration by COBSEA.
The outputs and outcomes from the work of the Regional Task Force on Legal Matters include:
· a review of the obligations of states parties to the Global MEAs with respect to regional co-
operation:
· a review of existing regional and sub-regional agreements and soft laws affecting the marine
environment of the South China Sea:
· a comparative analysis of national legislation and regulations as they apply to marine and
coastal areas;
· a comparative analysis of alternative instruments and mechanisms for strengthening regional
co-operation in the management of the environment of the South China Sea;
· recommended
operational
structure for SAP implementation under COBSEA.
4.4.3
Co-ordination of project activities
Originally it was envisaged that all the activities within the project would be managed by a Project Co-
ordinating Unit (PCU) consisting of 3.5 professionals and one support staff. It quickly became
apparent that this was not workable and one of the senior posts was abolished at the end of 2002 and
split into two lower level posts with no financial implications. In addition for much of the period from
2003 to 2006 one or two interns worked in the Project Co-ordinating Unit providing support to
activities whilst learning about project management in a "hands on mode". Despite this for the first
three years the Unit was under-staffed by 30% and the sole recommendation of the mid-term
independent evaluation was that the staff of the PCU be strengthened (Bewers, & Su, 2004). This
recommendation was acted upon in 2005 when it was agreed that the "half-post" shared with the
COBSEA Secretariat would become fully devoted to the project with the remaining half being paid by
DGEF from the project fee. At the same time a junior secretary was appointed to assist with project
administration. In the event the PCU was fully staffed for only around 24 months of the seven years.
The consequence of this situation is reflected in the extent of personal co-financing of the project by
staff working long hours and foregoing leave.
In addition to the responsibilities for financial management which are discussed in detail in section 9
of this report the unit was responsible for the convening and organisation of 100 regional meetings
(14.3 per year) (Annex 1) involving in excess of 2,200 participants (Annex 2) whose costs were met
from the project budget. Hence travel had to be arranged and confirmed by the support staff of the
PCU. Since all the meetings were working meetings all discussion and information documents and
inputs to the meetings were prepared by the project staff who served as secretariat to the meeting
producing the draft reports during the meeting for approval by the meeting prior to closure. This
resulted in over 1,800 documents being generated through the project in the seven years of operation
with 100 formal publications (Annex 3) including the meeting reports which were published via the
web within ten working days of meeting closure. Constant contact was maintained with the network
members through regular e-mails and phone calls to ensure that timetables were met and outputs
made available as rapidly as possible.
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5.
NATIONAL ACTION PLANS AND STRATEGIC ACTION PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT
Originally it was intended that there would be sets of national action plans developed by each country
for the habitat sub-components: mangroves 7; coral reefs, 6; seagrass, 7; and coastal wetlands 7 for
a total of 27. In the event only 26 National Action Plans were developed due to the non-participation
of Malaysia in the mangrove sub-component. The original work plan called for the development of the
National Action Plans during the preparatory phase of the project in parallel with the assembly of
national data and information and the selection of demonstration sites. In the event the work flow was
such that initial discussions of the National Action Plans at the regional Working Group level did not
commence until the fifth meeting of the Regional Working Groups in the second half of 2004 (UNEP,
2005d; 2005e; 2005f; 2005g) effectively at the commencement of the operational phase of the project.
Initial discussions during the firth round of meetings covered aspects such as the content and general
format of such plans and a process of review of the sequential drafts was undertaken by the Regional
Working Groups during the sixth, seventh and eighth regional working group meetings.
Although not specified as an output in the original project document National Action Plans for
addressing the issues of marine contamination from land-based sources were developed in six of the
seven countries (the Philippines NAP for Land-based Pollution was still under finalisation at the time
of project closure), national framework plans for the establishment of fisheries refugia were developed
in Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam and pilot activities to establish fisheries
refugia were initiated in the Philippines and Viet Nam.
During the fifth round of regional working group meetings for the habitat sub-components discussions
were undertaken regarding the process of parallel and iterative development of the NAPs and the
SAP and the SAP targets and goals (UNEP, 2005d; 2005e; 2005f; 2005g). Inputs to the SAP relating
to fisheries were discussed during the sixth, seventh and eighth meeting of the regional working group
on Fisheries (UNEP, 2006a; 2006b; 2007d) which also discussed the development of a separate GEF
funded project to implement the fisheries component of the SAP. During the sixth round of regional
working group meetings for the habitat component (UNEP 2006e; 2006f; 2006g; 2006h) activities for
inclusion in the SAP were discussed and following review by the RSTC these were amended during
the seventh and eighth meetings and incorporated into the consolidated text of the SAP. The final text
of the SAP therefore incorporated the recommended goals and objectives, targets, and activities that
had been considered at various levels both nationally and regionally within the management structure.
During the period 2007 to 2008 national level consultations were conducted on both the national
action plans and the Strategic Action Programme and a number of national level priorities for action
were identified and developed as concepts for further elaboration and funding either from national
budgets or from bilateral and multilateral sources.
In Cambodia the NAPs currently provide guidance for sustainable use of coastal resources, while the
transboundary waters between Cambodia and Viet Nam are now managed under a Memorandum of
Agreement between Kampot (Cambodia) and Kien Giang (Viet Nam) provincial governments.
Decentralisation of responsibility to the four coastal provinces in implementing projects for
environment and resource management, including Integrated Coastal Management (ICM), community
based management have followed good practices from the SCS project (UNEP, 2008g, 5.4).
In China NAPs for four components were finalised and adopted in April 2007. The Shantou GEF
funded Medium Sized Project became operational in November 2007 for implementing activities of
the wetland NAP. Many actions and efforts related to the SAP, interventions for habitat protection in
the Pearl River are already being implemented by different sectors with funding from the Government.
Support from provincial governments has been provided to the mangrove and seagrass
demonstration sites and this will continue, and wetland conservation at Yelin bay has already received
support from the Hainan Provincial Government (UNEP, 2008g).
In Indonesia NAPs of six components have been reviewed by the National Technical Working Group
and that although not all had been formally approved at high level the recommended actions have
been incorporated into governments planning and recurrent budgets. The SCS demonstration site
projects received strong support from local governments and the central government is working with
local governments to implement the NAPs in the provinces bordering the SCS. The success of SCS
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project activities has served as an attraction to others to support environmental management in the
SCS (UNEP, 2008g, para 5.4.3).
In Malaysia the NAPs for the four components will be implemented with national budgets enabling
Malaysia to meet the SAP targets. The Philippines has finalised NAPs for all components and these
will be implemented and all projects for coastal and marine management in the Philippines were
following multi-disciplinary and ecosystem based approaches using sound science.
In Thailand the NAPs have been combined with the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan
approved by Cabinet; priority sites have been identified by the national consultation for implementing
the habitat NAPs focussing on: protection of biodiversity, enhancement of sustainable use, mitigation
of threats, public awareness and promotion of international cooperation.
In Viet Nam NAPs for all components were developed and a comprehensive NAP was expected to be
issued soon. The priorities identified in these NAPs have, to some extent, been integrated into
national policy and programmes, for example the programme for vulnerability assessment of coastal
resources and environments and the government programme regarding international co-operation on
marine issues and also in the draft Biodiversity Law. A further important step is the establishment of
the Viet Nam Administration for Marine and Islands Affairs that will strengthen implementation of the
NAPs.
In summary, it seems likely that the actions contained within the NAPs will in fact be executed at the
national level regardless of the fate of the regional SAP.
6.
OUTCOMES AND LESSONS LEARNED AT THE DEMONSTRATION SITES AND PILOT
ACTIVITIES
6.1 Background
A total of 136 habitat sites, including 26 mangrove, 43 coral reef, 26 seagrass and 41 coastal wetland
sites, were characterised in the framework of the South China Sea Project following criteria developed
by the Regional Working Groups22 and the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee (RSTC).
Following the process agreed by the RSTC the working groups developed environmental and socio-
economic criteria for use in ranking of the sites and selection of habitat demonstration sites that reflect
their importance from the perspectives of biological diversity, transboundary relevance, and the
regional and global significance or importance of the site.
Eighteen sites were selected as the priority habitat demonstration sites in which to apply regionally
accumulated science at the local level. Eleven sites were funded through the grant of the UNEP/GEF
South China Sea Project, and seven were selected for financing through the Medium-Sized Project
(MSP) mechanism of the Global Environment Facility (GEF). It should be emphasised that all
demonstration sites were selected on the basis of regional criteria, and it was anticipated that they would
demonstrate good management models and practices for marine environmental management in areas
of the South China Sea. All demonstration sites were of global significance, due to their intrinsic
biological diversity and the global significance of the ecological systems of the South China Sea. In
addition to the habitat demonstration sites, two land-based pollution pilot activities were recommended
by the Regional Working Group on Land-based Pollution. Members of the Project Steering Committee
agreed to nominate one additional self-funded site per country for inclusion in the regional network of
sites. Table 5 provides some basic information regarding all demonstration site and pilot activities in
the network.
Despite the agreement in principle of the GEF Secretariat to accept (subject to the normal review
process) up to seven MSPs in 2004 it proved difficult to finalise these documents to an acceptable
standard and to secure the letters of commitment with respect to co-financing. The moratorium on the
submission of projects at the end of the third phase of the GEF also contributed to delays. As a
consequence the Local Governments in three instances (Shantou, China; East Bintan, Indonesia; and
Ninh Hai, Viet Nam) commenced activities using locally available co-financing and funds from central
Government. Regardless of whether or not activities had commenced at the sites individual site
managers and local government officials were invited to participate in the four Mayor's Round-Tables
22 Regional Working Groups on: Mangroves (RWG-M); Coral Reefs (RWG-CR); Seagrass (RWG-SG0; and Wetlands (RWG-
W).
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held from 2005-2008. As of January 2009 three sites, Shantou, East Bintan, and Ninh Hai had been
approved by the GEF CEO, as medium sized projects.
Table 5
List of Demonstration Sites and Pilot Projects
No. Site
Component/Sub-component
Funding
source
1
Fangchengang, China
Mangroves
SCS Project grant
2
Trat, Thailand
Mangrove, transboudary
SCS Project grant
3
Batu Ampar, Indonesia
Mangroves
SCS Project grant
4 Busuanga,
Philippines
Mangroves
Medium Sized Project
5
Koh Chang, Thailand
Coral Reefs
SCS Project grant
6
Belitung, Indonesia
Coral Reefs
SCS Project grant
7
Masinloc, Philippines
Coral Reefs
SCS Project grant
8
Ninh Hai, Vietnam
Coral Reefs
Medium Sized Project
9
Phu Quoc, Vietnam
Coral Reefs & Seagrass; transboundary
SCS Project grant
10
Hepu, China
Seagrass
SCS Project grant
11
Bolinao, Philippines
Seagrass
SCS Project grant
12
Kampot, Cambodia
Seagrass, transboundary
SCS Project grant
13
East Bintan, Indonesia
Seagrass
Medium Sized Project
14
Peam Krasop, Cambodia
Wetland & Mangroves; transboundary
SCS Project grant
15
Batam, Indonesia
Land-based Pollution
SCS Project grant
16
LingDingYang, China
Land-based Pollution
SCS Project grant
17 Shantou,
China
Wetlands
Medium Sized Project
18 Malampaya,
Philippines
Wetlands
Medium Sized Project
19
Thale Noi, Thailand
Wetlands
Medium Sized Project
20
Balat, Vietnam
Wetlands
Medium Sized Project
21
LARCM, Cambodia
Wetlands, Seagrass & Mangroves
Self-funded
22 CHARM,
Thailand
Wetlands
Self-funded
23
Cu Lao Cham MPA, Vietnam
Coral Reefs
Self-funded
24
Thi Nai Sanctuary, Vietnam
Wetlands
Self-funded
6.2
Common Actions at the Demonstration Sites and Pilot Projects
The demonstration site and pilot activities formed a major part of the operational phase of the South
China Sea Project, and are mentioned in the project summary as follows:
"...9 demonstration management activities at sites of regional and global significance; a regional
management plan for maintenance of transboundary fish stocks in the Gulf of Thailand; pilot
activities relating to alternative remedial actions to address priority transboundary pollutants and
adopted water quality objectives and standards. Activities include national level analyses and
reviews, management of demonstration activities and regional harmonisation and co-ordination of
national level actions"
The original envisaged purpose of the habitat demonstration sites and pilot activities in land-based
pollution management was to serve as demonstration approaches that could be incorporated into the
activities undertaken in the framework of the SAP and NAP implementation. It was foreseen therefore
that in parallel with the elaboration of the NAPs and SAP, practical, on-the-ground activities would be
executed that showed how the actions envisaged in the NAPs and SAP could be implemented over
the next ten years.
Three technical publications reviewing the status and achievements of the UNEP/GEF South China
Sea Project's suite of habitat demonstration sites were published during the final quarter of 2007
(UNEP, 2007k; 2007l; 2007m). These were based on the outcomes of the mid-term evaluations of the
demonstration sites and were used as supporting documents to presentations on the achievements
and lessons learned at the demonstration sites delivered during the Third Mayors' Round-Table
(MRT) and Third Regional Scientific Conference (RSC) from 26th - 30th November 2007. These
meetings identified activities common to all demonstration sites and pilot activities, including: the
creation of inter-sectorial management boards; preparation of management plans and business plans;
economic valuation of resources; enhancement of public awareness; and close liaison with and
involvement of local communities and stakeholders in the interventions.
Detailed accounts of the activities planned and undertaken at each site can be found in the
demonstration site section of the South China Sea website:
· http://www.unepscs.org/Habitat_Demonstration_Sites_and_Pilot_Activities_Index.html
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6.3
Achievements of the Demonstration Sites and Pilot Activities
The Third MRT (2007) also discussed the key achievements of the demonstration sites and pilot
activities, which were recognised as follows:
Achievement 1: Establishment and operation of a regional network to ensure information and
experience exchange in the region.
The importance of the Mayor's Round Tables and the regional Scientific Conferences in networking
and exchange of experiences cannot be under-estimated, whilst it is possible to achieve a great deal
through electronic means, face to face contact strengthens personal relationships ensuring more
effective exchange through electronic fora. During each of the Mayor's Round Tables the outcomes
and experiences of each site were shared and the lengthy periods of plenary discussion resulted in an
in-depth evaluation of the successes and failures. By bringing the heads of the Management Boards
(Mayor's, Deputy Mayor's and Provincial Governors) into contact with the operational site managers
for an extended period of several days provided the opportunity for close interaction and provided the
political decision makers with an opportunity to learn from each other and from the operational level
individuals.
Achievement 2: Establishment of Effective Mechanisms for Local Coordination of Planning and
Management of the Environment and Natural Resources.
Each demonstration site was required to establish a cross-sectorial management board composed of
representatives from all agencies concerned with maritime affairs in each location. For many local
Governments this was a novel way of managing projects and it was widely agreed that the approach
had been highly successful resulting in additional leveraging of funds and actions from individual
departments and stakeholders that were not originally envisaged. This structure has been adopted by
the Beihai Municipal Government amongst others as the standard management arrangement for
future project related interventions in the coastal zone, in all cases the Management Board continues
to oversee the implementation of the management plans developed through the project.
Achievement 3: Capacity building for long term management of coastal resources and environment
A series of training courses funded by the demonstration site and pilot projects have supported strong
improvement of human capacity in managing habitats and related resources at the site level. The
topics of training have depended on demands from local people, and have included: project
management (Peam Krasop), mangrove and silvo-fisheries management (Batu Ampar), and
ecological monitoring (Hepu, Kampot, Phu Quoc).
A number of projects have supported local people in managing their resources by providing facilities
and equipment for enforcement (Belitung, Masinloc, Bolinao) and coral restoration (Koh Chang, Phu
Quoc). It is important to note that the activities under some demonstration site projects have enabled
mobilization (leveraging) of additional funds from other sources for management (Koh Chang,
Fangchengang, Phu Quoc, Hepu).
Achievement 4:
Provision of sound scientific information and data as baselines for habitat and
resource management
Weak scientific information for development of management plans and sustainable management is a
characteristic of many areas in the region. In the framework of the South China Sea project, most
demonstration sites have conducted assessments to provide information and data required for
management at the site level. Phu Quoc, Kampot, Batu Ampar, Peam Krasop projects conducted
surveys on biodiversity, resources and resource uses. The Koh Chang project focussed on
assessment of carrying capacity for tourism and the outcome from these studies is being used as the
basis for tourism development on the island. Economic valuation has been done in Fangchengang,
Hepu, Trat, East Bintan, Kampot, and Phu Quoc. GIS data bases have been developed based on
available data and information at the sites as a tool for improvement of management (Batu Ampar,
Trat, Phu Quoc). A number of projects (Ninh Hai, Kampot, Phu Quoc, Bolinao) have applied remote
sensing techniques for habitat assessment.
Achievement 5: Planning for long term, multi-sectorial coordination and management for multiple use
of resources
Through the development of management plans at the site level, most demonstration sites have
achieved outcomes related to long-term management of habitats and related resources. Wide
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involvement of related stakeholders and local communities in the process, and the mechanisms for
implementing these management plans ensure multi-sectorial coordination during project execution
and suggest that this will continue beyond the project life. Implementation of management plans with
involvement of stakeholders and local communities have been applied at a number of sites (Mooring
buoy setting in Koh Chang, volunteer groups for coral reef and turtle conservation in Ninh Hai,
mangrove urban park with participation of private sector in Fangchengang). Recently, some plans
have demonstrated effectiveness as in the case of Koh Chang and Phu Quoc where authorities
planning tourism development have incorporated outputs from the demonstration site activities to
ensure sustainable development. Demonstration site activities have been integrated into managing
production forest for sustainable use in Batu Ampar and for development of the Mangrove Urban Park
in Fangchengang.
Achievement 6: Promotion of knowledge and awareness for consensus and support to sustainable
management practices
The demonstration site and pilot projects have produced an enormous volume of materials for public
awareness and education. Posters, leaflets, CD-ROMs, and newsletters have been distributed to local
government agencies and local communities to enhance their awareness on habitat importance and
sustainable development.
Some demonstration site projects have created initiatives for the promotion of knowledge and
awareness, such as awareness programmes for school children (Trat, Belitung, Fangchenggang,
Hepu); education campaign (Bolinao); and the development of primary school curricula on coral reef
ecology (Belitung). In the latter case the education authority is planning to publish further copies of the
materials developed and to introduce this into other schools outside the immediate area of the
demonstration site. In addition, public information centres have been constructed in Fangchengang,
Batu Ampar, and Hepu with co-financing provided from the provincial governments concerned.
Monitoring of public awareness carried out in some localities has indicated that the knowledge and
awareness related to habitat management and sustainable development of government officials and
local communities has increased (Hepu has quantified this improvement).
Achievement 7: Support for supplementary or alternative livelihoods of local communities
Given that poverty is a critical root cause of habitat degradation and over exploitation of living
resources, support for the identification and development of supplementary or alternative livelihoods
has been considered by some demonstration site projects. Initiatives include:
· training for charcoal production from coconut shells rather than mangrove timber, in Batu
Ampar;
· Improvement in quality and marketing of traditional "danggit" (fermented small rabbitfish) to
provide enhanced income to local people in Bolinao;
· Improvement in quality, packaging and marketing of "fish" crackers at Belitung;
· Support for aquaculture of "new" living resources: soft-shell crab in Batu Ampar; sea
cucumber in Masinloc;
· Creation of opportunities for local people to be involved in tourism: home stay for 2000 3000
visitors in Trat; local guide centre in Koh Chang;
· Eco-farming trials in the Urban Mangrove Park in Fangchengang, which represents the first
urban mangrove park, globally; and,
· Production of compost for sale, from domestic organic waste in Batam.
Achievement 8: Encouraged transboundary management of resources and environment between
Kampot Phu Quoc and Trat Peam Krasop
The management teams of the two transboundary demonstration sites have developed institutional
arrangements for long term cooperation between local governments and communities across the
provincial and national boundaries. Joint policies for management of habitats and resources in the
transboundary waters have been developed and will be adopted by provincial leaders. A Joint GIS
database has been established between Phu Quoc and Kampot to support managers of both sites in
managing their habitats and related resources. Capacity building have been emphasised in joint
activities of partners between Cambodia Thailand and Cambodia Vietnam. Training courses on
assessment and monitoring and training by working together assist to improve human capacity of
local people in long-term environmental management. In March 2008 a formal agreement was signed
between the Deputy Governor of Kampot Province, Cambodia and the Vice-Chair of the Provincial
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People's Committee of Kien Giang Province in Viet Nam involving a long-term programme of joint
action in managing the marine resources of the area.
Achievement 9: Rehabilitation and initial improvement of habitat state
Mangrove rehabilitation has been conducted at all mangrove demonstration sites, including Trat,
Peam Krasop, Batu Ampar, and Fangchengang. Nursery gardens built under the project at
Fangchenggang will be maintained for long term rehabilitation inside and outside the demonstration
sites. The endangered species Heritiera litoralis population is being rehabilitated in Fangchengang
where non-mangrove beach vegetation is also being propagated. Transplantation of corals has been
practiced in Koh Chang and Phu Quoc with positive results. Rehabilitation and efforts in management
during the 3 years could contribute to an initial improvement in habitat state at a number of
demonstration sites bordering the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand.
Achievement 10: Promotion of linkages between fisheries and habitat management
It should be noted that sectorial approaches to management are the dominant mode of operation in
the region. Recognising the ecological inter-connectivity between fish life cycle and habitats, and the
need for linkages between fisheries and habitat management, the Regional Working Group on
Fisheries has developed regional fisheries refugia, using inter alia inputs from the demonstration
sites. A pilot fisheries refugia has been established in Phu Quoc with collaboration between the
demonstration site management team, Vietnam Focal Point for Fisheries, and local government, with
the assistance of the staff of the PCU.
Achievement 11: Pilot activities to reduce waste discharge to the marine environment
The Batam pilot activity has tested approaches in which the industrial sector has participated actively
in managing heavy metals and local communities have been involved in managing domestic waste
(both sewage and solid wastes). Composting of organic wastes in the coastal village has resulted in a
marketable product that has increased local incomes. The Shantou demonstration site has conducted
trials of three species of mangroves for the treatment of effluent from intensive aquaculture.
The lessons learned and examples of best practice in habitat management presented during the Third
MRT were synthesised by the PCU and subsequently presented by the Mayor of Bolinao, Mr. Alfonso
del Fierro Celeste as important lessons learned and worthy of replication at other sites in the South
China Sea and Gulf of Thailand. The outcomes of the demonstration site activities have been
summarised in a series of regional brochures covering the lessons learned from 8 demonstration sites
and the pilot activity in Land-based Pollution at Batam (UNEP, 2008e; 2008h; 2008i; 2008j; 2008k;
2008l; 2008m; 2008n; 2008o).
A number of the innovative activities have involved the development of supporting mechanisms thus
the development of charcoal from coconut shell in Batu Ampar to serve as a fuel source for cooking
and as a source of cash income hence reducing the use of mangrove wood for these purposes
involved the introduction of appropriate small scale kilns, and the introduction of fuel efficient stoves.
The direct involvement of Provincial, Municipal and local government units at the site level was
beneficial not only in leveraging co-financing for demonstration site activities and fostering
sustainability in the long term but, more critically, in establishing working relationships with local
communities. In Beihai for example the project encouraged the formation of a Management Board
with participation of local community leaders that was successful in addressing illegal aquaculture
activities through direct action and in fostering additional in-kind support for specific activities not
originally envisaged in the operational project document. As noted above the success of this
management model has resulted in the Beihai Municipal Government adopting it as a model for the
management of other development projects in the area.
7.
INFORMATION AND DATA MANAGEMENT
7.1
Collation of National Sources of Information and Data
The first meeting of the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee (RSTC) identified that the
achievement of the goals and objectives of the South China Sea project could be constrained by
insufficient data and information at both national and regional levels. At that meeting the RSTC
instructed the Regional Working Groups (RWGs) to prepare lists of information and data required to
characterise specific habitat types. The RSTC also urged the National Technical Working Groups and
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national committees in each country to review information and data collated during the preparatory
phase of the project, and to regularly provide updated data and information, particularly in relation to
data sources which may have been ignored during the preparation of the national reports used in
finalising the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis in 1999.
The complexity of the project which involved seven countries and six major areas of activity resulted
in the establishment of a large network of institutions and individuals involved directly and indirectly in
project activities (see section 3 of this report). Most SEAs sub-contracted additional national
institutions to assist in the completion of specific activities and of the 310 contracts let by the 31
SEAs, 49 percent encompassed tasks related to the compilation and management of national data.
This extensive network represented numerous entry points to an enormous number of national level
sources of data and information relating to the science and management of habitats, fisheries, and
land-based pollution in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand. The unique management
framework of the South China Sea project facilitated the flow of information and data between and
among all partners.
The outputs and outcomes of the South China Sea Project represent a valuable data and information
resource for participating governments, communities, and other organisations in the planning and
execution of future interventions in environmental management of the South China Sea and Gulf of
Thailand. Substantial time was spent by the Project Co-ordinating Unit ensuring that this important
information base is accessible in national and regional publications and databases, and easy to
update via the South China Sea project website23. A review of the development, key features and
usage of the project databases and website was published as a South China Sea Knowledge
Document in 2007 (UNEP, 2007n) and was considered in detail by the eighth meeting of the Regional
Scientific and Technical Committee in December 2007 (UNEP, 2008p). That review also contains a
detailed account of the experiences and lessons learned from the project in information and data
management.
7.2
Achievements of the Project's Information and Data Management Activities
The number and variety of information and data outputs produced by large multi-lateral,
intergovernmental GEF projects is often large and diverse. In the case of the SCS project these
include inter alia: four regional databases; a repository of more than 1,800 project documents and
publications; online modelling tools; a large collection of regionally specific training materials; a
catalogue of multi-media public awareness resources; and an extensive index of national language
publications. Ensuring ease of online access to such outputs is increasingly becoming an expectation
of donors and project partners, and the approach adopted by the SCS project was to make outputs
accessible on the Internet via the project website.
These outcome of the information and data management activities of the South China Sea Project are
significant in terms of: the volumes of information and data compiled; the establishment of an effective
platform for regional sharing of information and experiences online via the South China Sea project
website; and commitments from coastal and marine scientists and their institutions to maintain and
update national and regional databases with new and additional data as it becomes available. The
achievements of the project were recognised by the GEF Secretariat, the Internet company Google,
and staff of the GEF funded International Waters Learning Exchange and Resource Network
(IWLEARN) as being worthy of replication in other projects and being sustained beyond the closure of
the South China Sea Project.
The SCS project document did not envisage these outputs and outcomes. The idea of a basic website
for the project first arose in 2002 to overcome problems with the electronic distribution of meeting
documents caused by unreliable e-mail communication and limited e-mail inbox space at that time. It
was only during the early stages of the operational phase of the project (2005) that it became
apparent to PCU staff and network members that the website could be used to: improve the flow of
project news and information between and among project partners and demonstration sites; enhance
accessibility to project outputs; and to facilitate the online sharing of information and experiences
relating to project execution. The project website was subsequently redeveloped in the final quarter of
23 The South China Sea Project website and associated databases can be accessed at <http://www.unepscs.org>
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2005 using open source Content Management System (CMS) software which is freely available at
<http://www.joomla.com>.
7.3
Challenges Encountered in Building Regional and Global Awareness of the SCS
Project Databases and Website
7.3.1 Ensuring User-Friendly Online Access to Project Outputs
During the project's second Regional Scientific Conference in November 2005 it was identified that
the continued use of the project's information and data outputs would likely depend on three key
factors: (1) the ease of accessibility of the outputs; (2) the user-friendliness of the website and
databases in which the outputs were contained; and (3) the general level of awareness of the
existence of the project website. The first two factors were initially addressed as part of the
redevelopment of the website in 2005, which involved the creation of databases that were intuitive
and provided for high speed access to information and data. Accessibility to outputs and the user-
friendliness of the project website and its associated databases was progressively enhanced during
the period 2006-2008.
Raising the general awareness of the website and databases was addressed at the project level by
assigning rights and responsibilities to project partners for the continued revision and update of the
website and databases. Ensuring the longer-term success of the website, measured in terms of its
profile as an information resource relating to the environmental management of the South China Sea
and Gulf of Thailand, as well as its level of use, would require building awareness of its existence at
both regional and global levels.
The main questions addressed by the project with respect to building awareness of the SCS website
and databases and increasing its level of usage were: (a) how to best promote the SCS project
website; and (b) how to provide website visitors with an interactive and engaging insight into SCS
project activities, outputs, and achievements. With Internet use growing globally during the period of
project implementation, and at a high rate in most participating countries (e.g. >8,500 percent in Viet
Nam from 2000-2008), enhancing the online visibility of the project website was identified as a priority
activity.
Online visibility of a website is measured most broadly by website "traffic" (or number of visits). Traffic
is categorised by three sources. The first being "direct traffic" which refers to individuals having
arrived at the site after entering the site's URL (e.g., http://www.unepscs.org) into their web-browser
and loading the webpage. The second is traffic from "referring sites" which involves visitors arriving at
the site after having clicked on a link to the website placed on another website. The third is traffic via
search engines. Search engines, such as Google and Yahoo, are information retrieval systems
designed to assist in finding information on the Internet and can contribute to a large percentage of
overall traffic to an individual website.
7.3.2 Limited Online Promotion of Project Interventions and Outputs by UNEP's
Division of Global Environment Facility Coordination
Web links to project websites from GEF Implementing Agency websites represent an excellent
potential source of website traffic and mechanism for building awareness of GEF International Waters
project interventions and outputs. Implementing Agency websites experience very high levels of web
traffic, such that prominent linkages between them and project websites can be effective in directing
large numbers of Internet users to information about project interventions, outputs, and achievements.
Unfortunately this technology was not used effectively with respect to this project in that no prominent
link from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) website <http://www.unep.org> to the
SCS project website existed during the operational phase of the project and did not exist at the time
project closure.
Similarly not one single reference to any SCS project output existed on the main UNEP website and
there were no working links to the project on the website of UNEP's Division of Global Environment
Facility Co-ordination (DGEF) <http://dgef.unep.org>. The consequence of this is that for the 18
month period to 16th January 2009, few if any visitors to the SCS project website came via a UNEP
webpage. This contrasts significantly with the efforts of UNDP to promote GEF project outputs via
their "In the Spotlight" section of <http://www.undp.org/gef>, and similar innovative work being
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undertaken by the GEF Small Grants Programme at <http://sgp.undp.org>, a highlight being the
recent launch of the SGP online training module on persistent organic pollutants <http://www.sgp-
pops.org>. A similar facility for the dissemination of GEF project information and news exists on the
World Bank website at <http:www.worldbank.org/gef>, although this does not appear to be updated
as frequently as UNDP's GEF web pages. It was identified that effective interlinking between the
websites of UNEP, DGEF, and individual project websites could result in significant improvements to
the visibility and profile of UNEP implemented projects.
7.3.3 Limitations of the IW:LEARN Website as a Tool for the Online Promotion of
Project Outputs and Achievements
The website of the GEF IW:LEARN project was developed to facilitate the integration, exchange and
accessibility of data and information between and among GEF IW projects, their partners, and
stakeholders. Part of this initiative involved establishment of a central metadata directory of all
available IW project data and information, with the aim of serving as a single entry point for access to
GEF IW project information. The online repository of IW project information established through
IW:LEARN includes inter alia a projects database linked to compilations of outputs from individual
projects and programmes.
The effectiveness of the IW:LEARN website as a referring site for individual project websites was
constrained during the period of SCS project implementation by several factors. The first was the lack
of a prominent link to the IW:LEARN website from any of the GEF Implementing Agency websites24.
Such links would act to guide users of Implementing Agency websites to the IW:LEARN website and
ultimately websites of individual projects. This weakness is moderated to some degree through the
inclusion of prominent links to IW:LEARN in the main menu of the GEF website and the main GEF IW
webpage.
Another constraining factor is the type of information contained in the IW:LEARN website itself. Whilst
the IW:LEARN website is ranked highly by Internet search engines for search terms such as
"IW:LEARN", "International Waters", and "Waters Projects", the meta-data type information contained
in the website for individual projects precludes it from ranking highly in search results for more
technical, project specific terms. For example, the search terms "Mangroves Thailand", "Seagrass
China", or "Coral Reefs Vietnam" are of high relevance to the SCS project but it is unlikely that
Internet users searching these terms will connect with the IW:LEARN website. Whilst it is recognised
that the IW:LEARN website was not designed for this purpose, its limitations in terms of attracting
Internet users searching for specific information about individual shared water bodies such as the
South China Sea was recognised by the PCU and Regional Scientific and Technical Committee25.
7.4
Enhancing the Online Visibility of the SCS Project Website
Recognising the above mentioned challenges in promoting the SCS project website and databases
online, the SCS project embarked on a two-track approach to: (1) build the online visibility of the
information base, measured by the number of visitors to the website and the ranking of the website by
key search engines for search terms including "South China Sea", combination of coastal habitat
types (e.g. mangroves) and countries (e.g. Thailand), and project demonstration site names; and to
(2) provide website visitors with a more engaging and interactive insight into project interventions and
achievements.
Enhancing the online visibility of the SCS project website involved implementation of initiatives to
improve the ease of searching and ranking of the website by main search engines. The specific
constraint addressed was the use of non-Search Engine Friendly URLs by the Content Management
System (CMS) software which is based on the PHP coding system. Standard HTML websites are
designed such that the URLs for each page reflect the meta-description and content for the pages,
and include key search words for the website. The standard URLs used by new CMS software
provide for little control over URL keywords, and for example, are presented to search engines and
users as "http://www.unepscs.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16&itemid=55".
24 One can locate the IW:LEARN by following 3 links on the UNDP/GEF website
25 The SCS project acknowledges addition of a prominent link to www.unepscs.org from the IW:LEARN homepage in late 2007
to assist in overcoming some of these limitations.
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In order to enable the use of key search terms in the URLs of the SCS project website, a component
that re-writes the CMS style URLs to be search engine and user friendly was installed during the first
quarter of 2007. The hierarchical structure and linkages between key sections of the site were also
redesigned at this time with the aim of improving the indexing of pages by search engines. The result
of this action was that URLs for each page of the site now contain meaningful keywords that relate to
the site's key sections, menus, and content items. An example of a redesigned URL is
"http://www.unepscs.org/Fangchenggang_Mangrove_Habitat_Demonstration_Site_in_China.html".
The main Content Management System files for the site were also optimised in order to obtain higher
keyword densities in each of the individual pages. The site's RSS feed was redeveloped to include all
content items added to the site's "blog", front page, and project e-newsletter. In addition to its'
potential usefulness in syndicating project news, the RSS feed was included on the site to ensure that
new content is indexed and searched by search engines promptly after addition to the site.
During the second quarter of 2007, the website's document repository and multi-media library was
redeveloped to include all project outputs, which at the time involved addition of approximately 1,400
project documents, 3.5 hours of project videos, public awareness materials, and a large gallery of
South China Sea related photos. All new content items were renamed using keyword dense filenames
to improve the indexing of content by search engines. This led to an approximate 9-fold increase in
the total SCS project content indexed as part of the SCS website by Google, with a total of 10,800
individual pages indexed for <www.unepscs.org> on 1st September 2008 (approximately equal to the
total for <www.iwlearn.net> at the same time).
This combined strategy of improving the search engine and user friendliness of the website's URLs,
combined with a substantial increase in the "content richness" of the website has enhanced the
overall visibility of the website significantly. On 1st September 2008 the website ranked sixth from
8,220,000 web pages indexed by Google.com for the keywords "South China Sea". At the same time
in 2006, the project website did not rank in the top 100 pages of Google search results for the same
search terms. Data on the usage of the website from 1st October 2006 31st September 2007
indicates that 242,400 visitors from 119 countries accessed the website during that one year period.
These visitors accessed more than 1.35 million pages or content items (e.g. documents, videos)
during that year, and all seven countries participating in the project featured in the top 20 countries in
terms of the number of visitors during the period (UNEP, 2007n).
7.5
Use of Google Earth to Promote Project Outputs and Achievements
The initiatives described above were effective in increasing the online visibility of the SCS project
website. Data relating to the duration of visits and content accessed by visitors during the October
2006 September 2007 period indicate that the website's content was relevant to approximately 25
percent of visitors. Approximately 18.3 percent of users spent between 15-30 minutes on the site, with
nearly seven percent accessing site content for in excess of 1 hour. In contrast, 35 percent of users
were recorded to leave the site within 30 seconds of having loaded the homepage.
Experience during the periods April-June 2007 and July-September 2007 indicated that regular
additions of new and diverse website content and promotion of this content in a "Highlights" section
on the website homepage was an effective means of increasing the number of visitors moving
through the site rather than immediately out, after having arrived. Redevelopment and promotion of
the South China Sea document repository, and establishment of the online multi-media library and
catalogue of community awareness materials during the June-July 2007 period, led to marked
increases in the number of visitors accessing these parts of the website.
It was identified in the third quarter of 2007 however, that accessibility to and use of project outputs
could be improved by providing visitors with a more engaging and interactive insight into project
interventions and achievements. The following outlines the steps taken to do this and highlights
several unanticipated outcomes:
7.5.1 Selection of the Google Earth Platform
The Google Earth system <http://earth.google.com> was launched in 2005. Since then the freely
available Google Earth system has been installed by more than 350 million individuals, has been
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made available in 14 different languages, and includes sub-metre high resolution satellite images for
30 percent of the world's land surface and 50 percent of the world's population. It is now a widely
used feature of the Internet, and has been developed by Google to enable non-IT specialists to use
the system as a Geographical Information System (GIS) by integrating placemarks, textual
descriptions, images, video, and 3D models into the global GIS. These features coupled with the
interactive 3-dimensional Google Earth browser, led to the selection of the platform as a tool to
provide website visitors with a more engaging overview of project interventions, outputs, and
achievements.
7.5.2 Development of a Project Layer for Google Earth
Development of content for viewing on Google Earth has been simplified through the creation of the
Keyhole Mark-up Language (KML) by Google. Based on the Extensible Mark-up Language (XML)
known by most web developers, KML enables the setting of variables (e.g. latitudes/longitudes and
altitude) which dictate how content is displayed on Google Earth maps. The KML coding language
was developed to be sufficiently flexible such that pure HTML webpage code can be embedded within
it. This feature enables the creation of files which combine the interactivity with Google Earth provided
by KML with well crafted HTML web pages or "description bubbles" for individual sites or an entire
layer of sites for viewing within the Google Earth browser.
This technology was used to create an extensive layer for the SCS project for viewing within Google
Earth. The layer provides website visitors with an opportunity to interactively access information about
the project's partner network, explore the project's suite of habitat demonstration sites, and access
information and data for more than 135 mangrove, coral reef, seagrass, and wetland sites studied
during the project. The description bubbles developed for each site also contain links to key project
information resources, e.g., publications relating to the project's scientific and project management
innovations. The key to this initiative was putting project information and outputs together with 3-
dimensional satellite images and Google Earth's rich information base. This technology enables
website visitors to view project information in the context of information relating to nearby cities and
coastal communities, local terrain, proximity to other projects, and the enormity of environmental
issues facing the South China Sea.
7.5.3 Unanticipated Outcomes of the Google Earth Initiative
The development of the Google Earth project layer resulted in several unanticipated outcomes. The
first and perhaps most beneficial in terms of outreach was the selection of the SCS project layer by
Google for inclusion in the Google Earth Outreach Showcase26 in February 2008. The Google Earth
Outreach programme was launched in June 2007 to provide non-profit and public benefit
organisations with the knowledge and resources required to put the hundreds of millions of Google
Earth users into contact with their work. The addition of the SCS project layer to the Google showcase
was supported by the posting of a news item on the project in the official online Google Earth news27.
This news item highlighted the layer as "a great example of how to connect with a wide audience",
and was widely syndicated across the Internet.
The SCS project was featured as the most recent entry to the Google Earth Outreach Showcase for
more than one month during the first quarter of 2008, and was one of the six Google Earth layers
featured on the showcase homepage for much of the second quarter of 2008. Similarly a notice
posted in the environment section of the Google Earth e-forum highlighting the SCS project layer
received more than 27,000 views within one week of its posting. This coupled with the wide
syndication of the Google news item on the SCS project led to a marked increase in the number of
visitors to the project website. Website usage data compiled for the period 1st April 30th June 2008
(260,912 visits) indicate that 5 times more individuals visited the website compared to the same
period in 2007 (53,566 visits).
A recent positive impact of this has been that a couple based in the United States accessed the
project website via Google Earth and have subsequently requested their friends and family to make
donations to coral reef related activities of the SCS project in Thailand rather than buy gifts for their
upcoming wedding. It was subsequently agreed that donations would be made directly to Thailand's
26 http://earth.google.com/outreach/kml_entry.html#tSouth China Sea Project
27 http://google-latlong.blogspot.com/2008/02/south-china-sea-project.html
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Mu Koh Chang Habitat Demonstration Site and it is anticipated that funding of up to US$5,000 will be
contributed to the project as a result of this.
The Google Earth layer has also subsequently been embedded into the SCS project website and it is
anticipated that this will act as the regional GIS database for the South China Sea during the period of
Strategic Action Programme (SAP) implementation <http://gis.unepscs.org>. This has provided a
cost-effective means of filling a long term need of the SCS project, i.e., an interactive and intuitive GIS
that can be easily accessed and updated by project partners online via the project website.
7.6
Significance and Sustainability
The SCS project databases and website have been recognised as a rich and extremely valuable
source of information, data, databases, training materials, models and other items of relevance to the
South China Sea by the PSC, RSTC, RWGs and RTFs. Most members of these committees have
made individual and organisational level commitments to ensure the continued updating of the
regional databases and sharing of information on National Action Plan and Strategic Action
Programme implementation via the project website.
The ninth meeting of the RSTC convened in August 2008 (UNEP, 2008q) considered in detail what
would be required to sustain the SCS online databases and website into the future. That meeting
noted that information about the usage and effectiveness of the website indicates that full use of the
existing range of website features would only likely occur under the scenario of GEF funded SAP
implementation and fisheries refugia projects. It noted that maintaining the inputs to the site in terms
of contributions of content and technical support (e.g. hosting, maintaining software, and data
security) would require substantial financial resources.
The ninth RSTC meeting (UNEP, 2008q) also discussed the transfer of responsibility for database
and website to individual national organisations following closure of the project. It was agreed that this
would likely not be successful as it was unlikely that any single organisation or group of organisations
participating in the project would commit the necessary financial resources to ensure the longer-term
maintenance of the site28. It was agreed further that the benefits of maintaining the website would be
perceived as being largely incremental in nature, and that it would be difficult for national agencies to
justify the national benefits of unilateral or multi-lateral investment in maintaining the site. It was also
difficult for the RSTC to identify at that point in time a single regional organisation with the resources
and capacity required to maintain the site across the wide range of content areas, e.g., coastal
habitats, land-based pollution, fisheries, and economic valuation.
The RSTC considered the fact that the mangroves, coral reef, seagrass, and fisheries components of
the revised SAP include costed actions related directly to the continued updating of the South China
Sea databases and the use of the website as a tool for the online sharing of information. It also
anticipated that the use of the site as a tool for the dissemination of project news, information, and
outputs would be built upon by any future GEF funded SAP implementation and fisheries refugia
projects, and that adequate resources would be made available for this in any regional co-ordination
component of such projects.
It was noted that should such GEF projects become operational then responsibility for the website
and databases should be transferred directly to the responsible regional executing agency. The
website and databases have been designed for management by non-IT specialists and would be
easily updatable by future project staff, especially should some training or support be provided by an
individual familiar with the use of content management system software. The website and database
user guides developed as part of the SCS project were noted as valuable resources for future website
managers and users.
The main issue considered however was what course of action to take should no GEF SAP
implementation or fisheries refugia projects eventuate. One option considered was closure of the
website and databases, and for content to be stored on DVD-ROMs and distributed to all participating
organisations. This was not considered a desired option for several reasons, including the potential
value of having all outputs easily accessible online for use in the planning and execution of future
28 In addition it should be recognised that some countries and institutions would be unwilling to contribute data to a site or
database maintained in another country.
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interventions in the South China Sea. Similarly, the website is an excellent outreach tool and will
continue to be effective in extending information about GEF and national government investments in
the South China Sea beyond closure of the project. It was discussed that this may be useful in
keeping outputs of the SCS project, particularly the revised SAP in easy reach of staff of regional and
national organisations concerned with environment and fisheries matters.
In considering the most appropriate course of action to sustain the website, the RSTC agreed (UNEP,
2008q, para 9.6) that the following recommendation should be delivered to the final and eighth Project
Steering Committee meeting:
The RSTC recognises that the existing project website provides a rich and extremely
valuable source of information, data, databases, training materials, models and other
items of relevance to the South China Sea. Furthermore the website was recognised
internationally by Google Earth, the GEF Secretariat and IW-Learn as being the most
comprehensive body of information and data pertaining to any large marine ecosystem or
shared water body world-wide. In addition the number of individual visits to the site per
month (c110,000); the numbers of document downloads; and the number of countries
from which visitors originate (120+ of which the seven participating countries all rank in
the top 20) attest to the global and regional significance of the site.
In light of this, and recognising that COBSEA has decided to take responsibility for
oversight of the implementation of the Strategic Action Programme the RSTC
recommends that the Project Steering Committee recommend to COBSEA that the
COBSEA Secretariat be charged with responsibility for maintaining a South China Sea
website. The COBSEA Secretariat would need to assess the resource requirements both
financial and human, bearing in mind that the site would need to be modified to make
pages available for the national focal points to provide up-dates of the actions and
activities associated with the implementation of the National Action Plans and Strategic
Action Programme.
The Project Steering Committee unanimously agreed with this recommendation (UNEP, 2008r, paras
5.1.5 and 5.1.6) and it was subsequently agreed that COBSEA would assume full responsibility for
the maintenance and update of the regional databases and websites. The COBSEA Secretariat, in
consultation with the PCU staff responsible for website development and management, identified a
suitably qualified individual to facilitate the continued online hosting and updating of the software
platform supporting these online resources. This individual was contracted by COBSEA to provide this
service for 18 months following project closure. Similarly training was provided to staff of SEAFDEC
with respect to the continued updating and maintenance of the fisheries component of the website. All
project outputs were also been compiled on inter-active DVD ROMs and were distributed to all project
partners.
8.
TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING
8.1
Development of the Training Programme
In 2004, the Project Co-ordinating Unit (PCU) prepared a discussion document entitled "Regional Co-
ordination, Dissemination of Experiences, and Personnel Exchange between Sites". This document
was considered and refined at the level of the Regional Working Groups and RSTC before being
considered and approved by the Project Steering Committee and provided operational level details for
the programme. Subsequent to the approval of these procedures the Focal Points responsible for the
Demonstration Sites were to have produced details of training needs and opportunities for training at
each site. In parallel with this process the Regional Working Groups were asked to identify the priority
regional training needs within their areas of competence.
These activities are grouped into three broad categories:
· Support for Young Scientists working in the demonstration sites;
· Study Tours to demonstration sites;
· Training courses and workshops.
The training and capacity building activities were originally conceived as being undertaken within each
component and sub-component of the project, and in support of the substantive activities. By decision
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of the Project Steering Committee (PSC) funds have been allocated and expended in support of in-
service training of young individuals from the focal ministries in the management and operation of a
complex regional project, through secondment to the Project Co-ordinating Unit. Individuals from:
Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam have been seconded by, their
governments to work in the Project Co-ordinating Unit (PCU), in order to become familiar with the
operation and management of the project and the rules of procedure and operational protocols of the
United Nations System. This programme has been remarked upon and commended in both the Mid-
term Evaluation and the Specially Managed Project Review completed in 2004.
Training needs and opportunities at the demonstration sites were commented upon only in a few of
the demonstration site proposal documents and although substantial funds had been allocated to fund
exchange of personnel between demonstration sites in the event no such exchanges were requested.
It seems that the demands of operating and managing project activities at the site level precluded the
loss of such personnel for extended periods. In contrast a number of study tours were operated for
groups of people from the local level to travel to other demonstration sites to assess first hand the
activities and their impacts in other countries. Experience with this programme led to the Viet Nam
Government to support a large group of individuals from all coastal provinces in Viet Nam to visit Mu
Koh Chang and see first hand the work on sustainable tourist development.
The needs and opportunities identified by the regional working groups varied greatly in terms of the
subject areas for training, the optimum modes of training, duration and frequency of training, and the
anticipated numbers of participants. During the Sixth Meeting of the Regional Scientific and Technical
Committee (RSTC) (UNEP, 2006i), a small inter-sessional working group reviewed these inputs and
discussed an approach to developing a training programme that would meet the maximum number of
identified requirements. The view of the inter-sessional working group was that there was such a
diverse range of requests and identified needs for training that it would not be practical for the project
to develop a training programme that attempted to meet all needs. In recognition of the complexity of
the task, a small sub-committee of the RSTC was formed to prepare a proposal. This sub-committee
met in the PCU and prepared a preliminary programme (UNEP, 2006j) that was circulated to the
members of the RSTC during the first quarter of 2006, and subsequently reviewed by the members of
the Regional Working Groups (RWGs) and Task Forces (RTFs) during the 2006 round of meetings.
The training programme and comments from the RWGs and RTFs were considered in detail by the
seventh meeting of the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee and the programme was
subsequently approved by the sixth meeting of the Project Steering Committee.
8.2
Target Audience of the Training Programme
The RSTC recommended and the PSC agreed that participants in the regional training workshops
might include demonstration site managers and associated staff, community leaders at demonstration
sites, staff of the Specialized Executing Agencies (SEAs), and members of the national committees
(excluding the Chairs as they would already have had opportunities to learn and benefit from the
project through participation in Regional Working Group and Task Force meetings as well as the
Project's Regional Scientific Conferences). It was agreed also that in order to maximise the number of
individuals involved in the training programme, no person should attend more than one regional
training workshop. The criteria for the choice of individuals to participate in the regional training events
were defined as: ability to speak and write English; participation at or familiarity with demonstration
sites; involvement in national level activities of the UNEP/GEF South China Sea Project; ability and
willingness to conduct echo seminars/workshops in their country following the completion of the
regional training workshops; and commitment to participate in the regional level sharing of
experiences and knowledge following conclusion of regional training workshops. It was agreed that
regional training workshops should have 3, at most 4, participants per country, and that this would
depend on the capacity of the organisations selected to implement the individual training courses and
the nature of training to be undertaken.
The Project Co-ordinating Unit made a call for nominations of training workshop participants in
December 2006, and all nominations were received at the Project Co-ordinating Unit by 28th February
2007. The nominations were reviewed by the 2007 round of Regional Working Group and Task Force
meetings, and in several instances changes to the list of nominees for individual workshops were
agreed to ensure a high level participation of demonstration site staff and individuals involved in the
conduct of project activities at the local government level.
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8.3
Identification of Organisations to Conduct the Regional Training Workshops
The RSTC recommended that training courses should be conducted by a group or organisation
identified or proposed by, the RSTC members, and subcontracted by the Project Coordinating Unit
(PCU) through a Memorandum of Understanding between UNEP and the organisation concerned. It
was agreed that the implementing entity should preferably be an existing Specialised Executing
Agency, or one associated with the project or, in exceptional circumstances, others. It was suggested
that the PCU should call for nominations and that proponents should submit the following information
to the PCU: proposed course syllabus; a description of the training course structure and form; a list of
experts that would be used as facilitators/lecturers and the anticipated contributions of these
individuals in the conduct of the course; venue of the training; an estimate of costs (e.g., International
and in-country travel and lodging costs, supplies, consultant and staff fees); and the schedule for the
training course.
It was noted by the RSTC that the implementing organisation must compile training materials such as
PowerPoint presentations and lecture notes, and provide a list of references and handouts for use
during the regional training workshops. It was anticipated that these training materials would be
compiled on the South China Sea Project website and would serve as a repository of training
materials for use in future training programmes and workshops at both the national and regional level.
It was also anticipated that where required the materials could be translated into national languages
for use in national or site level training events.
It was agreed that following identification and selection of implementing organisations the PCU would
draft an agreement detailing the roles and expectations of the agency, and that the MoU would
contain a work plan and budget in UNEP approved format. It was agreed by the Project Steering
Committee that the costs associated with organising and conducting the training workshops would be
met from the GEF project grant and the implementing organisation would take responsibility either
directly or through a third party for organising the travel of participants once these had been identified.
All information regarding the selection of implementing organisations, final timetables for the conduct
of the training workshops, participant lists, and information for participants was made available on the
training portal of the South China Sea Project website at <http://training.unepscs.org>.
Following receipt of nominations, a total of seven regional training courses were organised through
partner organisations on: Sustainable Use and Management of Mangrove Ecosystems; Larval Fish
Identification and Fish Early Life History Science; Management Models and Strategies for Coral Reef
and Seagrass Ecosystems; Establishing and Managing Fisheries Refugia in the South China Sea;
Sustainable Use of Coastal Wetlands Bordering the South China Sea; Economic Valuation of Goods
and Services of Coastal Habitats of the South China Sea; and Advanced Larval Fish Identification.
The training syllabii, anticipated outcomes, and training materials for each workshop were reviewed
during the 2007 round of regional working group and task force meeting and comments were
communicated to the implementing organisations.
8.4
National "Echo" Seminars
The interventions of the UNEP/GEF South China Sea Project and those proposed within the
framework of the National Action Plans and the revised regional Strategic Action Programme focus on
site level actions aimed at reversing environmental degradation trends in the South China Sea and
Gulf of Thailand. This necessarily requires a high level involvement of provincial and local government
officials and technical staff, as well as community groups and Non-Governmental Organisations in the
implementation of SAP and NAP related activities. The RSTC identified that for the regional training
programme to have maximum impact on the longer-term sustainability of ongoing interventions and
future actions at the site level, there was a need for a mechanism to ensure the effective transfer of
knowledge and skills from individuals participating in the regional training events to colleagues
involved in the execution of national and local level activities.
The mechanism selected by the RSTC involved the conduct of national "echo" seminars for each
regional training workshop in each country. It was recommended that the "echo" seminars be
organised and conducted by the participants in the regional workshops in collaboration with the
relevant national Specialised Executing Agencies for the project components and sub-components. It
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was also recommended that they should be conducted at the project's habitat demonstration sites,
and that participants be provided with abridged, local language versions of the regional training
materials. Participation was designed to ensure maximal participation of individuals directly involved
in the demonstration sites and comparable activities within the country thus contributing to
strengthening the capacity of individuals at the local level to manage coastal resources in a
sustainable manner.
8.5.
Outcomes and Outputs of the Regional Training Programme
The regional component of the UNEP/GEF South China Sea Project Training Programme was
operated between April 2007 and June 2008. A total of seven regional training workshops (Table 6)
were conducted in Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand by five implementing entities, namely: the
Universiti Sains Malaysia; the Marine Science Institute of the University of the Philippines; the Center
for Applied Economic Research, Faculty of Economics, Kasetsart University; the Faculty of
Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University; and the Southeast Asian Fisheries
Development Center.
The operation of the programme involved 104 days of regional training and the participation of 153
individuals from the seven participating countries. A total of 66 resource persons supported the
conduct of the workshops, all of whom were nationals of, or in a few instances resident in the
participating countries. Without exception they were experts or focal points from the South China Sea
Project network. The specific outputs from the regional programme include: 192 PowerPoint
presentations containing 5,612 slides; 571 pages of text in 17 lecture notes; 61 recommended
readings with a total 2,231 pages of text; 7 training videos; and a package of larval fish identification
resource materials. All training materials developed and used in the regional training workshops have
been made web-ready and loaded to the training section of the South China Sea project website.
A summary of each regional training workshop and its' specific outputs is included in Table 6, while
detailed summary reports from each workshop, including: workshop objectives; training topics; lists of
resource persons and participants; detailed lists of all training materials submitted to the Project Co-
ordinating Unit; and indexes to the training materials detailing the file structure of the materials can be
found on the project website and in the DVD-ROM of training materials that was distributed to the
project network.
The total cost for all seven Regional Training Workshops was $338,164, while the individual cost for
each of the regional workshops ranged from US$34,540 for the workshop on fisheries refugia
management to US$73,771 for the workshop on mangroves; daily costs per participant for these
workshops ranged from US$106 to US$231, respectively. The relatively high cost of conducting the
mangrove workshop reflected the fact that conducting the course in Penang required that many
participants travelled through Kuala Lumpur, leading to higher than average travel costs compared
with other courses which required direct air travel to Bangkok and Manila only.
The low costs associated the two training workshops conducted by the Southeast Asian Fisheries
Development Center (SEAFDEC) reflect in part the strong relationships of SEAFDEC with fisheries
departments and research institutes within the region, which enabled the national institutions to
purchase air tickets at lower cost for subsequent reimbursement. Similarly, the costs of SEAFDEC's
own dormitory facilities and caterers used by SEAFDEC for internal courses organised by their
Training Department were considerably lower than those for other workshops.
In terms of per participant costs, the workshop on economic valuation was the most costly with a daily
per participant cost $283. This was due to the workshop being conducted for a period of one week
only, compared to the 14-21 day duration for other courses. It is important to note further that
International travel for participants in the wetlands and economic valuation workshops had to be
organised by Project Co-ordinating Unit staff through the United Nations travel system, adding to the
administrative costs of these workshops in terms of PCU time and workload. The involvement of the
PCU in the organisation of these workshops resulted from the fact that the Faculty of Environment
and Resource Studies, Mahidol University and the Faculty of Economics, Kasetsart University had
limited capacity to organise travel, and were required by the Thai Government to organise travel
through Thai International Airways, which was significantly more costly than travel arranged through
the UN travel agent with alternative carriers.
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As part of the regional training programme it was intended that participants from each country would
return home and conduct national echo-seminars to disseminate their experiences to local trainees
hence enhancing the benefit of the programme overall. The content and timing of the national "echo"
seminars were planned by project component focal points during the 2007 round of RWG and RTF
meetings. The proposed topics, locations, participants, and costs of these seminars were discussed
during these meetings and finalised through inter-sessional communication with PCU staff. Funds
were subsequently made available to the project's Specialised Executing Agencies through revision of
their operational budgets for the period January 2007 to June 2008. Each regional training workshop
provided sessions for participants to prepare programmes and national language training materials for
these seminars for discussion with project focal points and review by the relevant National Committee
in each country.
A total of 46 national echo-seminars might have been expected to result from participation of
nationals from six or seven countries in each of the seven training courses, however no echo-
seminars were planned to follow the Advanced Larval Fish Identification course due to its being
organised only at the end of May. Of the remaining 40 echo-seminars that might have resulted from
the remaining six courses one was combined at the national level (mangroves and wetlands in
Malaysia) and a number were not conducted: wetlands in Indonesia; mangroves in Philippines; two
fisheries seminars in Thailand and two in Malaysia; economic valuation in Cambodia and Indonesia.
In the case of the coral reef and seagrass regional training two echo-seminars focussing on coral
reefs and seagrass independently were organised in five countries.
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Table 6
Summary of the Conduct of the Regional Training Workshops of the UNEP/GEF South China Sea Project Training Programme
Workshop Workshop
Number of
Cost US$
Regional Workshop
Implementing Entity
Workshop Outputs
Location
Duration
Participants
Total Pers./Day
16 days
1. Sustainable Use and USAINS Holdings of the Penang,
(24th Apr
25 PowerPoint Presentations (1,110 slides). Produced by
Management of
Universiti Sains Malaysia
20
73,771 231
Malaysia
8th May
12 resource persons.
Mangrove Ecosystems
(UNEP/GEF/SCS/Mal/MoU 4a)
2007)
5 information notes (68 pages); 6 lecture notes (448
2. Larval Fish
Training Department of the
pages); 13 PowerPoint presentations (188 slides); 6
Identification and Fish Southeast Asian Fisheries Samut
16 days
recommended readings (50 pages); 4 texts; catalogue of
Early Life History Development Center
Prakan,
(16th-31st
24
42,429 110
73 larval fish images; 15 minute video on workshop; and
Science
(UNEP/GEF/SCS/SEAFDECl/M
Thailand
May 2007 )
regional laboratory guide to fish eggs and larvae.
oU 1)
Produced by 7 resource persons.
3. Management Models Marine Science Institute,
14 days
and Strategies for University of the Philippines
Bolinao,
(28th Oct
31 PowerPoint Presentations (1,269 slides). Produced by
25
57,321 164
Coral Reef and
(UNEP/GEF/SCS/Phi/Mou2
Philippines
10th Nov
13 resource persons.
Seagrass Ecosystems
b/Amendment.3/Add)
2008)
4. Establishing and Training Department of the
14 days
21 PowerPoint Presentations (422 slides and 5 training
Managing Fisheries Southeast Asian Fisheries Samut
(28th Oct
videos); 21 recommended readings (682 pages); 5
Refugia in the South Development Center
Prakan,
24
35,673 106
10th Nov
fisheries management simulation exercises; 3 videos on
China Sea
(UNEP/GEF/SCS/SEAFDECl/M
Thailand
2007)
refugia concept. Produced by 8 resource persons.
oU 2)
16 days
5. Sustainable Use of Faculty of Environment and Nakhon
(5th Nov
42 PowerPoint Presentations (1,654 slides) and 6 lecture
Wetlands Bordering Resource Studies, Mahidol Pathom,
21
42,78929
127
20th Nov
notes (66 pages). Produced by 19 resource persons.
the South China Sea
University
Thailand
(UNEP/GEF/SCS/4d/MoU 1)
2007)
6. Economic Valuation of Center for Applied
Samut
7 days
27 PowerPoint Presentations (654 slides); 5 lecture notes
Goods and Services of Economic Research,
Songkram,
(23th 29th
21
(57 pages); 5 practical exercises; and 34 recommended
41,57030
283
Coastal Habitats
Faculty of Economics, Thailand
Mar 2008)
readings (1,499 pages). Produced by 8 resource persons.
Kasetsart University
(UNEP/GEF/SCS/CAER/MoU )
Training Department of the
33 PowerPoint Presentations (315 slides); repository of
21 days
7. Advanced Larval Fish Southeast Asian Fisheries Samut
903 images for larval fish identification; 64 technical
(25th May
Identification
Development Center
Prakan,
18
drawings of larvae of economically important fish; and
44,611 118
14th Jun
(UNEP/GEF/SCS/SEAFDECl/
Thailand
workshop video (14 minutes). Produced by 4 resource
2008)
MoU 2)
persons.
192 PowerPoint Presentations (5,612 slides); 5
information notes (68 pages); 17 lecture notes (571
Totals 104
153
338,164 150.5
pages); 61 recommended readings (2,231 pages); 7
training videos; larval fish materials.
29 Travel for participants was arranged by the PCU and ESCAP Travel agent hence the total cost listed does not include these administrative costs.
30 Travel for participants was arranged by the PCU and ESCAP Travel agent hence the total cost listed does not include these administrative costs.
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Table 7 provides summary details for the thirty seven (37) national "echo" seminars conducted over
the period June 2007-June 2008 that, involved a total of 1,592 participants and 111 days of training.
The total cost of these national echo-seminars was $148,405, which computes at a daily cost per
participant of $24.6 or $28.6 if the wetlands echo-seminar for 250 people is discounted. Table 8
provides a comparative analysis of the costs of the echo-seminars analysed by country from which it
can be seen that the costs in Thailand are the highest at 47.8 USD per person per day and those for
China the least expensive at 10.7 USD per person per day.
Table 7
Summary of the National "Echo" Seminars of the UNEP/GEF South China Sea Project Training
Programme.
Specialised Executing Agency
Location
Number of
Number
Cost
Participants
of Days
MANGROVES
Ministry of Environment, Cambodia
Koh Kong, Cambodia
45
2
3,715
Guangxi Mangrove Research Centre, China
Fanchenggeng, China
35
3
4,009
Institute of Mangrove Research and Development
Pontianak, Indonesia
26
2
4,702
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Busuanga, Philippines
33
3
5,500
Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, Thailand
Trat, Thailand
50
1
1,540
Forest Science Institute, Viet Nam
Balat, Viet Nam
56
2
4,300
CORAL REEFS
Fisheries Administration, Cambodia (joint with seagrass)
Sihanoukville, Cambodia
43
3
5,064
Research Center for Oceanography (LIPI), Indonesia Belitung,
Indonesia
26
3
0
Department of Fisheries, Malaysia
Malaysia
50
4
2,000
Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines
Masinloc, Philippines
40
2
4,108
Ramkamhaeng University, Thailand
Koh Chang, Thailand
40
3
4,920
Institute of Oceanography, Vietnam
Nha Trang, Vietnam
28
2
4,101
SEAGRASS
South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, China
Beihai, China
40
2
4,000
Research Center for Oceanography (LIPI), Indonesia Bintan/Jakarta
35
4 3,840
Department of Fisheries, Malaysia
Malaysia
15
3
4,994
Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines Narra,
Palawan,
Philippines
22
2 4,910
Mahidol University, Thailand
Burapha
University,
43 3
5,417
Chantaburi, Thailand
Institute of Marine Environment and Resources, Viet Nam
Phu Quoc, Viet Nam
27
2
4,000
WETLANDS
Ministry of Environment, Cambodia
Koh Kong, Cambodia
35
3
3,715
Institute of Environmental Sciences Zhongshan Shantou, China
250
4
2,200
University, China
Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau, Philippines
Malampaya Sound
55
6
6,200
Department of Wildlife and National Parks, Malaysia
Kuala Lumphur, Malaysia
50
3
4,323
Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart University Bangkok,
Thailand 45
2
4,815
Vietnam National University, Hanoi
Xuan Thuy National Park,
40 4
4,751
Viet Nam
FISHERIES LARVAL FISH IDENTIFICATION
Fisheries Administration of Cambodia Sihanoukville,
Cambodia
45
2
3,982
Directorate General of Capture Fisheries
Jakarta, Indonesia
35
3
3,500
National Fisheries Research and Development Institute
Bolinao, Philippines
40
3
2,387
Research Institute for Marine Fisheries
Hai Phong, Viet Name
53
12
2,500
FISHERIES ESTABLISHING AND MANAGING FISHERIES REFUGIA
Fisheries Administration of Cambodia
Kampot, Cambodia
40
2
4,000
Directorate General of Capture Fisheries
Jakarta, Indonesia
35
3
3,500
National Fisheries Research and Development Institute
Coron, Philippines
30
3
4,320
Research Institute for Marine Fisheries
Phu Quoc Island, Viet Nam
43
2
3,362
ECONOMIC VALUATION
South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, China
Guangzhou, China
17
2
2,829
University Putra Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu
20
2
2,185
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Manila, Philippines
50
2
4,538
Kasetsart University, Thailand
Koh Chang, Thailand
35
4
8,588
National Economics University
Giao Thuy District, Viet Nam
20
3
5,590
1,592
111
148,405
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Table 8
Comparison of echo-seminar costs in each participating country
No
Total
Person
Country
No part
No days
cost/pp/d Cost/seminar
Seminars
Cost
days
Cambodia
5 208 12
20476
494 41.4 4,095
China
4 342 11
13038 1219 10.7 3,260
China excluding
3 92 7
10838 644
16.8 3,613
wetlands
Indonesia
5 157 15
15542
480 32.4 3,108
Malaysia
4 135 12
13502
435 31.0 3,376
Philippines
7 270 21
31963
863 37.0 4,566
Thailand
5 213 13
25280
529 47.8 5,056
Viet Nam
7 267 27
28604 1164 24.6 4,086
9.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND CO-FINANCING
9.1 Financial
Management
The project was operated under the umbrella of UNEP and consequently all financial management
procedures and transactions conformed to the United Nations Rules and Regulations. Organisational
separation of the Project Co-ordinating Unit from the parent body (the Division of Global Environment
Facility (GEF) Co-ordination in UNEP, was secured through the identification of the PCU as a
separate organisational unit in the IMIS system with its own organisational unit number, and the
delegation of financial authority for the project budget to the Project Director. This obviated the need
for constant referrals between Bangkok and Nairobi each time an item of expenditure, was obligated
within ESCAP. Without such autonomy and delegation of authority it would have been
impossible to operate the project in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
The Project Co-ordinating Unit was established in the UNESCAP in Bangkok and administrative and
support services were provided to the project from the ESCAP Administration. These services
included payroll for the staff of the Unit, costing of travel for all participants in meetings through the
travel Unit with tickets being issued via the UNDP country Offices or through American Express the
designated travel agent for ESCAP. Procurement of all services and equipment was handled by the
UNESCAP Procurement Office such services included: the printing of the in excess of 100
publications produced in the seven years; the securing of hotel services to the in excess of 16
regional meetings organised each year. During the initial period the support provided by ESCAP
was exemplary since the procurement unit exercised its authority to treat the meeting packages as
"low value services" the provision of which was expedited through the use of National Focal Points to
identify suitable candidate hotels and provide information to the procurement unit through the PCU.
Over the last twelve months this procedure has been unilaterally abrogated, without discussion,
resulting in the per capita costs of the final meeting in December being considerably more per capita
per day than for any other meeting convened during the course of the project31. Similarly the
production of the meeting reports and publications became increasingly difficult as a result of the
insistence of the unit concerned on using the cheapest bid without consideration for the capacity of
the company to complete the work in an acceptable manner against tight time schedules32. In three
instances the successful bidders subsequently withdrew when they realised the full scope of the
work, and one successful bidder who completed one set of publications refused to make further bids
for comparable work at a later date.
The main project accounts were maintained in the IMIS system in Nairobi and periodically UNESCAP
would transmit to Nairobi expenditure accounts that would be used to up-date the Nairobi records.
Expenditures were made by ESCAP on the basis of twice yearly sub-allotment advice from the FMO
in Nairobi, prepared initially by the PCU in Bangkok. In addition at the commencement of project
activities the head of ESCAP Administrative requested and the Project Director arranged that a cash
advance would be transferred to ESCAP periodically since the envisaged flow of funds represented a
significant proportion of ESCAPs liquid funds.
31 This meeting was convened in one of only two five star hotels in Pattaya with which UNESCAP has particular arrangements.
32 The printing schedules were dictated by the timing of meetings since all regional meeting reports were tabled in had copy at
the annual meetings of the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee and Project Steering Committee at year end.
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The financial instruments under which funds were transferred to the national level executing agencies
were Memoranda of Understanding that had been tailored specifically to the needs and requirements
of a GEF project, whilst also conforming to the UN rules. Reporting of progress and expenditures was
required on a six month basis rather than a quarterly basis as was the norm under UNEP application
of the UN rules at that time. One requirement which proved to be a significant administrative burden
was the requirement under the MoUs for annual independent audits of national level expenditures. It
became quickly obvious that delays and inefficiencies in the Government Audit Offices meant that to
meet the requirement for annual auditing national, executing agencies had to engage the services of
internationally recognised and accredited audit companies. This necessitated the re-allocation of
funds for auditing to the detriment of project activities. In some years the audit fees cost a significant
(up to 20%) of the sums transferred, consequently the Project Steering Committee sought and was
granted a waiver from Nairobi in cases where the annual sums transferred were less than $10,000
US or the audit fee exceeded 10% of the funds transferred.
As part of the responsibilities for project execution the Project Co-ordinating Unit received, reviewed
and accepted on behalf of UNEP the six monthly progress and expenditure reports. The operation of
in excess of 60 financial instruments required the full time services of a Fund Management Officer
who certified expenditures and liaised with the national counterparts regarding financial reports. A
considerable amount of work was required on behalf of the PCU staff in checking the outputs and
progress reports twice yearly. This task was not made easier by the continued delays in submission
by national counterparts that resulted in a constant trickle of reports being received throughout the
year.
Project costs were monitored on an annual basis by the Project Steering Committee which approved
periodic amendments to the budget on the basis of cost savings and changes to work plans and
timetables. Significant sources of variation in project costs resulted from the extension of project
duration from five to seven years; significant under-staffing of the PCU for the first 3 years (30%
understaffing); significant savings in meeting costs as a consequence of the decision of the Project
Steering Committee to convene meetings at the demonstration sites from 2004 onwards. Savings
were also realised through the decision not to finance the testing of a blast fishing detection device for
technical and scientific reasons.
The decision to extend the project life had no financial consequences in terms of the costs of the
project to UNEP or to the GEF, they did have however significant consequences for the in-kind co-
financing and personal co-financing by the Project Coordinating Unit staff. Not only did the project
deliver all of the anticipated outputs at less than the originally estimated costs but significant
additional outputs such as the interactive website were realised and $750,000 was transferred in
2008 to the GEF Small Grants Programme to support community based interventions at coastal sites
identified as priority areas fro SAP intervention. In addition significantly more meetings were
organised than originally planned. Originally each regional working group was to have met six times,
the RSTC and PSC six times for a total of 48 regional meetings; in the event due to project extension
and delays primarily at the national level the regional working groups met seven or eight times, the
RSTC ten times and the PSC eight times.
9.2 Co-financing
A significant feature of the project at the time of its clearance by the CEO of the GEF was the
adoption by the participating countries of a coefficient that could be used to calculate the value of
individuals time invested at the national level in project activities. The coefficient was based on the
average of the median salary within the ranges of salaries for government employees in the seven
participating countries, to which was added 25% to cover the costs of non-salary benefits and office
support and communication costs. Thus all individuals time was valued at $70 per person per day
regardless of their individual level.
At the time of consideration of the project document by the First Project Steering Committee meeting
held in Pattaya, Thailand from 22-23 October 2001, the participating countries agreed to in-kind co-
financing commitments for the preparatory phase of the project as shown the appendix 1 of Annex
##. During the fourth Project Steering Committee convened in Quilin, China in December 2004
estimates of in-kind co-financing for the operational phase of the project were discussed and
approved. These were calculated in a manner comparable to that used for the preparatory phase and
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used the same coefficient of US$70 per person per day. These estimates are presented in appendix
2 of Annex ##.
Annex ## of this report presents an in-depth analysis of the co-financing realised between 2002 and
2008. Table 9 presents a summary comparison of the original budget submitted to and approved by
the GEF compared with the actual sums realised during the course of project implementation. It
should be borne in mind that these figures are a conservative under-estimate. It should also be
recognised that the actual GEF grant funds expended in implementing the project do not total the full
original grant allocation. The balance of unspent funds reduces the total GEF contribution thereby
raising the proportional contribution of Government co-financing to project implementation. The
estimate of final expenditures currently stands at around US$15.9 million compared with the original
allocation of US$16,.4 million. The ratio of government co-financing to GEF grant is 1.2:1 and total
co-financing to GEF grant is 1.3:1
Table 9
Total Project Financing compared with the original estimates.
Original Budget
Actual Budget
Total % Total %
Cost to GEF Trust Fund:
16,414,000.0 48.2
15,959,172.0 44.12
Cost to Governments (in cash & kind)
10,200,830.0
30.0
19,369,459.0 53.57
Government in-kind co-financing
7,052,461.0
19.50
Gov. in-kind co-financing Regional mtgs Table 7
43,960.0
0.12
Participation in Expert meetings Table 8
55,230.0
0.15
Participation in RSC, MRT, NGO Forum etc Table 9
203,704.0
0.56
Regional Training (Table 10)
157,570.0
0.44
Echo-seminars
367,080.0
1.01
Chinese Government Cash Co-financing
1,800,000.0
4.98
Operational Phase Cash Co-financing
1,230,818.0
3.40
33
Demonstration site and pilot activities
6,810,000.0 20.0
8,468,576.0 23.41
Personal co-financing (PCU staff)
403,809.0 1.12
Cost to UNEP (in cash & kind)
630,000.0
1.8
431,902.0 1.19
Total Cost of Project
34,054,830.0 100.0
36,168,541.0 100.00
The following generic conclusions may be drawn from this analysis:
· Without initial, proper estimates of the in-kind co-financing, and requirement for reporting at
least part of that contribution, it would not have been possible to demonstrate that
government in-kind co-financing reached and in fact exceeded the planned amount;
· In the case of this project all co-financing has been raised from Government sources at the
central, provincial and local (municipal) levels;
· Without an attempt to verify co-financing significant additional amounts would not have been
identified;
· The approach adopted in this project would benefit other UNEP and GEF Projects in terms of
demonstrating government commitments to the project
A final conclusion is that within the context of effective management of GEF projects the individuals
involved in project implementation/execution are called upon to provide services that significantly
exceed those that can reasonably be expected, suggesting that the United Nations and the GEF
consistently under-estimate the time required to manage complex multi-country projects and
programmes.
33 Originally it was anticipated that at least part of this sum would be realised via bilateral donor
support. In the event this proved unnecessary since the Governments provided the site level co-
financing in cash and in-kind.
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10.
KEY PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND SCIENTIFIC INNOVATIONS OF THE PROJECT
10.1 Introduction
The operation of the South China Sea project resulted in the achievement of a number of project
management and scientific innovations. Several of these were recognised by the GEF Secretariat,
project evaluators, and the participating governments as being suitable for replication in other projects
and regions. These include: the design of the project management framework; the procedure adopted
for tracking co-financing; the integration of local governments and communities in project activities
through the Mayors' Round-Table meetings and NGO Forums; the procedures adopted for the
valuation of the goods and services of South China Sea habitats; development of the fisheries refugia
concept as a basis for improved fish stock and habitat management; development of a nutrient
assimilative capacity model for the South China Sea basin; and the enhancement of information and
data flow and exchange online.
The Project Co-ordinating Unit worked closely with the project's Regional Working Groups and Task
Forces, Regional Scientific and Technical Committee, and network of regional experts to ensure that
the knowledge generated through the project was adequately documented and readily accessible to
other projects and programmes. The main mode of knowledge management undertaken by the PCU
was the publication of a series of six South China Sea Knowledge Documents in the final quarter of
2007. The key innovations of the project reported on in these documents are summarised below.
10.2
Project Management Framework
The South China Sea project was unique in that it represented the first attempt to develop a
regionally coordinated programme of action designed to reverse environmental degradation,
particularly in the area of coastal habitat degradation and loss, halt land-based pollution and address
the issue of fisheries over-exploitation. The complexity of the project required the establishment of a
project management framework that was effective in addressing the problem of managing six
components in seven countries. The key issues considered in the design of the project management
framework for the South China Sea project included how to: best establish direct links between
national specialist institutions and UNEP; ensure money got to the people doing the work; establish
effective cross-sectorial collaboration at the national level; create efficient inter-linkages and feed
back loops between national and regional priorities and actions; promote adequate coverage of
scientific specialisations and ensure that best science was integrated in action planning.
The project management framework designed for the implementation of the UNEP/GEF project
entitled "Reversing Environmental Degradation in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand" proved
far more effective than was originally anticipated. It is suggested that the factors contributing to this
success include:
· The design of a management framework that permits both "horizontal" (inter-country) and
"vertical" (intra-country) interactions and networking between individuals at all levels of
project implementation and execution;
· A management framework that includes a body (the Regional Scientific and Technical
Committee) that serves as a forum for reconciling both sectoral and national interests and
priorities;
· The clear separation between discussions of scientific and technical matters from discussions
dealing with policy and principles at both the national and regional levels;
· A management framework that facilitates the incorporation of sound scientific and technical
advice and information into politically based decision-making;
· The use of regional experts and consultants from the participating countries;
· Restriction of the membership of the Project Steering Committee to government
representatives only, and exclusion of observers from regional and international agencies
and institutions other than UNEP;
· The framework allows for adaptive management and is not a rigid unchanging structure; and,
· Adequate time for detailed planning of the execution arrangements.
A detailed account of the design and effectiveness of the project management framework can be
found in the first South China Sea Knowledge Document (UNEP, 2005h)
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10.3 Procedure for Tracking In-Kind Co-Financing
At the time of consideration of the project document by the First Project Steering Committee meeting
held in Pattaya, Thailand from 22-23 October 2001, the participating countries agreed to in-kind co-
financing commitments. The problem encountered by the project was how to measure in-kind co-
financing as few institutions or organisations in any of the participating countries required individuals
to maintain time sheets. The procedure agreed by the project to overcome this problem involved
three simple steps: (1) identification of in-kind inputs; (2) agreement on a regional coefficient for the
value of time; and (3) reporting by Executing Agencies of time.
The original estimates of co-financing taken from the report of the first Project Steering Committee
meeting (UNEP/GEF/SCS/PSC.1/3) show that the bulk of the in-kind co-financing was to be derived
from individuals time: contributed either through attendance in meetings, which was not paid for in
this project; or in terms of additional work and inputs to preparation of documents; technical
backstopping and contribution of specialised knowledge and information; and, national co-ordination
activities in each component and sub-component by the focal points in each Specialised Executing
Agency.
Step 1 Identification of In-kind Inputs
The Regional Scientific and Technical Committee and Project Steering Committee identified that the
elements of in-kind co-financing amenable to independent verification included:
· Costs of individuals' time in meetings of the National Technical Working Group and Inter-
Ministry Committee meetings;
· Costs of individuals' time in meetings of the National Committees and Sub-Committees of the
components and sub-components; and,
· Costs of individuals' participation in meetings of: the Project Steering Committee; the
Regional Scientific and Technical Committee; the six regional working groups; and the two
Task Forces.
Step 2 Agreement on a Regional Coefficient to Value Time
It was agreed that the cost of the time given to the project by all nationals from the participating
countries would be estimated and costed using a uniform coefficient of US$ 70 per person per day
based on the median of point of the participating government's salary scales. This was considered an
inclusive costing of salary and benefits, plus office support costs that was to be applied to all
individuals, from all countries, regardless of their level of seniority or actual salary. This coefficient
undervalued the real co-financing in some countries and over-valued it in others, but obviated the
necessity for maintaining detailed records in seven different currencies, six of which float on the
international currency exchange market.
Step 3 Reporting of Time by Executing Agencies
It was a requirement of the Memoranda of Understanding signed with both the focal ministries and
each Specialised Executing Agency that each six month report must include a listing of the national
meetings convened in the framework of the project, their duration, agenda, report, and list of
participants. This information was tracked by the PCU and used to calculate the in-kind co-financing,
which was realised through participation of individuals in national level meetings. Similarly
participation of individuals in regional level meetings was verified from the meeting reports published
by the PCU.
A further requirement under the Memoranda of Understanding was that the component and sub-
component focal points in each country would devote 25% of their time to the national activities of the
project. Assuming that the number of working days per year is around two hundred and thirty, 25%
represents 57.5 working days per year. Whilst it was not possible to objectively quantify the total
actual time spent by these individuals on project activities, time spent in meetings of the regional
working groups and national level meetings was independently verified. The fact that in almost all
cases the entire set of anticipated national outputs were produced at high quality supported the view
of the Project Steering Committee that the unverifiable portion of the co-financing was in fact raised.
Two broad conclusions were drawn from the procedure developed and followed by the project. The
first was that without proper estimates of the in-kind co-financing, and a requirement for reporting at
least part of that contribution, it would not have been possible to demonstrate that government co-
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financing reached and in fact exceeded the planned amount. It was also noted that in the case of this
project it was possible to demonstrate that all co-financing was raised from Government sources at
either the central, provincial and local levels, and that the procedure used represented a simple
answer to an accountability problem encountered by all large multi-lateral, intergovernmental projects.
A further conclusion is that approach adopted in this project would benefit other UNEP and GEF
Projects in terms of demonstrating government commitments to the project.
A full account of the procedure adopted for tracking co-financing and the final estimates of co-
financing of the project is included in Annex 4 of the report tenth and final meeting of the Regional
Scientific Technical Committee (UNEP, 2009) and is attached as Annex ### to this report :
10.4
Integration of Local Governments and Communities in Project Activities
The GEF expects that activities conducted within the framework of projects such as the South China
Sea project, particularly those at demonstration sites should enhance government support to long-
lasting activities, and promote the replication of good practices at both national and regional levels. The
operational strategy of the GEF for International Waters during the period of project implementation
defined the objective and the catalytic role of the GEF, as follows:
The GEF's objective in the international waters focal area is to contribute primarily
as a catalyst to the implementation of a more comprehensive, ecosystem-based
approach in managing international waters and their drainage basins as a means
to achieve global environmental benefits. The GEF will act as a catalyst to ensure
that countries better understand the functioning of their international waters
systems, gain an appreciation of how their sectoral activities influence the water
environment, and find means for collaborating with neighbouring countries to
collectively pursue effective solutions.34
To meet the expectations of the GEF, it was agreed during the project that local governments and
local communities should play an active role in the execution of project activities by:
· Providing strong political support this is essential in ensuring the integration of
environmental consideration into local development policies, in management of coastal
resources, and in the wide replication of experiences.
· Committing financial resources the GEF expects to catalyse financial resources for project
activities, and eventually phase out its' funding. Local government should actively seek
financial resources for the management of coastal habitats and resources.
· Promotion of the replication of good practices local governments should assist in
disseminating and promoting good experiences and practices, particularly those generated
through site level demonstrations and pilot activities.
As the project entered its operational phase it was also identified that there was a strong need to
establish a mechanism for use in facilitating the regional level dissemination of information about
lessons learned, experiences, and good practices generated at the site level. There was also a need
to ensure that regionally accumulated scientific research and knowledge was made available to local
government officials and operational level managers in an easily accessible manner.
The approach adopted by the project was the development of a network of local government officials
and operational level project staff that met annually in four Mayors' Round-Table (MRT) meetings
convened from 2005 to 2008. These events provided an opportunity for Mayors, Local Government
Officials, and Habitat Demonstration Site managers to share experiences and examples of good
practice in the implementation of demonstration site activities, and to learn from science at the
regional level for improved environmental management at the site level. The events also enabled
members of the project network to collegially review the project's overall progress, accomplishments
and outputs; and to share their respective implementation experiences, concerns and issues.
Two of the Mayors' Round-Table meetings were convened in conjunction with the project's Regional
Scientific Conferences which enabled individuals involved in site level activities to participate in larger
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regional discussions relating to: national and regional level benefits and achievements; the use of
sound for environmental management of the South China Sea; and planning for successful
implementation of the revised Strategic Action Programme for the South China Sea (SAP). This
mechanism, coupled with the conduct of regional level meetings at individual project sites, has been
highly effective in integrating local government officials in project activities. This was commented on
by the then Deputy Executive Director of the United Nations Environment, Dr. Shafqat Kakakhel
during the third MRT Meeting as follows:
"The range of actions undertaken in the 21 demonstration sites promoted under the
project is truly great, reflecting not only the diversity of cultures and social and
economic conditions found in this region, but also a major feature of the South China
Sea Project of course is that it is a multi-lateral project involving the active
participation of all seven countries bordering the South China Sea and has forged a
strong network of scientists and government officials committed to managing
sustainably the marine and coastal environment of the South China Sea."
Similarly, NGO Forums facilitated by the GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) were convened in
conjunction with the third and fourth MRT meetings. National Co-ordinators of the SGP, NGO
representatives from the National Small Grants Committees, the SGP Programme Specialist, and
PCU staff participated in these forums to explore ways in which community groups, supported
through the GEF SGP could contribute to the implementation of the revised SAP. This resulted in the
development of a GEF Small Grants Programme for the South China Sea in which site level
interventions in support of SAP implementation will be funded jointly by funds derived from the SCS
project budget and the GEF SGP.
10.5
Demonstration Site Selection
The GEF allocation for demonstration sites was stated in the Project Brief and approved by the
Project Steering Committee during its first meeting as being 3 demonstration sites in each of the
habitat sub-components of Mangroves, Coral Reefs and Seagrass. The size of each allocation for
demonstration sites, by habitat sub-component, was as follows:
Mangroves:
1.2 million US$ over 3 years
Coral Reefs: 1.2 million US$ over 3 years
Seagrass:
1.1 million US$ over 3 years
Wetlands35:
no allocation
These funds were "blocked" in the project document and their purpose identified but the sites were
not chosen at that time since the preparatory activities during the first two years of project
implementation were intended inter alia to develop the process of site selection. The consequences
were quite clearly that:
· With seven participating countries, no one country could "expect" a demonstration site in
each habitat sub-component;
· If the principal of equity were to be applied, each country could "expect" 1.3 demonstration
sites (more realistically 5 countries would get one site each and two would get two);
· "Wetlands" would have no demonstration sites unless the Project Co-ordinating Unit (PCU36)
could raise additional funds.
A potential problem that could have been encountered by the project was that the process of site
selection could have been divisive and acrimonious. It might also have resulted in the choice of sites
that neither adequately represented the range of biological and environmental conditions of the South
China Sea nor, satisfied the achievement of the global environmental benefits anticipated from GEF
interventions.
35 It should be noted that the definition of wetlands in the context of the project excluded the three itemised habitat types and
restricted consideration to coastal wetlands, such as estuaries, mudflats, and lagoons.
36 It should be noted that although the consequences of the original allocations were accepted by the representatives of the
participating countries, they resulted in significant lowering of morale amongst the expert focal points who saw their
colleagues having the prospect of substantial activities during the operational phase of the project whilst they, on the other
hand, could potentially have nothing to show in concrete terms from the preparatory phase activities.
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Past practice in regional programmes has generally been based on "equity" considerations such that
the available resources tend to be divided equally, or nearly equally, between all participating
countries. In addition, decisions on specific site-related activities in the framework of UNEP's regional
seas action plans, for example, has reflected individual national priorities with little attempt being
made to either determine, or take into consideration, regional priorities independently of national
priorities. Regional priorities have been generally derived from a process of consensus building on
the basis of the nationally-defined priorities with each party recognising that they would get
"something". The problem with this approach is that national, regional and global priorities are rarely
congruent.
Past experience has shown that, where a limited pool of resources is to be divided amongst a large
number of possible recipients, there is a general trend for those with the best command of written
English to prepare proposals that are superficially more attractive; if the decision, is taken by
"consensus" during an open meeting with few or no guidelines, the individuals with the greatest
facility in spoken English (or who shout the loudest) have a higher probability of winning their
argument. Selection of demonstration sites in other contexts is therefore frequently based upon
"perceptions" of what are good sites; thus, individuals in the Southeast Asian region will quote Apo
Island in the Philippines as a good example of community-based coral reef management, even
though the site is small and the current operation is no longer as successful as it was initially.
Recognising these problems, it was decided to attempt to construct a more "objective" approach to
selecting demonstration sites in the framework of the South China Sea Project. This required that, at
the very least:
· All parties accept that the funds were limited and that equitable (equal) division of the
resources among all countries would compromise the integrity and success of the
demonstration sites37;
· The process of site selection be fully transparent and comprehensible to all parties, both
technical and political, and that it be based as far as possible on "objective" quantifiable
criteria and indicators; and,
· The criteria used for assessing the comparative importance of the sites should reflect their
importance from the perspectives of biological diversity, transboundary relevance and the
regional and global significance of the site.
Instead of equal shares being given to each of the participating countries, an element of objectivity
was introduced to the approach through the assembly of biodiversity and other data followed by
cluster analysis and ranking. The process involved regional and national level activities to: define the
data and information needs; define the process; compile and evaluate the data; cluster analysis; and
identifying priority sites for intervention and agreeing the outcome.
By the end of the fourth round of RWG meetings, each group had produced an agreed data set, an
agreed final cluster analysis, an agreed set of criteria and indicators for ranking sites and an agreed
ranking of individual sites within each cluster. These agreements were presented to the fourth
meeting of the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee together with the recommendations from
each group regarding the demonstration sites that should be financed from the GEF Project budget.
The RSTC reviewed these recommendations and outcomes making some comments and criticisms
regarding some aspects of the application of the process but essentially approved the
recommendations for consideration by the Project Steering Committee. The third meeting of the
Project Steering Committee considered the recommendations of the RSTC and the RWGs and
accepted the recommendations with some minor additions/alterations based primarily on political
considerations of "equity".
The key outcome of the task was the establishment of a procedure that was developed in an open
and transparent manner, and was based on an agreed objective set of environmental and social
indicators and criteria. The process involved consensus building with all focal points participating
such that all parties understood and accepted the final outcomes.
37 In this context the GEF Project brief was explicit in stipulating 3 demonstration sites in the three habitat sub-components.
The approval of the project budget by the Project Steering Committee at its first meeting resulted in implicit acceptance of
this limitation by the participating countries.
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The final outcomes of the process included:
1. Regionally prioritised listings of sites as follows:
· 26
mangrove
sites;
· 43 coral reef sites;
· 26 seagrass sites; and
· 40 wetlands sites (15 estuaries; 12 inter-tidal mudflats; 7 coastal lagoons; and 6 swamp
forest sites)
2. Draft proposals for intervention in 23 sites across all habitats types;
3. An inter-governmentally agreed procedure for determining regional priority38 which can be
used to rank sites either nationally or regionally in the future;
4. A regional GIS database having an extensive number of sites characterised in geographical
and environmental, including biological, terms;
5. Application of the approach at the national level in two countries to determine national
priorities for intervention;
6. Decisions taken in an amicable manner through consensus among all participating countries;
7. A procedure and process that serves as a potential model for replication elsewhere when
choices between alternative sites for intervention must be made based on financial
limitations.
A detailed account of this important scientific innovation of the project can be found in the second
South China Sea Knowledge Document (UNEP, 2007a).
10.6
Determining Regional Economic Values
One significant and perhaps unique element of the South China Sea project was the development of
detailed economic values for coastal habitat goods and services and their use in determining
regionally applicable Total Economic Values. This work undertaken by the project's Regional Task
Force on Economic Valuation (RTF-E) was used to value the specific targets of the revised SAP or,
more specifically, the value of the incremental benefit derived from achieving SAP targets. This was
achieved by the development of a procedure by the RTF-E to compare the costs of implementing the
actions defined in the regional SAP with the values saved by achieving the targets through a cost
benefit analysis.
This work of the RTF-E is of global significance in that what has resulted from this work is a
standardised method for computing national and regional weighted mean values of resources and
services that can be applied more widely in handling and manipulating economic valuation data from
multiple locations across any time span. The techniques can be applied in any region where multiple
currencies, varying exchange rates and widespread inter-locational variation in farm gate prices are
found. The work was the key innovation reported on in the International media during the fourth
Biennial International Waters Conference of the Global Environment Facility convened it Cape Town,
South Africa in July 2007. The work also a received significant support from International scientists
and stimulated a high level of discussion during the GEF Global Oceans Forum convened in Hanoi,
Viet Nam in April 2008.
The extensive dataset developed by the RTF-E for use in completing the economic valuation has
been incorporated into a regional database for continued updating by the economists and individuals
working at the project's suite of habitat demonstration sites. A comprehensive review of the methods
and procedures for the economic valuation of habitat goods and services also resulted in the
publication of Regional Guidelines for Conducting Economic Valuation that were subsequently
translated into national languages in most countries for use as training materials in government
agencies and universities. These guidelines were released as a UNEP/GEF South China Sea
Technical publication in 2007 (UNEP, 2007h).
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A detailed account of the procedures through which regionally applicable Total Economic Values of
coastal ecotones were determined can be found in the third South China Sea Knowledge Document
(UNEP, 2007i).
10.7
Integrating Fisheries and Habitat Management
An important outcome of the UNEP/GEF South China Sea Project has been the development of an
innovative approach to integrate fisheries and habitat management for the benefit of regional fish
stocks and biodiversity. The approach based on the fisheries refugia concept as developed by the
project's Regional Working Group on Fisheries (RWG-F) aims to reduce the loss of habitats and
biodiversity as a result of fishing. The initiative is focused on improving the level of understanding
amongst stakeholders of the intrinsic links between fish production and the quality and extent of
coastal habitats.
The intensity of fishing in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand is such that it has been identified
by the fisheries and habitat working groups of the South China Sea Project as a factor in the
continued degradation and loss of marine habitats and biodiversity in the region. The use of
inappropriate and destructive fishing gear and practices, such as the use of demersal trawls and push
nets in seagrass areas, and the use of poisons and explosives to catch fish in coral reef areas, is of
continued concern with respect to habitat loss and future fish production.
The dilemma for the fisheries and environment sectors as identified by the RWG-F is that
conservation of habitat does not necessarily result in increased fish stocks; and lowering of fishing
effort does not necessarily result in improved habitat condition. In response to this the fisheries
refugia concept developed by the RWG-F with significant inputs from SEAFDEC focuses on
establishing habitat areas in which specific management measures are applied to sustain important
species during critical stages of their life-cycle.
The experience of the South China Sea Project is that the refugia concept appears to be a successful
approach to addressing barriers to the effective management of links between fish stocks and their
habitats. Such barriers include the adverse reaction to the Marine Protected Area concept that is
elicited from fishing communities and fisheries officers at the local and provincial levels in Southeast
Asia. Application of the approach has enabled the identification of 52 spawning and nursery areas, of
which 23 have been selected by stakeholders as important fisheries refugia for inclusion in a regional
system of managed areas. Other important outcomes include: national and regional plans for a
regional system of fisheries refugia; database of fish egg and larvae distribution and abundance; an
online Fisheries Refugia Information Portal; and the inclusion of UNEP/GEF regional guidelines on
fisheries refugia in the intergovernmentally agreed "ASEAN-SEAFDEC Regional Guidelines for
Responsible Fisheries in Southeast Asia"39.
The work of the group has been recognised by regional and international fisheries organisations, the
Departments of Fisheries and Environment in the participating countries, and the GEF Secretariat as
a highly suitable conduit for harmonising fisheries and environmental management in order to achieve
the sustainable use of fisheries and their habitats in the region. During the Third Mayors' Round-
Table convened from 26th-27th November 2007, the Senior International Waters Specialist of the
GEF Secretariat, Dr. Alfred Duda, commended the project with respect to the achievements of the
fisheries refugia initiative. He made the following statement regarding the fisheries during that
meeting:
"This is a very important concept that you are developing here in this project, it has
application throughout the world. We support 16 or 17 other Large Marine Ecosystems
around the world, with perhaps 105 other countries working together, and I don't believe
any of them are doing what you're doing here. So there is a very important potential for
what you are getting experience with to share with the whole world."
It is anticipated that the experiences gained in the South China Sea Project will be suitable for
application in other large marine ecosystems such as the Yellow Sea where over-fishing and the use
39 The importance of the technical support provided by and the collaboration with SEAFDEC cannot be under-stated. Without
support from this organisation it is unlikely that the concept would have become as widely accepted in the region as it in fact
has.
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of inappropriate fishing gear are significant impediments to more sustainable exploitation of fisheries
resources. The concept is also under consideration by members of the Scientific Committee of the
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission for use in the management of tuna stocks in the
Western Pacific.
A full account of the work of the RWG-F to establish a regional system of fisheries refugia aimed at
improving the integration of fisheries and habitat considerations is included in the fourth South China
Sea Knowledge Document (UNEP, 2007o). An example of the impacts of the fisheries refugia at the
site level in terms of improving fisheries and habitat management is included in the South China Sea
Demonstration Site Brochure Number 2 (UNEP, 2008j). The experience of the project has been also
been shared with the broader GEF International Waters community via the GEF International Waters
Learning and Exchange Network in an experience note, Paterson, and Pernetta, 2008.
10.8
Modelling the Nutrient Carrying Capacity of the South China Sea Basin
The UNEP/GEF South China Sea Project Document specifies that the Land-based Pollution
Component should evaluate carrying/assimilation capacity of sub-regions and sensitive ecosystems
and transboundary movements of contaminants within the South China Sea. Evaluation of the
carrying capacity of an open ecosystem with respect to contaminants can be done in a variety of
ways, perhaps the simplest of which is to estimate the `assimilative capacity, that is the capacity of
the ecosystem to internally absorb or convert some or all of the contaminant through some process,
natural or manmade, into forms that have negligible impact on the biological processes of that system
and are not exported into neighbouring ecosystems. The ecosystem is said to have a high
assimilative capacity if all, or a large fraction, of the contaminant input is removed and the net export
to the neighbouring ecosystems is either zero or only a small fraction of the input. The ecosystem is
said to have a low or no `assimilative' capacity if only a small fraction, or none, of the contaminant
input is removed within the system and the export of the contaminant to neighbouring ecosystems is
equal to, or almost equal to, the input. Some ecosystems may even have a negative `assimilative'
capacity if the export of a contaminant to the neighbouring ecosystems is greater than the total input
to the system.
The fifth Meeting of the Regional Working Group on Land-based Pollution agreed to use the ambient
concentrations of contaminants in coastal waters as indicators of the input of contaminants derived
from riverine sources. Subsequently, the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee (RSTC)
endorsed this approach and recommended that SEA START RC of Chulalongkorn University
undertake a regional project to estimate the carrying capacity of the open shelf system based on its
natural capacity to assimilate contaminants, in particular nutrient inputs from land.
A modelling system was subsequently developed which enabled the estimation of land-based nutrient
loading via rivers despite the limited chemical and hydrological data for these rivers. The model
enables nutrient loading from particular rivers, stretches of coastline, or catchments to be varied and
the distribution of surface chlorophyll in the South China Sea or a sub-region or sub-basin to be
simulated for each month of the year. The results, in terms of concentration and horizontal distribution
patterns, can be evaluated and the response of the phytoplankton biomass to nutrient input from land
can be varied in time and space. The model developed is freely available to anyone; uses US Navy
NOGAPS global wind reanalysis to force the POM circulation model; uses the JODC ship drift data to
verify surface circulation/current outputs; uses MODIS satellite-based chlorophyll concentration as the
frame to calibrate the present monthly nutrient loading from 190+ rivers; and uses national data to
verify such loads for some rivers. The modelling system is run entirely in Microsoft Excel and can be
accessed by visiting <http://www.unepscs/nutrient_model/>.
The region now has a tool and human resources in each country to model the impacts of nutrient
inputs to the South China Sea basin. The model can be run to estimate the monthly `effective' loading
of total nutrient from any catchment, as point or non-point loading, in chlorophyll equivalent units that
can be converted to nutrient elements, such as N, using a Chl:nutrient ratio; can simulate the monthly
responses of the chlorophyll biomass in any area of the South China Sea (at a resolution 0.1o x 0.1o)
to different loading scenarios; and can be used to estimate the maximum monthly load of nutrient
from any selected catchment to ensure that the chlorophyll-defined biomass remains under a pre-
defined limit.
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It has been recommended that this regional modelling effort should be continued and linked with
other regional programmes such as COBSEA and GPA/LBA; and with development of regional
criteria for chlorophyll concentrations in marine waters of the South China Sea. It is anticipated that
model improvements, including the linkage between loading and social/economic development in a
catchment, will lead to better estimates of loading scenarios for each river, improved treatment of
mixing and internal removal kinetics, and use the ambient chlorophyll data or scenario more
comprehensively to calculate directly inputs from individual rivers.
A full account of the work of the project to develop this modelling system and its subsequent
application and use is included in the five South China Sea Knowledge Document (UNEP, 2007g)
10.9
Enhancing Information and Data Flow and Exchange
The information and data management achievements of the South China Sea project have been well
documented in this report and in the sixth South China Sea Knowledge Document (UNEP, 2007n).
Amongst these achievements the most innovative was the use of a new technology to enhance global
awareness of the projects' interventions. Based on Google's online Geographical Information System
(GIS) known as Google Earth, the project created a South China Sea Project layer for inclusion in the
Google Earth system. This work of the project was featured in the official Google News and
showcased by Google in its Google Earth Outreach Showcase.
The layer developed by the project provides Google Earth users with an interactive overview of the
regional network of government ministries and departments, research institutes, and universities
involved in the implementation of project activities; the project's suite of habitat demonstration sites
and pilot activities bordering the South China Sea basin; information and data for 135 mangrove,
coral reef, seagrass, and wetlands sites of the South China Sea studied during the project; and links
to key information resources and publications available of the project website.
This technology was used by the project to highlight achievements and successes of the project and
to bring the world's attention to global environmental problems in the South China Sea region. It used
Google Earth as the geographical search engine to provide an in-depth analysis of the South China
Sea Project and its' many interventions. A key benefit of the Google Earth platform is that it enables
users to get a perspective on the location of project sites, nearby cities, local terrain, and proximity to
other projects. The work was highlighted by Google in its official news as "a great example of how to
connect with a wide audience". It was subsequently used to develop the projects main online GIS to
ensure that scientists and local site managers can update that system with new and additional data
from their offices as it becomes available <http://gis.unepscs.org>.
The actions of the SCS project to improve ease of access to and general awareness of the SCS
website and its databases will contribute to ensuring that existing information resources are used by
staff of regional and national organisations concerned with SAP implementation. This is significant as
the majority of data and information accessible via the website was used in setting SAP targets and
the design of proposed activities, and will act as a baseline in assessing the effectiveness of future
interventions. The agreements reached with respect to continued management of the website and
databases by COBSEA and SEAFDEC are aimed at ensuring the longer term sustainability and
relevance of these important regional information resources.
The objective of this work was to enhance awareness of the SCS website and databases, with the
aim of contributing to the longer-term goal of ensuring the continued use of SCS project outputs and
information resources. The true significance of the work described in this note could perhaps be best
evaluated at regular intervals post project, particularly during the period of SAP implementation, when
the use of project information and data can be best measured. A detailed account of the use of
Google Earth as a global outreach tool for the project was prepared as a GEF International Waters
Experience Note in September 2008 (Paterson, 2008). Connecting GEF Projects with a Global
Audience: Outreach Initiatives of the South China Sea Project. GEF International Waters Experience
Note, 2008-001.
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11.
SUMMARY OF KEY SUCCESSES, AND FAILURES
Like the GEF itself, the project was operated as a "networked institution" with 59 organisations, the
Specialised Executing Agencies (SEAs) in the seven countries, and one regional body formally linked
by MoUs to UNEP; around 100 institutions sub-contracted by these SEAs; and in excess of 400
institutions involved through individual participation in national and regional level meetings. The
network extended horizontally across sectors at the national level and vertically from local
governments and civil society groups up to the central government and focal ministries. The national
framework was mirrored at the regional level with the PCU serving as the regional co-ordinating node.
The management framework of the project, which serves as the skeleton for the network, has been
considered by the mid-term evaluation40, and two GEF Secretariat operated evaluations41 as
exemplary and meriting replication in other GEF IW projects42.
In support of the networking, a modern interactive project website has been developed that now
receives in excess of 110,000 visits, including approximately 2,100 document down-loads per month,
and which is described by the GEF Secretariat as follows: "as usual you are setting the pace in
IW...nice attention to detail, document availability, ease of use, and e-forums"43. This web-site
serves as a repository for: the 1800 documents produced by the Project Co-ordinating Unit over the
life of the project; as the location for a customised inter-active GIS database of the South China Sea;
a dynamic model of nutrient pollution loading in the South China Sea marine basin; and a meta-
database containing in excess of 1,428 entries. The meta-database, developed in partnership with
SEA START RC and IW-Learn, SEA-RLC is also freely available as a down loadable template for use
by other projects.
The day-to-day operation of the network; the convening of 100 regional meetings in 54 months;
management of all financial matters associated with a budget of 36 million US$; and due diligence
oversight of 59 operational Memoranda of Understanding; placed a heavy burden on the 8 staff of the
PCU, which over the first 4 years, had 33% fewer staff months than originally planned. Financial
management systems developed by the PCU include a tracking mechanism for in-kind co-financing
considered by, the GEF Secretariat review team as meriting further evaluation for wider use.
The regional meetings have been extremely valuable in the development of a common regional
perspective and in the formation of an epistemic community of scientists and managers with a
common regional perception of marine environmental problems and potential solutions. The
interactions of this community with political decision makers has been strengthened by: the convening
of all regional meetings at the demonstration sites; the convening of three regional scientific
conferences with 120, 180 and 150 participants: and three Mayors' Roundtables. During these events
scientists, and operational level managers have interacted with political decision makers from the
central, provincial and local, government levels.
At the national level over 70 reviews of the state of significant coastal habitats, over fishing and land-
based pollution have been published in national languages and the texts in English have been
consolidated into regional publications. Based in part on these reviews, in excess of 160 coastal
locations have been characterised with respect to their biological diversity, national, regional and
global significance using a regionally developed and agreed set of criteria. From these 160
locations 11 demonstration sites were selected in an objective and politically unbiased
manner using a scientifically based, regionally agreed approach, involving cluster analysis and
ranking based on agreed criteria. These are now operational and co-financing from municipal, local
and provincial government levels greatly exceeds the original estimates at the time of project
approval.
Some 39 sectorial National Action Plans have been developed, as the basis for the elaboration of
the regional Strategic Action Programme (SAP), the final text of which was approved by the 8th and
final meeting of the Project Steering Committee in August 2008. The SAP was built on the work of the
40 Bewers, J.M. & Su Jilan, "Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand" UNEP,
Nairobi, July 2004.
41 The Specially Managed Project Review and the International Waters Portfolio Review conducted in 2004
42 Managing Multi-lateral, Inter-governmental Projects and Programmes, the case of the UNEP/GEF Project entitled: Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand
43 Al Duda, e-mail dated 13th September 2006
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four habitat sub-components, together with that of the fisheries and Land-based Pollution
components. In the latter component: national reviews and a regional overview of pollution hotspots
have been completed; together with agreement at the technical level regarding water quality
standards and their application in prioritising hotspots at a regional level; and the implementation of
two pilot activities addressing innovative ways of addressing sewage pollution. Implementation of the
NAPs in support of the SAP targets is already underway in all countries.
The project, in partnership with FAO and SEAFDEC, (particularly the latter organisation) has
developed and promoted the concept of fisheries refugia culminating in the publication of regional
guidelines for their establishment as part of the ASEAN/SEAFDEC regional guidelines for
implementing the FAO "Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries". This concept represents a
highly innovative approach to addressing the problems of over-fishing and getting fisheries and
environmental managers to jointly evaluate mechanisms for maintaining fish stocks in areas where
the predominant fishing effort is from the small-scale sector. The refugia concept and approach
developed over the last 18 months in the South China Sea Project has been adopted and applied in
two countries to date and merits more detailed evaluation and application elsewhere in the framework
of UNEPs' regional seas programme.
The Regional Task Force on Economic Valuation has completed specific technical guidelines for the
determination of the economic values of habitat goods and services; assembled a regional database
of empirical economic values; and developed "regional total economic values" for specific habitats.
The purpose of this activity was to complete the cost benefit analysis of actions outlined in the
Strategic Action Programme as a mechanism for justifying regional actions in addressing the
problems of marine and coastal environments.
Two significant contributions to achieving project success were contributed by the Regional Task
Force on Legal Matters. The first was the development of proposed mechanisms for
implementation of the SAP under the umbrella of COBSEA and the second was the
commissioning of the review of regional seas governance mechanisms including instruments and
institutional arrangements and an evaluation of their applicability to the South China Sea. This
provides a solid basis for consideration of more formal, long-lasting arrangements for regional co-
operation in the management of the South China Sea.
Perhaps the biggest failure lay in the serious under-staffing of the PCU which compromised its
ability to respond in a timely manner to requests for assistance from the network members and did
not permit sufficient investment of time in the development of the MSPs. Cutting the staff to three
professionals for the final year in line with a perceived decline in activities was mistaken since
external delays on the part of non-project entities meant that meetings were delayed and additional
meetings had to be inserted into the calendar at short notice.
12. PROPOSED
MECHANISMS
FOR SAP IMPLEMENTATION
12.1
SAP implementation project
Discussions regarding the implementation of the SAP commenced in 2007 and were based on the
assumption that funds for an implementation unit to replace the SCS/PCU would not be readily
available from government sources. Initial ideas concerning the possibility of further GEF support
were somewhat muted given the perception that the GEF would insist on the inclusion of a
negotiation component leading to the adoption of a legally binding instrument as has been done
elsewhere. Subsequent correspondence between the Project Director and the Senior Advisor for
International waters in the GEF Secretariat resulted in agreement that a SAP implementation project
could be supported provided that it contained a negotiation component that resulted in the adoption of
more formal long-lasting arrangements for the joint management of the marine environment of the
South China Sea.
The development of a GEF proposed project to implement the Strategic Action Programme
commenced in 2008 culminating in an agreed text and budget during the last Regional Scientific and
Technical Committee meeting in December 2008. This incorporates the operational mechanisms
discussed and agreed by the Regional Task Force on Legal matters and subsequently approved by
UNEP Senior Management for consideration by COBSEA. These mechanisms include the
establishment of a SAP Implementation Committee (SAP-IC) as a permanent sub-committee of
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COBSEA composed of representatives from the countries bordering the South China Sea that would
meet annually not merely to direct the work of the project but with the broader mandate to oversee
SAP implementation. SAP implementation would be supported by a SAP Implementation Unit located
in the COBSEA Secretariat that would also serve as the Secretariat for the SAP-IC.
The total costs of the proposed project are $13.6 million US in GEF grant funds; $18.2 million US in
cash co-financing from the governments and $10.4 million US in in-kind co-financing by the
governments for a grand total of $42.2 million US dollars. Activities are designed to support national
level interventions through the provision of technical assistance via regional training courses, regional
and sub-regional working meetings, management of regional exchanges of data, information and
experiences, and the compilation and publication of various guidelines and methods for application
throughout the region. It is anticipated that the Government Cash co-financing will be invested at the
site level in improving management of the priority sites listed in the Strategic Action programme. The
in-kind co-financing is estimated using a coefficient of $95 per person per day derived from the
average of the median salary taken from the current salary scales of the seven participating countries
to which 25% has been added as representing the costs of non-salary benefits, office space and
support costs such as communication and offices supplies. This represents a modest increase from
the coefficient of $70 per person per day used in 1998 to estimate in-kind co-financing of the present
project.
This project addresses the habitat, land-based pollution and regional co-ordination components of the
SAP the latter including the continuation of the work of the Regional task Force on Economic
Valuation. It is anticipated that as a means to meet the condition of the GEF Secretariat that the SAP
Implementation project contain a component that will result in more formal, long-lasting arrangements
for regional co-ordination of the management of the environment of the South China Sea, the Legal
Task Force will work with relevant ministries in each country, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
to secure agreement on such mechanisms.
12.2 The
Fisheries
Refugia Project
Recognising that, the fisheries component would be more contentious than the remainder of the SAP,
both with the countries participating in the SCS Project, and with the remaining members44 of
COBSEA, it was decided that the fisheries component of the SAP would be elaborated in a separate
GEF project proposal encompassing only five countries. The Regional Working Group on Fisheries
(RWG-F) drafted a Project Identification Form (PIF) for a GEF project entitled "Establishment and
Operation of a Regional System of Fisheries Refugia in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand" in
July 2007, which was reviewed by the DGEF and discussed further and revised during the 10th
meeting of the RWG-F (UNEP, 2008d).
The fisheries refugia initiative is recognised by both SEAFDEC and FAO as an important regional
activity focused on improving fish stocks and their habitats, and the RWG-F noted that the inclusion of
SEAFDEC as the Executing Agency would likely lead to greater political support and enhanced
mainstreaming of fisheries habitat and ecosystem considerations in broader fisheries management
initiatives in the region. The fisheries refugia concept had in part been developed in response to the
failures of past attempts to reduce excessive capacity and fishing effort in Southeast Asia, and the
resultant over-exploitation of many fish stocks.
The PIF has been finalised and to date a number of countries have sent letters of endorsement and
financial commitment to the DGEF. It is anticipated that SEAFDEC through their national focal points
will be able to facilitate the securing of the outstanding endorsements and commitment letters and
subsequently they will act as the regional executing agency with UNEP serving as the Implementing
Agency for the project.
12.3
SCS Small Grants Programme
As noted elsewhere in this report a partnership was established between the SCS Project and the
small grants programme of the GEF through which funds were channelled to community based
organisations in identified priority sites listed in the SAP. Whilst it is anticipated that all funds will be
44 Australia has already expressed the view that COBSEA should not be involved in fisheries related matters.
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committed before the end of September 2009 activities are likely to continue beyond that and every
effort should be made to ensure that these activities are linked to the SAP Implementation process
through the future Mayor's Round Table and NGO Forum meetings. In addition since the small grants
programme is an on-going programme of the GEF it is likely that there will be future interventions at
the community level which should be harnessed in implementing the SAP.
12.4
Identification of national priority projects
As reviewed by the eighth meeting of the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee in December
2007, (UNEP, 2008p) the regional actions of the SAP largely aim to provide service functions to
management actions at the national and local levels (see paragraph 12.3.2 of UNEP, 2008p). The
proposed national and site level actions designed to meet the targets for the habitat components
include inter alia: the establishment of new areas under protection; improvement to existing habitat
management; development of innovative management models for habitat management and the
dissemination of experiences and lessons learned; improvement of ecological monitoring systems;
and cooperation between local governments and experts in management plan development (see
paragraph 12.3.3 of UNEP, 2008p).
The 7th meeting of the PSC noted that the targets of the SAP would not be met through implementing
just the SAP alone. To achieve the targets stated in the SAP actions at the national level were
required and these had been detailed in the NAPs. It noted further that the process of SAP and NAP
development had been an iterative one with developments at the national level (the NAPs) feeding
into the regional level (the SAP). Priority sites for intervention at the national level had been identified
during the process of selecting demonstration sites within the context of the South China Sea project
and these had subsequently been incorporated into the NAPs and SAPs (paragraph 8.4 of UNEP,
2008r).
During 2008 a series of national consultations were held in each country in order to identify national
level priorities for intervention in the context of national implementation of the SAP. These proposals
were reviewed in extension by the PCU and regional experts and recommendations regarding their
further development were provided to the proponents. A total of 28 concept papers were received by
the PCU, and 26 have been reviewed and edited. The PCU rejected one concept paper submitted
from Indonesia as it did not follow the required template and provided insufficient information for it to
be edited by PCU staff. Another from Viet Nam regarding the assessment of land-based pollution
laws was also rejected as this activity had been conducted by the Regional Task Force on Legal
Matters in the framework of the South China Sea Project.
Only 6 of the total 26 concept papers align closely with the SAP targets, and be suitable for delivery
to the donors forum following minor revision. Five proposals were partly or indirectly related to the
SAP targets and could be re-written to improve their fit with the SAP. It was recommended that 4 of
the proposed projects should be executed as national activities in the context of any SAP
implementation project and that 3 of the proposals should be included as regional actions in the SAP
implementation project. Two proposals regarding fisheries could be included as part of the proposed
GEF fisheries refugia project. Six concept papers did not relate to the SAP targets and/or were
developed based on bad science.
PCU staff revised and commented on all 26 concept papers and these were returned in track change
mode to the concerned Focal Points and National Technical Focal Points for revision or re-writing.
Following initial revisions further revision was undertaken during a technical workshop that preceded
a donors forum convened at the invitation of the Senior Minister for Environment in Cambodia, at
which ten concepts were presented which are attached in Annex ### of this report. These provide a
basis for the COBSEA Secretariat to approach potential partners and donors with a view to soliciting
support for their further development and implementation as national actions in support of SAP
Implementation.
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UNEP, 2008c. National Report on Mangroves in South China Sea. UNEP/GEF/SCS Technical Publication No. 14. 220pps.
UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
UNEP, 2008d. Tenth 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.10/3. 52pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
UNEP, 2008e. Industry and Local Community Involvement in Land-based Pollution Management in Batam, Indonesia.
UNEP/GEF/SCS Brochure No.8
UNEP, 2008f. Seventh Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Legal Matters for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". Report of the meeting,
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RTF-L.7/3. 36pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
UNEP, 2008g. Report of the Partnership Forum for the Implementation of the Strategic Action Programme (SAP). Reversing
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Bangkok, Thailand
UNEP, 2008h. Establishing a Framework for Sustainable Management of Mangroves Based on Government Policy at the
Fangchenggang Demonstration Site. UNEP/GEF/SCS Brochure No.1
UNEP, 2008i. Integration of Traditional Wisdom and Practices in the Development and Implementation of a Coral Reef
management Plan and Legislation-Belitung. UNEP/GEF/SCS Brochure No.2
UNEP, 2008j. Fisheries Refugia as a Tool for Integrated Fisheries and Habitat Management at Phu Quoc Archipelago, Viet
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UNEP, 2008k. Network of Small-Scale Sanctuaries in Masinloc, Philippines. UNEP/GEF/SCS Brochure No.4
UNEP, 2008l. Sustainable Tourism based on Coral Reefs at Mu Koh Chang Island. UNEP/GEF/SCS Brochure No.5
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APPENDIX 1
Chronology of Project development, appraisal and initiation of activities.
Project Development (PDF-B) Phase
Date Milestone
1996 - July
Regional expert meeting requests UNEP/GEF assistance to prepare a GEF Project
1996 - October
12th Intergovernmental Meeting of COBSEA approves the PDF-B
1996 - October
GEF Secretariat approves the PDF-B proposal
1997 - January - March
Inter-ministry committees formed in participating countries; National Co-ordinators
designated by Ministries of Environment and Contracts signed with UNEP.
1997 - April
First meeting of National Co-ordinators, Bangkok Thailand 31st March - 4th April
1997 - 1998
Visits of regional consultants & EAS staff to countries, preparation of draft national reports
1998 - June
Second meeting of National Co-ordinators, Bangkok Thailand 23rd - 29th June to review draft
national reports prepare the outline of the TDA and Framework SAP
1998
National Reports expanded & amended; TDA drafted; Framework SAP prepared.
1998 - November
Second meeting of National Co-ordinators, Bangkok Thailand 15th to 17th November to
review and endorse the draft TDA, SAP and Project brief.
1998 - November
13th Intergovernmental meeting of COBSEA endorsed the Framework SAP as a working
document to be further elaborated during the full project
1998 December - February Project brief elaborated and submitted to the GEF Secretariat for inclusion in the Work
1999
Programme. Brief endorsed by six countries.
1999 - April
Initiation of bilateral negotiations between UNEP and participating governments
2000 - July
Finalisation of negotiations revised draft project brief prepared & submitted to Governments
2000 - September
15th Intergovernmental meeting of COBSEA endorsed revised project brief
2000 - December
GEF Council adopts the work programme containing the Project
Appraisal Phase
2001 - February
EAS hires regional consultant and commences round of discussions with participating
Governments
2001 - March
UNEP/GEF drafts management framework, MoUs and TOR for Committees and working
groups
2001 March to October
Finalisation of elements of the project brief and amendment of MoUs
2001 October
1st Meeting of the Project Steering Committee to clear and approve elements of the
UNEP/GEF operational Project Document
2001 - Oct./Dec
Finalisation of signatures to the MoUs for 6 participating countries
2001 - December
Submission of the full project Brief to the CEO of the GEF for final clearance
2001 - December
12th GEF/CEO clearance received by UNEP
2002 - January
21st Chief BFMS, Nairobi signs the Project Document and MoU's on behalf of UNEP.
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LIST OF MEETINGS CONVENED IN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE UNEP/GEF SOUTH CHINA SEA
PROJECT
2002 Meetings
1.
First Meeting of the Regional Scientific & Technical Committee for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing Environmental
Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 14 - 16 March 2002, Pattaya, Thailand.
2.
First Meeting of the Regional Working for the Land-based Pollution Component of the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 3 - 5 April 2002, Bangkok, Thailand.
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", 24 - 26 April 2002, Phuket, Thailand.
4.
First Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Mangrove Sub-component of the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 29 April - 1 May 2002, Phuket, Thailand.
5.
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", 6 - 8 May 2002, Bangkok, Thailand.
6.
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, 9 - 11 May 2002, Bangkok, Thailand.
7. 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", 20 - 22 May 2002, Bangkok, Thailand.
8.
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", 7 9 August 2002, Bangkok, Thailand.
9.
Second 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", 4 - 7 September 2002, Shenzhen, China.
10. Second Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Mangrove Sub-component of the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 10 - 13 September 2002, Ho Chi Minh City,
Viet Nam.
11. Second Meeting of the Regional Working for the Land-based Pollution Component of the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 18 - 21 September 2002, Batam, Indonesia.
12. Second 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", 7 - 11 October 2002, Phuket, Thailand.
13. Second 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, 23 - 26 October 2002, Sihanoukville,
Cambodia.
14. Second 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", 28 - 31 October 2002, Hue, Viet Nam.
15. Second Meeting of the Regional Scientific & Technical Committee for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing Environmental
Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 11 - 13 December 2002, Nha Trang, Viet Nam.
16. Second Meeting of the Project Steering Committee for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends
in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 16 - 18th December 2002, Ha Noi, Viet Nam.
2003 Meetings
1.
Third Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Mangrove Sub-component, 3rd 6th March 2003, Bali, Indonesia.
2.
Third Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Wetlands Sub-component, 4th 7th March 2003, Bali, Indonesia.
3.
Third Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Coral Reef Sub-component, 24th 27th March 2003, Kota Kinabalu,
Malaysia.
4.
Third Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Seagrass Sub-component, 25th 28th March 2003, Kota Kinabalu,
Malaysia.
5.
Third Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Fisheries Component, 29thApril 2nd May 2003, Siem Reap, Cambodia.
6.
Third Meeting of the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee, 16th 18th June 2003, Phuket, Thailand.
7.
Third Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Land-based Pol ution Component, 7th 10th July 2003, Phuket, Thailand.
8.
First Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Economic Valuation, 11th 13th September 2003 Phuket, Thailand.
9.
First Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Legal Matters, 15th 17th September 2003, Phuket, Thailand.
10. Fourth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Mangrove Sub-component, 14th 17th October 2003, Beihai, China.
11. Fourth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Coral Reefs Sub-component, 27th 30th November 2003, Guangzhou,
China.
12. Fourth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Seagrass Sub-component, 29th November 2nd December, 2003,
Guangzhou, China.
13. Fourth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Wetlands Sub-component, 15th 18th December 2003, Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.
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2004 Meetings
1.
First Regional Scientific Conference, 11th 13th February 2004, Bangkok, Thailand.
2.
Fourth Meeting of the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee, 15th 17th February 2004, Pattaya, Thailand.
3.
Third Meeting of the Project Steering Committee, 25th 27th February 2004, Manila, Philippines.
4.
Informal Consultation on Transboundary Demonstration Sites, 17th 19th March 2004, Phuket, Thailand.
5.
Fourth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Land-based Pollution Component, 30thMarch 2nd April 2004,
Guangzhou, China.
6.
Fourth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Fisheries Component, 26th 29th April 2004, Manila, Philippines.
7.
Second Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Legal Matters, 3rd 6th May 2004, Phu Quoc Island, Viet Nam.
8.
First Executive Committee of the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee, 19th 20th May 2004, Bangkok, Thailand.
9.
Second Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Economic Valuation, 31st May 2nd June 2004, Siem Reap, Cambodia.
10. Fifth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Seagrass Sub-component, 24th 27th August 2004, Bintan, Indonesia.
11. Fifth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Coral Reef Sub-component, 13th 16th September 2004, Koh Chang,
Thailand.
12. Fifth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Mangrove Sub-component, 27th 30th September 2004, Trat
Province, Thailand.
13. Fifth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Wetlands Sub-component, 5th 8th October 2004, Ha Long City, Viet
Nam
14. Fifth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Fisheries Component, 11th 14th October 2004, Phu Quoc Island, Viet
Nam.
15. Fifth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Land-based Pollution Component, 24th 27 November 2004, Shenzhen,
China.
16. Fifth Meeting of the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee, 9th 11th December 2004, Fangchenggang, China.
17. Fourth Meeting of the Project Steering Committee, 13th 15th December 2004, Guilin, China.
2005 Meetings
1.
Second Executive Committee of the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee, 21st 22nd February 2005, Bangkok,
Thailand.
2. Third Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Legal Matters for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing Environmental
Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 28th February 3rd March 2005, Alongapo City,
Philippines.
3.
Third Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Economic Valuation for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing Environmental
Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 18th 21st April 2005, Fanchenggang, China.
4. Sixth 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", 18th 21st July 2005, Ninh Hai,
Viet Nam.
5.
Sixth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Mangrove Sub-component of the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 1st 5th August 2005, Busuanga,
Philippines.
6.
Sixth 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", 22nd 25th August 2005, Masinloc,
Philippines.
7. Sixth 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", 5th 8th September 2005, Sabah,
Malaysia.
8.
Sixth 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", 12th 15th September 2005, Sihanoukville,
Cambodia.
9.
Sixth 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", 27th 30th September 2005, Bolinao,
Philippines.
10. Second Regional Scientific Conference UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South
China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 13th 16th November 2005, Bangkok, Thailand.
11. Sixth Meeting of the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing Environmental
Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 8th 10th December 2005, Batam, Indonesia.
12. Fifth Meeting of the Project Steering Committee for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in
the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 12th 14th December 2005, Batam, Indonesia.
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2006 Meetings
1.
First Sub-Committee of the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee Meeting, 6th 10th February 2006, Bangkok,
Thailand.
2.
Fourth Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Economic Valuation for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing Environmental
Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 27th 30th March 2006, Xuan Thuy National Park, Nam
Dinh Province, Viet Nam.
3. Fourth Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Legal Matters for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing Environmental
Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 24th 27th April 2006, Shantau, China.
4.
Seventh 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", 16th 18th May 2006, Bangkok,
Thailand.
5.
The First Joint Meeting between the Management Teams of the Kampot and Phu Quoc Demonstration Sites for the
UNEP/GEF Project: "Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 29th 31st
May 2006, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang Province, Viet Nam.
6.
The First Joint Meeting between the Management Teams of the Peam Krasop Wildlife Sanctuary (PKWS) and Trat
Demonstration Sites for the UNEP/GEF Project: "Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and
Gulf of Thailand", 3rd- 5th July 2006, Trat Province, Thailand.
7.
Second Roundtable for Mayor's Forum, 6th 8th June 2006, Beihai, China.
8.
Seventh Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Wetlands Sub-component of the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 19th 21st June 2006, Manila,
Philippines.
9. Seventh Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Coral Reefs Sub-component of the UNEP/GEF Project
"Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 10th 13th July 2006, Kudat,
Malaysia.
10. Seventh 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", 24th 27th July 2006, Beihai, China.
11. Seventh 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", 7th 10th August 2006,
Sihanouk Ville, Cambodia.
12. Fifth Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Economic Valuation for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing Environmental
Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 21st 24th August 2006, Kota Kinabaru, Malaysia.
13. Seventh Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Mangrove Sub-component of the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 4th 8th September 2006, Pontianak,
Batu Ampar, Indonesia.
14. Fifth Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Legal Matters for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing Environmental
Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 18th 21st September 2006, Batam, Indonesia.
15. Eighth 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", 30th October 2nd November 2006,
Belitung, Indonesia.
16. Seventh Meeting of the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 14th 17th November 2006, Siem Reap,
Cambodia.
17. Sixth Meeting of the Project Steering Committee for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in
the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 20th 22nd November 2006, Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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2007 Meetings
1.
Sixth Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Economic Valuation for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing Environmental
Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 22nd 25th January 2007, Batam, Indonesia.
2.
Seventh Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Economic Valuation for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing Environmental
Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 12th 15th March 2007, Beihai, China.
3.
Eighth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Mangrove Sub-component of the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 19th 22nd April 2007, Koh Kong,
Cambodia.
4.
Eighth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Wetlands Sub-component of the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 7th 10th May 2007, Shantou, China.
5.
Eighth 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", 21st 24th May 2007, Sihanoukville,
Cambodia.
6.
The Second Joint Meeting between the Management Teams of the Kampot and Phu Quoc Demonstration Sites for the
UNEP/GEF Project: "Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 26th 28th
May 2007, Kampot, Cambodia.
7.
Eighth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Coral Reefs Sub-component of the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 4th 7th June 2007, Phu Quoc, Viet
Nam.
8. Sixth Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Legal Matters for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing Environmental
Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 26th 28th June 2007, Sihanoukville, Cambodia.
9. Ninth 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", 10th 13th July 2007, Phu Quoc, Viet
Nam.
10. Eighth 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", 6th 9th August 2006,
Masinloc, Philippines.
11. The Second Joint Meeting between the Management Teams of the Peam Krasop Wildlife Sanctuary (PKWS) and Trat
Demonstration Sites for the UNEP/GEF Project: "Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and
Gulf of Thailand", 21st 23rd August 2007, Koh Kong Province, Cambodia.
12. Third Mayor's Roundtable for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China
Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 26th 27th November 2007, Bangkok, Thailand.
13. Third Regional Scientific Conference for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the
South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 28th 30th November 2007, Thailand.
14. Eighth 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", 11th 14th December 2007, Thailand.
15. Seventh Meeting of the Project Steering Committee for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing Environmental Degradation
Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 17th 19th December 2007, Thailand.
2008 Meetings
1.
The Third Joint Meeting between the Management Teams of the Peam Krasop Wildlife Sanctuary (PKWS) and Trat
Demonstration Sites for the UNEP/GEF Project: "Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and
Gulf of Thailand", 18th 20th February 2008, Trat Province, Thailand.
2.
The Third Joint Meeting between the Management Teams of the Kampot and Phu Quoc Demonstration Sites for the
UNEP/GEF Project: "Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", , 28th
February 1st March 2008, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang Province, Viet Nam.
3.
Ad Hoc Meeting Regional Working Group on Fisheries, 21st 22nd February 2008, UNEP Bangkok, Thailand.
4.
Ninth 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", 3rd 5th March 2008, Phu Quoc, Viet
Nam.
5.
Eighth Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Economic Valuation for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing Environmental
Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 10th 13th March 2008, Busuanga, Palawan, Philippines.
6.
Ninth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Mangrove Sub-component of the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 2nd 4th April 2008, Beihai, China.
7.
Ninth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Coral Reefs Sub-component of the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 22nd 24th April 2008, Belitung,
Indonesia.
8.
Ninth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Wetlands Sub-component of the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 6th 8th May 2008, Taytay, Philippines.
9.
Seventh Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Legal Matters for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing Environmental
Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 12th 14th May 2008, Nha Trang, Viet Nam.
10. Tenth 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", 2nd 5th June 2008, Busuanga,
Philippines.
11. Ninth 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", 20th 22nd August 2008, Hue, Viet Nam.
12. Eighth Meeting of the Project Steering Committee for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends
in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 25th 26th August 2008, Hanoi, Viet Nam.
13. Technical Workshop for Implementing the Strategic Action Programme for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing Environmental
Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 13th 14th October 2008, Siem Reap, Cambodia.
14. Partnership Forum for Implementing the Strategic Action Programme for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing Environmental
Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", 16th -17th October 2008, Siem Reap, Cambodia.
15. NGOs
Forum,
1st December 2008, Nha Trang, Viet Nam.
16. Fourth Mayor's Round-Table, 2nd 5th December 2008, Nha Trang, Viet Nam.
17. Tenth 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", 17th 19th December 2008, Pattaya, Thailand.
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PARTICIPANTS IN MEETINGS CONVENED BETWEEN
FEBRUARY 2002 AND DECEMBER 31st 2008
First Meeting of the Regional Scientific & Technical Committee for the UNEP/GEF Project
"Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand"
Pattaya, Thailand, 14 - 16 March 2002
1.
Mr. Koch Savath, Deputy Director General of Technical Affair, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia.
2.
Mr. Huang Zhengguang, Senior Engineer South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA, China.
3.
Dr. Ir. Sri Hartiningsih, Senior Staff, Ministry of Environment, Indonesia.
4.
Mr. Ruslan Mohamad (Alternate), Principal Assistant Director, Department of Environment MOSTE Malaysia.
5.
Dr. Porfirio Alio (Alternate), Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines.
6. Dr. Nawarat Krairapanond (Alternate), Chief, Coastal and Marine Resources Group, Natural Resources and
Environmental Management Coordination Division, OEPP, Thailand.
7.
Dr. Vo Si Tuan, Vice Director, Institute of Oceanography, Nha Trang, Viet Nam.
8.
Dr. Chittima Aryuthaka, Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart University, Thailand.
9.
Dr. Annadel Cabanban, Borneo Marine Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia.
10. Professor Loke Ming Chou, Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore.
11. Prof. Dr. Pham Van Ninh, Director, Centre for Marine Environment (CMERSC) Hanoi, Viet Nam.
12. Professor Ong Jin-Eong, Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
13. Mr. Dibyo Sartono, Programme Director, Wetland International Asia Pacific Indonesia Programme, Bogor, Indonesia.
14. Dr. Anond Snidvongs, Director, Southeast Asia START Regional Centre, Thailand.
15. Dr. Nguyen Hoang Tri, Director, Center for Environmental Research and Education (CERE) Hanoi University of Education
Hanoi, Viet Nam.
16. Dr. Gullaya Wattayakorn, Marine Science Department, Chulalongkorn University Bangkok, Thailand.
17. Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF SCS, Project Co-ordinating Unit
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First Meeting of the Regional Working for the Land-based Pollution Component of the UNEP/GEF Project
"Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand"
Bangkok, Thailand 3 - 5 April 2002
1.
Mr. Pak Sokharavuth, Chief Department of Pollution Control, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia.
2.
Mr. Han Baoxin, Deputy Director, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA, China.
3.
Mr. Sudariyono, Assistant to the Deputy Minister of Environment, on Marine and Coastal Ecosystem Affairs, Ministry of
Environment, Indonesia.
4.
Mr. Mohamad Bin Jaafar, Principal Assistant Director, Department of Environment, Malaysia.
5.
Mr. Vicente R. Diaz, Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), DENR, Philippines.
6.
Dr. Pornsook Chongprasith, Chief, Marine Pollution Sub-division, Pollution Control Department, Ministry of Science,
Technology and Environment, Thailand.
7.
Dr. Pham Van Ninh, Director, Center for Marine Environment Survey, Research and Consultation, Institute of Mechanics,
NCST, Viet Nam.
8.
Dr. Gullaya Wattayakorn, Marine Science Department, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.
9.
Dr. Anond Snidvongs, Director, Southeast Asia START Regional Centre, Thailand.
10. Mr. Ekachai Praekulvanich, Environmental Scientist, Marine Pollution Sub-division, Pollution Control Department, Ministry
of Science, Technology and Environment, Thailand.
11. Ms. Sirimati Nimmanheminda, Environmental Scientist, Marine Pollution Sub-division, Pollution Control Department,
Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment, Thailand.
12. Ms. Pattamaporn Sangwichit, Environmental Scientist, Marine Pollution Sub-division, Pollution Control Department,
Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment, Thailand.
13. Mr. Yihang Jiang, Senior Expert, UNEP/GEF SCS, Project Co-ordinating Unit.
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"
Phuket, Thailand, 24 - 26 April 2002
1.
Mr. Ke Vongwattana, Assistant, Minister in charge of Mangrove and Wetland, Department of Nature Conservation and
Protection, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia.
2.
Dr. Chen Guizhu, Professor, Institute of Environmental Sciences, Zhongshan University, China.
3.
Mr. Dibyo Sartono, Programme Director, Wetland International Asia Pacific Indonesia Programme, Indonesia.
4.
Mr. Sivanesam Pillai, Conservation and Environmental Management Division, Ministry of Science, Technology and the
Environment, Malaysia.
5.
Ms. Marlynn M. Mendoza, Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau, Philippines.
6.
Mr. Narong Veeravaitaya, Lecturer, Department of Fisheries Biology, Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart University, Thailand.
7.
Dr. Mai Trong Nhuan, Professor, Vice-President, Viet Nam National University, Hanoi, Viet Nam.
8.
Dr. Annadel Cabanban, Expert, UNEP/GEF SCS, Project Co-ordinating Unit
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"Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand"
Phuket, Thailand, 29 April - 1 May 2002
1.
Mr. Ke Vongwattana, Assistant, Minister in charge of Mangrove and Wetland, Department of Nature Conservation and
Protection, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia.
2.
Dr. Hangqing Fan, Professor, Guangxi Mangrove Research Centre, China.
3. Mr. Nyoto Santoso, Lembaga Pengkajian dan Pengembangan Mangrove, (Institute of Mangrove Research &
Development), Indonesia.
4.
Mr. Florendo Barangan, Executive Director, Coastal and Marine Management Office, Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (CMMO-DENR), Philippines.
5.
Dr. Sonjai Havanond, Director, Mangrove Other Wetlands Management Division, Royal Forest Department, Thailand.
6.
Dr. Do Dinh Sam, Professor, Director General, Forest Science Institute of Viet Nam.
7.
Professor Dr. Sanit Aksornkoae, Department of Silviculture Faculty of Forestry, Kasetsart University, Thailand.
8.
Professor Ong Jin-Eong, Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
9. Dr. Nguyen Hoang Tri, Director, Center for Environmental Research and Education (CERE), Hanoi University of
Education, Viet Nam.
10. Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF SCS, Project Co-ordinating Unit.
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"
Bangkok, Thailand, 6 - 8 May 2002
1.
Mr. Kim Sour, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Cambodia.
2.
Mr. Xiaoping Huang, Professor, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China.
3.
Mr. Tri Edi Kuriandewa, Puslit OSEANOGRAFI, LIPI, Indonesia.
4.
Mr. Kamarruddin Bin Ibrahim, Head, Department of Fisheries Malaysia, Turtle and Marine Ecosystem Center (TUMEC),
Malaysia.
5.
Dr. Miguel Fortes, Professor, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines (MSI/UP), Philippines.
6.
Dr. Suvaluck Satumanatpan, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Environment & Resource Studies, Mahidol University, Salaya
Campus, Thailand.
7.
Dr. Nguyen Van Tien, Vice Director, Haiphong Institute of Oceanology, Viet Nam.
8.
Dr. Chittima Aryuthaka, Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart University, Thailand.
9.
Dr. Hugh Kirkman, Co-ordinator, East Asian Seas, Regional Co-ordinating Unit.
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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"
Bangkok, Thailand, 9 - 11 May 2002
1.
Mr. Kim Sour, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Cambodia.
2.
Dr. Suharsono, Puslit OSEANOGRAFI, Research Center for Oceanografi, Indonesia.
3.
Mr. Abdul Khalil, Head, Marine Parks Branch, Department of Fisheries Malaysia, Malaysia.
4.
Dr. Porfirio Aliño, Professor, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines, Philippines.
5. Dr. Thamasak Yeemin, Lecturer, Marine Biodiversity Research Group, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science,
Ramkhamhaeng University, Thailand.
6.
Dr. Vo Si Tuan, Vice Director, Institute of Oceanography, Viet Nam.
7.
Mr. Ridzwan Bin Abdul Rahman, Professor & Director, Borneo Marine Research Institute Universiti Malaysia Sabah
(UMS), Malaysia.
8.
Dr. Annadel Cabanban, Expert, UNEP/GEF SCS, Project Co-ordinating Unit
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"
Bangkok, Thailand, 20 - 22 May 2002
1.
Mr. Ing Try, Deputy Director, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Cambodia.
2.
Ir. H. Suharyadi Salim, M.Sc, Director of Fisheries Resources, DGF Capture, Indonesia.
3.
Mr. Noel Barut, Chief, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Department Agriculture, Philippines.
4.
Mr. Wannakiat Thubthimsang, Senior Fisheries Biologist, Department of Fisheries, Kasetsart University, Thailand.
5.
Dr. Dao Manh Son, Vice Director, Research Institute for Marine Fisheries, Viet Nam.
6.
Dr. Anond Snidvongs, Director, Southeast Asia START Regional Centre, Thailand.
7.
Mr. Pirochana Saikliang, Senior Fishery Biologist, Upper Gulf Marine Fisheries, Development Center, Thailand.
8.
Mr. Kelvin Passfield, Expert, UNEP/GEF SCS, Project Co-ordinating Unit.
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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"
Bangkok, Thailand, 7 9 August 2002
1. Mr. Suon Mean, Chief, GIF/Remote Sensing Unit, Department of Natural Resource and Environmental Data
Management, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia.
2.
Mr. Chrin Sokha, Chief, Water and Soil Quality Management, Department of Environmental Pollution Control, Ministry of
Environment, Cambodia.
3.
Mr. Chen Xiaoxiang, Centre for Remote Sensing, Zhongshan University, China.
4.
Mr. Fang Huaiyang, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA, China.
5. Mr. Benny Bastiawan, Senior Technical Supporting GIS Staff, Coastal and Marine Ecosystem Affairs, Ministry of
Environment, Indonesia.
6.
Mr. Winardi, Remote Sensing & GIS for Marine Application Researcher, Research Center for Oceanography (PPO),
Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), Indonesia.
7.
Mr. Hazizi Esa, Environmental Control Officer, Department of Environment, Ministry of Science, Technology and the
Environment, Malaysia.
8.
Mr. Francis Ferdinand Dizon, Information Systems Analyst II, Management Information Systems Unit, Department of
Environment & Natural Resources, Philippines.
9.
Ms. Sheila G. Vergara, International Center for Living Aquatic Resources Management, Philippines.
10. Dr. Nawarat Krairapanond, Chief of Coastal and Marine Resources Group, Natural Resource and Environmental
Management Co-ordination Division, OEPP, Thailand.
11. Mr. Sanay Rojanadit, Department of Geography, Ramkhamkaeng University, Thailand.
12. Mr. Tran Cong Yen, Senior, GIS Specialist, Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment, Viet Nam.
13. Mr. Somsak Boondown, Chief of Soil and Land Resources Section, Natural Resource and Environmental Management
Co-ordination Division, OEPP (SEAs-Wetlands), Thailand.
14. Dr. Sura Pattanakiat, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Environment and Resources Studies Mahidol University (SEAs-
Seagrass), Thailand.
15. Mr. Sirichai Roungrit, Environmental Specialist, Natural Resource and Environmental Management Co-ordination
Division, OEPP, Thailand.
16. Mr. Pirochana Saikliang, Senior Fishery Biologist (SEAs-Fisheries), Upper Gulf Marine Fisheries Development Center,
Thailand.
17. Dr. Tanuwong Sangtiean, Forest Official, Royal Forest Department, Thailand.
18. Dr. Somboon Siriraksophon, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, SEAFDEC/Training Department, Thailand.
19. Ms. Wimolporn Wilairatanadilok, Pollution Control Department, Thailand.
20.
Dr. Anond Snidvongs, Director, Southeast Asia START Regional Centre, Thailand.
21. Mr. Boonlue Kachenchart, Researcher, Faculty of Environment and Resource studies, Mahidol University, Thailand.
22. Ms. Kannika Komwong, Research Associate, Southeast Asia START Regional Centre, Thailand.
23. Mr. Chanutchai Pornsalnuwat, Research Assistant, Southeast Asia START Regional Centre, Thailand.
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Second 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"
Shenzhen, China, 4 - 7 September 2002
1.
Mr. Sok Vong, Mangrove and Wetland, Department of Nature Conservation and Protection, Ministry of Environment,
Cambodia.
2.
Prof. Dr. Chen Guizhu, Institute of Environmental Sciences, Zhongshan University, China.
3.
Mr. Dibyo Sartono, Programme Director, Wetland International Asia Pacific Indonesia Programme, Indonesia.
4.
Dr. Pan Khang Aun (Designated alternate), Training and Conservation Education, Department of Wildlife and National
Parks, Malaysia.
5.
Ms. Marlynn M. Mendoza, Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau, Philippines.
6.
Mr. Narong Veeravaitaya, Lecturer, Department of Fisheries Biology, Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart University, Thailand.
7.
Dr. Mai Trong Nhuan, Professor, Vice-President, Viet Nam National University, Hanoi, Viet Nam.
8.
Dr. Sansanee Choowaew, Associate Dean, Research and International Relations, Mahidol University, Thailand.
9.
Mr. Chen Liwei, Country coordinator, Yellow Sea Ecoregion, WWF-China Program Office, China.
10. Ms. Li Ping, Vice President, Sun Yat-sen University, China.
11. Mr. Long Yaotin, Deputy Director, Bao An District, City of Shenzhen, China.
12. Mr. Huang Zhengguang, Senior Engineer, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, China.
13. Mr. Wang Zhenyu, Institute of Environmental Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, China.
14. Ms. Deng Peiyan, Institute of Environmental Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, China.
15. Dr. Annadel Cabanban, Expert, UNEP/GEF SCS, Project Co-ordinating Unit.
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Second Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Mangrove Sub-component of the UNEP/GEF Project
"Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand"
Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam, 10 - 13 September 2002
1.
Mr. Ke Vongwattana, Assistant, Minister in charge of Mangrove and Wetland, Department of Nature Conservation and
Protection, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia.
2.
Dr. Hangqing Fan, Professor, Guangxi Mangrove Research Centre, China.
3. Mr. Nyoto Santoso, Lembaga Pengkajian dan Pengembangan Mangrove, (Institute of Mangrove Research &
Development), Indonesia.
4.
Mr. Florendo Barangan, Executive Director, Coastal & Marine Management Office, Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (CMMO-DENR), Philippines.
5.
Dr. Sonjai Havanond, Director, Mangrove Other Wetlands Management Division, Royal Forest Department, Thailand.
6.
Prof. Dr. Do Dinh Sam, Director General, Forest Science Institute of Viet Nam, Viet Nam.
7.
Professor Dr. Sanit Aksornkoae, Department of Silviculture Faculty of Forestry, Kasetsart University, Thailand.
8.
Dr. Gong Wooi Khoon, Professor, Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
9. Dr. Nguyen Hoang Tri, Director, Center for Environmental Research and Education (CERE), Hanoi University of
Education, Viet Nam.
10. Mr. Vu Tan Phuong, Land Use and Management Division, Research Centre for Forest Ecology and Environment
(RCFEE), Forest Science Institute of Viet Nam.
11. Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF SCS, Project Co-ordinating Unit.
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Second Meeting of the Regional Working for the Land-based Pollution Component of the UNEP/GEF Project
"Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand"
Batam, Indonesia, 18 - 21 September 2002
1.
Mr. Pak Sokharavuth, Chief Department of Pollution Control, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia.
2.
Mr. Han Baoxin, Deputy Director, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA, China.
3.
Mr. Sudariyono, Assistant to the Deputy Minister of Environment, on Marine and Coastal Ecosystem Affairs, Ministry of
Environment, Indonesia.
4.
Mr. Zulkifli Bin Din, Environmental Control Officer, Department of Environment, Malaysia.
5.
Mr. Vicente R. Diaz, Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), DENR, Philippines.
6.
Mr. Ekachai Praekulvanich, Environmental Scientist, Marine Pollution Sub-division, Pollution Control Department, Ministry
of Science, Technology and Environment, Thailand.
7.
Dr. Pham Van Ninh, Director, Center for Marine Environment Survey, Research and Consultation, Institute of Mechanics,
NCST, Viet Nam.
8.
Dr. Gullaya Wattayakorn, Marine Science Department, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.
9.
Mr. Boonyong Lohwongwatana, Assistant Professor, Head of Department, Department of Environmental Engineering,
Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.
10. Ms. Sirimati Nimmanheminda, Environmental Scientist, Marine Pollution Sub-division, Pollution Control Department,
Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment, Thailand.
11. Ir. Henk Uktolseya, Assistant Deputy for Coastal and Marine Ecosystem, Ministry of Environment, Indonesia.
12. Inar Ichsana Ishak, Assistant Deputy for Coastal and Marine Ecosystem, Ministry of Environment, Indonesia.
13. Ir. Dasminto, Assistant Deputy for Coastal and Marine Ecosystem, Ministry of Environment, Indonesia.
14. Ir. Agus Rusly, Assistant Deputy for Coastal and Marine Ecosystem, Ministry of Environment, Indonesia.
15. Dr. Richardus F. Kaswadji, Lecturer and Researcher, Laboratory of Oceanography, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine
Sciences, Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia.
16. Mr. Yihang Jiang, Senior Expert, UNEP/GEF SCS, Project Co-ordinating Unit.
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Second 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"
Phuket, Thailand, 7 - 11 October 2002
1.
Mr. Ing Try, Deputy Director, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Cambodia.
2.
Dr. Johanes Widodo, (Designated alternate for Ir. Salim), Research Institute for Marine Fisheries, Indonesia.
3.
Mr. Pirochana Saikliang, Senior Fishery Biologist, Upper Gulf Marine Fisheries, Development Center, Thailand.
4.
Dr. Dao Manh Son, Vice Director, Research Institute for Marine Fisheries, Viet Nam.
5.
Mr. Somsak Chullasorn, Department of Fisheries, Kasetsart University Campus, Thailand.
6.
Mr. Len R. Garces, Fisheries/Marine Biologist, Coastal and Marine Resources Research Program, International Center for
Living Aquatic Resources Management, (ICLARM), Malaysia.
7.
Dr. George Woodman, (Invited participant) Head of Science, Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
8.
Ms. Atchara Vibhasiri, (Observer) Chief, Marine Resources Survey Unit, Upper Gulf Marine Fisheries Development
Center, Thailand.
9.
Mr. Manoch Roongratri, (Observer) Senior Fishery Biologist, Chief of Marine Fauna Life History Unit, Eastern Marine
Fisheries Development Center, Thailand.
10. Mr. Veera Boonrugsa, (Observer) Chief of Stock Assessment Unit, Andaman Sea Fisheries Development Center,
Thailand.
11. Mr. Pairoh Sutthakorn, (Observer) Chief of Marine Life History Unit, Andaman Sea Fisheries Development Center,
Thailand.
12. Mr. Jate Pimoljninda, (Observer) Chief, Andaman Sea Fisheries Development Center, Thailand.
13. Mr. Kelvin Passfield, Expert, UNEP/GEF SCS, Project Co-ordinating Unit.
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Second 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"
Sihanoukvill, Cambodia, 23 - 26 October 2002
1.
Mr. Kim Sour, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Cambodia.
2.
Dr. Suharsono, Puslit OSEANOGRAFI, Research Center for Oceanografi, Indonesia.
3.
Mr. Abdul Khalil, Head, Marine Parks Branch, Department of Fisheries Malaysia.
4.
Dr. Prof. Porfirio Aliño, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines.
5. Dr. Thamasak Yeemin, Lecturer, Marine Biodiversity Research Group, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science,
Ramkhamhaeng University, Thailand.
6.
Dr. Vo Si Tuan, Vice Director, Institute of Oceanography, Viet Nam.
7.
Mr. Ridzwan Bin Abdul Rahman, Professor & Director, Borneo Marine Research Institute Universiti Malaysia Sabah
(UMS), Malaysia.
8.
Dr. Chou Loke Ming, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
9.
Dr. Annadel Cabanban, Expert, UNEP/GEF SCS, Project Co-ordinating Unit.
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Second 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"
Hue, Viet Nam, 28 - 31 October 2002
1.
Mr. Kim Sour, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Cambodia.
2.
Mr. Xiaoping Huang, Professor, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China.
3.
Mr. Tri Edi Kuriandewa, Puslit OSEANOGRAFI, LIPI, Indonesia.
4.
Mr. Kamarruddin Bin Ibrahim, Head, Department of Fisheries Malaysia, Turtle and Marine Ecosystem Center (TUMEC),
Malaysia.
5.
Dr. Miguel Fortes, Professor, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines (MSI/UP), Philippines.
6.
Dr. Suvaluck Satumanatpan, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Environment & Resource Studies, Mahidol University, Salaya
Campus, Thailand.
7.
Dr. Nguyen Van Tien, Vice Director, Haiphong Institute of Oceanology, Viet Nam.
8.
Dr. Chittima Aryuthaka, Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart University, Thailand.
9.
Dr. Hutomo Malikusworo, Indonesian Institute of Science, Indonesia.
10. Dr. Hugh Kirkman, Co-ordinator, East Asian Seas, Regional Co-ordinating Unit.
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Second Meeting of the Regional Scientific & Technical Committee for the UNEP/GEF Project
"Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand"
Nha Trang, Viet Nam, 11 - 13 December 2002
1.
Mr. Koch Savath, Deputy Director General of Technical Affair, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia.
2.
Mr. Huang Zhengguang, Senior Engineer South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA, China.
3.
Mr. Sudariyono, Assistant to the Deputy Minister of Environment on Marine and Coastal Ecosystem Affairs, Ministry of
Environment Indonesia.
4.
Mr Lee Heng Keng, Director of Control, Department of Environment (DOE), Malaysia.
5.
Dr. Gil Jacinto, Director, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines, Philippines.
6.
Mrs. Kluephan Baitrakul, Acting Senior Environmental Expert, Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and
Planning, Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment
7. Dr. Nawarat Krairapanond, Chief, Coastal and Marine Resources Group, Natural Resources and Environmental
Management Coordination Division, Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning, Ministry of
Science, Technology and Environment
7.
Dr. Vo Si Tuan, Vice Director, Institute of Oceanography, Nha Trang, Viet Nam.
8.
Mr. Somsak Chullasorn, Department of Fisheries, Kasetsart University Campus, Thailand.
9.
Dr. Sonjai Havanond, Director, Mangrove & Wetlands Management Division, Royal Forest Department, Thailand.
10. Mr. Huang Xiaoping, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China.
11. Mr. Kim Sour, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Cambodia.
12. Professor Liana Talaue-McManus, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, University of Miami, USA.
13. Dr. Pham Van Ninh, Director, Center for Marine Environment Survey, Research and Consultation, Institute of Mechanics,
NCST, Viet Nam.
14. Prof. Ong Jin-Eong, Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
15. Mr. Dibyo Sartono, Programme Director, Wetland International Asia Pacific Indonesia.
16. Dr. Anond Snidvongs, Director, Southeast Asia START Regional Centre, Thailand.
17. Dr. Nguyen Hoang Tri, Director, Center for Environmental Research and Education (CERE) Hanoi University of Education
Hanoi, Viet Nam.
18. Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF SCS, Project Co-ordinating Unit.
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Second Meeting of the Project Steering Committee for the UNEP/GEF Project
"Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand"
Ha Noi, Viet Nam, 16 - 18th December 2002
1. Mr. Meas Sophal, Deputy Director, Department of Nature Conservation and Protection, Ministry of Environment,
Cambodia
2.
Mr. Koch Savath Deputy Director General of Technical Affair, Ministry of Environment Phnom Penh, Cambodia
3. Mr. Mingjian Chen, Director General Office for Marine Environmental Protection State Environmental Protection
Administration China
4.
Professor Li Kaiming, Vice-President, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences (SCIEC) Guangdong Province,
China
5.
Dra. Liana Bratasida, Ms Deputy Minister VI for Environmental Conservation, Ministry of Environment, Indonesia
6.
Mr. Sudariyono Assistant to the Deputy Minister of Environment on Marine and Coastal Ecosystem Affairs Ministry of
Environment Indonesia
7.
Dr. Zulkifli Bin Idris, Director, Conservation and Environmental Management Div., Ministry of Science, Technology and the
Environment, Malaysia
8. Mr. Lee Heng Keng, Director of Control, Department of Environment, Ministry of Science, Technology and the
Environment, Malaysia
9.
Mr. Fernandino Y. Concepcion Assistant Director, EMB, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),
Philippines
10. Mr. Robert Jara, Chief, Bilateral Investment and Programs Division, Foreign Assisted and Special Programs Office
(FASPO), Department of Environment & Natural Resources, Philippines
11. Mrs. Kluephan Baitrakul, Acting Senior Environmental Expert, Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and
Planning, Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment, Thailand
12. Dr. Nawarat Krairapanond, Chief, Coastal and Marine Resources Group, Natural Resources and Environmental
Management Coordination Division, Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning, Thailand
13. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Sinh, Director General, National Environmental Agency Ministry of Natural Resources and the
Environment, Viet Nam
14. Dr. Vo Si Tuan, Vice Director, Institute of Oceanography, Viet Nam
15. Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit, Thailand.
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Third Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Mangrove Sub-component
Bali, Indonesia, 3rd 6th March 2003
1.
Mr. Ke Vongwattana, Assistant Minister in charge of Mangrove and Wetland, Department of Nature Conservation and
Protection, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia
2.
Dr. Hangqing Fan, Professor, Guangxi Mangrove Research Centre, People's Republic of China
3.
Mr. Nyoto Santoso Lembaga Pengkajian dan Pengembangan Mangrove, Indonesia
4.
Mr. Florendo Barangan, Executive Director, Coastal & Marine Management Office, Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (CMMO/DENR), Philippines
5.
Dr. Sonjai Havanond, Chief, Mangrove Research and Development Division, Royal Forest Department, Thailand
6.
Dr. Do Dinh Sam, Professor, Forest Science Institute of Viet Nam.
7.
Dr. Sanit Aksornkoae, Professor Emeritus, Department of Silviculture Faculty of Forestry, Kasetsart University, Thailand
8.
Dr. Gong Wooi Khoon, Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia
9. Dr. Nguyen Hoang Tri, Director, Center for Environmental Research and Education (CERE), Hanoi University of
Education, Viet Nam.
10. Dr. Ian Campbell, Senior Environmental Specialist, Environment Division, Mekong River Commission
11. Dr. Sukristijono Sukardjo, Mangrove Ecologist, Institute of Mangrove Research and Development Indonesia
12. Dr. Ir. Ning Purnomohadi, Institute of Mangrove Research and Development Indonesia
13. Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit, United Nations Environment Programme
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Third Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Wetlands Sub-component
Bali, Indonesia, 4th 7th March 2003
1.
Mr. Sok Vong, Mangrove and Wetland, Department of Nature Conservation and Protection, Ministry of Environment,
CAMBODIA
2.
Professor Chen Guizhu, Institute of Environmental Sciences, Zhongshan University People's Republic of China
3.
Mr. Dibyo Sartono, Wetland International Indonesia Programme, Indonesia
4.
Dr. Ebil Bin Yusof, Department of Wildlife and National Parks, Peninsular Malaysia, Malaysia
5.
Ms. Marlynn M. Mendoza, Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau, DENR, Philippines
6.
Mr. Narong Veeravaitaya, Department of Fisheries Biology, Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart University, Thailand
7.
Dr. Mai Trong Nhuan, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Viet Nam
8.
Dr. Ian Campbell, Senior Environmental Specialist, Environment Division, Mekong River Commission
9.
Mr. Yihang Jiang, Senior Expert UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit, United Nations Environment Programme
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Third Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Coral Reef Sub-component
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, 24th 27th March 2003
1.
Mr. Kim Sour, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, Cambodia
2.
Dr. Suharsono, Research Center for Oceanography LIPI, Indonesia
3.
Mr. Abdul Khalil bin Abdul Karim, Marine Parks Branch, Department of Fisheries, Malaysia
4.
Dr. Porfirio M. Alino, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines
5.
Dr. Thamasak Yeemin, Marine Biodiversity Research Group, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science Ramkhamhaeng
University, Thailand
6.
Dr. Vo Si Tuan, Institute of Oceanography, Viet Nam
7.
Dr. Chou Loke Ming, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore
8.
Dr. Ridzwan Abdul Rahman, Borneo Marine Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia.
9.
Mr. Yihang Jiang, Senior Expert, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit, United Nations Environment Programme
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Third Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Seagrass Sub-component
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, 25th 28th March 2003
1.
Mr. Suy Serywath (alternate), Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Cambodia
2.
Mr. Xiaoping Huang, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, People's Republic of
China
3.
Mr. Tri Edi Kuriandewa, Puslit Oseanografi, LIPI Indonesia
4.
Mr. Kamarruddin bin Ibrahim, Department of Fisheries, Turtle and Marine Ecosystem Center (TUMEC) Malaysia,
5.
Dr. Miguel Fortes, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines (MSI/UP), Philippines
6.
Dr. Suvaluck Satumanatpan, Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, Salaya Campus Thailand
7.
Dr. Nguyen Van Tien, Haiphong Institute of Oceanology, Viet Nam.
8.
Dr. Chittima Aryuthaka, Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart University, Thailand,
9.
Dr. Hutomo Malikusworo, Indonesian Institute of Science
10. Mr. Kelvin Passfield, Expert (Fisheries), UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit, United Nations Environment Programme
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Third Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Fisheries Component
Siem Reap, Cambodia, 29thApril 2nd May 2003
1. Mr. Ing Cambodia Try, Deputy Director, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,
Cambodia
2.
Dr. Johanes Widodo, (Designated alternate for Ir Salim), Research Institute for Marine Fisheries, Indonesia
3.
Mr. Noel Barut, National Fisheries Research and Development Institute, Department of Agriculture, Philippines
4.
Mr. Pirochana Saikliang, Senior Fishery Biologist, Upper Gulf Marine Fisheries Research and Development Center,
Thailand
5.
Dr. Dao Manh Son, Vice Director,Research Institute for Marine Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries
6.
Mr. Somsak Chullasorn, Department of Fisheries, Kasetsart University Campus, Thailand
7.
Mr. Kelvin Passfield, Expert - Fisheries, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit, United Nations Environment Programme
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Third Meeting of the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee
Phuket, Thailand, 16th 18th June 2003
1.
Mr. Koch Savath, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia
2.
Mr. Huang Zhengguang, Senior Engineer, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA, People's Republic of
China
3.
Mr. Sudariyono, Assistant the Deputy Minister of Environment, on Marine and Coastal Ecosystem Affairs, Ministry of
Environment, Indonesia
4.
Mr. Mohamad bin Jaafar, (Designated Alternate for NTFP), Principal Assistant Director, Department of Environment
(DOE), Malaysia
5.
Dr. Gil Jacinto, Director, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines
6.
Ms. Kluephan Baitrakul, Acting Senior Environmental Expert, Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and
Planning, Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment, Thailand
7.
Dr. Vo Si Tuan, Vice Director, Institute of Oceanography, Viet Nam
8.
Dr. Sonjai Havanond, Chairperson RWG-M, Director, Mangrove & Wetlands Management Div., Royal Forest Department,
Thailand
9.
Ms. Marlynn M. Mendoza, Chairperson RWG-W, Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau, DENR, Philippines
10. Dr. Chittima Aryuthaka, Rapporteur RWG-SG, Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart University,
Thailand
11. Mr. Abdul Khalil bin Abdul Karim, Chairperson RWG-CR, Head of Marine Parks of Malaysia, Department of Fisheries
Malaysia
12. Dr. Pham Van Ninh, Vice-Chairperson RWG-LbP, Director, Center for Marine Environment Survey Research and
Consultation, Institute of Mechanics, NCST, Viet Nam
13. Mr. Noel Barut, Rapporteur RWG-F, National Fisheries Research and Development Institute, Department of Agriculture,
Philippines
14. Dr. Anond Snidvongs, Director, Southeast Asia START Regional Centre, Thailand
15. Professor Ong Jin-Eong, Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia
16. Ms. Thanika Pancharat, Research Associate (GIS), Southeast Asia START Regional Centre, Thailand
17. Ms. Jantira Rattanarat, Research Assistant, Southeast Asia START Regional Centre, Thailand
18. Dr. Nawarat Krairapanond, Chief, Coastal and Marine Resources Group, Natural Resources and Environmental
Management Coordination Division, Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning, Thailand
19. Ms. Mingkwan Thornsirikul, Senior Environmental Specialist, Coastal and Marine Resources Group, Natural Resources
and Environmental Management Coordination Division, Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and
Planning, Thailand
20. Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit, United Nations Environment Programme
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Third Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Land-based Pollution Component
Phuket, Thailand, 7th 10th July 2003
1.
Mr. Pak Sokharavuth, Deputy Director, Department of Pollution Control, Ministry of Environment Cambodia
2.
Mr. Han Baoxin, Deputy Director, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA People's Republic of China
3.
Mr. Agus Rusly, Senior Staff of Assistant Deputy for Marine and Coastal Ecosystem Affairs, Ministry of Environment
Indonesia
4.
Mr. Mohamad bin Jaafar, Principal Assistant Director, Department of Environment, Malaysia
5.
Mr. Vicente R. Diaz, Section Chief, Pollution Research Section, Research and Development Division, Environmental
Management Bureau, (EMB) Philippines
6.
Dr. Pornsook Chongprasith, Director, Marine Environment Division, Water Quality Management Bureau, Pollution Control
Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Thailand
7.
Dr. Pham Van Ninh, Director, Center for Marine Environment Survey Research and Consultation, Institute of Mechanics,
NCST, Viet Nam.
8.
Dr. Gullaya Wattayakorn, Marine Science Department, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
9.
Mr. Boonyong Lohwongwatana, Assistant Professor, Head of Department, Department of Environmental Engineering,
Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Thaialnd
10. Ms. Peng Haijun, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA
11. Ms. Siriwan Laptuptimtong, Marine Environment Division, Water Quality Management Bureau, Pollution Control
Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Thaialnd
12. Ms. Saisiri Chaichana, Marine Environment Division, Water Quality Management Bureau, Pollution Control Department,
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment,
13. Ms. Pattinee Kapol, Marine Environment Division, Water Quality Management Bureau, Pollution Control Department,
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
14. Mr. Yihang Jiang, Senior Expert, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit, United Nations Environment Programme
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
First Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Economic Valuation
Phuket, "Thailand, 11th 13th September 2003
1.
Mr. Sy Ramony, Vice Chief, Office of Community Forestry, Department of Nature Conservation and Protection, Ministry of
Environment, Cambodia
2.
Dr. Li Kaiming, Vice President, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA People's Republic of China
3.
Dr. Matius Suparmoko, Faculty of Economics, Jenderal Soedirman University, Indonesia
4.
Dr. Khalid Abdul Rahim, Professor, Faculty of Economics and Management, University Putra Malaysia
5.
Dr. Noel Eusebio Oyardo Padilla, Development Management Officer V, Policy Studies Division, Planning and Policy
Studies Service, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, DENR Philippines
6.
Dr. Thanwa Jitsanguan, Assistant Professor and Head of Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Faculty of
Economics, Kasetsart University Thailand
7.
Dr. Nguyen Huu Ninh, Chairman, Center for Environmental Research, Education and Development (CERED) Viet Nam
8.
Dr. Tridoyo Kusumastanto, Professor of Marine Economics Policy, CCMRS - Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia
9.
Mr. Boon Tiong Tay, Manager, Project Financing, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit, United Nations Environment
Programme.
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First Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Legal Matters
Phuket, Thailand, 15th 17th September 2003
1.
Mr. Sam Chamroeun, Director, the Department of Legal Affair, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia
2.
Dr. Bie Tao, Director, Environmental Law Enforcement Supervision Div. Department of Policy and Law, Chinese State
Environmental Protection Administration, SEPA, People's Republic of Chin
3.
Dr. M. Daud Silalahi, University of Padjadjaran-Bandung, Institute of Ecology, Indonesia
4.
Mr. Mohd Nizam Basiron, Maritime Institute of Malaysia
5.
Mr. Fernandino Y. Concepcion, Assistant Director, EMB, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),
Philippines
6.
Dr. Amnat Wongbandit, Associate Professor of Environmental Law, Faculty of Law, Thammasat University, Thailand
7.
Mr. An Duong Thanh, Expert, General Affairs, Viet Nam Environmental Protection Agency, (VEPA) Viet Nam
8.
Ms. Sulan Chen, Associate Expert, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit, United Nations Environment Programme
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Fourth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Mangrove Sub-component
Beihai, China, 14th 17th October 2003
1.
Mr. Sok Vong, Department of Nature Conservation and Protection, Ministry of Environment Cambodia
2.
Dr. Hangqing Fan, Professor, Guangxi Mangrove Research Centre, People's Republic of China
3. Mr. Nyoto Santoso, Lembaga Pengkajian dan Pengembangan Mangrove (LPP-Mangrove), Institute of Mangrove
Research & Development, Indonesia
4.
Mr. Florendo Barangan, Executive Director, Coastal and Marine Management Office, Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (CMMO/DENR), Philippines
5. Dr. Sonjai Havanond, Coastal & Mangrove Resources Management Expert, Department of Marine and Coastal
Resources, Thailand
6.
Dr. Do Dinh Sam, Professor, Forest Science Institute of Viet Nam, Viet Nam
7.
Dr. Gong Wooi Khoon, Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
8. Dr. Nguyen Hoang Tri, Director, Center for Environmental Research and Education (CERE), Hanoi University of
Education, Viet Nam
9.
Mr. Huang Zhengguang, Senior Engineer, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, People's Republic of China
10. Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit, United Nations Environment Programme
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Fourth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Coral Reefs Sub-component
Guangzhou, China, 27th 30th November 2003
1.
Mr. Kim Sour, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries Cambodia
2.
Dr. Suharsono, Research Center for Oceanography LIPI Indonesia
3.
Mr. Abdul Khalil bin Abdul Karim, Marine Parks Branch, Department of Fisheries, Malaysia
4.
Dr. Porfirio M. Alino, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines, Philippines
5.
Dr. Thamasak Yeemin, Marine Biodiversity Research Group, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science Ramkhamhaeng
University, Thailand
6.
Dr. Vo Si Tuan, Institute of Oceanography, Viet Nam
7.
Dr. Chou Loke Ming, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore
8.
Dr. Ridzwan Abdul Rahman, Borneo Marine Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia
9.
Ms. Chen Yue, Director, Division of International Organizations , Department of International Cooperation, State Ocenic
Administration, People's republic of China
10. Ms. Yehui Tan, Marine Environment and Ecology Research Lab, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese
Academy of Sciences People's republic of China
11. Mr. Yihang Jiang, Senior Expert, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit, United Nations Environment Programme
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Fourth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Seagrass Sub-component
Guangzhou, China, 29th November 2nd December, 2003
1.
Mr. Suy Serywath (alternate), Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Cambodia
2.
Dr. Xiaoping Huang, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences People's Republic of China
3.
Mr. Tri Edi Kuriandewa, Puslit Oseanografi, LIPI, Indonesia
4.
Mr. Kamarruddin bin Ibrahim, Department of Fisheries, Turtle and Marine Ecosystem Center (TUMEC), Malaysia
5.
Dr. Marco Nemesio E. Montaño, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines, Philippines
6.
Dr. Suvaluck Satumanatpan, Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies Mahidol University Thailand
7.
Dr. Nguyen Van Tien, Haiphong Institute of Oceanology, Viet Nam
8.
Dr. Chittima Aryuthaka, Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart University
9.
Dr. Hutomo Malikusworo, Indonesian Institute of Science, Indonesia
10. Dr. Miguel Fortes, IOC Sub-Commission for Western Pacific (WESTPAC), IGO
11. Mr. Kelvin Passfield, Expert (Fisheries), UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit, United Nations Environment Prtogramme
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Fourth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Wetlands Sub-component
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 15th 18th December 2003
1.
Sok Vong, Mangrove and Wetland, Department of Nature Conservation and Protection, Ministry of Environment,
CAMBODIA
2.
Professor Chen Guizhu, Institute of Environmental Sciences, Zhongshan University People's Republic of China
3.
Mr. Dibyo Sartono, Wetland International Indonesia Programme INDONESIA
4.
Dr. Ebil Bin Yusof, Department of Wildlife and National Parks, Peninsular Malaysia, Malaysia
5.
Ms. Marlynn M. Mendoza, Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau, DENR, Philippines
6.
Mr. Narong Veeravaitaya, Department of Fisheries Biology, Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart University, Thailand
7.
Dr. Mai Trong Nhuan, Vietnam National University, Hanoi Viet Nam
8.
Dr. Sansanee Choowaew, Associate Dean, (Research and International Relations), Mahidol University, Thailand
9.
Dr. Chen Liwei, Program Officer, Freshwater and Marine Programme, WWF-China Program Office, People's Republic
of China
10.
Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit, United Nations Environment Programme
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
First Regional Scientific Conference
Bangkok, Thailand, 11th 13th February 2004
120 Participants
MEMBERS
National Focal Point 7 countries
7 person
National Technical Focal Point 7 countries
7 person
Focal Point on Mangroves Component and Experts
10 person
Focal Point on Coral Reefs Component and Experts
8 person
Focal Point on Seagrass Component and Experts
10 person
Focal Point on Wetlands Component and Experts
9 person
Focal Point on Fisheries Component and Experts
6 person
Focal Point on Land-based Component and Experts
9 person
Regional Task Force on Legal Matters and Experts
7 person
Regional Task Force on Economic Valuation and Experts
8 person
Regional Expert for RSTC
3 person
UNEP
Nairobi
3
person
Other UN Organisations and NGOs
23 person
PCU
10
persons
Thai Government Staff from OEPP
10 persons
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Fourth Meeting of the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee
Pattaya, Thailand 15th 17th February 2004
1.
Mr. Koch Savath, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia
2.
Mr. Huang Zhengguang, Senior Engineer, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA People's Republic of
China
3.
Mr. Heru Waluyo Koesworo, Assistant the Deputy Minister of Environment, on Marine and Coastal Ecosystem Affairs,
Ministry of Environment Indonesia
4.
Mr. Zainal Abidin Abdullah, (Designated Alternate for NTFP), Department of Environment (DOE), Malaysia
5.
Dr. Gil Jacinto, Director, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines, Philippines
6.
Dr. Nawarat Krairapanond, (Designated Alternate for NTFP), Chief, Coastal and Marine Resources Management Group,
Natural Resources and Environment Management Coordination Division, Office of Natural Resources and Environmental
Policy and Planning, Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment, Thailand
7.
Dr. Vo Si Tuan, Vice Director, Institute of Oceanography, Viet Nam
8.
Dr. Sonjai Havanond, Chairperson RWG-M, Marine and Coastal Resources Division, Thailand
9.
Ms. Marlynn M. Mendoza, Chairperson RWG-W, Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau, DENR, Philippines
10. Mr. Tri Edi Kuriandewa, Chairperson RWG-SG, Puslit OSEANOGRAFI, LIPI, Indonesia
11. Mr. Abdul Khalil bin Abdul Karim, Chairperson RWG-CR, Head of Marine Parks of Malaysia, Department of Fisheries
Malaysia
12. Prof. Han Baoxin, Chairperson RWG-LbP, Deputy Director, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, China
13. Mr. Ing Try, Chairperson RWG-F, Marine Fisheries Biologist, Department of Fisheries, Cambodia
14. Dr. M. Daud Silalahi, Chairperson RTF-L, Doctoral Dissertation for Law, University of Padjadjaran-Bandung, Indonesia
15. Dr. Matius Suparmoko, Chairperson RTF-E, Jenderal Soedirman University, Indonesia
16. Dr. Anond Snidvongs, Director, Southeast Asia START Regional Centre, Thailand
17. Professor Ong Jin-Eong, Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia
18. Mr. Somsak Chullasorn, Kasetsart University, Thailand
19. Ms. Jantira Rattanarat, Research Assistant, Southeast Asia START Regional Centre
20. Dr. J. Michael Bewers, Mid-term Evaluator
21. Mr. Henk Uktolseya, Senior Staff for Marine and Coastal Affairs, State Ministry for Environment, Indonesia
22. Ms. Pattarin Sanghaisuk, Environmental Specialist, Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning,
Thailand
23. Ms. Saranya Teinseree, UNEP/GEF Project Coordinator, Coastal and Marine Resources Management Group, Office of
Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning, Thailand
24. Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit, United Nations Environment Programme
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Third Meeting of the Project Steering Committee
Manila, Philippines, 25th 27th February 2004
1.
Mr. Van Monyneath, (Alternate to NFP), Deputy Director of Natural Resources Assessment and Environment Data
Management Department, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia
2.
Mr. Koch Savath, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia
3.
Mr. Mingjian Chen, Director General, Office for Marine Environmental Protection, SEPA, China
4.
Dr. Li Kaiming, Vice President, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA, China
5.
Mr. Heru Waluyo Koesworo, Assistant the Deputy Minister of Environment, on Marine and Coastal Ecosystem Affairs,
Ministry of Environment Indonesia
6.
Mr. Zainal Abidin Abdullah, (Designated Alternate for NTFP), Department of Environment (DOE), Malaysia
7.
Mr. Manuel D. Gerochi, (Alternate to NFP), Undersecretary for Land Management, Department of Environment and
Natural Resources, DENR, Philippines
8.
Dr. Gil Jacinto, Director, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines, Philippines
9.
Dr. Nawarat Krairapanond, (Alternate for NFP), Chief, Coastal and Marine Resources Management Group, Natural
Resources and Environment Management Coordination Division, Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy
and Planning, Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment, Thailand
10. Mr. Sirichai Rougrit, (Alternate for NTFP), Senior Environmental Specialist, Office of Natural Resources and
Environmental Policy and Planning, Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment, Thailand
11. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Sinh, Director General, National Environmental Agency, Vietnam
12. Dr. Vo Si Tuan, Vice Director, Institute of Oceanography, Viet Nam
13. Mr. Fernandino Y. Concepcion, Assistant Director, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, DENR,
Philippines
14. Mr. Robert S. Jara, Chief, Bilateral Investment and Programs Division, Foreign Assisted and Special Programs Office,
DENR, Philippines
15. Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit, United Nations Environment Programme
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Informal Consultation on Transboundary Demonstration Sites
Phuket, Thailand, 17th 19th March 2004
1.
Mr. Koch Savath, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia
2.
Mr. Sok Vong, Mangrove and Wetland, Department of Nature Conservation and Protection, Ministry of Environment,
Cambodia
3.
Mr. Kim Sour, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, Cambodia
4.
Dr. Sonjai Havanond, Marine and Coastal Resources Division, Thailand
5. Dr. Nawarat Krairapanond, Chief, Coastal and Marine Resources Management Group, Natural Resources and
Environment Management Coordination Division, Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning,
Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment, Thailand
6.
Dr. Vo Si Tuan, Vice Director, Institute of Oceanography, Viet Nam
7.
Dr. Nguyen Van Tien, Haiphong Institute of Oceanology, Viet Nam
8.
Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-Ordinating Unit, United Nations Environment Programme
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Fourth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Land-based Pollution Component
Guangzhou, China, 30thMarch 2nd April 2004
1.
Mr. Pak Sokharavuth, Deputy Director, Department of Pollution Control, Ministry of Environment Cambodia
2.
Mr. Han Baoxin, Deputy Director, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA People's Republic of China
3.
Mr. Heru Waluyo Koesworo, Assistant the Deputy Minister of Environment, on Marine and Coastal Ecosystem Affairs,
Ministry of Environment Indonesia
4.
Ms. Carol Hoh Mui Ling, Department of Environment, Malaysia
5.
Mr. Vicente R. Diaz, Section Chief, Pollution Research Section, Research And Development Division, Environmental
Management Bureau, (EMB) Philippines
6.
Dr. Pornsook Chongprasith, Director, Marine Environment Division, Water Quality Management Bureau, Pollution Control
Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Thailand
7.
Dr. Pham Van Ninh, Director, Center for Marine Environment Survey Research and Consultation, Institute of Mechanics,
NCST, Viet Nam.
8.
Dr. Gullaya Wattayakorn, Marine Science Department, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
9.
Mr. Boonyong Lohwongwatana, Assistant Professor, Head of Department, Department of Environmental Engineering,
Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
10. Mr. Ekachai Praekulvanich, Environmental Scientist, Marine Environment Division, Water Quality Management Bureau,
Pollution Control Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Thailand
11. Ms. Peng Haijun, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA, China
12. Ms. Yang Jing, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA, China
13. Mr. Xu Lianfeng, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA, China
14. Ms. Guo Hao, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA, China
15. Mr. Yihang Jiang, Senior Expert, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit, United Nations Environment Programme
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Fourth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Fisheries Component
Manila, Philippines, 26th 29th April 2004
1.
Mr. Ing Try, Deputy Director, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Cambodia
2.
Mr. Sri Yono Wirjosuwarno, Head of Monitoring and Evaluation Division, Directorate General of Capture Fisheries,
Indonesia
3.
Mr. Noel Barut, Chief, National Fisheries Research and Development Institute, Department of Agriculture, Philippines
4.
Mr. Pirochana Saikliang, Senior Fishery Biologist, Upper Gulf Marine Fisheries Research and Development Center,
Thailand
5.
Dr. Dao Manh Son, Vice Director, Research Institute for Marine Fisheries, Vietnam
6.
Mr. Somsak Chullasorn, Department of Fisheries, Kasetsart University Campus, Thailand
7.
Dr. Hohanes Widodo, Research Institute for Marine Fisheries, Indonesia
8.
Mr. Geronimo T. Silvestre, Senior Policy Specialist, The Fisheries Improved for Sustainable Havest Project, Philippines
9.
Dr. Yasuhisa Kato, Special Advisor, The SEAFDEC Secretariat, Thailand
10. Dr. Magnus Torell, The SEAFDEC Secretariat, Thailand
11. Dr. Paul S. Teng, Deputy Director General Research, WorldFish Center, Malaysia
12. Mr. Francisco Torres Jr., National Fisheries Research and Development, Institute, Departmentof Agriculture, Philippines
13. Mr. Kelvin Passfield, Expert - Fisheries, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit, United Nations Environment Programme
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Second Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Legal Matters
Phu Quoc Island, Viet Nam, 3rd 6th May 2004
1.
Mr. Long Rithirak, Deputy Director, Planning and Legal Affairs, The Department of Planning and Legal Affair, Ministry of
Environment, Cambodia
2.
Dr. Bie Tao, Director, Environmental Law Enforcement Supervision Div. Department of Policy and Law, Chinese State
Environmental Protection Administration, SEPA, People's Republic of Chin
3.
Dr. M. Daud Silalahi, University of Padjadjaran-Bandung, Institute of Ecology, Indonesia
4.
Mr. Mohd Nizam Basiron, Maritime Institute of Malaysia, Malaysia
5.
Mr. Fernandino Y. Concepcion, Assistant Director, EMB, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),
Philippines
6.
Dr. Amnat Wongbandit, Associate Professor of Environmental Law, Faculty of Law, Thammasat University, Thailand
7.
Mr. An Duong Thanh, Expert, General Affairs, Viet Nam Environmental Protection Agency, (VEPA) Viet Nam
8.
Ms. Sulan Chen, Associate Expert, UNEP/GEF Project Co-Ordinating Unit, United Nations Environment Programme
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Executive Committee of the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee
Bangkok, Thailand 19th 20th May 2004
1.
Mr. Heru Waluyo Koesworo, Assistant the Deputy Minister of Environment, on Marine and Coastal Ecosystem Affairs,
Ministry of Environment Indonesia
2.
Mr. Henk Uktolseya, Senior Staff for Marine and Coastal Affairs, State Ministry for Environment, Indonesia
3.
Dr. Gil Jacinto, Director, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines, Philippines
4.
Dr. Anond Snidvongs, Director, Southeast Asia START Regional Centre, Thailand
5.
Dr. Vo Si Tuan, Vice Director, Institute of Oceanography, Viet Nam
6.
Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit, United Nations Environment Programme
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Second Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Economic Valuation
Siem Reap, Cambodia, 31st May 2nd June 2004
1.
Mr. Sy Ramony, Vice Chief, Office of Community Forestry, Department of Nature Conservation and Protection, Ministry of
Environment, Cambodia
2.
Dr. Li Kaiming, Vice President, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA People's Republic of China
3.
Dr. Matius Suparmoko, Faculty of Economics, Jenderal Soedirman University, Indonesia
4.
Dr. Khalid Abdul Rahim, Professor, Faculty of Economics and Management, University Putra Malaysia
5.
Dr. Noel Eusebio Oyardo Padilla, Development Management Officer V, Policy Studies Division, Planning and Policy
Studies Service, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, DENR Philippines
6.
Dr. Thanwa Jitsanguan, Assistant Professor and Head of Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Faculty of
Economics, Kasetsart University Thailand
7.
Dr. Nguyen Huu Ninh, Chairman, Center for Environmental Research, Education and Development (CERED) Viet Nam
8.
Dr. Herminia A. Francisco, Department of Economics, University of the Philippines Los Banos, Philippines
9.
Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit, United Nations Environment Programme
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Fifth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Seagrass Sub-component
Bintan, Indonesia, 24th 27th August 2004
1.
Mr. Kim Sour, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, Cambodia
2.
Mr. Xiaoping Huang, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, People's Republic of
China
3.
Mr. Tri Edi Kuriandewa, Puslit Oseanografi, LIPI, Indonesia
4.
Mr. Kamarruddin bin Ibrahim, Department of Fisheries, Turtle and Marine Ecosystem Center (TUMEC), Malaysia
5.
Dr. Marco Nemesio E. Montao, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines, Philippines
6. Dr. Suvaluck Satumanatpan, Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, Salaya Campus,
Thailand
7.
Dr. Nguyen Van Tien, Haiphong Institute of Oceanology, Viet Nam
8.
Dr. Chittima Aryuthaka, Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart University, Thailand
9.
Dr. Hutomo Malikusworo, Indonesian Institute of Science, Indonesia
10. Dr. Miguel Fortes, IOC Sub-Commission for Western Pacific (WESTPAC), Thailand
11. Mr. Kelvin Passfield, Expert (Fisheries), UNEP/GEF Project Co-Ordinating Unit, United Nations Environment Programme
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Fifth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Coral Reef Sub-component
Koh Chang, Thailand, 13th 16th September 2004
1.
Mr. Kim Sour, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, Cambodia
2.
Dr. Suharsono, Research Center for Oceanography LIPI, Indonesia
3.
Mr. Abdul Khalil bin Abdul Karim, Marine Parks Branch, Department of Fisheries, Malaysia
4.
Dr. Porfirio M. Alio, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines
5.
Dr. Thamasak Yeemin, Marine Biodiversity Research Group, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science Ramkhamhaeng
University, Thailand
6.
Dr. Vo Si Tuan, Institute of Oceanography, Viet Nam
7.
Mr. Ouk Vibol, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, Cambodia
8.
Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit, United Nations Environment Programme
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Fifth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Mangrove Sub-Component
Trat Province, Thailand, 27th 30th September 2004
1.
Mr. Ke Vongwattana, Assistant Minister in charge of Mangrove and Wetland, Department of Nature Conservation and
Protection, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia
2.
Mr. Sok Vong, Mangrove and Wetland, Department of Nature Conservation and Protection, Ministry of Environment,
Cambodia
3.
Dr. Hangqing Fan, Professor, Guangxi Mangrove Research Centre, People's Republic of China
4.
Mr. Nyoto Santoso Lembaga Pengkajian dan Pengembangan Mangrove Indonesia, Indonesia
5.
Mr. Florendo Barangan, Executive Director, Coastal & Marine Management Office, Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (CMMO/DENR), Philippines
6.
Dr. Sonjai Havanond, Marine and Coastal Resources Division, Thailand
7.
Dr. Do Dinh Sam, Professor, Forest Science Institute of Viet Nam, Viet Nam
8.
Dr. Gong Wooi Khoon, Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia
9.
Dr. Nguyen Hoang Tri, Director, Center for Environmental Research and Education (CERE), Hanoi University of
Education, Viet Nam
10.
Mr. Jarle Harstad, Chief, GEF Monitoring and Evaluation Unit, Global Environment Facility, USA
11.
Ms. Sara Graslund, International Waters Specialist, GEF Monitoring and Evaluation Unit, USA
12.
Dr. Juha Uitto, Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator, GEF/UNDP New York, USA
13.
Mr. Takashi Otsuka, Task Manager, UNEP/Division of GEF Coordination, Kenya
14.
Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit, United Nations Environment Programme
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Fifth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Wetlands Sub-component
Ha Long City, Vietnam, 5th 8th October 2004
1.
Professor Chen Guizhu, Institute of Environmental Sciences, Zhongshan University People's Republic of China
2.
Mr. Dibyo Sartono, Wetland International Indonesia Programme, Indonesia
3.
Ms. Marlynn M. Mendoza, Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau, DENR, Philippines
4.
Mr. Narong Veeravaitaya, Department of Fisheries Biology, Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart University, Thailand
5.
Dr. Mai Trong Nhuan, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Viet Nam
6.
Dr. Do Dinh Sam, Professor, Forest Science Institute of Viet Nam, Viet Nam
7.
Mr. An Duong Thanh, Expert, General Affairs, Viet Nam Environmental Protection Agency, (VEPA) Viet Nam
8.
Dr. Sansanee Choowaew, Programme Director, (Natural Resource Management), Mahidol University, Thailand
9.
Mr. Chen Liwei, Program Officer, Freshwater and Marine Programme, WWF-China Program Office, China
10. Mr. Takashi Otsuka, Portfolio Manager, UNEP/Division of GEF Coordination, Kenya
11. Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit, United Nations Environment Programme
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Fifth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Fisheries Component
Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam, 11th 14th October 2004
1.
Mr. Pich Sereywath, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Cambodia
2.
Mr. Noel Barut, Chief, National Fisheries Research and Development Institute, Department of Agriculture, Philippines
3.
Mr. Pirochana Saikliang, Senior Fishery Biologist, Upper Gulf Marine Fisheries Research and Development Center,
Thailand
4.
Dr. Dao Manh Son, Vice Director, Research Institute for Marine Fisheries, Vietnam
5.
Mr. Somsak Chullasorn, Department of Fisheries, Kasetsart University Campus, Thailand
6.
Dr. Theo Ebbers, The SEAFDEC Secretariat, Kasetsart University Campus, Thailand
7.
Dr. Worawit Wanchana, The SEAFDEC Secretariat, Kasetsart University Campus, Thailand
8.
Mr. Len Garces, Assistant Scientist, World Fish Center, Malaysia
9.
Ms. Hien Thi Thu Bui, Marine and Coastal Programme Officer, IUCN - The World Conservation Union, Viet Nam
10. Dr. Simon Funge-Smith, Aquaculture Officer, FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, Thailand
11. Mr. Kelvin Passfield, Expert - Fisheries, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit, United Nations Environment Programme
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Fifth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Land-based Pollution Component
Shenzhen, China, 24th 27 November 2004
1.
Mr. Pak Sokharavuth, Deputy Director, Department of Pollution Control, Ministry of Environment Cambodia
2.
Mr. Han Baoxin, Deputy Director, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA People's Republic of China
3.
Mr. Dasminto, Staff of Coastal and Marine Ecosystem Unit, Ministry of Environment, Indonesia
4.
Ms. Carol Hoh Mui Ling, Department of Environment, Malaysia
5.
Mr. Vicente R. Diaz, Section Chief, Pollution Research Section, Research And Development Division, Environmental
Management Bureau, (EMB) Philippines
6.
Dr. Pornsook Chongprasith, Director, Marine Environment Division, Water Quality Management Bureau, Pollution Control
Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Thailand
7.
Dr. Pham Van Ninh, Director, Center for Marine Environment Survey Research and Consultation, Institute of Mechanics,
NCST, Viet Nam.
8.
Dr. Gullaya Wattayakorn, Marine Science Department, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
9.
Mr. Boonyong Lohwongwatana, Assistant Professor, Head of Department, Department of Environmental Engineering,
Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
10. Dr. Anond Snidvongs, Director, Southeast Asia START Regional Centre, Thailand
11. Mr. Liu Jiabao, Director, Environmental Protection Bureau of Shenzhen Baoan, China
12. Mr. Joe Qiaonian Chen, Chief Technology Officer, Shenzhen Municipal Environmental Protection Bureau, China
13. Dr. Chunhong Peng, Environmental Protection Bureau of Shenzhen Baoan, China
14. Mr. Mingqing Liu, Senior Engineer, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, (SCIES), SEPA, China
15. Dr. Deng Xiong, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA, China
16. Ms. Peng Haijun, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA, China
17. Ms. Yang Jing, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA, China
18. Mr. Yang Dayong, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA, China
19. Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit, United Nations Environment Programme
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Fifth Meeting of the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee
Fangchenggang, China, 9th 11th December 2004
1.
Mr. Koch Savath, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia
2.
Mr. Huang Zhengguang, Senior Engineer, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA People's Republic of
China
3.
Mr. Heru Waluyo Koesworo, Assistant the Deputy Minister of Environment, on Marine and Coastal Ecosystem Affairs,
Ministry of Environment Indonesia
4.
Ir. Lee Heng Keng, (Designated Alternate for NTFP), Deputy Director-General (Operations), Department of Environment,
Malaysia
5.
Dr. Gil Jacinto, Director, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines, Philippines
6.
Dr. Nawarat Krairapanond, (Designated Alternate for NTFP), Chief, Coastal and Marine Resources Management Group,
Natural Resources and Environment Management Coordination Division, Office of Natural Resources and Environmental
Policy and Planning, Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment, Thailand
7.
Dr. Vo Si Tuan, Vice Director, Institute of Oceanography, Viet Nam
8.
Mr. Nyoto Santoso, Chairperson RWG-M, Indonesian of Institute of Mangrove Research and Development, Indonesia
9.
Ms. Marlynn M. Mendoza, Chairperson RWG-W, Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau, DENR, Philippines
10. Mr. Kim Sour, Chairperson RWG-SG, Senior Fisheries Officer, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry
and Fisheries, Cambodia
11. Dr. Thamasak Yeemin, Chairperson RWG-CR, Marine Biodiversity Research Group, Department of Biology, Faculty of
Science, Ramkhamhaeng University, Thailand
12. Prof. Han Baoxin, Chairperson RWG-LbP, Deputy Director, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, China
13. Mr. Noel Barut, Chairperson RWG-F, Chief Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Department Agriculture,
Philippines
14. Dr. Bie Tao, Chairperson RTF-L, Director, Environmental Law Enforcement Supervision Division, Department of Policy
and Law, Chinese State Environmental Protection, China
15. Dr. Matius Suparmoko, Chairperson RTF-E, Jenderal Soedirman University, Indonesia
16. Dr. Anond Snidvongs, Director, Southeast Asia START Regional Centre, Thailand
17. Professor Ong Jin-Eong, Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia
18. Mr. Somsak Chullasorn, Kasetsart University, Thailand
19. Ms. Mingkwan Thornsirikul, Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning, Thailand
20. Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit, United Nations Environment Programme
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Fourth Meeting of the Project Steering Committee
Guilin, China, 13th 15th December 2004
1.
H.E. Dr. Mok Mareth, Minister of Environment, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia
2.
Mr. Koch Savath, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia
3.
Mr. Mingjian Chen, Director General, Office for Marine Environmental Protection, SEPA, China
4.
Dr. Li Kaiming, Vice President, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA, China
5.
Mr. Heru Waluyo Koesworo, Assistant the Deputy Minister of Environment, on Marine and Coastal Ecosystem Affairs,
Ministry of Environment Indonesia
6.
Ir. Lee Heng Keng, (Designated Alternate for NFP), Deputy Director-General (Operations), Department of Environment
(DOE), Malaysia
7.
Dr. Gil Jacinto, Director, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines, Philippines
8.
Dr. Kasemsun Chinnavaso, (Alternate for NFP), Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning,
Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment, Thailand
9. Mr. Santi Boonprakub, Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning, Ministry of Science,
Technology and Environment, Thailand
10. Dr. Tran Hong Ha, General Director, National Environmental Agency, Vietnam
11. Dr. Vo Si Tuan, Vice Director, Institute of Oceanography, Viet Nam
12. H.E.Sem Saroeun, Director General of Finance and Administration, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia
13. Dr. Nawarat Krairapanond, (Alternate for NFP), Chief, Coastal and Marine Resources Management Group, Natural
Resources and Environment Management Coordination Division, Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy
and Planning, Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment, Thailand
14. Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit, United Nations Environment Programme
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Second Executive Committee of the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee
Bangkok, Thailand 21st 22nd February 2005
1.
Mr. Heru Waluyo Koesworo, Assistant the Deputy Minister of Environment, on Marine and Coastal Ecosystem Affairs,
Ministry of Environment Indonesia
2.
Mr. Henk Uktolseya, Senior Staff for Marine and Coastal Affairs, State Ministry for Environment, Indonesia
3.
Dr. Gil Jacinto, Director, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines, Philippines
4.
Dr. Anond Snidvongs, Director, Southeast Asia START Regional Centre, Thailand
5. Dr. Nawarat Krairapanond, Chief, Coastal and Marine Resources Management Group, Natural Resources and
Environment Management Coordination Division, Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning,
Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment, Thailand
6.
Dr. Ong Jin-Eong, Regional Expert of the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee
7.
Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit, United Nations Environment Programme
8.
Dr. Vo Si Tuan, Senior Expert, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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Third Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Legal Matters
Alongapo City, Philippines, 28th February 3rd March 2005
1.
Mr. Sam Chamroeun, Director, Planning and Legal Affairs, The Department of Planning and Legal Affair, Ministry of
Environment, Cambodia
2.
Dr. M. Daud Silalahi, University of Padjadjaran-Bandung, Institute of Ecology, Indonesia
3.
Mr. Mohd Nizam Basiron, Maritime Institute of Malaysia, Malaysia
4.
Mr. Fernandino Y. Concepcion, Assistant Director, EMB, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),
Philippines
5.
Dr. Amnat Wongbandit, Associate Professor of Environmental Law, Faculty of Law, Thammasat University, Thailand
6.
Mr. Duong Thanh An, Expert, General Affairs, Viet Nam Environmental Protection Agency, (VEPA) Viet Nam
7.
Dr. Shelley M. Lexmond, Regional Expert for the Regional Task Force on Legal Matters
8. Ms. Wendy Yap Hwee Min, Senior Officer, Environment Bureau of Resources Development ASEAN Secretariat,
Indonesia
9.
Dr. Frances Lai, Executive Director, SEAPOL, Thailand
10. Ms. Ankana Sirivivatnanon, Chief Administration and Programme Officer, SEAPOL, Thailand
11. Ms. Sulan Chen, Associate Expert, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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Third Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Economic Valuation
Fanchenggang, China, 18th 21st April 2005
1.
Mr. Sy Ramony, Vice Chief, National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary Office, Department of Nature Conservation and
Protection, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia
2.
Dr. Li Kaiming, Vice President, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA People's Republic of China
3.
Dr. Matius Suparmoko, Faculty of Economics, Jenderal Soedirman University, Indonesia
4.
Dr. Khalid Abdul Rahim, Professor, Faculty of Economics and Management, University Putra Malaysia
5.
Dr. Noel Eusebio Oyardo Padilla, Development Management Officer V, Policy Studies Division, Planning and Policy
Studies Service, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, DENR Philippines
6. Dr. Nuchanata Mungkung, Lecturer, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Faculty of Economics,
Kasetsart University Thailand
7.
Dr. Nguyen The Chinh, Senior Economist, Dean of Faculty of Environmental Economics, Hanoi University of Economics,
Viet Nam
8.
Dr. Tridoyo Kusumastanto, Professor, Marine Economics Policy, CCMRS Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia
9.
Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sixth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Land-based Pollution Component
Ninh Hai, Viet Nam, 18th 21st July 2005
1.
Mr. Pak Sokharavuth, Deputy Director, Department of Pollution Control, Ministry of Environment Cambodia
2.
Mr. Han Baoxin, Deputy Director, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA People's Republic of China
3.
Mr. Henk Uktolseya, Expert Assistant Deputy for Marine and Coastal Destruction Control, Ministry for Environment,
Indonesia
4.
Ms. Norazma bt. Zainuddin, Principal Assistant Director, Department of Environment, Malaysia
5.
Mr. Vicente R. Diaz, Section Chief, Pollution Research Section, Research And Development Division, Environmental
Management Bureau, (EMB) Philippines
6.
Mr. Ekachai Praekulvanich, Environmental Scientist, Marine Environment Division, Water Quality Management Bureau,
Pollution Control Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Thailand
7.
Dr. Pham Van Ninh, Director, Center for Marine Environment Survey Research and Consultation, Institute of Mechanics,
NCST, Viet Nam.
8.
Dr. Gullaya Wattayakorn, Marine Science Department, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
9.
Mr. Boonyong Lohwongwatana, Assistant Professor, Head of Department, Department of Environmental Engineering,
Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
10. Dr. Anond Snidvongs, Director, Southeast Asia START Regional Centre, Thailand
11. Mr. Tran Phong, Director, Department of Science & Technology, Ninh Thuan Province, Viet Nam
12. Dr. Deng Xiong, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA, China
13. Dr. Vo Si Tuan, Senior Expert, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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Sixth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Mangrove Sub-component
Busuanga, Philippines, 1st 5th August 2005
1.
Mr. Ke Vongwattana, Assistant Minister in charge of Mangrove and Wetland, Department of Nature Conservation and
Protection, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia
2.
Dr. Hangqing Fan, Professor, Guangxi Mangrove Research Centre, People's Republic of China
3.
Mr. Nyoto Santoso, Lembaga Pengkajian dan Pengembangan Mangrove Indonesia, Indonesia
4.
Mr. Florendo Barangan, Executive Director, Coastal & Marine Management Office, Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (CMMO/DENR), Philippines
5.
Dr. Sonjai Havanond, Marine and Coastal Resources Division, Thailand
6.
Dr. Do Dinh Sam, Professor, Forest Science Institute of Viet Nam, Viet Nam
7.
Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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Sixth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Coral Reef Sub-component
Masinloc, Philippines, 22nd 25th August 2005
1.
Mr. Ouk Vibol, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, Cambodia
2.
Ms. Nurul Dhewani Mirah Syafrie Msi, Research Center for Oceanography LIPI, Indonesia
3.
Mr. Abdul Rahim Bin Gor Yaman, Marine Parks Section, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Malaysia
4.
Dr. Porfirio M. Alio, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines
5.
Dr. Thamasak Yeemin, Marine Biodiversity Research Group, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science Ramkhamhaeng
University, Thailand
6.
Mr. Nguyen Van Long, Master of Marine Biology and Deputy Head, Department of Marine Living Resources, Institute of
Oceanography, Viet Nam
7.
Prof. Dr. Chou Loke Ming, Department of Biological Sciences, The National University of Singapore
8. Dr. Ridzwan Bin Abdul Rahman, Professor, Borneo Marine Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS),
Malaysia
9.
Mr. Nipat Somkleeb, Marine Biodiversity Research Group, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ramkahmkaeng
University, Thailand
10. Ms. Makamas Sutthacheep, Marine Biodiversity Research Group, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science,
Ramkahmkaeng University, Thailand
11. Dr. Vo Si Tuan, Senior Expert, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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Sixth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Fisheries Component
Sabah, Malaysia 5th 8th September 2005
1.
Mr. Parlin Tambunan, Director of Fisheires Resources, DGF Capture Fisheries, Indonesia
2.
Mr. Noel Barut, Chief, National Fisheries Research and Development Institute, Department of Agriculture, Philippines
3.
Mr. Pirochana Saikliang, Senior Fishery Biologist, Upper Gulf Marine Fisheries Research and Development Center,
Thailand
4.
Dr. Dao Manh Son, Vice Director, Research Institute for Marine Fisheries, Vietnam
5.
Mr. Somsak Chullasorn, Department of Fisheries, Kasetsart University Campus, Thailand
6.
Dr. Yasuhisa Kato, Special Advisor, SEAFDEC Secretariat, Kasetsart University, Thailand
7. Dr. Worawit Wanchana, SEAFDEC/SIDA Project Assistant, SEAFDEC Secretariat, Kasetsart University Campus,
Thailand
8.
Ms. Rujarek Bumrasarinpai, Programme Administrative Officer, The SEAFDEC Secretariat, Kasetsart University Campus,
Thailand
9.
Dr. George Woodman, Director, Teng Hoi Conservation Organization, Hong Kong
10. Dr. Ridzwan Bin Abdul Rahman, Professor, Borneo Marine Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS),
Malaysia
11. Mr. Daim Basron, Deputy Director, Department of Fisheries, Sabah, Malaysia
12. Mr. Eric Wong, Assistant Director Sabah Parks, Malaysia
13. Mr. Sapli Muloic, Fisheries Officer, Department of Fisheries, Sabah, Malaysia
14. Mr. Mohd. Rafie Hj Jubarah, Science and Technology Unit, Chief Ministers Department, Malaysia
15. Mr. Suhaimi Hj. Safar, Assistant Superintendent Royal Police (Marine), Sabah, Malaysia
16. Mr. Christopher Paterson, Expert - Fisheries, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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Sixth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Wetlands Sub-component
Sihanoukville, Cambodia 12th 15th September 2005
1.
Mr. Koch Savath, Deputy Director General of Technical Affaires, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia
2.
Professor Chen Guizhu, Institute of Environmental Sciences, Zhongshan University People's Republic of China
3.
Mr. Dibjo Sartono, Wetland International Indonesia Programme, Indonesia
4.
Ms. Marlynn M. Mendoza, Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau, DENR, Philippines
5.
Mr. Narong Veeravaitaya, Department of Fisheries Biology, Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart University, Thailand
6.
Dr. Mai Trong Nhuan, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Viet Nam
7.
Dr. Sansanee Choowaew, Programme Director, (Natural Resource Management), Mahidol University, Thailand
8.
Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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Sixth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Seagrass Sub-component
Bolinao, Philippines 27th 30th September 2005
1.
Mr. Ouk Vibol, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, Cambodia
2.
Mr. Xiaoping Huang, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, People's Republic of
China
3.
Mr. Tri Edi Kuriandewa, Puslit Oseanografi, LIPI, Indonesia
4.
Mr. Kamarruddin bin Ibrahim, Department of Fisheries, Turtle and Marine Ecosystem Center (TUMEC), Malaysia
5.
Dr. Marco Nemesio E. Montao, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines, Philippines
6. Dr. Suvaluck Satumanatpan, Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, Salaya Campus,
Thailand
7.
Dr. Nguyen Van Tien, Haiphong Institute of Oceanology, Viet Nam
8.
Dr. Hutomo Malikusworo, Indonesian Institute of Science, Indonesia
9.
Dr. Miguel Fortes, IOC Sub-Commission for Western Pacific (WESTPAC), Thailand
10. Ms. Tutu B. Almonte, Aquaculturist, Bolinao Site Manager, City Agriculature's Office, Philippines
11. Mr. Kim Sour, Associate Expert, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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Second Regional Scientific Conference
Bangkok, Thailand, 13th 16th November 2005
161 Participants
National Focal Points 7 countries
6
persons
National Technical Focal Points 7 countries
7 persons
Focal Points for Mangroves Component and Experts
10 persons
Focal Points for Coral Reefs Component and Experts
8 persons
Focal Points for Seagrass Component and Experts
10 persons
Focal Points for Wetlands Component and Experts
9 persons
Focal Points for Fisheries Component and Experts
6 persons
Focal Points for Land-based Component and Experts
9 persons
Regional Task Force on Legal Matters and Experts
8 persons
Regional Task Force on Economic Valuation and Experts
8 persons
Regional Expert members of the RSTC
3 persons
Site
Managers
23
persons
Local Governors, Mayors
15 persons
UNEP Nairobi
1 person
Other UN Organisations and NGOs
13 persons
Previous Interns
3 persons
PCU
9
persons
Thai Government Staff from OEPP, Thailand
...9 persons
Chinese self-funded local government officials
...3 persons
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Sixth Meeting of the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee
Batam, Indonesia 8th 10th December 2005
1.
Mr. Koch Savath, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia
2.
Mr. Huang Zhengguang, Senior Engineer, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA People's Republic of
China
3.
Mrs. Wahyu Indraningsih, Assistant the Deputy Minister of Environment, on Marine and Coastal Degradation Control
Affairs, Ministry of Environment Indonesia
4.
Mr. Hashim Daud, (Alternate for NTFP), Director, Marine and Water Division, Department of Environment, Malaysia
5.
Dr. Gil Jacinto, Director, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines, Philippines
6.
Dr. Nawarat Krairapanond, (Alternate for NTFP), Chief, Coastal and Marine Resources Management Group, Natural
Resources and Environment Management Coordination Division, Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy
and Planning, Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment, Thailand
7.
Dr. Hoang Van Thang, (Alternate for NTFP), Deputy Director, Centre for Natural Resources and Environmental Studies
(CRES), Viet Nam
8.
Mr. Nyoto Santoso, Chairperson RWG-M, Indonesian of Institute of Mangrove Research and Development, Indonesia
9.
Mr. Narong Veeravaitaya, Rapporteur RWG-W, Lecturer, Department of Fishery Biology, Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart
University, Thailand
10. Dr. Suvaluck Satumanatpan, Chairperson RWG-SG, Associate Professor, Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies,
Mahidol University, Thailand
11. Dr. Thamasak Yeemin, Chairperson RWG-CR, Marine Biodiversity Research Group, Department of Biology, Faculty of
Science, Ramkhamhaeng University, Thailand
12. Mr. Henk Uktolseya,Alternate Chairperson RWG-LbP, Expert, Assistant Deputy for Marine and Coastal Destruction
Control, Ministry of Environment, Indonesia
13. Mr. Pirochana Saikliang, Chairperson RWG-F, Senior Fishery Biologist, Upper Gulf Marine Fisheries Research and
Development Center, Marine Fisheries Research and Development Bureau, Thailand
14. Dr. Daud Silalahi, Alternate Chairperson RTF-L, Lecturer, Doctoral Dissertation for Law, University of Padjadjaran-
Bandung, Indonesia
15. Dr. Noel Padilla, Chairperson RTF-E, Development Management Officer V, Policy Studies Division, Planning and Policy
Studies Service, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, DENR, Philippines
16. Dr. Anond Snidvongs, Director, Southeast Asia START Regional Centre, Thailand
17. Professor Ong Jin-Eong, Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia
18. Mr. Somsak Chullasorn, Kasetsart University, Thailand
19. Dr. Mawardi Badar, Head of the Environmental Impact Management Agency Batam, Indonesia
20. MR. NOVIANDRA, SP, HEAD SUB-DIRECTORATE OF ENVIRONMENT MONITORING AND REHABILITATION,
BATAM, INDONESIA
21. Mr. Adi Yamto, Officer, Environment Monitoring and Rehabilitation, Batam Center, Indonesia
22. Ms. Rini, Officer, Environment Monitoring and Rehabilitation, Batam Center, Indonesia
23. Mr. Didi, Officer, Environment Monitoring and Rehabilitation, Batam Center, Indonesia
24. Mr. Yamti, Officer, Environment Monitoring and Rehabilitation, Batam Center, Indonesia
25. Mr. Yamtri, Officer, Environment Monitoring and Rehabilitation, Batam Center, Indonesia
26. Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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Fifth Meeting of the Project Steering Committee
Batam, Indonesia 12th 14th December 2005
1.
H.E. Dr. Khong Sam Nuon, (Designated Alternate for NFP), Secretary of State, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia
2.
Mr. Koch Savath, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia
3.
Mr. Tong Yu, (Designated Alternate for NFP), Director, Division of Marine Environmental Protection, Department of
Pollution Control, SEPA, China
4.
Mr. Guo Zhenren, Research Professor, SEPA, China
5.
Mrs. Masnellyarti Hilman, Deputy Minister of Environment of Environmental Conservation, Ministry of Environment,
Indonesia
6.
Mrs. Wahyu Indraningsih, Assistant the Deputy Minister of Environment, on Marine and Coastal Degradation Control
Affairs, Ministry of Environment Indonesia
7.
Mr. Ahmad Rizal Khalit, (Alternate for NFP), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Malaysia
8.
Mr. Hashim Daud, (Alternate for NTFP), Director, Marine and Water Division, Department of Environment, Malaysia
9.
Dr. Gil Jacinto, Director, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines, Philippines
10. Mr. Santi Boonprakub, (Alternate for NFP), Director, Natural Resources and Environmental Management Coordination
Division, Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning, Ministry of Science, Technology and
Environment, Thailand
11. Dr. Nawarat Krairapanond, (Alternate for NTFP), Chief, Coastal and Marine Resources Management Group, Natural
Resources and Environment Management Coordination Division, Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and
Planning, Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment, Thailand
12. Dr. Tran Hong Ha, Director General, National Environmental Agency, Viet Nam
13. Dr. Hoang Van Thang, (Alternate for NTFP), Deputy Director, Centre for Natural Resources and Environmental Studies
(CRES), Viet Nam
14. Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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Bangkok, Thailand 6th 10th February 2006
1.
Dr. Gil Jacinto, Director, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines, Philippines
2. Dr. Suvaluck Satumanatpan, Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, Salaya Campus,
Thailand.
3.
Dr. Ong Jin-Eong, Regional Expert of the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee.
4.
Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
5.
Dr. Vo Si Tuan, Senior Expert, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
6.
Mr. Christopher Paterson, Fishery Expert, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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Fourth Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Economic Valuation
Xuan Thuy, Nam Dinh Province, Viet Nam, 27th 30th March 2006
1.
Mr. Sy Ramony, Vice Chief, National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary Office, Department of Nature Conservation and
Protection, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia.
2.
Dr. Li Kaiming, Vice President, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA People's Republic of China.
3.
Dr. Matius Suparmoko, Faculty of Economics, Jenderal Soedirman University, Indonesia.
4.
Dr. Khalid Abdul Rahim, Professor, Faculty of Economics and Management, University Putra Malaysia.
5.
Dr. Noel Eusebio Oyardo Padilla, Development Management Officer V, Policy Studies Division, Planning and Policy
Studies Service, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, DENR Philippines.
6. Dr. Nuchanata Mungkung, Lecturer, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Faculty of Economics,
Kasetsart University Thailand.
7.
Dr. Nguyen The Chinh, Senior Economist, Dean of Faculty of Environmental Economics, Hanoi University of Economics,
Viet Nam.
8.
Dr. Tridoyo Kusumastanto, Professor, Marine Economics Policy, CCMRS Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia.
9.
Ms. Nguyen To Uyen, Researcher, Center for Environmental Research Education and Development (CERED), Hanoi,
Viet Nam.
10. Mr. Le Van Lich, Director, Nam Dinh Department of Resources and Environment, Nam Dinh, Viet Nam.
11. Mr. Nguyen Viet Cach, Director, Xuan Thuy National Park (Ramsar Site), Giao Thuy District Nam Dinh Province, Viet
Nam.
12. Mr. Nguyen Van Dong, Vice Chairman, Giao Thuy People's Committee, Nam Dinh Province, Viet Nam.
13. Mr. Nguyen Van Phan, Local Coordinator, Nam Dinh ICZM Project, Nam Dinh, Viet Nam.
14. Dr. Sulan Chen, Associate Expert UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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Fourth Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Legal Matters
Shantou, China, 24th 27th April 2006
1.
Dr. Bie Tao, Director, Environmental Law Division, Department of Policy and Law, Chinese State of Environmental
Protection Administration, SEPA, China.
2.
Dr. M. Daud Silalahi, Doctoral Dissertation for Law, University of Padjadjaran-Bandung, Institute of Ecology, Indonesia.
3.
Mr. Mohd Nizam Basiron, Maritime Institute of Malaysia, Malaysia.
4.
Mr. Robert Jara, Program Coordinator, Coastal and Marine Management Office, Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (DENR), Philippines.
5.
Dr. Amnat Wongbandit, Associate Professor of Environmental Law, Faculty of Law, Thammasat University, Thailand.
6.
Mr. Duong Thanh An, Expert, General Affairs, Viet Nam Environmental Protection Agency, (VEPA) Viet Nam.
7.
Dr. Shelley M. Lexmond, Regional Expert for the Regional Task Force on Legal Matters.
8.
Mr. Zhang Liangfu, First Secretary, Asian Department of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, China.
9.
Prof. Chen Guizhu, Professor, Institute of Environmental Sciences, Zhongshan University, China.
10. Mr. Huang Zhengguang, Senior Engineer, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, China.
11. Ms. Zhang Menchang, Senior Programme Officer, State Environmental Protection Administration of China, Division of
International Organizations, Department of International Cooperation, China.
12. Mr. Su Yaoguang, Vice-Mayor Shantou City, Municipal Government, China.
13. Mr. Tang Hanliang, Vice Secretary-General of Shantou City, China.
14. Mr. Lin Jinzao, Chief Shantou Wildlife Conservation and Management office and Shantou Wetland Natural Reserve
Station, China.
15. Mr. Wu Junqing, Deputy Director of Shantou Forestry Bureau, China.
16. Dr. Sulan Chen, Associate Expert, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating United Nations Environment Programme.
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Seventh Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Fisheries Component
Bangkok, Thailand, 16th 18th May 2006
1.
Mr. Ing Try, Deputy Director, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Cambodia.
2.
Mr. Parlin Tambunan, Director of Fisheires Resources, DGF Capture Fisheries, Indonesia.
3.
Ms. Chee Phaik Ean, Senior Research Officer, Head of Aquatic Ecosystems Section, Fisheries Research Institute,
Malaysia.
4.
Mr. Noel Barut, Chief, National Fisheries Research and Development Institute, Department of Agriculture, Philippines.
5.
Mr. Pirochana Saikliang, Senior Fishery Biologist, Upper Gulf Marine Fisheries Research and Development Center,
Thailand.
6.
Dr. Dao Manh Son, Vice Director, Research Institute for Marine Fisheries, Viet Nam.
7.
Mr. Somsak Chullasorn, Department of Fisheries, Kasetsart University Campus, Thailand.
8.
Dr. Yasuhisa Kato, Special Advisor, The SEAFDEC Secretariat, Kasetsart University, Thailand.
10. Dr. Magnus Torell, Senior Advisor, The SEAFDEC Secretariat, Kasetsart University, Thailand.
11. Mr. Martin Bjerner, Associate Expert Fisheries Management, The SEAFDEC Secretariat, Kasetsart University Campus,
Thailand.
12. Mr. Nazori Djazuli, Head of Planning Division, Secretariat Directorate General of Capture Fisheries, Indonesia.
13. Mr. Christopher Paterson, Expert - Fisheries, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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The First Joint Meeting between the Management Teams of the Kampot and Phu Quoc
Demonstration Sites Phu Quoc, Kien Giang Province, Viet Nam,
29th 31st May 2006
Cambodia 18 Participants
1.
Mr. Koch Savath, Deputy Director General of Technical Affair, Ministry of Environment, National Technical Focal Point.
2.
H.E. Chuong Siv Vuth; Deputy-Governor of Kampot Province, Acting Leader of Management Board (PMB)
3.
Mr. Chan Chesda; Director, Department of Agriculture, Kampot Province; Permanent Vice- Leader of MB & Leader of
Management Advisory Group (MAG)
4.
Mr. Khem Bun Heng; Director, Department of Environment, Kampot Province; Vice-Leader (PMB & MAG)
5.
Mr. Pang Ponnarath; Director, Department of Land Management & Construction, Kampot Province; Vice Leader of PMB
6.
Mr. Nem Sinoun; Director, Department of Tourism, Kampot Province; Member of PMB
7.
Mr. Seng Chhaung; Director, Department of Rural Development, Kampot Province; Member of PMB
8.
Mrs. Tit Setha; Vice - Director, Department of Women Affair, Kampot Province; Member of PMB
9.
Mr. Lim Sambo; Director, Department of Public and Transport, Kampot Province; Member of PMB
10. Mr. Te Chin Narith; Deputy Director, Department of Mine and Industry, Kampot Province; Member of PMB
11. Mr. Chan Vanna; Director, Department of Water Resource and Meteorology, Kampot Province; Member of PMB
12. Mr. Soun Sethara; Vice Chief of Military Police, Kampot Province; Member of PMB
13. Mr. Khuy Sien; Chief of Kampot District, Province; Member of PMB
14. Mr. Thai Sa Morn; Deputy Chief of Fisheries office, Kampot Province; Member of MAG
15. Mr. Som Phakdey; Vice-Chief of National Protection and Conservation Office, Kampot Province; Member of MAG
16. Mr. Ouk Vibol; Department of Fisheries, Coral Reef and Seagrass Focal Point, Permanent Member of MAG
17. Mr. Prum Sitha; Seagrass Technical Expert, Department of Fisheries, Member of MAG
18. Mr. Tim Savuth; Fisheries Officer, Department of Fisheries, Site Manager
Viet Nam 39 Participants
1.
Dr. Hoang Van Thang, Vice Director of CRES, Hanoi National University, Alternate of National Technical Focal Point
2.
Mrs. Nguyen Thi Tho, Department of International Relations; Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
3.
Mr. Le Huu Hung; Vice Chairman, Kiengiang Provincial People's Committee, Alternate of Chairperson of Project Steering
Committee (PSC)
4. Mrs. Nguyen Ngoc Phuong, Vice Director, Kiengiang Department of Fisheries, Vice Chairperson of PSC
5.
Mr. Do Manh Dong, Director, Kiengiang Department of Natural Resources and Environment,Vice Chairperson of PSC
6.
Mr. Pham Dinh Don, Vice Director, Branch of Environment Protection of Western South Region, Vice Chairperson of PSC
7. Mr. Tan Van Chien, Vice Director, Kiengiang Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Chief of Management
Advisory Group (MAG)
8
Mr. Le Minh Hoang, Director, Kiengiang Department of Tourism, Member of PSC
9.
Mrs. Tran Thi Thu Hang, Vice Director, Kiengiang Department of Agriculture and Rural Development,
10. Mr. Hoang Trung, Vice Director, Kiengiang Department of Planning and Investment, Member of PSC
11. Mr. Nguyen Van Tuoi, Vice Director, Kiengiang Department of Finance, Member of PSC
12. Mr. Van Cong Dau, Vice Director, Kiengiang Department of Foreign Affairs, Member of PSC
13. Mr. Phung Van Thanh ,Vice Director, Kiengiang Department of Science and Technology, Member of PSC
14. Mrs. Vo Thi Van, Vice Director, Kiengiang Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DoNRE), Member of
PSC, Leader of Project Management Board (PMB)
15. Mr. Pham Van Sang, Vice Director, Kiengiang Provincial Border Force, Member of PSC
16. Mr. Bui Quang Hai, Vice Director, Kiengiang Provincial Police, Member of PSC
17. Mr. Nguyen Duc Kinh, Vice chairman, Phuquoc District People's Committee, Kien Giang Province, Member of PSC
18. Mr. Nguyen Hong Cuong, Chief, Phuquoc District Office of Agriculture, Forest, Fisheries, Kien Giang Province.
19. Mr. Nguyen Van Long, Institute of Oceanography, Coral Reef Focal Point, Member of MAG
20 Dr. Nguyen Van Tien, Institute of Environment and Marine Resources, Seagrass Focal Point Member of PSC
21. Mr. Nguyen Xuan Niem, Vice Director, Kiengiang Center for Science and Technology, Site Manager
22. Mr. Doan Huu Thang, Vice Head, Section of Environment (Kiengiang DoNRE), Vice Leader of PMB
23. Mr. Pham Quang Binh, Director, Phu Quoc National Park, Member of PSC
24. Mr. Nguyen Xuan Hoa, Institute of Oceanography, Member of PSC
25. Mr. Tong Phuoc Hoang Son, Expert on GIS, Institute of Oceanography
26. Mr. Nguyen Tuan, Officer, Kiengiang Radio and Television Broadcasting Station
27. Mr. Pham Linh, Officer, Kiengiang Radio and Television Broadcasting Station
28. Mr. Do Nhat Hoa, Accountant of Kiengiang DoNRE and demonstration site project
29. Mr. Tran Hoang Thanh, Expert of Kiengiang DoNRE, Project Secretary
30 Miss Doan Thi Thanh Truc, Expert of Kiengiang DoNRE
31. Mr. Nguyen Kim Duc, Institute of Oceanography
32. Mr. Than Thanh Vu, Director of Star Bay Co.
33. Mr. Lam Viet Khoi, Kiengiang Magazine Office
34. Mr. Nguyen Thanh Nhan, Can Tho Magazine Office
35. Mr. Tran Thanh Phong, Secretary of Vice Chair of Kiengiang PPC.
36. Mr. Nguyen Quoc Dung, Chief of Natural Resource and Environment, Phu Quoc district
37. Mr. Duong Thanh An, Deputy Head, Cabinet, Vietnam Environment Protection Agency
38. Mr. Ha Thai Trong Danh, Kiengiang Teaching College.
39. Mr. Nguyen Thanh Phuong, Head, Sub-department of Environment Protection in East-South region.
PROJECT COORDINATING UNIT (PCU)
1.
Dr. John C. Pernetta, Project Director
2.
Dr. Vo Si Tuan, Senior Expert.
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Second Mayor's Round-Table
Beihai, China, 6th 8th June 2006
Mayors/Governors
1.
Ir. Ria Saptarika, Vice - Mayor Batam Municipality Government, Batam, Indonesia.
2.
Ir. Tri Budiarto, Batu Ampar, Indonesia.
3.
Mr. Nazalyus Nanang Effendi, Head, Regional Planning and Development Agency, Bangka-Belitung Province, Indonesia.
4.
Mr. Alfonso Del Fierro Celeste, M.D, Municipal Mayor of Bolinao, Philippines.
5.
Mr. Tawatchai Therdphaothai, Vice-Governor, Surat Thani Province, Thailand.
6.
Mr. Mastur Taher, Vice-Mayor, Bintan District, Indonesia.
7.
Mr. Tang Cheng Liang, Mayor of Beihai City, Beihai Municipal People's Government, China.
8.
Mr. Chuong Siv Vuth, Deputy Governor, Kampot Province, Cambodia.
9.
Mr. Em Simyon, Deputy Governor, Koh Kong Province, Cambodia.
10. Hon. Roberto V. Rodriguez, Mayor of Municipality of Taytay, Philippines.
11. Mr. Jessu E. Edora, Municipal Mayor of Masinloc, Philippines.
12. Mr. Tran Phong, Director, Department of Science and Technology, Ninh Thuan Province, Ninh Hai, Viet Nam
13. Mr. Su Yaoguang, Vice Mayor, The People's Government, Shantou City, China.
14. Mr. Surapol Saipan, Vice-Governor Trat Province, Thailand.
Site Managers
15. Mr. Nguyen Viet Cach, Director, Xuan Thuy National Park, Nam Dinh Province, Viet Nam
16. Mr. Noviandra, Sp, Head Sub-Directorate of Environment Monitoring and Rehabilitation Batam Landbased Pollution Site
Manager, Indonesia.
17. Mr. Ahmad Faisal Siregar, Indonesian of Institute Mangrove Research & Development, Batu Ampar, Indonesia.
17. Ms. Nurul Dhewani Mirah Syafrie, Research Center for Oceanography, Indonesian Institute for Sciences, Belitung,
Indonesia.
18. Ms. Tutu B. Almonte, Project Manager, Bolinao Seagrass Demo Site, Philippines.
19. Mr. Sanchai Tandavanitj, Charm National Co-Director, Thailand.
20. Mr. Pham Viet Tich, Director Cu Lao Cham Marine Protected Area Authority, Viet Nam.
21. Mr. Supriyono, Head, Infrastructure And Natural Resources Division Regional Development Planning Agency of Bintan,
Indonesia.
22. Mr. Jingfa Liu, Party Secretary Provincial Administration of Land Resources, Fangchenggang, China.
23. Mr. Siming Liang, Director, Beihai Environment Protection Bureau, Hepu, China.
24. Mr. Tim Savuth, Kampot, Cambodia.
25. Mr. Nipat Somkleeb, Researcher Marine Biodiversity Research Group Department of Biology, Faculty of Science
Ramkhamkaeng University Koh Chang, Thailand.
26. Mr. Vann Monyneath, Director, Coastal Coordinating Unit Ministry of Environment, Lacrm Community Project, Kampot,
Cambodia.
27. Dr. Chunhong Peng Site Manager, Baoan Bureau of Environmental Protection, Lindinyang, China.
28. Mr. Pedro Velasco, Officer, Mspls Protected Area Office, Malampaya Sound, Philippines.
29. Ms. Emerlinda O. Celeste-Dizon Masinloc, Marine Environment and Resources Foundation Inc Msi-Up, Philippines.
30. Mr. Nguyen An Khang, Institute of Oceanography, Ninh Hai, Viet Nam.
31. Mr. Sao Sinthuon, Chief Provincial Department of Environment, Peam Krasop, Cambodia.
32. Mr. Nguyen Xuan Niem, Officer Department of Natural Resource And Environment, Phu Quoc, Viet Nam.
33. Mr. Junqin Wu, Director Shantou, China.
34. Mr. Asae Sayaka, Director Wetland International Thailand Program, Thale Noi, Thailand.
35. Dr. Ampai Harakunarak, Director, Environmental Education and Human Resource Development Center, Trat Province,
Thailand.
36. Mr. Tong Yu, Director, Division of Marine Environmental Protection, Department of Pollution Control State Environmental
Protection Administration (Sepa)
37. Mr. Huang Zhengguang, Senior Engineer, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, China.
38. Mr. Nyoto Santoso, Indonesian of Institute Mangrove Research and Development, Batu Ampar, Indonesia.
39. Mr. Darmansyah Husein, Head of Belitung Regency, Belitung, Indonesia.
40. Mr. Weera Charoenphak, Driector, Coastal Aquaculture Development Centre, Surat Thani Charm Eu Project, Thailand.
41. Dr. Hangqing Fan, Professor, Guangxi Mangrove Research Centre, Fangchenggang, China.
42. Dr. Haolang Zhou, Guangxi Mangrove Research Centre, China.
43. Mr. Xiaoping Huang, Professor, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Hepu, China.
44. Mr. Yao Haibo, Beihai Environment Protection Bureau, China.
45. Ms. Luo Li, Beihai Environment Protection Bureau, China.
46. Prof. Chen Guizhu, Professor, Institute of Environmental Sciences, Zhongshan University Shantou, China.
47. Mr. Yang Shaotao, Shantou Wildlife Conservation and Management Office, China.
48. Mr. Thang Jun, Mayor Assistant, Chinese Government Officials, China.
49. Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, Unep/Gef South China Sea Project.
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Seventh Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Wetlands Sub-component
Manila, Philippines 19th 21st June 2006
1.
Mr. Koch Savath, Deputy Director General of Technical Affaires, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia.
2.
Professor Chen Guizhu, Institute of Environmental Sciences, Zhongshan University People's Republic of China.
3.
Ms. Marlynn M. Mendoza, Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau, DENR, Philippines.
4.
Mr. Narong Veeravaitaya, Department of Fisheries Biology, Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart University, Thailand.
5.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Ha, Department of Geoenvironment, Faculty of Geology, Hanoi University of Science, Hanoi, Viet
Nam.
6.
Dr. Sansanee Choowaew, Programme Director, (Natural Resource Management), Mahidol University, Thailand.
7.
Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit, United Nations Environment Programme.
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The First Joint Meeting between the Management Teams of
the Peam Krasop Wildlife Sanctuary and Trat Demonstration Sites
Trat Province, Thailand, 3rd- 5th July 2006
Cambodia 22 Participants
1.
Mr. Em Simyaun, Deputy Governor and the Chair of Management Board (MB).
2.
Mr. Koch Savath, Deputy Director General of Technical Affaires Vice-chair of MB
3.
Mr. Mon Phalla, Deputy Director Koh Kong Provincial Department of Environment
4.
Mr. Phon Leevira, Director Koh Kong Provincial Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
5.
Mr. Sim Thol, Deputy Director Koh Kong Provincial Department of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction
6.
Mr. Bun Heav, Director Koh Kong Provincial Department of Tourism,
7.
Mr. Tit Kimseng, Deputy Director Koh Kong Provincial Department of Rural Development,
8.
Ms. Sok Sotheauy, Deputy Director Koh Kong Provincial Department of Women Affair
9.
Mr. Keo Monysophear, Deputy Commander Koh Kong Provincial Royal Navy,
10. Mr. Sak Niyor, Chief of Police Koh Kong Provincial Department of Police
11. Mr. Moung Say, Deputy Commander Koh Kong Provincial Department of Military Police
12. Mr. Pen Vannrith, Vice Chief Koh Kong Provincial Fisheries Office, DAFF;
13. Mr. Meas Sytha, Deputy Chief Koh Kong Provincial Forestry Administration
14. Mr. You Me, Deputy District Mayor Smach Meanchey District, Koh Kong Province;
15. Mr. Kok Sam Ant, Deputy District Mayor Mundol Seimar District
16. Mr. Prak Vicheth, Deputy District Mayor Koh Kong District
17. Mr. Hun Maradee, Chief Natural Conservation Office, DoE
18. Mr. Chey Pichrathna, Deputy Director Koh Kong Provincial Department of Environment
19. Mr. Sao Sinthuon, Director Koh Kong Provincial Department of Environment, and Site Manager of Peam Krasop Wildlife
Sanctuary Demonstration Site
20. Mr. Ke Vongwattana, Department of Nature Conservation and Protection (DNCP), Ministry of Environment Mangrove
Focal Point
21. Ms. Haunn Chanmolee, Assistant to Site Manager of Peam Krasop Wildlife Sanctuary.
22. Mr. Oul Runn, Deputy Director Peam Krasop Wildlife Sanctuary, and the
Thailand 21 Particiapnts
1.
Mr. Surapol Saipan, Vice Governor Amphoe Maung, Trat Province
2.
Mr. Surat Siriwanna, Deputy Director Civil Affairs Division, Naval Area 1,
3.
Ms. Cheewarat Printrakoon Department of Marine and Coastal Resources,
4.
Mr. Virach Benjaphantawee, Director Natural Resources and Environment of Trat Province,
5.
Mr. Suchin Peantong, Chief Environmental Subdivision, Office of Trat Natural Resources and Environment
6. Dr. Sonjai Havanond, Expert Coastal Resources and Mangrove Management Department of Marine and Coastal
Resources
7.
Mr. Chanop Cheangjai, Assistance Researcher, Amphoe Maung, Trat province 23000, Department of Marine and Coastal
Resources,
8.
Dr. Ampai Harakunarugsa, Thai Environment Institute
9.
Miss Ruthai Samattakarn, Mangrove Resources Development Station 4
10. Prof. Dr. Sanit Aksornkoae, President Thai Environmental Institute
11. Mr. Khwanchai Ponpantin, Office of Natural Resource and Environment Policy and Planning
12. Ms. Pimpakan Piphittananun, Marketing Officer Level 6, TAT (Trat)
13. Mr. Se Songploy, Researcher Marine Biodiversity Research Group Ramkhemhang Universit
14. Mr. Taksinn Rerksangket, Deputy Chief of Staff Naval Area 1, Royal Thai Fleet.
15. Mr. Worasak Wannarat, Coordinator
16. Mr. Chayan Kasomnet, Chief Fisheries Office, Provincial Department of Fisheries
17. Mr. Vinai Huang Nam, Coastal Conservative Commission, Pred Nai village
18. Mr. Samphot Vasocry, Environmental Management Commission, Trat Province
19. Mr. Anothai Reuongthorn, Chief Coastal Resource Research Study
20. Mr. Amporn Patsart, Mangrove Resources Development Station 4
21. Mr. Sompong Intasuwan, Chief Haung Nam Khao Administration Organization
Project Co-ordinating Unit
1.
Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director
2.
Mr. Kim Sour, Associate Expert UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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Seventh Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Coral Reef Sub-component
Kudat, Sabah, Malaysia, 10th 13th July 2006
1.
Mr. Ouk Vibol, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, Cambodia.
2.
Dr. Suharsono, Puslit OSEANOGRAFILIPI, Head of Research Center for Oceanography LIPI, Indonesia.
3.
Mr. Abdul Rahim Bin Gor Yaman, Marine Parks Section, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Malaysia.
4.
Dr. Porfirio M. Alio, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines.
5.
Dr. Thamasak Yeemin, Marine Biodiversity Research Group, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science Ramkhamhaeng
University, Thailand.
6.
Mr. Nguyen Van Long, Master of Marine Biology and Deputy Head, Department of Marine Living Resources, Institute of
Oceanography, Viet Nam.
7.
Prof. Dr. Chou Loke Ming, Department of Biological Sciences, The National University of Singapore.
8. Dr. Ridzwan Bin Abdul Rahman, Professor, Borneo Marine Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS),
Malaysia.
9.
Mr. Nipat Somkleeb, Marine Biodiversity Research Group, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ramkahmkaeng
University, Thailand
10. Mr. Nasrulhakim Bin Maidin, Marine Research Officer, The Board of Trustees of Sabah Parks, Malaysia.
11. Ms. Zarinah Waheed, Lecturer, Borneo Marine Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Malaysia.
12. Mr. Vellayutham Pachaimuthu, Programme Officer. UNEP/EAS RCU.
13. Dr. Vo Si Tuan, Senior Expert, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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Seventh Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Seagrass Sub-component
Beihai, China, 24th 27th July 2006
1.
Mr. Ouk Vibol, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, Cambodia
2.
Mr. Xiaoping Huang, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, People's Republic of
China
3.
Mr. Tri Edi Kuriandewa, Puslit Oseanografi, LIPI, Indonesia
4.
Mr. Kamarruddin bin Ibrahim, Department of Fisheries, Turtle and Marine Ecosystem Center (TUMEC), Malaysia
5.
Dr. Marco Nemesio E. Montao, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines, Philippines
6. Dr. Suvaluck Satumanatpan, Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, Salaya Campus,
Thailand
7.
Dr. Nguyen Van Tien, Haiphong Institute of Oceanology, Viet Nam
8.
Dr. Hutomo Malikusworo, Indonesian Institute of Science, Indonesia
9.
Dr. Miguel Fortes, IOC Sub-Commission for Western Pacific (WESTPAC), Thailand
10. Mr. Shuhua Li, Vice-Mayor of Beihai, Office of Beihai City Government, Behai, Guangxi, China.
11. Mr. Siming Liang, Director, Beihai Environment Protection Bureau, China.
12. Mr. Yao Haibo, Hepu Seagrass Site, China.
13. Mr. Sunxiongyu, Hepu Seagrass Site, China.
14. Ms. Zhouke, Hepu Dugon National Protected Area, China.
15. Mr. Kim Sour, Associate Expert, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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Seventh Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Land-based Pollution Component
Sihanouk Ville, Cambodia, 7th 10th August 2006
1.
Mr. Pak Sokharavuth, Deputy Director, Department of Pollution Control, Ministry of Environment Cambodia
2.
Mr. Han Baoxin, Deputy Director, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA People's Republic of China
3. Ms. Zulhasni, Head, Marine Environmental Protection Division, Ministry of Environment, Ministry for Environment,
Indonesia.
4.
Mr. Hashim bin Daud, Director, Marine and Water Division, Department of Environment, Malaysia, Malaysia.
5. Ms. Perseveranda-Fe J. Otico, Pollution Research Section, Research and Development Division, Environmental
Management Bureau, (EMB) Philippines.
6.
Dr. Saravuth Rattanachongkiat, Marine Environment Division, Water Quality Management Bureau, Pollution Control
Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Thailand.
7.
Dr. Nguyen Thi Viet Lien, Deputy Director, Center for Marine Environment Survey, Research and Consultation, Institute of
Mechanics, NCST, Viet Nam.
8.
Dr. Gullaya Wattayakorn, Marine Science Department, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
9.
Professor Dr. Law Ah Theem, Faculty of Maritime Studies and Marine Science, University College of Science and
Technology Malaysia (Kustem), Malaysia.
10. Dr. Zainal Arifin, Research Center for Oceanography, Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Malaysia.
11. Ms. Birgitta Liss, Junior Professional Officer, UNEP, EAS/RCU
12. Mr. Chea Nara, Vice, Chief, Office of Environmental Pollution Control, Cambodia.
13. Dr. Vo Si Tuan, Senior Expert, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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Fifth Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Economic Valuation
Kudat, Malaysia, 21st 24th August 2006
1.
Mr. Sy Ramony, Vice Chief, National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary Office, Department of Nature Conservation and
Protection, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia.
2.
Dr. Li Kaiming, Vice President, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA People's Republic of China.
3.
Dr. Matius Suparmoko, Faculty of Economics, Jenderal Soedirman University, Indonesia.
4.
Dr. Khalid Abdul Rahim, Professor, Faculty of Economics and Management, University Putra Malaysia.
5.
Dr. Noel Eusebio Oyardo Padilla, Development Management Officer V, Policy Studies Division, Planning and Policy
Studies Service, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, DENR Philippines.
6.
Dr. Dr. Thanwa Jitsanguan, Assistant Professor and Vice President for International Affairs, Faculty of Economics,
Kasetsart University Thailand.
7.
Dr. Nguyen The Chinh, Senior Economist, Dean of Faculty of Environmental Economics, Hanoi University of Economics,
Viet Nam.
8.
Dr. Tridoyo Kusumastanto, Professor, Marine Economics Policy, CCMRS Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia.
9.
Dr. Sulan Chen, Associate Expert UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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Seventh Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Mangrove Sub-component
Pontianak, West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia, 4th 8th September 2006
1.
Mr. Ke Vongwattana, Assistant Minister in charge of Mangrove and Wetland, Department of Nature Conservation and
Protection, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia
2.
Dr. Hangqing Fan, Professor, Guangxi Mangrove Research Centre, People's Republic of China
3.
Mr. Nyoto Santoso, Lembaga Pengkajian dan Pengembangan Mangrove Indonesia, Indonesia
4.
Mr. Koh Hock Lye, Director, Silviculture and Forest Protection Unit, Forestry Department Head Quarters Peninsular,
Malaysia.
5.
Dr. Sonjai Havanond, Marine and Coastal Resources Division, Thailand
6.
Dr. Do Dinh Sam, Professor, Forest Science Institute of Viet Nam, Viet Nam
7.
Dr. Gong Wooi Khoon, Regional Expert Mangrove.
8.
Ass. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Hoang Tri, Director, Centre for Environmental Research and Education (CERE), Hanoi University
of Education, Viet Nam.
9.
Mr. Henk Uktolseya, Expert, Assistant Deputy for Marine and Coastal Destruction Control, Ministry for Environment,
Indonesia
10. Mr. Ahmad Faisal Siregar, Demonstration Site Manager of Batu Ampar, Indonesia.
11. Drs. L.H. Kadir, Vice-Governor of West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia.
12. Ir. Tri Budiarto, West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia.
13. Mr. Gatot Sudiono, Marine and Fisheries Service of West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia.
14. Mr. Eri Risaldi, Forestry & Estate Service of Pontianak District, Indonesia.
15. Mr. Johnny Darmawan S., Environmental, Energy and Mineral Resources Service of Pontianak District, Indonesia.
16. Ms. Wuyi Bardini, Board of Impact Environmental Province West Kalimantan, Indonesia.
17. Mr. Vandra Syah, IMReD, Institute Mangrove Research and Development, Indonesia.
18. Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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Fifth Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Legal Matters
Batam, Indonesia, 18th 21st September 2006
1.
Mr. Sam Chamroeun, Director of Planning and Legal Affairs, The Department of Planning and Legal Affair, of Ministry of
Environment, Cambodia.
2.
Dr. M. Daud Silalahi, Doctoral Dissertation for Law, University of Padjadjaran-Bandung, Institute of Ecology, Indonesia.
3.
Mr. Mohd Nizam Basiron, Maritime Institute of Malaysia, Malaysia.
4.
Dr. Amnat Wongbandit, Associate Professor of Environmental Law, Faculty of Law, Thammasat University, Thailand.
5.
Ms. Nguyen Thi My Hoang, International Cooperation Division, Viet Nam Environmental Protection Agency, (VEPA) Viet
Nam.
6.
Dr. Shelley M. Lexmond, Regional Expert for the Regional Task Force on Legal Matters.
7.
Drs. Ahmad Dahlan, Vice Mayor of Batam, Indonesia.
8.
Mr. Noviandra, Sp, Head, Sub-Directorate Of Environment Monitoring And Rehabilitation, Batam Landbased Pollution
Site Manager, Indonesia.
9.
Dr. Sulan Chen, Associate Expert, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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Eighth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Fisheries Component
Belitung, Indonesia, 1st 4th November 2006
1.
Mr. Ek Heng, Vice Chief, Fisheries Domain and Extension Office Fisheries Administration, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry
and Fisheries, Cambodia.
2.
Mr. Parlin Tambunan, Director of Fisheires Resources, DGF Capture Fisheries, Indonesia
3. Ms. Chee Phaik Ean, Senior Research Officer, Head of Aquatic Ecosystem Section, Fisheries Research Institute,
Malaysia.
4.
Mr. Noel Barut, Chief, National Fisheries Research and Development Institute, Department of Agriculture, Philippines.
5.
Mr. Pirochana Saikliang, Senior Fishery Biologist, Upper Gulf Marine Fisheries Research and Development Center,
Thailand.
6.
Dr. Dao Manh Son, Vice Director, Research Institute for Marine Fisheries, Viet Nam.
7.
Mr. Somsak Chullasorn, Department of Fisheries, Kasetsart University Campus, Thailand.
8.
Prof. Nygiel B. Armada, Senior Fisheries, Management Specialist, Philippines.
9.
Dr. Yasuhisa Kato, Special Advisor, The SEAFDEC Secretariat, Kasetsart University Campus, Thailand.
10. Dr. Worawit Wanchana, SEAFDEC/SIDA Project Assistant, The SEAFDEC Secretariat, Kasetsart University Campus,
Thailand.
11. Dr. Somboon Siriraksophon, Head of Capture Fishery Technology Division, SEAFDEC Training Department, The
SEAFDEC Secretariat, Kasetsart University Campus, Thailand.
12. Mrs. Nguyen Giang Thu, Official Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Fisheries, Viet Nam.
13. Dr. Joompol Sanguansin, Senior Expert on Fisheries Ecology, Department of Fisheries, Thailand.
14. Mr. Christopher Paterson, Expert - Fisheries, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit, United Nations Environment
Programme.
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Seventh Meeting of the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee
Siem Reap, Cambodia, 14th 17th November 2006
1.
Mr. Koch Savath, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia.
2.
Mr. Huang Zhengguang, Senior Engineer, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA, People's Republic of
China.
3.
Mr. Henk Uktolseya, (Alternate for NTFP), Expert, Assistant Deputy for Marine and Coastal Destruction Control, Ministry
of Environment, Indonesia.
4.
Mr. Hashim Daud, (Alternate for NTFP), Director, Marine and Water Division, Department of Environment, Malaysia.
5.
Dr. Gil Jacinto, Director, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines, Philippines.
6.
Mrs. Nirawan Pipitsompat, (Alternate for NTFP), Senior Environmental Officer, Biological Diversity Division, Office of
Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning Thailand.
7.
Prof. Dr. Mai Trong Nhuan, Vice-President, Viet Nam National University, Hanoi Viet Nam.
8.
Mr. Mohd Nizam Basiron, Chairperson RTF-L, Maritime Institute of Malaysia, Malaysia.
9.
Dr. Khalid Abdul Rahim, Professor, Member RTF-E, Faculty of Economics and Management, University Putra Malaysia.
10. Dr. Hangqing Fan, Professor, Chairperson RWG-M, Guangxi Mangrove Research Centre, China.
11. Dr. Suharsono, Chairperson RWG-CR, Puslit OSEANOGRAFILIPI, Indonesia.
12. Mr. Ouk Vibol, Vice-Chairperson RWG-SG, Deputy Chief of Fishery Conservation, Department of Fisheries, Cambodia.
13. Mr. Narong Veeravaitaya, Rapporteur RWG-W, Lecturer, Department of Fishery Biology, Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart
University, Thailand.
14. Ir. Parlin Tambunan, Director, Chairperson RWG-F, Fishery Resources, DGF Capture, Indonesia.
15. Dr. Gullaya Wattayakorn, Chairperson RWG-LbP, Marine Science Department, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.
16. Dr. Anond Snidvongs, Director, Southeast Asia START Regional Centre, Thailand
17. Professor Ong Jin-Eong, Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia
18. Ms. Srisuda Jarayabhand, Co-ordinator, United Nations Environment Programme.
19. Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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Sixth Meeting of the Project Steering Committee
Siem Reap, Cambodia, 20th 21st November 2006
1.
H.E. Snr. Minister, Dr. Mok Mareth, Senior Minister of Environment, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia.
2.
Mr. Koch Savath, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia.
3. Mr. Zhao Hualin, Deputy Director General, Department of Pollution Control, State Environmental Protection
Administration, China.
4.
Mr. Guo Zhenren, Research Professor, SEPA, China.
5.
Mrs. Wahyu Indraningsih, Assistant the Deputy Minister of Environment, on Marine and Coastal Degradation Control
Affairs, Ministry of Environment Indonesia, Indonesia.
6.
Mr. Henk Uktolseya, (Alternate for NTFP), Expert, Assistant Deputy for Marine and Coastal Destruction Control, Ministry
of Environment, Indonesia.
7.
Dr. Lian Kok Fei, Malaysia.
8.
Mr. Hashim Daud, (Alternate for NTFP), Director, Marine and Water Division, Department of Environment, Malaysia.
9. Dr. Ely Anthony R. Quano, (Alternated National Focal Point), Environmental Management Bureau, Department of
Environment and Natural Resources, Philippines.
10. Dr. Gil Jacinto, Director, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines, Philippines.
11. Dr. Sirikul Bunpapong, Director, (Alternated National Focal Point), Biological Diversity Division, Office of Natural
Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning, Thailand.
12. Mrs. Nirawan Pipitsompat, Senior Environmental Officer, (Alternated National Technical Focal Point), Biological Diversity
Division, Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning, Thailand.
13. Dr. Tran Hong Ha, Director General, National Environmental Agency, Viet Nam.
14. Prof. Dr. Mai Trong Nhuan, Vice-President, (National Technical Focal Point), Viet Nam National University, Viet Nam.
15. Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit, United Nations Environment Programme.
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Sixth Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Economic Valuation
Batam, Indonesia, 22nd 25th January 2007
1.
Mr. Sy Ramony, Chief, National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary Office, Department of Nature Conservation and Protection,
Ministry of Environment, Cambodia.
2.
Dr. Li Kaiming, Vice President, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA People's Republic of China.
3.
Dr. Matius Suparmoko, Faculty of Economics, Jenderal Soedirman University, Indonesia.
4.
Dr. Khalid Abdul Rahim, Professor, Faculty of Economics and Management, University Putra Malaysia.
5.
Dr. Thanwa Jitsanguan, Assistant Professor and Vice president for International Affairs, Faculty of Economics, Kasetsart
University Thailand.
6.
Dr. Nguyen The Chinh, Senior Economist, Dean of Faculty of Environmental Economics, Hanoi University of Economics,
Viet Nam.
7. Dr. Nuchanata Mungkung, Lecturer, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics Faculty of Economics,
Kasetsart University, Thailand.
8.
Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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Seventh Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Economic Valuation
Beihai, China, 12th 15th March 2007
1.
Mr. Sy Ramony, Vice Chief, National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary Office, Department of Nature Conservation and
Protection, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia.
2.
Dr. Li Kaiming, Vice President, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA People's Republic of China.
3.
Dr. Matius Suparmoko, Faculty of Economics, Jenderal Soedirman University, Indonesia.
4.
Dr. Khalid Abdul Rahim, Professor, Faculty of Economics and Management, University Putra Malaysia.
5.
Dr. Noel Eusebio Oyardo Padilla, Development Management Officer V, Policy Studies Division, Planning and Policy
Studies Service, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, DENR, Philippines.
6.
Dr. Thanwa Jitsanguan, Assistant Professor and Vice president for International Affairs, Faculty of Economics, Kasetsart
University Thailand.
7.
Dr. Nguyen The Chinh, Senior Economist, Dean of Faculty of Environmental Economics, Hanoi University of Economics,
Viet Nam.
8. Dr. Nuchanata Mungkung, Lecturer, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Faculty of Economics,
Kasetsart University Thailand.
9.
Mr. Huang Zhengguang, Senior Engineer, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA.
10. Mr. Liang Siqi, Journalist, Beihai Station of Xinhua News Agency, Beihai City Government
11. Ms. Lin Peijing, Beihai Environment Protection Department
12. Ms. Liu Juan, Hepu Dugong Nature Reserve in China
13. Mr. Pang Bobin, Beihai Dragon Island Network Technology Co., Ltd.
14. Mr. Wu Chonghua, Environmental Protection Bureau
15. Ms. Xing Sue, Hepu Dugong Nature Reserve in China
16. Mr. Yao Haibo, Hepu Seagrass Demonstration Site, Beihai Environment Protection Department
17. Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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Eighth Meeting of the Regional Working Group on the Mangrove Sub-Component
Koh Kong, Cambodia, 19th 22nd April 2007
1.
Mr. Ke Vongwattana, Assistant Minister in charge of Mangrove and Wetland, Department of Nature Conservation and
Protection, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia.
2.
Dr. Hangqing Fan, Professor, Guangxi Mangrove Research Centre, People's Republic of China.
3.
Mr. Nyoto Santoso, Lembaga Pengkajian dan Pengembangan Mangrove Indonesia, Indonesia.
4.
Mr. Koh Hock Lye, Director, Silviculture and Forest Protection Unit, Forestry Department Head quarters Peninsular,
Malaysia.
5.
Dr. Sonjai Havanond, Marine and Coastal Resources Division, Thailand.
6.
Mr. Florendo Barangan, Executive Director, Coastal & Marine Management Office, Department of Environment and
Natural Resources, (CMMO-DENR), DENR Compound Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines.
7.
Dr. Gong Wooi Khoon, Regional Expert Mangrove, Malaysia.
8.
H.E. Yuth Phouthang, Governor of Koh Kong Province
9.
Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit, United Nations Environment Programme
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Eighth Meeting of the Regional Working Group on the Wetlands Sub-component
Shantou, China, 7th 10th May 2007
1.
Mr. Mean Suon, Deputy Director, Department of Natural Resources Assessment and Environmental Data Management,
Ministry of Environment, Cambodia.
2.
Professor Chen Guizhu, Institute of Environmental Sciences, Zhongshan University People's Republic of China.
3.
Ir. Antung Deddy Radiansyah, Assistant to the Deputy Minister for River and lake Degradation Control, Ministry of
Environment, Indonesia.
4. Mr. Zainuddin Ab. Shukor, Director, The Protected Area Division, Department of Wildlife and National Parks, Malaysia.
5.
Ms. Joy Navarro, Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau, DENR, Philippines.
6.
Mr. Narong Veeravaitaya, Department of Fisheries Biology, Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart University, Thailand.
7.
Dr. Sansanee Choowaew, Programme Director, (Natural Resource Management), Mahidol University, Thailand.
8.
Mr. Peng Yisheng, M.Sc., School of Environmental Science and Engineering Sun Yat-sen University
9.
Mr. Zhou Yanwu, School of Environmental Science and Engineering Sun Yat-sen University
10. Mr. Huang Zhengguang, National Technical Focal Point, & Senior Engineer, South China Institute of Environmental
Sciences
11. Mr. Kim Sour, Associate Expert, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit, United Nations Environment Programme.
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Eighth Meeting of the Regional Working Group on the Seagrass Sub-component
Sihanoukville, Cambodia, 21st 24th May 2007
1.
Mr. Ouk Vibol, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, Cambodia.
2.
Mr. Xiaoping Huang, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, People's Republic of
China.
3.
Mr. Tri Edi Kuriandewa, Puslit Oseanografi, LIPI, Indonesia.
4.
Mr. Kamarruddin bin Ibrahim, Department of Fisheries, Turtle and Marine Ecosystem Center (TUMEC), Malaysia.
5.
Dr. Miguel Fortes, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines, Philippines.
6. Dr. Suvaluck Satumanatpan, Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, Salaya Campus,
Thailand.
7.
Dr. Nguyen Van Tien, Haiphong Institute of Oceanology, Viet Nam.
8.
Dr. Hutomo Malikusworo, Indonesian Institute of Science, Indonesia.
9.
Dr. Chittima Aryuthaka, Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart University, Thailand.
10. Mr. Kim Sour, Associate Expert, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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The Second Joint Meeting between the Management Teams of
the Kampot and Phu Quoc Demonstration Sites
26th 28th May 2007, Kampot, Cambodia
Cambodia 26 Participants
1.
H.E. Chourng Siv Vuth, the Governor of Kampot Province
2.
Mr. Chan Chesda, Director, Department of Agriculture of Kampot Province
3.
Mr. Khem Bun Heng, Director, Department of Environment of Kampot Province
4.
Mr. Pang Bunn Rath, Director, Department of Land Management of Kampot Province
5.
Mr. Nem Sinoun, Director, Department of Tourism of Kampot Province
6.
Mr. Seng Chhourng, Dir ector, Department of Rural Development of Kampot Province
7.
Miss Tit Setha, Director, Department of Women Affair of Kampot Province
8.
Mr. Seng Lay, Director, Department of Planning of Kampot Province
9.
Mr. Lim Sambo, Director, Department of Public and Transport of Kampot Province
10. Mr. Te Chin Narith, Vice Deputy Director, Department of Mine and industry
11. Mr. In Chiva, Police Super intendent of Kampot
12. Mr. Soun Sathara, Vice-Chief of Military Police of Kampot
13. Mr. Khuy Sienn, Chief of Kampot District
14. Mr. Som Phakdey, Vice-Chief of National Protection and Conservation Office
15. Mr. Lim Ror, Vice Chief Fisheries of Kampot
16. Mr. Ing Try, Deputy Director General of Fisheries Administration (FiA)
17. Mr. Ouk Vibol, Deputy Chief of Conservation Division, FiA
18. Mr. Sek Vanna, Deputy Chief of Military 241
19. Mr. Thai Samon, Deputy Chief of Kampot Fishery Office
20. Mr. Khem Ponna, Site Manager
21. Mr. Koch Savath, Deputy Director General of Ministry of Environment
22. Mr. Chhun Bun Long, GIS Expert, FiA
23. Mr. Chhor Bunly, Member of Marine Working Group / FiA
24. Mr. Prum Sitha, Member of Marine Working Group / FiA
25. Mr. Pum Sotha, Marine Fisheries Inspection Unit / FiA
26. Mr. Sem Vuthea, Director General of Kampot Administration
Viet Nam 31 Participants
1.
Dr. Hoang Van Thang, Director, CRES, Hanoi National University.
2.
Dr. Nguyen Van Tien, Focal Point for Seagrass, Institute of Environment and Marine Resources.
3.
Mr. Nguyen Van Long, Focal Point for Coral Reefs, Institute of Oceanography.
4.
Mr. Nguyen Xuan Hoa, Expert, Institute of Oceanography.
5.
Mr. Le Huu Hung, Vice Chairman, Kiengiang Provincial People's Committee.
6.
Mr. Trinh Van Trung, Secretary of Vice Chairman of Kiengiang PPC.
7.
Mrs. Nguyen Ngoc Phuong, Vice Director, Kiengiang Department of Fisheries.
8.
Mr. Tran Huu Phuc, Vice Director, Kiengiang Department of Natural Resources and Environment. (DoNRE)
9.
Mr. Pham Dinh Don, Director, Branch of Environment Protection of Western South Region
10. Mr. Le Minh Hoang, Director, Kiengiang Department of Tourism.
11. Dr. Tran Thi Thu Hang, Vice Director, Kiengiang Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
12. Mrs. Tran Thi Khi, Commissioner of Phu Quoc Women Association.
13. Mr. Van Cong Dau, Vice Director, Kiengiang Department of Foreign Affairs.
14. Mr. Phung Van Thanh, Vice Director, Kiengiang Department of Science and Technology.
15 Mrs. Vo Thi Van, Vice Director, DoNRE
16. Mr. Pham Van Sang, Vice Director, Kiengiang Provincial Border Force.
17. Dr. Thai Thanh Luom, Chairman, Phuquoc District People's Committee, Kiengiang Province
18. Mr. Nguyen Hong Cuong, Chief, Phuquoc District Office of Agriculture, Forest, Fisheries, Kiengiang Province.
19. Mr. Nguyen Xuan Niem, Site Manager, Phu Quoc demonstration site.
20 Mr. Doan Huu Thang, Head, Section of Environment , Kiengiang DoNRE
21. Mr. Do Nhat Hoa, Accountant of Kiengiang DoNRE.
22. Mr. Tran Hoang Thanh, Expert of Kiengiang DoNRE.
23. Mr. Pham Quang Binh, Director, Phu Quoc National Park.
24. Mr. Phan Ngoc Vu, Deputy Head, Sub-department of Fisheries Protection
25. Mr. Nguyen Huu Duc, Director, Kiengiang Center for Information of Natural Resource and Environment.
26. Mr. Lau Va Khin, GIS Expert, Institute of Oceanography.
27. Mr. Do Van Thanh, Chief of Cabinet of Kien Giang DoNRE.
28. Mr. Nguyen Quyet Chien, Vice Chairman, Bai Thom Commune People's Committee.
29. Mr. Nguyen Tuan, Officer, Kiengiang Radio and Television Broadcasting Station.
30. Mr. Truong Minh Chuong, Head, Section of Mine & Water resources, Kiengiang DoNRE
31. Mr. Danh Soc, Interpreter (Khmer-Vietnamese).
Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center
Dr. Magnus Torell, Senior Advisor, SEAFDEC Secretariat
Project Co-ordinating Unit
1.
Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director
2.
Dr. Vo Si Tuan, Senior Expert
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Eighth Meeting of the Regional Working Group on the Coral Reef Sub-component
Phu Quoc Island, Viet Nam, 4th 7th June 2007
1.
Mr. Ouk Vibol, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, Cambodia.
2.
Dr. Suharsono, Puslit OSEANOGRAFILIPI, Head of Research Center for Oceanography LIPI, Indonesia.
3.
Dr. Porfirio M. Alio, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines.
4.
Dr. Thamasak Yeemin, Marine Biodiversity Research Group, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science Ramkhamhaeng
University, Thailand.
5.
Mr. Nguyen Van Long, Master of Marine Biology and Deputy Head, Department of Marine Living Resources, Institute of
Oceanography, Viet Nam.
6.
Prof. Dr. Chou Loke Ming, Department of Biological Sciences, The National University of Singapore.
7. Ms. Makamas Sutthacheep, Marine Biodiversity Research Group, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science,
Ramkahmkaeng University, Thailand.
8.
Dr. Vo Si Tuan, Senior Expert, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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Sixth Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Legal Matters
Sihanoukville, Cambodia, 26th 28th June 2007
1.
Mr. Sam Chamroeun, Director of Planning and Legal Affairs, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia.
2.
Dr. Bie Tao, Director, Environmental Law Division, Department of Policy and Law, Chinese State of Environmental
Protection Administration, SEPA, China.
3.
Dr. M. Daud Silalahi, Doctoral Dissertation for Law, University of Padjadjaran-Bandung, Institute of Ecology, Indonesia.
4.
Mr. Mohd Nizam Basiron, Maritime Institute of Malaysia, Malaysia.
5.
Dr. Amnat Wongbandit, Associate Professor of Environmental Law, Faculty of Law, Thammasat University, Thailand.
6.
Mr. Duong Thanh An, Expert, General Affairs, Viet Nam Environmental Protection Agency, (VEPA) Viet Nam.
7.
Dr. Shelley M. Lexmond, Regional Expert for the Regional Task Force on Legal Matters.
8.
Mr. Zhang Liangfu, First Secretary, Asian Department of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, China.
9.
Mr. Yin Samray, Deputy Director of Planning and Legal Affairs, Department of Planning and Legal Affair, Ministry of
Environment, Cambodia.
10. Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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Ninth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Fisheries Component
Phu Quoc Island, Viet Nam, 10th 13th July 2007
1.
Mr. Ouk Vibol, Deputy Chief of Fishery Conservation, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries, Cambodia.
2.
Ms. Lusia A. M. Saragih, Fisheries Resources, DGF Capture Fisheries, Indonesia.
3.
Ms. Chee Phaik Ean, Senior Research Officer, Head of Aquatic Ecosystems Section, Fisheries Research Institute,
Malaysia.
4.
Mr. Noel Barut, Chief, National Fisheries Research and Development Institute, Department of Agriculture, Philippines.
5.
Mr. Pongpat Boonchuwong, Director, Fishery Economic Division, Department of Fisheries, Thailand.
6.
Dr. Dao Manh Son, Vice Director, Research Institute for Marine Fisheries, Viet Nam.
7.
Mr. Somsak Chullasorn, Department of Fisheries, Kasetsart University Campus, Thailand.
8.
Prof. Nygiel B. Armada, Senior Fisheries, Management Specialist, FISH Project, Philippines.
9.
Dr. Worawit Wanchana, Project Manager, The SEAFDEC Secretariat, Kasetsart University Campus, Thailand.
10. Dr. Magnus Torell, Senior Advisor, The SEAFDEC Secretariat, Kasetsart University, Thailand.
11. Mr. Martin Bjerner, Associate Expert Fisheries Management, The SEAFDEC Secretariat, Kasetsart University Campus,
Thailand.
12. Dr. Joompol Sanguansin, Senior Expert on Fisheries Ecology, Department of Fisheries, Thailand.
13. Ms. Ann Mari Asp, Expert on Habitat Management, The SEAFDEC Secretariat, Kasetsart University Campus, Thailand.
14. Mr. Parlin Tambunan, Secretary of Directorate General of Capture fisheries, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries,
Indonesia.
15. Mr. Christopher Paterson, Expert - Fisheries, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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Seventh Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Land-based Pollution Component
Masinloc, Philippines, 6th 9th August 2007
1.
Mr. Pak Sokharavuth, Deputy Director, Department of Pollution Control, Ministry of Environment Cambodia.
2.
Mr. Han Baoxin, Deputy Director, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA People's Republic of China.
3.
Mr. Henk Uktolseya, Expert, Assistant Deputy for Marine and Coastal Destruction Control, Ministry for Environment,
Indonesia.
4.
Ms. Carol Hoh Mui Ling, Department of Environment, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Malaysia.
5. Ms. Perseveranda-Fe J. Otico, Pollution Research Section, Research and Development Division, Environmental
Management Bureau, (EMB) Philippines.
6.
Dr. Saravuth Rattanachongkiat, Marine Environment Division, Water Quality Management Bureau, Pollution Control
Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Thailand.
7.
Dr. Nguyen Thi Viet Lien, Deputy Director, Center for Marine Environment Survey, Research and Consultation, Institute of
Mechanics, NCST, Viet Nam.
8.
Dr. Gullaya Wattayakorn, Marine Science Department, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.
9.
Professor Dr. Law Ah Theem, Faculty of Maritime Studies and Marine Science, University College of Science and
Technology Malaysia (Kustem), Malaysia.
10. Dr. Vo Si Tuan, Senior Expert, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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The Second Joint Meeting between the Management Teams of
the Peam Krasop Wildlife Sanctuary and Trat Demonstration Sites
Koh Kong Province, Cambodia, 21st 23rd August 2007
Cambodia 21 Participants
1.
Mr. Yay Soeuy, Deputy Governor, Kong Kong, Cambodia.
2.
Mr. Koch Savath, Deputy Director General of Technical Affaires, Ministry of Environment (MoE)
3.
Mr. Mon Phalla, Deputy Director, Koh Kong Provincial Department of Environment, (DoE)
4.
Mr. Phon Leevirak, Director, Koh Kong Provincial Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF); and the Vice-
chair of MB. Koh Kong Province, Cambodia
5.
Mr. Sim Thol, Deputy Director, Koh Kong Provincial Department of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction
6.
Mrs. Mang Mayonda, Deputy Director, Koh Kong Provincial Department of Tourism, Member of MB., Koh Kong Province
7.
Mr. Tit Kimseng, Deputy Director, Koh Kong Provincial Department of Rural Development, Member of MB
8.
Ms. Sok Sotheavy, Deputy Director, Koh Kong Provincial Department of Women Affair, Koh Kong Province
9.
Mr. Keo Monysokar, Deputy Commander, Koh Kong Provincial Royal Navy, and the Member of MB., Koh Kong Province
10. Mr. Sok Niyor, Chief of Police, Koh Kong Provincial Department of Police, Koh Kong Province
11. Mr. Moung Say, Deputy Commander, Koh Kong Provincial Department of Military Police and the Member of MB
12. Mr. Pen Vannrith, Vice Chief, Koh Kong Provincial Fisheries Office, DAFF, Member of MB and Management, Advisory
Group (MAG), Koh Kong Province
13. Mr. Meas Sytha, Deputy Chief, Koh Kong Provincial Forestry Administration Office, and the Member of MB and MAG.,
Koh Kong Province
14. Mr. You Me, Deputy District Mayor, Smach Meanchey District, and the Member of MB., Koh Kong Province
15. Mr. Kok Sam Ant, Deputy District Mayor, SmachMeanchey District; and the Member of MB., Koh Kong Province
16. Mr. Prak Vicheth, Deputy District Mayor, Koh Kong District; and the Member of MB., Koh Kong Province
17. Mr. Hun Maradee, Chief Natural Conservation Office, DoE; and the Member of MB and MAG., Koh Kong Province
18. Mr. Chey Pichrathna, Director, Koh Kong Provincial Department of Environment, and Site Manager of Peam Krasop
Wildlifesanctuary Demonstration Site
19. Mr. Ke Vongwattana, Mangrove Focal Point and the Chair of MAG, Department of Nature Conservation and Protection
(DNCP), Ministry of Environment
20. Mr. Oul Runn, Deputy Director, Peam Krasop Wildlife Sanctuary, and the Member of MAG., Koh Kong Province
21. Ms. Haunn Chanmolee, Assistant to Site Manager of Peam Krasop Wildlife Sanctuary, Koh Kong Province
Thailand 22 Participants
1.
Mr. Wichai Prapunroj, Trat's Deputy Governor, Trat Province
2.
Mr. Virach Benjaphantawee, Director, Natural Resources and Environment of Trat Province
3.
Mr. Suchin Pientong, Chief, Environmental Subdivision Office of Trat Natural Resources and Environment
4.
Dr. Sonjai Havanond, Expert and Mangrove Focal Point, Coastal and Mangrove Resource Management Department of
Marine and Coastal Resource
5.
Mr. Amneoy Chumanee, Member of Prednai, Mangrove Conservation Group
6.
Ms. Sumnow Pedkeaw, Member of Village No.2 (Perd Nai), Thumbool Hung Num Khoa, Trat Province
7.
Ms. Cheewarat Printrakoon, Site manager, Department of Marine and Coastal Resource
8.
Ms. Ruthai Samattakarn, Administrative and Financial Officer, Department of Marine and Coastal Resource
9.
Mr. Srisawat Toosati, Member, Pak Khlong Num Chieo, Conservation Group
10. Mr. Withorn Junthuma, Chief, Village No.3 (Pak Khlong Num Chieo)
11. Mr. Prasoet Siri, Translator (Thai-Kamar), Trat Mangrove Demonstration Site
12. Mr. Jirasak Chukwamdee, Chief of Mangrove Research and Development Group, Department of Marine and Coastal
Resources
13. Mr. Suthat Therawat, Forestry Technical Officer, Department of Marine and Coastal Resources
14. Mr. Chatree Maknual, Chief, Mangrove Research and Development Station
15. Mr. Wirot Ralongmanee, GIS Expert Assistant, Southeast Asia START Regional Centre, Chulalongkorn University
16. Mr. Chaiwat Jitkla, Forestry Technical Officer 8. Department of Marine and Coastal Resources
17. Mr. Polawee Buchakiet, Forestry Technical Officer, Moo Koh Chang National Park
18. Dr. Thamasak Yeemin, Expert and Coral Reef Focal Point, Coral Recourse Management, Department of Biology, Faculty
of Science, Ramkamhaeng University
19. Mr. Thanapong Pothitan, Department of Forestry, Kasetsart University
20. Mr. Samer Boonhai, Provincial Fisheries Officer Governor Office
21. Mr. Chuchart Oncharoen, Director Office of Tourism Authority of Thailand, Amphur Leam Ngop Trat Province
22. Mr. Yothin Thubthimthong, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Amphur Leam Ngop, Trat Province
Project Co-ordinating Unit
1.
Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director
2.
Mr. Kim Sour, Associate Expert
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Third Mayor's Roundtable and 1st Non Governmental Organisations' Forum
26th 27th November 2007, Bangkok, Thailand
Mayors Or Governors
1.
Mr. Chuong Siv Vuth, Deputy Governor, Kampot Province, Cambodia.
2.
Mr. Lin Xing, Vice Mayor, Fangchenggang City Government, China
3.
Mr. Hongwu Liu, Deputy Mayor, Beihai Municipal People's Government, China.
4.
Drs. Asyari Abbas, Batam Municipality Government, Batam, Indonesia.
5.
Ir. Tri Budiarto, Batu Ampar, Indonesia.
6.
Mr. Nazalyus Nanang Effendi, Head, Regional Planning And Development Agency, Bangka-Belitung Province, Indonesia.
7.
Mr. Mastur Taher, Vice-Mayor, Bintan District, Indonesia.
8.
Mr. Alfonso Del Fierro Celeste, M.D, Municipal Mayor Of Bolinao, Philippines.
9.
Hon. Roberto V. Rodriguez, Mayor Of Municipality Of Taytay, Philippines.
10. Mr. Prasert Chanjukorn, Chief Sub-District Leled, Surat Thani Province, Thailand.
11. Mr. Bunjong Kanakasai, Chief Of Koh Chang District Office, Thailand.
12. Mr. Virach Benjaphantawee, Director, Natural Resources And Environment, Trat Province, Thailand.
13. Mr. Tran Phong, Director, Department Of Science And Technology, Ninh Thuan Province, Ninh Hai, Viet Nam.
14. Mr. Le Huu Hung, Vice-Chairman, Kiengiang Provincial People's Committee, Viet Nam.
Site Managers
15. Mr. Vann Monyneath, Director, Coastal Coordinating Unit Ministry Of Environment, Lacrm Community Project, Kampot,
Cambodia.
16. Mr. Khem Ponna, Fisheries Officer, Kampot Fisheries Office, Cambodia.
17. Mr. Chey Pichrathna, Director, Koh Kong Provincial, Peam Krasop, Cambodia.
18. Mr. Jingfa Liu, The Administration Department Of Guangxi National Land And Resource, Fangchenggang, China.
19. Mr. Mr. Chonghua Wu, Director, Beihai Environment Protection Bureau, Hepu, China.
20. Mr. Lin Jinzao, Chief Shantou Wildlife Conservation And Management Office, Shantou, China.
21. Mr. Noviandra, Sp, Head Sub-Directorate Of Environment Monitoring And Rehabilitation Batam Landbased Pollution
Site Manager, Indonesia.
22. Mr. Ahmad Faisal Siregar, Indonesian Of Institute Mangrove Research & Development, Batu Ampar, Indonesia.
23. Ms. Nurul Dhewani Mirah Syafrie, Research Center For Oceanography, Indonesian Institute For Sciences, Belitung,
Indonesia.
24. Mr. Supriyono, Head, Infrastructure And Natural Resources Division Regional Development Planning Agency Of Bintan,
Indonesia.
25. Ms. Tutu B. Almonte, Project Manager, Bolinao Seagrass Demo Site, Philippines.
26. Mr. Tommy C. Cruz, Vice-Mayor Of Busuanga, Philippines.
27. Mr. Alexander Mancio, Officer, Mspls Protected Area Office, Malampaya Sound, Philippines.
28. Ms. Emerlinda O. Celeste-Dizon Masinloc, Marine Environment And Resources Foundation Inc Msi-Up, Philippines.
29. Mr. Nipat Somkleeb, Researcher Marine Biodiversity Research Group Department Of Biology, Faculty Of Science
Ramkhamkaeng University Koh Chang, Thailand.
30. Ms. Cheewarat Printrakoon, Department Of Marine & Coastal Resource, Thailand.
31. Mr. Asae Sayaka, Director Wetland International Thailand Program, Thale Noi, Thailand.
32. Mr. Sanchai Tandavanitj, Charm National Co-Director, Thailand.
33. Mr. Nguyen Viet Cach, Director, Xuan Thuy National Park, Nam Dinh Province, Viet Nam.
34. Mr. Pham Viet Tich, Director Cu Lao Cham Marine Protected Area Authority, Viet Nam.
35. Mr. Nguyen Xuan Niem, Officer Department Of Natural Resource And Environment, Phu Quoc, Viet Nam.
36. Mrs. Tran Thi Thu Ha, Director, Department Of Fisheries, Viet Nam.
Non-Governmental Organisation's
37. Ms. Ngin Navirak, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
38. Mr. Va Moeurn, Executive Director, Mlup Baitong, Cambodia.
39. Dr. Zhu Liu-Cai, Chief, China Gef Office, Beijing, China.
40
Dr. Zainal Arifin, Research Center For Oceanography, Indonesia.
41. Ms. Avi Mahaningtyas, Indonesia.
42. Mr. Hiew Wai Phang, Manager, Peninsualr Malaysia Seas Programme, Wwf-Malaysia.
43. Dr. Martin Abraham, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
44. Ms. Angelita B. Cunanan, Philippines.
45. Dr. Helen Mendoza, Convenor Philippine Network For Climate Change, Philippines.
46. Mr. Poonsin Sreesangkom, Bangkok, Thailand.
47. Ms. Nguyen Thi Kim Anh, Hanoi, Viet Nam.
48. Mr. Kanchit Sukiaimitr, Executive Director, Development Support Consortium/Thai Fund Foundation, Thailand.
49. Dr. Delfin Ganapin, Global Manager, Gef Small Grants Programme, New York, Usa.
50. Dr. Sulan Chen, Programme Specialist-International Waters, Land Degradation And Pops, Gef Small Grants Programme,
New York, Usa.
Observers
51. Dr. Jeftic Ljubomir, Observer, Croatia.
52.
Dr. J. Michael Bewers, Observer, Andorra.
53. Mr. Li Xinmin, Deputy Director-General, Department Of Pollution Control, Sepa, China.
54. Mr. Huang Zhengguang, Senior Engineer, South China Institute Of Environmental Sciences, China.
55
Mr. Wu Hua, General Manager, Fangchenggang Xindi Co., Ltd., China.
56. Mr. Yao Haibo, Beihai Environment Protection Bureau, Hepu, China.
57. Mr. Peng Yisheng, M.Sc.School Of Environment Science And Engineering, Shantou, China.
58. Mr. Ahmad Dendi Noviardi, Head Of Environmental Management Agency, Batam, Indonesia.
59. Mr. Noel Barut, Chief, National Fisheries Research And Development Institute, Philippines.
58. Mr. Shafqat Kakakhel, Assistant Secretary General/Deputy Executive Director, UNEP, Nairobi.
60. Ms. Tessa Goverse, Task Manager Assessment And Science Projects, UNEP/DGEF, Nairobi.
61. Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF South China Sea Project.
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Third Regional Scientific Conference
Bangkok, Thailand, 28th 30th November 2007
153 Participants
MEMBERS
National Focal Point 7 countries
7 person
National Technical Focal Point 7 countries
7 person
Focal Point on Mangroves Component and Experts
10 person
Focal Point on Coral Reefs Component and Experts
8 person
Focal Point on Seagrass Component and Experts
10 person
Focal Point on Wetlands Component and Experts
9 person
Focal Point on Fisheries Component and Experts
6 person
Focal Point on Land-based Component and Experts
9 person
Regional Task Force on Legal Matters and Experts
7 person
Regional Task Force on Economic Valuation and Experts
8 person
Regional Expert for RSTC
3 person
Small Grants Programme National Coord., NGOs
15 person
UNEP
Nairobi
2
person
Other UN Organisations and NGOs
13 person
PCU
8
person
Mayors,
Governors
10
person
Site
Managers
18
person
Observers
3
person
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Eighth Meeting of the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee
Trat Province, Thailand, 11th 14th December 2007
1.
Mr. Koch Savath, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia.
2.
Mr. Huang Zhengguang, Senior Engineer, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA, People's Republic of
China.
3.
Mr. Dasminto, (Alternate for NTFP), Staff of Coastal and Marine Ecosystem Unit, Ministry of Environment, Indonesia.
4.
Mr. Lee Heng Keng, (Alternate for NTFP), Department of Environment, Malaysia.
5.
Mr. Florendo Barangan, (Alternate for NTFP), Executive Director, Coastal & Marine Management Office, CMMO-DENR,
Philippines.
6.
Mrs. Nirawan Pipitsompat, (Alternate for NTFP), Senior Environmental Officer, Biological Diversity Division, Office of
Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning Thailand.
7.
Dr. Khalid Abdul Rahim, Professor, Member RTF-E, Faculty of Economics and Management, University Putra Malaysia.
8.
Mr. Ke Vongwattana, Vice-Chairperson RWG M, Assistant to Minister in Charge of Mangrove, Ministry of Environment,
Cambodia.
9.
Mr. Nguyen Van Long, Chairperson RWG-CR, Master of Marine Biology and Deputy Head, Department of Marine Living
Resources, Viet Nam.
10. Dr. Hutomo Malikusworo, Vice-Chairperson RWG-SG, Indonesian Institute of Science, Indonesia.
11. Mr. Narong Veeravaitaya, Chairperson RWG-W, Lecturer, Department of Fishery Biology, Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart
University, Thailand.
12. Ms. Chee Phaik Ean, Vice-Chairperson RWG-F, Senior Research Officer, Head of Aquatic Ecosystems Section, Fisheries
Research Institute, Malaysia.
13. Dr. Gullaya Wattayakorn, Chairperson RWG-LbP, Marine Science Department, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.
14. Dr. Anond Snidvongs, Director, Southeast Asia START Regional Centre, Thailand.
15. Professor Ong Jin-Eong, Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
16. Ms. Srisuda Jarayabhand, Co-ordinator, COBSEA Secretariat, United Nations Environment Programme.
17. Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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Seventh Meeting of the Project Steering Committee
Trat Province, Thailand, 17th 19th December 2007
1.
H.E. Mr. Kong Sam Nuon, (Alternate for NFP), Secretary of State, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia.
2.
Mr. Koch Savath, (NTFP) Deputy Director General, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia.
3. Mr. Li Xinmin, (NFP), Deputy Director General, Department of Pollution Control, State Environmental Protection
Administration, China.
4.
Mr. Guo Zhenren, (PSC Member) Research Professor, SEPA, China.
5.
Mrs. Wahyu Indraningsih, (NTFP), Assistant the Deputy Minister of Environment, on Marine and Coastal Degradation
Control Affairs, Ministry of Environment Indonesia, Indonesia.
6.
Mr. Lee Heng Keng, (Alternate for NFP), Department of Environment (DOE), Malaysia.
7.
Ms. Maria Lourdes G. Ferrer, (Alternated National Focal Point), OIC-Director Project Operations and Management
Service, Foreign Assisted and Special project Office, Philippines.
8.
Mr. Florendo Barangan, (Alternate for NTFP), Executive Director, Coastal & Marine Management Office (CMMO-DENR),
Philippines.
9.
Dr. Sirikul Bunpapong, (Alternate National Focal Point), Director, Biological Diversity Division, Office of Natural Resources
and Environmental Policy and Planning, Thailand.
10. Mrs. Nirawan Pipitsompat, (Alternate National Technical Focal Point), Senior Environmental Officer, Biological Diversity
Division, Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning, Thailand.
11. Mr. Duong Thanh An, (Alternate National Focal Point) Director International Division on Environment, Viet Nam
Environmental Protection Agency (VEPA), Hanoi, Viet Nam.
12. Prof. Dr. Mai Trong Nhuan, (NTFP), Vice-President, (National Technical Focal Point), Viet Nam National University, Viet
Nam.
13. Dr. John Pernetta, Committee Secretary, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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The Third Joint Meeting between the Management Teams of
the Peam Krasop Wildlife Sanctuary and Trat Demonstration Sites
Trat Province, Thailand, 18th 20th February 2008
Cambodia 22 Participants
1.
Mr. Yay Seuy, Deputy Governor of Koh Kong Province
2.
Mr. Koch Savath, Deputy Director General of Technical Affaires, Ministry of Environment
3.
Mr. Ke Vongwattana, Mangrove Focal Point and Deputy Director General of Administration
4.
Mr. Suon Mean, Deputy Director of Department of Natural Resources Assessment and Environmental Data
Management, Ministry of Environment
5.
Mr. Man Phalla, Deputy Director Koh Kong Provincial Department of Environment and the vice Chair of MB
6.
Mr. Phon Lyvirak, Director Koh Kong Provincial Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery (DAFF), and the Vice
Chair of MB
7.
Mr. Ke Puthy, Deputy Director Koh Kong Provincial Department of Land Management, Urban Planning and Contraction
and the vice Chair of MB
8.
Ms. Sok Sotheavy, Chief Women Affairs Office
9.
Mr. Niun Sambo, Director Commander Koh Kong Provincial Royal Navy, and Member of MB
10.
Mr. Pol Chantha, Deputy Director Koh Kong Provincial Department of Rural Development and Member of MB
11.
Mrs. Mang Moyouda, Deputy Director, Provincial Department Tourism and Member of MB
12.
Mr. Sok Nhor, Chief Comendar of Koh Kong Provincial Department of Police, and Member of MB
13.
Mr. Meas Sitha, Provincial Forestry administration office, and Member of MB and MAG
14.
Mr. Kok Som An, Deputy District Mayor Mondol seimar District, and Member of MB
15.
Mr. Hun Marady, Chief Natural Conservation Office, DoE and Member of MB and MAG
16.
Mr. Chey PichRathana, Director Koh Kong Provincial Department of Environment and Site Manager of Peam Krasoap
Wild Life Sanctuary Demonstration Site
17.
Ms. Houn Chan Moly, Assistance to Site Manager of Peam Krasoap Wild Life Sanctuary
18.
Mr. Prak Vichit, Deputy District Mayor Koh Kong District, and Member of MB
19.
Mr. Ol Run, Deputy Director Peam Krasoap Wild Life Sanctuary and Member of MAG
20.
Mr. Moung Say, Deputy Commendar Koh Kong Provincial Department of Military Police and Member of MB
21.
Mr. You Me, Deputy District Mayor Smach Mean Chey District, and Member of MB
22.
Mr. Pen Vannarith, Vice Cheif Koh Kong Provincial Fisheries Office, and Member of MB and MAG
Thailand 27 Participants
1.
Mr. Amporn Patsartm, Chairman, Prednai Mangrove Development and Conservation Group
2.
Ms. Attjala Roongwong, Project Coordinator,Thailand Collaborative Country Support Programme
3.
Mr. Chaiwat Jitkla, Forestry Technical Officer 8, Department of Marine and Coastal Resource
4.
Ms. Chaya Ahssatit, Chief Moo 2, Ban Tha Ta Phao
5.
Ms. Cheewarat Printrakoon, Site manager, Department of Marine and Coastal Resource
6.
Chuchart Oncharoen, Director, Tourism Authority of Thailand
7.
Mr. Somsak Yanokphan, Vice Trat Governor, Amphoe Maung, Trat
8.
Ms. Makamas Sutthacheep, Researcher, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ramkamhaeng University
9.
Mr. Manote Pungrung, Chief of Village No.2 (Perd Nai)
10.
Mr. Nipat Somkleb, Site Manager of Koh Chang Demonstration Site Management, Department of Biology, Faculty of
Science, Ramkamhaeng University
11.
Ms. Nontarat Chaiya, Fiseries Office, Fisheries Office, Provincial Department of Fisheries
12.
Ms. Ruthai Samattakarn, Administrative and Financial Officer, Department of Marine and Coastal Resource
13.
Ms. Somying Soontornwong, Program Manager, Thailand Collaborative Country Support Programme, RECOFTC
14.
Dr. Sonjai Havanond, Expert and Mangrove Focal Point Coastal and Mangrove Resource Management, Department of
Marine and Coastal Resource
15.
Mr. Sesawad Thosati, Board of conservation Group
16.
Ms. Siriporn, Translator, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University
17.
CAPT. Suchart Premprasert, Deputy Director Civil affair division, The First Area Command Royal Thai fleet, Sattahip
18.
Mr. Supakit Hungnum, Board of Prednai Mangrove development and conservation Group
19.
Mr. Surachai Pransilpa, Super Interdent
20.
Mr. Suthat Therawat, Forestry Technical Officer 7, Department of Marine and Coastal Resource
21.
Mr. Thanapong Pothitan, Researcher, Department of Forestry, Kasetsart University
22.
Mr. Thanit Sangwisut, Chief Mangrove Resources Development Station 4 (Namcheao-Trat)
23.
Mr. Withorn Junthuma, Chief Village No.3 (Pak Khlong Num Chieo)
24.
Mr. Wirote Laongmanee, GIS Technical, Southeast Asia START Regional Centre, Chulalongkorn University
25.
Mr. Virach Benjaphantawee, Director Natural Resources and Environment of Trat Province
26.
Mr. Wanlop Preechamart, Environmental Officer, Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning
27.
Mr. Yothin Thubthimthong, Tourism Promotion Officer, Tourism Authority of Thailand
Project Co-ordinating Unit
Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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The Third Joint Meeting between the Management Teams of
the Kampot and Phu Quoc Demonstration Sites
Phu Quoc Island, Kien Giang Province, Viet Nam. 28th February 1st March 2008
Cambodia 26 Participants
1.
H.E. Chuong Sivuth, Deputy Govenor Kampot Province
2.
Mr. Pang Ponna Rath, Director of Land Management Department, Kampot Province
3.
Mr. Khem Bun Heng, Director of Environment Department, Kampot Province
4.
Mr. Nem Sinoun, Deputy Director of Tourism Department, Kampot Province
5.
Mr. Khuy Sien, Kampot District Chief, Kampot Province
6.
Mr. Seng Chhoung, Director of Rural Development Department, Kampot Province
7.
Mr. Lim Sambo, Director of Public and transportation Department, Kampot Province
8.
Mr. Te Chin Narith, Deputy Director of department of Industry, Kampot Province
9.
Mr. Sourn Sethara, Vice Chair of Military Police, Kampot Province
10.
Ms. Tit Setha, Deputy Director, Department of Women Affair
11.
Mr. In Chiva, Vice Police Superintendent of Kampot
12.
Mr. Sim Vuthea, Secretary of Provincial Administration, Kampot Province
13.
Mr. Touch Poleak, Navy police Commander, Kampot province
14.
Mr. Chan Chesda, Director of Agriculture Department, Kampot Provincial
15.
Mr. Thai Samorn, Deputy Chief of Kampot Fishery office
16.
Mr. Sar Sorin, Chief of Kampot Fishery Cantonment, Kampot Province
17.
Mr. Som Pheakdey, Chief of conservation office, Department of Environment
18.
Mr. Khem Ponna, Kampot Seagrass Demonstration Site
19.
Mr. King Sophany, Kampot Fishery officer
20.
Mr. Koch Savath, Deputy Director General of Technical Affair, Ministry of Environment
21.
Mr. Ouk Vibol, Director of Fisheries Conservation, Fisheries Administration
22.
Mr. Ouch Vutha, Deputy Director of Fisheries Domain, Fisheries Administration
23.
Mr. Va Long Dy, Marine working group, FiA
24.
Mr. Chhor Bunly, Marine working group, FiA
25.
Mr. Prum Sitha, Deputy Director of Fisheries Domain, Fisheries Administration
26.
Mr. Ly Sey Ha, Official of Kampot Fisheries Cantonment
Viet Nam 41 Participants
1.
Dr. Hoang Van Thang, Vice Director of Center for Education & Research Environment, Hanoi National University
2.
Mr. Le Huu Hung, Vice Chairman, Kiengiang Provincial People's Committee
3.
Dr. Thai Thanh Luom, Director, Kiengiang Department of Natural Resources and Environment
4.
Mrs. Nguyen Ngoc Phuong, Vice Director, Kiengiang Department of Fisheries
5.
Mr. Pham Dinh Don, Director, Branch of Environment Protection of Western South Viet Nam
6.
Mr. Le Minh Hoang, Director, Kiengiang Department of Tourist
7.
Mrs. Tran Thi Thu Hang (Dr.), Vice Director, Kiengiang Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
8.
Mrs. Nguyen Thi Thu Ba, Chairwoman of Women Union, Phu Quoc district
9.
Mr. Hoang Trung, Vice Director, Kiengiang Department of Planning and Investment
10.
Mr. Nguyen Van Tuoi, Vice Director, Kiengiang Department of Finance
11.
Mr. Van Cong Dau, Vice Director, Kiengiang Department of Foreign Affairs
12.
Mr. Phung Van Thanh (MSc.), Vice Director, Kiengiang Department of Science and Technology
13.
Mrs. Vo Thi Van, Vice Director, Kiengiang Department of Natural Resources and Environment
14.
Mr. Pham Van Sang, Vice Director, Kiengiang Provincial Border Force
15.
Mr. Bui Quang Hai, Vice Director, Kiengiang Provincial Police
16.
Mr. Bui Hung Dung, Vice Director, Kiengiang Department of Foreign Affairs (Responsible for the border)
17.
Mr. Nguyen Duc Kinh, Vice chairman, Phu Quoc District People's Committee
18.
Mr. Nguyen Hong Cuong, Director, Phu Quoc MPA
19.
Mrs. Le Thi Nhut, Vice Director, Kiengiang Department of Fishery
20.
Mr. Nguyen Van Long (MSc.), Focal Point on Coral. Institute of Oceanography (Nha Trang)
21.
Mrs. Tu Lan Huong (MSc.), Replace the retired Dr. Tien as Focal Point on Seagrass. Institute of Environment and
Marine Resources (Hai Phong)
22.
Mr. Nguyen Xuan Niem (MSc.), Vice Director, Kiengiang Center for Science and Technology
23.
Mr. Doan Huu Thang, Vice Header, Section of Environment (Kiengiang DoNRE)
24.
Mr. Pham Quang Binh, Director, Phu Quoc National Park
25.
Mr. Nguyen Xuan Hoa, Expert on Seagrass, Institute of Oceanography (Nha Trang)
26.
Mr. Do Nhat Hoa, Accountant of Department of Natural Resources of Environment
27.
Mr. Tran Hoang Thanh, Specialist of Division of Environment. Dept. of Natural Resources of Environment
28.
Mr. Danh Soc, Expert, Center for Kiengiang Agriculture Promotion
29.
Mr. Pham Vu Hong, Chairman, Phu Quoc District People's Committee
30.
Mr. Pham Xuan Hai, Vice General Director Saigon-Phu Quoc Resort
31.
Mr. Lau Va Khin (MSc.), Expert on GIS, Institute of Oceanography (Nha Trang)
32.
Mr. Nguyen An Khang (MSc.), Site Manager of Ninh Hai Demo site
33.
Mr. Trinh Van Trung, Secretary of Vice Chairman, Kiengiang Provincial People's Committee
34.
Mr. Nguyen Minh Truc, Chief, Phuquoc District Office of Agriculture, Forest, Fisheries
35.
Mr. Nguyen Quoc Dung, Chief of Office of Natural Resources and Environment
36.
Mr. Nguyen Tuan, Officer, Kiengiang Radio & Television Broadcasting Station
37.
Mr. Pham Linh, Officer, Kiengiang Radio & Television Broadcasting Station
38.
Mr. Truong Vu, Journalist, Kien Giang Magazine
39.
Mr. Truong Van Dung, Vice Chairman, Ham Ninh Commune People's Committee
40.
Mr. Nguyen Quyet Chien, Vice Chairman, Bai Thom Commune People's Committee
41.
Mr. Do Trong Luc, Vice Chairman, Hon Thom Commune People's Committee
Project Co-ordinating Unit
Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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Ninth Meeting of the Regional Working Group on the Seagrass Sub-component
Phu Quoc, Kien Giang Province, Viet Nam 3rd 5th March 2008
1.
Mr. Ouk Vibol, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, Cambodia.
2.
Mr. Xiaoping Huang, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, People's Republic of
China.
3.
Mr. Supriyono, Head, Infrastructure And Natural Resources Division Regional Development Planning Agency Of Bintan,
Indonesia.
4.
Mr. Kamarruddin bin Ibrahim, Department of Fisheries, Turtle and Marine Ecosystem Center (TUMEC), Malaysia.
5.
Dr. Marco Nemesio E. Montaño, Professor, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines, Philippines.
6. Dr. Suvaluck Satumanatpan, Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, Salaya Campus,
Thailand.
7.
Mrs. Tu Thi Lan Huong, Institute of Marine Environment and Resources (IMER), Vietnamese Academy of Science and
Technology, Viet Nam.
8.
Dr. Hutomo Malikusworo, Indonesian Institute of Science, Indonesia.
9.
Dr. Chittima Aryuthaka, Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart University, Thailand.
10. Dr. Vo Si Tuan, Institute of Oceanography, Viet Nam.
11. Mr. Nguyen Xuan Niem, MSc., Site Manager, Phu Quoc Demonstration Site, Viet Nam.
12. Ms. Nguyen To Uyen, Marine Programme Officer, WWF Viet Nam.
13. Dr. John C. Pernetta, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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Ad Hoc Meeting Regional Working Group on Fisheries
UNEP Bangkok, Thailand, 21st 22nd February 2008
1.
Ms. Chee Phaik Ean, Senior Research Officer, Head of Aquatic Ecosystems Section, Fisheries Research Institute,
Malaysia.
2.
Mr. Nilanto Perbowo, Director, Fisheries Resource Management, Directorate General of Capture Fisheries, Indonesia.
3.
Mr. Trian Yunanda, Fisheries Resource Management, Indonesia.
4.
Mr. Noel Barut, Chief, National Fisheries Research and Development Institute, Department of Agriculture, Philippines.
5.
Mr. Pirochana Saikliang, Senior Fishery Biologist, Chumporn Marine Fisheries research and Development Center
6.
Dr. Dao Manh Son, Vice Director, Research Institute for Marine Fisheries, Viet Nam.
7.
Mr. Christopher Paterson, Expert - Fisheries, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit.
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Eighth Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Economic Valuation
Busuanga, Palawan, Philippines, 10th 13 March 2008
1.
Mr. Sy Ramony, Chief, National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary Office, Department of Nature Conservation and Protection,
Ministry of Environment, Cambodia.
2.
Dr. Li Kaiming, Vice President, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA People's Republic of China.
3.
Dr. Matius Suparmoko, Faculty of Economics, Jenderal Soedirman University, Indonesia.
4.
Dr. Noel Eusebio Oyardo Padilla, Development Management Officer V, Policy Studies Division, Planning and Policy
Studies Service, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, DENR, Philippines.
5. Dr. Nuchanata Mungkung, Lecturer, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Faculty of Economics,
Kasetsart University Thailand.
6.
Dr. Nguyen The Chinh, Senior Economist, Dean of Faculty of Environmental Economics, Hanoi University of Economics,
Viet Nam.
7.
Prof. Dr. Tridoyo Kusumastanto, Director, Center for Coastal and Marine Resources Studies (CCMRS), Institute for
Tropical Coastal and Ocean, Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia.
8.
Dr. Ong Jin-Eong, Regional Expert, Malaysia.
9.
Professor Alistair McIlgorm, Director, National Marine Science Centre, The University of New England and Southern
Cross University, Australia.
10. Ms. Denise Marie Inong Encarnacion, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Philippines.
11. Mr. Christopher Paterson, Fisheries Expert, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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Ninth Meeting of the Regional Working Group on the Mangrove Sub-Component
Beihai, China, 2nd 4th April 2008
1.
Mr. Ke Vongwattana, Assistant Minister in charge of Mangrove and Wetland, Department of Nature Conservation and
Protection, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia.
2.
Dr. Hangqing Fan, Professor, Guangxi Mangrove Research Centre, People's Republic of China.
3.
Mr. Nyoto Santoso, Lembaga Pengkajian dan Pengembangan Mangrove Indonesia, Indonesia.
4.
Mr. Koh Hock Lye, Director, Silviculture and Forest Protection Unit, Forestry Department Head Quarters Peninsular,
Malaysia.
5.
Mr. Florendo Barangan, c/o Coastal and Marine Management Office, Department of Environment and Natural Resources
(CMMO/DENR), Philippines.
6.
Dr. Sonjai Havanond, Marine and Coastal Resources Division, Thailand.
7.
Mr. Vu Tan Phuong, MSc. Forestry, Acting Director, c/o Research Centre for Forest Ecology and Environment (RCFEE),
Viet Nam.
6.
Dr. Gong Wooi Khoon, Regional Expert Mangrove, Malaysia.
7.
Dr. Ong Jin-Eong, regional Expert, Malaysia.
8.
Ass. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Hoang Tri, Director, Center for Environmental Research and Education (CERE), Hanoi University
of Education, Viet Nam
9.
Dr. Khalid Abdul Rahim, Professor, Deputy Dean, Faculty of Economics and Management, University Putra Malaysia,
Malaysia.
10. Mr. Huang Zhengguang, Senior Engineer, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences
11. Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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Ninth Meeting of the Regional Working Group on the Coral Reef Sub-component
Belitung, Indonesia, 22nd 24th April 2008
1.
Mr. Ouk Vibol, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, Cambodia.
2.
Dr. Suharsono, Head of Research Center for Oceanography LIPI, Indonesia.
3.
Ms. Noor Aznimm Zahariman, Pegawai Penyelidik, Jabatan Taman Laut Malaysia.
4.
Dr. Porfirio M. Alio, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines.
5.
Dr. Thamasak Yeemin, Marine Biodiversity Research Group, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science Ramkhamhaeng
University, Thailand.
6.
Mr. Nguyen Van Long, Master of Marine Biology and Deputy Head, Department of Marine Living Resources, Institute of
Oceanography, Viet Nam.
7.
Dr. Chou Loke Ming, Department of Biological Sciences, The National University of Singapore.
8. Ms. Makamas Sutthacheep, Marine Biodiversity Research Group, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science,
Ramkahmkaeng University, Thailand.
9.
Mr. Tadashi Kimura, Senior Research Scientist, Japan Wildlife Research Center (JWRC),
10. Ms. Nurul Dhewani Mirah Sjafrie Msi, Research Center for Oceanography, Indonesian Institute for Sciences, CRITC-
COREMAP-LIPI, Indonesia.
11. Dr. Vo Si Tuan, Senior Expert, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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Ninth Meeting of the Regional Working Group on the Wetlands Sub-component
Taytay, Philippines, 6th 8th May 2008
1.
Mr. Koch Savath, Deputy Director General of Technical Affaires, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia.
2. Mr. Zainuddin Ab. Shukor, Director, The Protected Area Division, Department of Wildlife and National Parks, Malaysia.
3.
Ms. Marlynn M. Mendoza, Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau, Philippines.
4.
Mr. Narong Veeravaitaya, Department of Fisheries Biology, Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart University, Thailand.
5.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Ha, Department of Geo-environment, Faculty of Geology, Hanoi University of Science, Viet Nam.
6.
Ms. Joy Navarro, Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau, DENR, Philippines.
7.
Mr. Roberto Rodriguez,Mayor,Municipal Government of Taytay, Philippines.
8.
Mr. Alexander Mancio, DIC Protected Area Superintendent (PASU), Malampaya Sound Protected, Philippines.
9.
Mr. John Francisco Pontillas, Division Chief, Policy Research Division, Palawan Council for Sustainable Development
(PCSD), Philippines.
10. Mr. Juan dela Cruz, Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer of Palawan (PENRD Palawan), Philippines.
11. Mr. Florencio Diaz, Community Environment and Natural Resources Officer of Taytay (CENRO-Taytay) DENR,
Philippines.
12. Engineer Raul Maximo, Project Development Officer, Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS),
Philippines.
13. Mr. Christopher Paterson, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Seventh Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Legal Matters
Nha Trang, Viet Nam, 12th 14th May 2008
1.
Dr. Bie Tao, Director, Environmental Law Division, Department of Policy and Law, Chinese State of Environmental
Protection Administration, SEPA, China.
2.
Dr. M. Daud Silalahi, Doctoral Dissertation for Law, University of Padjadjaran-Bandung, Institute of Ecology, Indonesia.
3.
Mr. Mohd Nizam Basiron, Maritime Institute of Malaysia, Malaysia.
4.
Dr. Amnat Wongbandit, Associate Professor of Environmental Law, Faculty of Law, Thammasat University, Thailand.
5.
Mr. Duong Thanh An, Expert, General Affairs, Viet Nam Environmental Protection Agency, (VEPA) Viet Nam.
6.
Dr. Shelley M. Lexmond, Regional Expert for the Regional Task Force on Legal Matters.
7.
Mrs. Dang Thuy Van, Official, Viet Nam Environmental Protection Agency (VEPA), Viet Nam.
8.
Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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Tenth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Fisheries Component
Busuanga, Philippines, 2nd 5th June 2008
1.
Mr. Ouk Vibol, Direcotor, Fishery Conservation, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,
Cambodia.
2.
Mr. Nilanto Perbowo, Director, Fisheries Resource Management, Directorate General of Capture Fisheries, Indonesia.
3.
Ms. Chee Phaik Ean, Senior Research Officer, Head of Aquatic Ecosystems Section, Fisheries Research Institute,
Malaysia.
4.
Mr. Noel Barut, Chief, National Fisheries Research and Development Institute, Department of Agriculture, Philippines.
5.
Ms. Ratana Munprasit, Senior Researcher, Eastern Marine Fisheries Research and Development Center, Thailand.
6.
Dr. Dao Manh Son, Vice Director, Research Institute for Marine Fisheries, Viet Nam.
7.
Prof. Nygiel B. Armada, Senior Fisheries, Management Specialist, FISH Project, Philippines.
8.
Dr. Magnus Torell, Senior Advisor, The SEAFDEC Secretariat, Kasetsart University, Thailand.
9.
Dr. Somboon Siriraksophon, Policy and Program Coordinator, SEAFDEC Secretariat, Thailand.
10. Mr. Train Yunanda, Head, Section for Corporation of Fisheries Resource Management in IEEZ and Hig Seas, Indonesia.
11. Mr. Geronimo T. Silvestre, Chief of Party, FISH Project, Philippines.
12. Mr. Francisco Torres Jr., Aquaculturust I, National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI), Philippines.
13. Mr. Desiderio Ayanan Jr., Research Assistant, UNEP/GEF SCS Project, BFAR-National Fisheries Research Development
Institute, Philippines.
14. Mr. Christopher Paterson, Expert - Fisheries, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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Ninth Meeting of the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee
Hue, Viet Nam, 20th 22nd August 2008
1.
Mr. Koch Savath, Deputy Director General Technical Affaires, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia.
2.
Mr. Huang Zhengguang, Senior Engineer, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA, People's Republic of
China.
3.
Ms. Zulhasni, Head of Marine Environmental Protection Division, Assistant the Deputy Minister for Marine and Coastal
Degradation Control, Ministry of Environment, Indonesia.
4.
Mr. Lee Heng Keng, (Alternate for NTFP), Department of Environment, Malaysia.
5.
Dr. Gil Jacinto, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines, Philippines.
6.
Mrs. Nirawan Pipitsompat, (Alternate for NTFP), Senior Environmental Officer, Biological Diversity Division, Office of
Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning Thailand.
7.
Prof. Dr. Mai Trong Nhuan, President, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Viet Nam.
8.
Mr. Duong Thanh An, Chairperson RTF-L, Director, International Division on Environment, Viet Nam Environmental
Protection Agency (VEPA), Viet Nam.
9. Dr. Nguyen The Chinh, Vice-Chairperson RTF-E, Senior Economist, Assistant Professor, Dean, Faculty of Urban
Environmental, National Economic University, Viet Nam.
10. Dr. Hangqing Fan, Chairperson RWG-M, Professor, Guangxi Mangrove Research Centre, China.
11. Dr. Porfirio Aliño, Chairperson RWG-CR, Professor, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines (MSI/UP),
Philippines.
12. Mrs. Tu Thi Lan Huong, Chairperson RWG-SG, Institute of Marine Environment and Technology, Viet Nam.
13. Mr. Zainuddin Ab. Shukor, Vice-Chairperson RWG-W, Director, The Protected Area Division, Department of Wildlife and
National Parks, Malaysia.
14. Dr. Dao Manh Son, Vice-Chairperson RWG-F, Vice Director, Research Institute for Marine Fisheries, Ministry of
Fisheries, Viet Nam.
15. Dr. Gullaya Wattayakorn, Chairperson RWG-LbP, Marine Science Department, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.
16. Dr. Vo Si Tuan, Regional Expert, Institute of Oceanography, Viet Nam.
17. Professor Ong Jin-Eong, Regional Expert, Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia
18. Ms. Srisuda Jarayabhand, Co-ordinator, United Nations Environment Programme.
19. Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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Eighth Meeting of the Project Steering Committee
Hanoi, Viet Nam, 25th 26th August 2008
1.
H.E. Mr. Kong Sam Nuon, (Alternate NFP), Secretary of State, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia
2.
Mr. Koch Savath, (NTFP) Deputy Director General, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia.
3. Mr. Li Xinmin, (NFP), Deputy Director General, Department of Pollution Control, State Environmental Protection
Administration, China.
4.
Mr. Guo Zhenren, (PSC Member) Research Professor, SEPA, China.
5.
Mrs. Wahyu Indraningsih, (NTFP), Assistant the Deputy Minister of Environment, on Marine and Coastal Degradation
Control Affairs, Ministry of Environment Indonesia, Indonesia.
6.
Ms. Zulhasni, Head of Marine Environmental Protection Division, Assistant the Deputy Minister for Marine and Coastal
Degradation Control, Ministry of Environment, Indonesia.
7.
Mr. Ahmad Rizal Khalit, (Alternated NFP), Principal Assistant Secretary, Conservation and Environmental Management
Division, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Malaysia.
8.
Mr. Hashim bin Daud, (Alternate for NFP), Director Marine and Water Division, Department of Environment (DOE),
Malaysia.
9.
Ms. Maria Lourdes G. Ferrer, (Alternated NFP), OIC-Director Project Operations and Management Service, Foreign
Assisted and Special project Office, Philippines.
10. Dr. Gil Jacinto, (NTFP), Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines, Philippines.
11. Dr. Sirikul Bunpapong, (Alternated NFP), Director, Biological Diversity Division, Office of Natural Resources and
Environmental Policy and Planning, Thailand.
12. Mrs. Nirawan Pipitsompat, (Alternated NTFP), Senior Environmental Officer, Biological Diversity Division, Office of Natural
Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning, Thailand.
13. Dr. Bui Cach Tuyen, (Alternated NFP), Director General, National Environmental Agency, Viet Nam.
13. Prof. Dr. Mai Trong Nhuan, (NTFP), Vice-President, (National Technical Focal Point), Viet Nam National University, Viet
Nam.
14. Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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Technical Workshop for the Implementation of the Strategic Action Programme
Siem Reap, Cambodia, 13th 14th October 2008
1.
Mr. Koch Savath, Deputy Director General Technical Affaires, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia
2.
Mr. Zhengguang Huang, Senior Engineer, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, China
3. Mr. Henk Uktolseya, Expert, Assistant Deputy Minister for marine and Coastal Destruction Control, Ministry for
Environment, Indonesia
4.
Mr. Hashim bin Daud, Director Marine and Water Division, Department of Environment, Malaysia
5.
Prof. Dr. Truong Quang Hai, Deputy Director, Institute of Vietnamese Studies and Development Science, Viet Nam
6.
Mr. Duong Thanh An, Chairperson RTF-L, Director, International Division on Environment, Viet Nam Environmental
Protection Agency (VEPA), Viet Nam.
7. Dr. Nguyen The Chinh, Vice-Chairperson RTF-E, Senior Economist, Assistant Professor, Dean, Faculty of Urban
Environmental, National Economic University, Viet Nam.
8.
Dr. Hangqing Fan, Chairperson RWG-M, Professor, Guangxi Mangrove Research Centre, China.
9.
Dr. Porfirio Aliño, Chairperson RWG-CR, Professor, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines (MSI/UP),
Philippines.
10. Mrs. Tu Thi Lan Huong, Chairperson RWG-SG, Institute of Marine Environment and Technology, Viet Nam
11. Ms. Marlynn M. Mendoza, Chairperson RWG-W, Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau, Philippines
12. Mr. Noel Barut, Chairperson RWG-F, Research and Development Institute, Department of Agriculture, Philippines
13. Dr. Gullaya Wattayakorn, Chairperson RWG-LbP, Marine Science Department, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.
14. Dr. Vo Si Tuan, Regional Expert, Institute of Oceanography, Viet Nam.
15. Professor Ong Jin-Eong, Regional Expert, Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia
16. Dr. Xiaopine Huang, Professor, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
17. Mr. Tri Edi Kuriandewa, Puslit OSEANOGRAFI, LIPI, Indonesia
18. Dr. Miguel Fortes, Marine Science Institute CS, University of the Philippines
19. Dr. Thamasak Yeemin, Marine Biodiversity Research Group, Ramkhamkaeng University, Thailand
20. Mr. Nguyen Van Long, Deputy Head, Department of Marine Living Resources, Institute of Oceanography, Viet Nam
21. Prof. Dr. Chou Loke Ming, Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore
22. Dr. Hutomo Malikusworo, Research Centre for Oceanography, Indonesian Institute of Science
23. Dr. Peng Yisheng, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University
24. H.E. Mr. Khong Sam Nuon, Secretary of State, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia
25. Mr. Ke Vongwattana, Assistant to Minister in Charge of Mangrove and Wetland, Cambodia
26. Mr. Ouk Vibol, Head of Fishery Conservation Fisheries Administration, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
27. Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Partnership Forum for Implementing the Strategic Action Programme (SAP)
Siem Reap, Cambodia, 16 17 October 2008
1.
H.E. Mr. Khong Sam Nuon, Secretary of State, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia
2.
Mr. Koch Savath, Deputy Director General Technical Affaires, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia
3.
Mr. Li Xinmin, Deputy Director General, Department of Pollution Control, Ministry of Environmental Protection of China
4.
Mr. Zhengguang Huang, Senior Engineer, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, China
5.
Dr. Zainal Arifin, Research Center for Oceanography, Indonesia Institutes of Sciences
6. Mr. Henk Uktolseya, Expert, Assistant Deputy Minister for marine and Coastal Destruction Control, Ministry for
Environment, Indonesia
7.
Mr. Hashim bin Daud, Director Marine and Water Division, Department of Environment, Malaysia
8.
Mr. Duong Thanh An, Chairperson RTF-L, Director, International Division on Environment, Viet Nam Environmental
Protection Agency (VEPA), Viet Nam.
9.
Dr. Gullaya Wattayakorn, Chairperson RWG-LbP, Marine Science Department, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.
10. Dr. Vo Si Tuan, Regional Expert, Institute of Oceanography, Viet Nam.
11. Dr. Miguel Fortes, Marine Science Institute CS, University of the Philippines
12. Ms. Nirawan Pipitsombat, Senior Environmental Officer, Biological Diversity Division, Office of Natural Resources and
Environmental Policy and Planning, Thailand
13. Dr. Thamasak Yeemin, Marine Biodiversity Research Group, Ramkhamkaeng University, Thailand
14. Prof. Dr. Chou Loke Ming, Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore
15. Dr. Hutomo Malikusworo, Research Centre for Oceanography, Indonesian Institute of Science
16. Mr. Ke Vongwattana, Assistant to Minister in Charge of Mangrove and Wetland, Cambodia
17. Mr. Matthew Duckworth, Third Secretary Australian Embassy in Cambodia
18. Mr. Leng Bunlong, Environmental Specialist, The World Bank Cambodia Country Office
19. Mr. Robert Mather, Head Country Group 1 IUCN Lao PDR
21. Dr. Srisuda Jarayabhand, Co-ordinator, UNEP, COBSEA Secretariat
22. Dr. Monthip S. Tabucanon, Constitutency Programme, ICUN Regional Committee for South and East Asia Office
23. Dr. Yasuhisa Kato, Special Advisor, SEAFDEC Secretariat, Kasetsart University, Thailand
24. Dr. Guo Zhenren, South China Institute of Environment Sciences, China
25. Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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NGOs Forum
Nha Trang, Viet Nam, 1st December 2008
1.
Ms. Sovanna Chi, SGP National Co-ordinator, Cambodia
2.
Ms. Zhang Jianzhi, Ph.D., Senior Project Officer, Senior Engineer, China GEF Office
3.
Ms. Asyma Detty Agustina Sianipar, GEF SGP Indonesia
4.
Ms. Jocelyn Esquerra, National Coordinator, Philippines
5.
Mr. Poonsin Sreesangkom, SGP National Co-ordinator, Thailand
6.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Kim Anh, SGP National Co-ordinator, Viet Nam
7.
Mr. Va Moeurn, Executive Director
8.
Dr. Zainal Arifin, Research Center for Oceanography, Indonesian Institutes of Science
9.
Mr. Kanchit Sukjaimitr, Executive Director, Development Support Consortium/Thai Fun foundation
10. Ass. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Chu Hoi, Deputy Administrator of Vietnam Administration of Seas and Islands, (VASI) under
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE)
11. Dr. Sulan Chen, Programme Specialist --International Waters, Land Degradation & POPs, GEF Small Grants Programme
12. Dr. Vo Si Tuan Vice Director, Institute of Oceanography
13. Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Fourth Mayor's Round-Table
Nha Trang, Viet Nam, 2nd 5th December 2008
Total 57 Participants
16 Mayors and Govenors
20 Demonstration Site Managers
11
NGOs
5 Observers
5 PCU Staff
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Tenth Meeting of the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee
Pattaya, Thailand, 17th 19th December 2008
1.
Mr. Koch Savath, Deputy Director General Technical Affaires, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia.
2.
Mr. Huang Zhengguang, Senior Engineer, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA, People's Republic of
China.
3.
Mr. Henk Uktolseya, Expert and Senior Staff to the Assistant Deputy for Marine and Coastal Destruction Control, Ministry
for Environment, Indonesia.
4.
Ms. Parimala Ponniah, Assistant Director, Water and Marine Division, Department of Environment, Malaysia (DOE).
5.
Dr. Miguel D. Fortes, Marine Science Institute CS, University of the Philippines.
6.
Mrs. Nirawan Pipitsompat, (Alternate for NTFP), Senior Environmental Officer, Biological Diversity Division, Office of
Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning Thailand.
7.
Dr. Hoang Van Thang, Director, Centre for Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (CRES), Viet Nam National
University (VNU), Viet Nam.
8.
Mr. Mohd Nizam Basiron, Maritime Institute of Malaysia, Malaysia.
9.
Dr. Nguyen The Chinh, Vice-Chairperson RTF-E, Senior Economist, Assistant Professor, Dean, Faculty of Urban
Environmental, National Economic University, Viet Nam.
10. Mr. Vu Tan Phuong, MSc. Forestry, Vice-Chairperson RWG-M, Acting Director, c/o Research Centre for Forest Ecology
and Environment (RCFEE), Viet Nam.
11. Dr. Thamasak Yeemin, Rapporteur RWG-CR, Marine Biodiversity Research Group, Department of Biology, Faculty of
Science, Ramkhamhaeng University, Thailand.
12. Mrs. Tu Thi Lan Huong, Chairperson RWG-SG, Institute of Marine Environment and Technology, Viet Nam.
13. Ms. Marlynn M. Mendoza, Chairperson RWG-W, Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau, Philippines
14. Mr. Noel Barut, Chairperson RWG-F, Research and Development Institute, Department of Agriculture, Philippines
15. Dr. Gullaya Wattayakorn, Chairperson RWG-LbP, Marine Science Department, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.
16. Dr. Vo Si Tuan, Regional Expert, Institute of Oceanography, Viet Nam.
17. Professor Ong Jin-Eong, Regional Expert, Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia
18. Mr. Somsak Chullasorn, Regional Expert, Thailand.
19. Dr. Ellik Adler, New COBSEA-Co-ordinator, United National Environment Programme
20. Mr. Takehiro Nakamura, Senior Programme Officer, UNEP/DGEF International Waters, Nairobi, Kenya.
21. Dr. John Pernetta, Project Director, UNEP/GEF Project Co-ordinating Unit
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Annex 3
COMPLETE LIST OF PUBLICATIONS FROM THE UNEP/GEF SOUTH CHINA SEA PROJECT
FEBRUARY 2002 TO JANUARY 2009
PUBLICATIONS 2002
1. UNEP, 2002. 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,
110pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
2.
UNEP, 2002. 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. 30pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
3.
UNEP, 2002. First Meeting of the Regional Working for the Land-based Pol ution 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. 54pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
4.
UNEP, 2002. 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". UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-W.1/3.
44 pp In: UNEP, "Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", report of the
First Meetings of the Regional Working Groups on Marine Habitats. 179pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
5.
UNEP, 2002. First Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Mangrove Sub-Component of the UNEP/GEF Project
"Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". UNEP/GEF/SCS/RWG-M.1/3.
44 pp In: UNEP, "Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand", report of the
First Meetings of the Regional Working Groups on Marine Habitats. 179pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
6.
UNEP, 2002. 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. 44 pp In: UNEP, "Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and
Gulf of Thailand", report of the First Meetings of the Regional Working Groups on Marine Habitats. 179pps. UNEP,
Bangkok, Thailand.
7.
UNEP, 2002. 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. 40 pp In: UNEP, "Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and
Gulf of Thailand", report of the First Meetings of the Regional Working Groups on Marine Habitats. 179pps. UNEP,
Bangkok, Thailand.
8.
UNEP, 2002. 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. 46pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
9.
UNEP, SEA START, 2002. Report of the UNEP/GEF/SCS and SEA START RC, GIS Workshop in support of the GEF
Project "Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". UNEP/GEF/SCS/
EW.1/3. 186pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
6.
UNEP, 2002. Second 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.2/3. 37pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
10. UNEP, 2002. Second Meeting of the Regional Working for the Land-based Pol ution 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.2/3. 34pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
11. UNEP, 2002. Second 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.2/3. 25pps. In: UNEP, Report of the Second Meetings of the Regional Working Groups on
Mangrove & Wetlands. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
12. UNEP, 2002. Second Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Mangrove 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-M.2/3. 45pps. In: UNEP, Report of the Second Meetings of the Regional Working Groups on
Mangrove & Wetlands. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
Reprinted 2002
1.
Talaue-McManus, L. 2000 Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis for the South China Sea. EAS/RCU Technical Report
Series No. 14, 108pp. UNEP Bangkok, Thailand.
2.
National report of Cambodia on the formulation of a Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis and preliminary Framework of a
Strategic Action Programme for the South China Sea. UNEP/EAS/RCU
3.
National report of China on the formulation of a Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis and preliminary Framework of a
Strategic Action Programme for the South China Sea. UNEP/EAS/RCU
4.
National report of Indonesia on the formulation of a Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis and preliminary Framework of a
Strategic Action Programme for the South China Sea. UNEP/EAS/RCU
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5.
National report of Malaysia on the formulation of a Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis and preliminary Framework of a
Strategic Action Programme for the South China Sea. UNEP/EAS/RCU
6.
National report of Philippines on the formulation of a Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis and preliminary Framework of a
Strategic Action Programme for the South China Sea. UNEP/EAS/RCU
7.
National report of Thailand on the formulation of a Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis and preliminary Framework of a
Strategic Action Programme for the South China Sea. UNEP/EAS/RCU
8.
National report of Vietnam on the formulation of a Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis and preliminary Framework of a
Strategic Action Programme for the South China Sea. UNEP/EAS/RCU
CD-ROMs
UNEP, March 2002. UNEP GEF Project on Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of
Thailand. Documents Prepared during the PDF-B phase.
SEA START RC, March 2002. South China Sea Coastal Information System. 1st Edition
SEA START RC, June 2002. UNEP GEF Project on Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea
and Gulf of Thailand. Geo-Science Information System for the South China Sea. 2nd Edition
PUBLICATIONS 2003
1.
UNEP, 2003. Second 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.2/3. 50pps. In: UNEP, Report of the Second Meetings of the Regional Working Groups on Coral
Reefs and Seagrass. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
2.
UNEP, 2003. Second 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.2/3. 64pps. In: UNEP, Report of the Second Meetings of the Regional Working Groups on Coral
Reefs and Seagrass. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
3
UNEP, 2003. Second 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. 72pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
4.
UNEP, 2003. Second 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.2/3,
49pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
5.
UNEP, 2003. Third 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.3/3, 54pps. UNEP. Bangkok, Thailand.
6.
UNEP, 2003. Third 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.3/3, 42pps. UNEP. Bangkok, Thailand.
7.
UNEP, 2003 Third 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.3/3. 33pps. UNEP. Bangkok, Thailand.
8.
UNEP, 2003 Third 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.3/3. 45pps. UNEP. Bangkok, Thailand.
9.
UNEP, 2003 Third 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.3/3. 19pps. UNEP. Bangkok, Thailand.
10 UNEP, 2003 Third 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.3/3. 78pps. UNEP. Bangkok, Thailand.
11 UNEP, 2003 Third 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.3/3. 30pps. UNEP. Bangkok, Thailand.
12 UNEP, 2003. First Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Economic Valuation for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". Report of the meeting,
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RTF-E.1/3. UNEP. Bangkok, Thailand.
13 UNEP, 2003 First Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Legal Matters for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". Report of the meeting,
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RTF-L.1/3 UNEP. Bangkok, Thailand.
110 of 169
Terminal Report of the UNEP/GEF South China Sea Project
PUBLICATIONS 2004
1.
UNEP, 2004. Fourth 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.4/3. 40pps. UNEP. Bangkok, Thailand.
2.
UNEP, 2004. Fourth 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.4/3. 48pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
3.
UNEP, 2004. Fourth 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.4/3. 48pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
4.
UNEP, 2004. Fourth 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.4/3. 48pps. UNEP. Bangkok, Thailand.
5.
UNEP, 2004. Fourth 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.4/3. 52pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
6.
UNEP, 2004. Third 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.4/3.
76pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
7.
UNEP, 2004. Fourth 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.4/3. 36pps. UNEP. Bangkok, Thailand.
8.
UNEP, 2004. Fourth 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.4/3. 48pps. UNEP. Bangkok, Thailand.
9.
UNEP, 2004. Second Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Legal Matters for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". Report of the meeting,
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RTF-L.2/3. 36pps. UNEP. Bangkok, Thailand.
10. UNEP, 2004. Second Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Economic Valuation for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". Report of the meeting,
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RTF-E.2/3. 40pps. UNEP. Bangkok, Thailand.
11. UNEP. 2004. Mangroves in the South China Sea. UNEP/GEF/SCS Technical Publication No. 1.
12. UNEP. 2004. Coral Reefs in the South China Sea. UNEP/GEF/SCS Technical Publication No. 2.
13. UNEP. 2004. Seagrass in the South China Sea. UNEP/GEF/SCS Technical Publication No. 3.
14. UNEP. 2004. Wetlands Bordering the South China Sea. UNEP/GEF/SCS Technical Publication No. 4.
PUBLICATIONS 2005
1.
UNEP, 2005. Fifth 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.5/3. 32pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
2.
UNEP, 2005. Fifth 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.5/3. 36pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
3.
UNEP, 2005. Fifth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Mangrove 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-M.5/3. 52pps. UNEP. Bangkok, Thailand.
4.
UNEP, 2005. Fifth 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.5/3. 40pps. UNEP. Bangkok, Thailand.
5.
UNEP, 2005. Fifth 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.5/3. 48pps. UNEP. Bangkok, Thailand.
6.
UNEP, 2005. Fifth 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.5/3. 68pps. UNEP. Bangkok, Thailand.
7.
UNEP, 2005. Fifth 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.5/3. 68pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
8.
UNEP, 2005. Fourth 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.4/3.
92pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
111 of 169
Terminal Report of the UNEP/GEF South China Sea Project
9. UNEP, 2005. Third Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Legal Matters for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". Report of the meeting,
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RTF-L.3/3. 76pps. UNEP. Bangkok, Thailand.
10. UNEP, 2005. Third Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Economic Valuation for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". Report of the meeting,
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RTF-E.3/3. 72pps. UNEP. Bangkok, Thailand.
11. Managing Multi-Lateral, Intergovernmental Projects and Programmes, the case of the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". IW-Learn Knowledge document
UNEP/GEF/SCS/Inf.1. 14pps. UNEP. Bangkok, Thailand.
PUBLICATIONS 2006
1.
UNEP, 2006. Sixth 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.6/3. 32 pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
2.
UNEP, 2006. Sixth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Mangrove 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-M.6/3. 80pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
3.
UNEP, 2006. Sixth 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.6/3. 84pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
4.
UNEP, 2006. Sixth 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.6/3. 56pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
5.
UNEP, 2006. Sixth 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.6/3. 92pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
6.
UNEP, 2006. Sixth 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.6/3. 80pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
7.
UNEP, 2006. Sixth Meeting of the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee 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/RSTC.6/3. 72pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
8.
UNEP, 2006. Fifth Meeting of the Project Steering Committee for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing Environmental
Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". Report of the meeting, UNEP/GEF/SCS/PSC.5/3.
80pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
9.
UNEP, 2006. Fourth Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Economic Valuation for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". Report of the meeting,
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RTF-E.4/3. 56pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
10. UNEP, 2006. Fourth Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Legal Matters for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". Report of the meeting,
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RTF-L.4/3. 48pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
11. UNEP, 2006. Seventh 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.7/3. 44pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
12. UNEP, 2006. Seventh Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Wetlands 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.7/3. 40pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
13. UNEP, 2006. Seventh Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Coral Reefs 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.7/3. 48pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
14. UNEP, 2006. Seventh 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.7/3. 48pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
15. UNEP, 2006. Seventh 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.7/3. 56pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
16. UNEP, 2006. Fifth Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Economic Valuation for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". Report of the meeting,
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RTF-E.5/3. 68pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
17. UNEP, 2006. Seventh Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Mangrove 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-M.7/3. 52pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
112 of 169
Terminal Report of the UNEP/GEF South China Sea Project
18. UNEP, 2006. Fifth Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Legal Matters for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". Report of the meeting,
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RTF-L.5/3. 40pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
PUBLICATIONS 2007
1.
UNEP, 2007. Eighth 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.8/3. 84pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
2.
UNEP 2007. Seventh Meeting of the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". Report of the meeting,
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RSTC.7/3. 72pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
3. UNEP 2007. Sixth Meeting of the Project Steering Committee for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing Environmental
Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". Report of the meeting, UNEP/GEF/SCS/PSC.6/3.
60pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
4.
UNEP, 2007. Sixth Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Economic Valuation for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". Report of the meeting,
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RTF-E.6/3. 48pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
5.
UNEP, 2007. Seventh Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Economic Valuation for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". Report of the meeting,
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RTF-E.7/3. 76pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
6.
UNEP, 2007. Eighth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Mangrove 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-M.8/3. 40pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
7.
UNEP, 2007. Eighth 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.8/3. 40pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
8.
UNEP, 2007. Eighth 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.8/3. 36pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
9.
UNEP, 2007. Eighth 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.8/3. 52pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
10. UNEP, 2007. Sixth Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Legal Matters for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". Report of the meeting,
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RTF-L.6/3. 32pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
11. UNEP, 2007. Ninth 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.9/3. 72pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
12. UNEP, 2007. Eighth 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.8/3. 40pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
Technical Reports
13. UNEP.
2007
Coral Reef Demonstration Sites in the South China Sea. UNEP/GEF/SCS Technical Publication No. 5.
14. UNEP.
2007
Seagrass Demonstration Sites in the South China Sea. UNEP/GEF/SCS Technical Publication No. 6.
15. UNEP.
2007
Mangrove Demonstration Sites in the South China Sea. UNEP/GEF/SCS Technical Publication No. 7.
16. UNEP.
2007
Guidelines for Conducting Economic Valuation of Coastal Ecosystem Goods and Services. UNEP/GEF/SCS
Technical Publication No. 8.
17. UNEP.
2007
Review of the Legal Aspects of Environmental Management in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand.
UNEP/GEF/SCS Technical Publication No. 9.
18. UNEP.
2007
Land-Based Pollution in the South China Sea. UNEP/GEF/SCS Technical Publication No. 10.
19. UNEP.
2007
National Reports on Coral Reefs in the Coastal Waters of the South China Sea. UNEP/GEF/SCS Technical
Publication No. 11.
20. UNEP.
2007
National Reports on the Fish Stocks and Habitats of Regional, Global and Transboundary Significance in the
South China Sea. UNEP/GEF/SCS Technical Publication No. 15.
Knowledge Documents
21. UNEP, 2005 Managing Multi-Lateral, Intergovernmental projects and Programmes, the Case of the UNEP/GEF Project
Entitled: "Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". South China Sea
Knowledge Document UNEP/GEF/ SCS/Inf.1. (Reprint)
113 of 169
Terminal Report of the UNEP/GEF South China Sea Project
22. UNEP, 2007 Procedure of Selection of Demonstration Sites in the Context of the UNEP/GEF Project Entitled:
"Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". South China Sea
Knowledge Document UNEP/GEF/ SCS/Inf.2.
23. UNEP, 2007 Procedure for Determination of National and Regional Economic Values for Ecotone Goods and Services
and Total Economic Values of Coastal Habitats in the Context of the UNEP/GEF Project Entitled: "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". South China Sea Knowledge Document
UNEP/GEF/ SCS/Inf.3.
24. UNEP, 2007 Procedure for Establishing a Regional System of Fisheries Refugia in the South China Sea and Gulf of
Thailand in the Context of the UNEP/GEF Project Entitled: "Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South
China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". South China Sea Knowledge Document UNEP/GEF/SCS/Inf.4.
25. UNEP, 2007 Modelling the Carrying Capacity of the South China Sea Marine Basin with Respect to Nutrient Loading
from Land-Based Sources in the Context of the UNEP/GEF Project Entitled: "Reversing Environmental Degradation
Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". South China Sea Knowledge Document UNEP/GEF/SCS/Inf.5.
26. UNEP, 2007 Establishing and Online Collaborative Information Base in the Context of the UNEP/GEF Project Entitled:
"Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". South China Sea
Knowledge Document UNEP/GEF/ SCS/Inf.6.
PUBLICATIONS 2008
1.
UNEP 2008. Eighth 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.8/3. 72pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
2.
UNEP 2008. Seventh 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.7/3.
76pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
3.
UNEP, 2008. Ninth 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.9/3. 32pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
5.
UNEP, 2008. Eighth Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Economic Valuation for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". Report of the meeting,
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RTF-E.8/3. 44pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
6.
UNEP, 2008. Ninth Meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Mangrove 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-M.9/3. 44pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
9.
UNEP, 2008. Ninth 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.9/3. 52pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
7.
UNEP, 2008. Ninth 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.9/3. 40pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
10. UNEP, 2008. Seventh Meeting of the Regional Task Force on Legal Matters for the UNEP/GEF Project "Reversing
Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". Report of the meeting,
UNEP/GEF/SCS/RTF-L.7/3. 36pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
11. UNEP, 2008. Tenth 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.10/3. 52pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
12. UNEP, 2008. Ninth 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-9/3. 60pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
13. UNEP, 2008. Eighth 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-8/3.
124pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
Technical Reports
14. UNEP,
2008.
National Reports on Seagrass in South China Sea. UNEP/GEF/SCS Technical Publication No. 12. 240pps.
UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
15. UNEP,
2008.
National Report on Wetlands in South China Sea. UNEP/GEF/SCS Technical Publication No. 13. 172pps.
UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
16. UNEP,
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National Report on Mangroves in South China Sea. UNEP/GEF/SCS Technical Publication No. 14. 220pps.
UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
17. Strategic Action Programme for the South China Sea. UNEP/GEF/SCS Technical Publication No. 16. 72pps. UNEP,
Bangkok, Thailand.
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the South China Sea. UNEP/GEF/SCS Technical Publication No. 17. 104pps. UNEP, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Brochures - Lessons Learned Good Practices
Brochure 1:
Establishing a Framework for Sustainable Management of Mangroves Based on Government Policy at the
Fangchenggang Demonstration Site.
Brochure 2:
Integration of Traditional Wisdom and Practices in the Development and Implementation of a Coral Reef
management Plan and Legislation-Belitung.
Brochure 3: Fisheries
Refugia as a Tool for Integrated Fisheries and Habitat Management at Phu Quoc Archipelago,
Viet Nam.
Brochure 4:
Network of Small-Scale Sanctuaries in Masinloc, Philippines.
Brochure 5:
Sustainable Tourism based on Coral Reefs at Mu Koh Chang Island.
Brochure 6:
Rehabilitation of Habitats and Sustainable Use of Fisheries Resources in the Con Chim Area, Thi Nai
Lagoon, Viet Nam.
Brochure 7:
Community Involvement, Public Awareness and Education for Mangrove Conservation and Restoration on
Trat Province, Thailand.
Brochure 8:
Industry and Local Community Involvement in Land-based Pollution Management in Batam, Indonesia.
Brochure 9:
Transboundary Water Management Between Kampot Province (Cambodia) and Kien Giang Province (Viet
Nam) Importance of Coastal Ecosystems and Resources in the Transboundary Waters of Kampot and
Kien Giang Provinces.
PUBLICATIONS 2009
1.
UNEP, 2009. Report of the Tenth Meeting of the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee. Reversing Environmental
Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand. UNEP/GEF/SCS/RSTC.10/3.
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ANNEX 4
Final Estimates of Co-Financing of the Project
"Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand"
BACKGROUND
At the time of consideration of the project document by the First Project Steering Committee meeting
held in Pattaya, Thailand from 22-23 October 2001, the participating countries agreed to in-kind
co-financing commitments for the preparatory phase of the project as shown in Tables 1 and 2 of
Appendix 1. The project was divided into a preparatory phase during which site selection would be
carried out that was to have lasted two years to December 2003, and an operational phase of three
years lasting to December 2006. In the event the preparatory phase was extended to June 30th 2004
(2.5 years) and the operational phase to June 30th 2008 (4 years).
The original co-financing estimates were based on agreement during the first PSC meeting that; the
cost of the time given to the project by all nationals from the participating countries would be
estimated and costed using a uniform coefficient of US$70 per person per day. This was considered
to be an inclusive costing of salary and benefits, plus office support costs that was to be applied to al
individuals, from all countries, regardless of their individual level of seniority or actual salary. This
coefficient undervalues the real co-financing in some countries and over-values it in others, but
obviates the necessity for maintaining detailed records in seven different currencies, six of which float
on the international currency exchange market.
During the fourth Project Steering Committee convened in Quilin, China in December 2004 estimates
of in-kind co-financing for the operational phase of the project were discussed and approved. These
were calculated in a manner comparable to that used for the preparatory phase and using the same
coefficient of US$70 per person per day. At that time it was estimated that the project operational
phase would last for three years that is, from July 2004 to June 2007. These estimates are presented
in Tables 3 and 4 of Appendix 1.
The estimates for the operational phase were based on the work-plans agreed by each regional
working group and attached to the second amendments to the Memoranda of Understanding. In
deriving these estimates the following points were noted by the Project Steering Committee:
· Time estimates are a best possible estimate for completion of the specified tasks, having
been reviewed and approved by the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee during its
fifth meeting in Fangchenggang, China, December 9 11, 2004;
· The costs of regional experts' time in participating in regional level meetings had not been
assigned to individual countries but was summarised on an annual basis as part of the
contributions to regional co-ordination;
· This estimate does not include the costs of government in-kind co-financing of unbudgeted
regional co-ordination meetings45 during the period July 2005 to June 2007; and,
· Does not include the additional cash co-financing of national level co-ordination meetings
approved by the third meeting of the Project Steering Committee.
VERIFYING IN-KIND CO-FINANCING
Examination of the tables in Appendix 1 shows that the bulk of the in-kind co-financing is derived from
the time of individuals: contributed either through attendance in meetings, which is not paid for in this
project; or in terms of additional unpaid work and inputs to preparation of documents; technical
backstopping and contribution of specialised knowledge and information. Since few institutions or
organisations in any of the countries keep time sheets, actually verifying much of this in-kind
contribution objectively is difficult if not impossible46.
45 These include the joint meetings between Trat in Thailand and Koh Kong in Cambodia, and between Kien Giang in Viet Nam
and Kampot in Cambodia with regard to the transboundary demonstration sites and the intersessional meetings of the sub-
committees of the RSTC.
46 One way might be to estimate the "value" of the outputs but such an undertaking is considered counter-productive since it is
likely to result in extensive debate concerning the merits or otherwise of the outputs.
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Elements of the in-kind co-financing that are amenable to independent verification include:
· Costs of individuals' time in meetings of the National Technical Working Group and Inter-
Ministry Committee meetings;
· Costs of individuals' time in meetings of the National Committees and Sub-Committees of the
components and sub-components; and,
· Costs of individuals' participation in meetings of: the Project Steering Committee; the
Regional Scientific and Technical Committee; the six regional working groups; and the two
Task Forces.
It is a requirement of the Memoranda of Understanding signed with both the focal ministries and each
Specialised Executing Agency that included in each six month report is a listing of the national
meetings convened in the framework of the project, their duration, agenda, report, and list of
participants. It is therefore possible to calculate the in-kind co-financing, which has been actually
realised through participation of individuals in national level meetings. Similarly participation of
individuals in the regional level meetings is verifiable from the meeting reports published by the
Project Co-ordinating Unit.
A further requirement under the Memoranda of Understanding was that the component and sub-
component focal points in each country devote 25% of their time to the national activities of the
project. Assuming that the number of working days per year is around two hundred and thirty, 25%
represents 57.5 working days per year. Whilst it is not possible to objectively quantify the total actual
time spent by these individuals on project activities, time spent in meetings of the regional working
groups and national level meetings can be independently verified. The fact that in almost all cases the
entire set of anticipated national outputs were produced at high quality would support the contention
that the unverifiable portion of the co-financing was in fact raised.
Table 1 presents the agreed in-kind co-financing for the two years of the preparatory phase and the
three years of the operational phase of the project, together with the annual proportion that can be
independently verified via the contents of the six month progress reports. The proportion that can be
independently verified rises from 32& in years one and two to slightly below 50% for the operational
phase of the project. Overall the percentage of co-financing that can be independently verified is 40%
or 2.4 million US dollars.
Table 1
Originally agreed estimates of in-kind co-financing and the portion that can be
independently verified.
Preparatory Phase
Operational Phase
Yr 1
Yr 2
Yr 1
Yr 2
Yr 3
Totals
In-kind Co-financing estimate
1,391,740
1,373,890 1,020,950 1,020,950 1,020,950
5,829,480
Verifiable portion
448,140
443,240 491,750 491,750 491,750
2,366,630
Percentage
32.18
32.26 48.17 48.17 48.17
40.60
COMPARISON OF ESTIMATES WITH ACTUAL IN-KIND CO-FINANCING
National Co-ordination
Table 2 provides a comparison of estimates with total actual in-kind government co-financing of
national co-ordination activities reflecting individuals' participation in Inter-Ministry Committee, and
National Technical Working Group meetings, over the period January 2002 to June 2008. It can be
seen that the total estimates for both the preparatory and operational phases of the project were
exceeded. It should be noted in this regard that in the case of Malaysia the MoUs were not signed
until September 2002 and no co-financing was realised from Malaysia during the first two years of
project implementation. With the exception of Malaysia all countries exceeded the estimates and total
in-kind co-financing was US$458,570 or 159% of the original estimate.
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Table 2
Comparison of actual in-kind government co-financing (US$) (IMC and NTWG) during the preparatory (2002-2004) and operational phases (2004-2008) of the project associated
with national co-ordination, derived from reported meeting participation at the national level using the agreed cost coefficient (US$70 per person-day) compared with agreed estimates.
(n/a = information not available)
PREPARATORY PHASE
TOTAL 2002
TOTAL 2003
TOTAL 1st half 2004
Total 2.5 yrs
Estimated Actual Estimated Actual Estimated Actual Estimated Actual
US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ US$
Cambodia
11,760
3,605
11,760
18,270
0
5,180
23,520
27,055
China
11,760
7,560
11,760
7,910
0
7,280
23,520
22,750
Indonesia
11,760
0
11,760
7,350
0
9,450
23,520
16,800
Malaysia
11,760
0
11,760
0
0
560
23,520
560
Philippines
11,760
11,760
11,760
9,660
0
15,960
23,520
37,380
Thailand
11,760
4,690
11,760
14,350
0
3,745
23,520
22,785
Viet Nam
11,760
12,180
11,760
23,100
0
17,500
23,520
52,780
Totals
82,320 39,795 82,320 80,640
0 59,675 164,640 180,110
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL 2005
TOTAL 2006
TOTAL 2007
Total 4 yrs
Total 6.5 yrs
2nd half 2004
1st half 2008
Estimated Actual Estimated Actual Estimated Actual Estimated Actual Estimated Actual Estimated Actual Estimated Actual %
US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ US$
Cambodia
2,940
5,180
5,880
10,920
5,880
11,970
2,940
23,310
0
17,430
17,640
68,810
41,160
95,865 233
China
2,940
1,820
5,880
7,980
5,880
4,410
2,940
10,360
0
2,240
17,640
26,810
41,160
49,560 121
Indonesia
2,940
13,790
5,880
11,970
5,880
6,300
2,940
5,040
0
16,660
17,640
53,760
41,160
70,560 171
Malaysia
2,940
0
5,880
0
5,880
490
2,940
3,990
0
4,060
17,640
8,540
41,160
9,100 22
Philippines
2,940
6,300
5,880
7,980
5,880
9,310
2,940
7,070
0
22,750
17,640
53,410
41,160
90,790 221
Thailand
2,940
3,640
5,880
8,960
5,880
2,660
2,940
0
0
8,400
17,640
23,660
41,160
46,445 113
Viet Nam
2,940
7,140
5,880
21,980
5,880
14,350
2,940
0
0
n/a
17,640
43,470
41,160
96,250 234
Totals
20,580 37,870
41,160 69,790
41,160 49,490
20,580 49,770
0 19,670 123,480 278,460 288,120 458,570 159
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National Co-ordination within individual components.
Table 3 provides information summarised, by component, and by year, regarding the estimates and
the actual co-financing during the preparatory phase (2002-June 2004), which can be verified from
information provided in the six month progress reports. It should be noted that China did not wish to
participate in two of the six components at the time of project submission (shaded grey in the table),
hence no estimates are included in the Chinese row with respect to the Coral Reefs and Fisheries
components. Malaysia, which had originally agreed to participate in all components, did not sign the
MoUs covering the fisheries and mangrove components. Since Malaysia's intention at the time of
project submission was to participate in these components the agreed estimates have been retained
in the table for the preparatory phase.
It can be seen that overall, despite the non-participation of Malaysia in two components until recently
and in none of the components for the first year, the total co-financing (US$1,065,540) realised during
the preparatory phase 2002 June 2004) through participation in national level meetings greatly
exceeds (156%) the original estimate of US$682,640 reflecting in part the extension of the
preparatory phase from two to 2.5 years. A comparison across components is interesting with the
mangrove component realising by far the highest percentage of actual to realised co-financing, 251%;
followed by Land-based pollution 212%; fisheries 170%; and coral reefs and seagrass with 119% and
118% respectively. Only the wetlands component failed to reach the estimate realising only 95%
during the preparatory phase and only 73% during the operational phase of the project. This low
percentage of co-financing is noteworthy, possibly reflecting the absence of funds in the project
budget for demonstration activities in this component that, may have contributed to a lower motivation
of individuals at the national level.
Table 4 provides a breakdown of the co-financing by component for the operational phase (July 2004
to June 2008) from which it can be seen that overall the realised co-financing exceeded by a small
margin (6%) the original estimates. Interestingly the fisheries component raised the greatest in-kind
co-financing during the operational phase, 177%; followed by mangroves 146% and coral reefs 126%.
The wetlands, seagrass and land-based pollution components all failed to reach the estimates.
Tables 5 and 6 provide annual summaries of estimated and realised co-financing for the preparatory
and operational phases respectively. Over the entire project period US$2,411,990 of verifiable in-kind
co-financing was raised at the national level for actions within each component and sub-component,
compared with the original estimates of US$1,959,440. It is interesting to note that co-financing in the
first year was significantly lower than in the second, perhaps reflecting a slower start than anticipated,
due in part to delays in initial fund transfer to the Specialised Executing Agencies which took place
over the period from February to Mid-March 2002.
Regional Co-ordination
Co-financing of the Project Steering Committee was estimated at US$2,100 per country for year one
and US$1,400 for year 2 for a total for all 7 participating countries of US$24,500. The estimate
includes an allowance of 10 days for preparatory and follow-up activities in both years, while year 1
estimates include the estimated in-kind costs of the first meeting convened in October 2001, not
budgeted under PDF-B co-financing. During the Operational Phase from June 2004 to July 2007 it
was anticipated that one three day meeting per year would be convened involving two days of travel
and four days of preparation and follow-up at the national level. Total in-kind co-financing for all
countries was anticipated as being US$9,310 per year for a total of US$27,930 of which 71% or
US$19,990 is verifiable. The verifiable portions of the estimates are US$16,800 and US$20,020 for
the preparatory and operational phases respectively. Actual realised co-financing was US$12,740 and
US$20,020 for a total of US$32,760 or 89% of the estimate.
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Table 3
Comparison of actual in-kind government co-financing (US$) from 2002 to 1st half 2004 (Preparatory Phase), associated with individual project
components and sub-components derived from reported meeting participation at the national level using the agreed cost coefficient
(US$70 per person-day) compared with the agreed estimates. Grey shading indicates MoUs not signed47.
Mangrove
Wetlands
Coral Reefs
Sea grass
Fisheries
Pollution
Total Components
2002
Estimated Actual Estimated
Actual Estimated
Actual Estimated Actual Estimated
Actual Estimated
Actual Estimated
Actual
Cambodia
10,360
9,520
9,800
10,360
3,430
10,360
3,430
5,040
1,540
5,040
12,250
50,960
39,690
China
10,360
8,750
9,800
6,860
Not participating
10,360
Not participating
5,040
5,950
25,410
Indonesia
10,360
22,050
9,800
4,620
10,360
5,740
10,360
14,910
5,040
5,600
5,040
4,270
50,960
57,190
MoU not
MoU not
Malaysia
10,360
9,800
0
10,360
0
10,360
0
5,040
5,040
0
50,960
0
signed
signed
Philippines
10,360
560
9,800
1,960
10,360
2,240
10,360
2,450
5,040
2,380
5,040
2,310
50,960
11,900
Thailand
10,360 125,440
9,800
2,870
10,360
9,030
10,360
4,410
5,040
4,060
5,040
5,390
50,960
151,200
Viet Nam
10,360
13,720
9,800
6,825
10,360
3,500
10,360
6,370
5,040
24,080
5,040
12,880
50,960
67,375
Total Yr. 1
72,520
180,040
68,600
32,655
62,160
23,940
72,520
35,420
30,240
37,660
35,280
43,050
341,320
352,765
Mangrove
Wetlands
Coral Reefs
Seagrass
Fisheries
Pollution
Total Components
2003
Estimated Actual Estimated
Actual Estimated
Actual Estimated Actual Estimated
Actual Estimated
Actual Estimated
Actual
Cambodia
10,360
19,250
9,800
19,250
10,360
4,060
10,360
4,060
5,040
3,220
5,040
16,730
50,960
66,570
China
10,360
14,420
9,800
5,880
Not participating
10,360
Not participating
5,040
5,880
27,860
Indonesia
10,360
26,810
9,800
3,290
10,360
3,850
10,360 30,940
5,040
630
5,040
25,410
50,960
90,930
MoU not
MoU not
Malaysia
10,360
9,800
0
10,360
0
10,360
0
5,040
5,040
2,240
50,960
2,240
signed
signed
Philippines
10,360
6,930
9,800
28,280
10,360
22,330
10,360 28,175
5,040
2,520
5,040
980
50,960
89,215
Thailand
10,360
70,630
9,800
5,075
10,360
46,270
10,360 18,830
5,040
3,780
5,040
28,560
50,960 173,145
Viet Nam
10,360
8,750
9,800
4,655
10,360
6,650
10,360 17,500
5,040
9,590
5,040
10,920
50,960
58,065
Total Yr 2
72,520 146,790
68,600
66,430
62,160
83,160
72,520 101,185
30,240
19,740
35,280
90,720
341,320 508,025
Mangrove
Wetlands
Coral Reefs
Seagrass
Fisheries
Land-based Pollution
Total Components
2004 1st half
Estimated Actual Estimated
Actual Estimated
Actual Estimated Actual Estimated
Actual Estimated
Actual Estimated
Actual
Cambodia
0
3,920
0
3,920
0 4,900
0 4,900
0
16,520
0
0
0 34,160
China
0
4,900
0 2,450
Not participating
0
Not participating
0
0
0
0
Indonesia
0
3,780
0 1,365
0
13,860
0 4,410
0
0
0
0
0 23,415
MoU not
MoU not
Malaysia
0
0
0
0 1,470
0
0 4,900
0 6,370
signed
signed
Philippines
0
14,910
0 17,220
0
17,430
0 19,495
0
8,050
0
0
0 77,105
Thailand
0
3,360
0 3,010
0
5,320
0 70
0
0
0 8,820
0 24,360
Viet Nam
0
5,810
0 2,940
0
0
0 2,030
0
20,720
0 2,100
0 33,600
Total Yr 2.5
0 36,680
0
30,905
0
41,510
0
34,545
0
45,290
0
15,820
0
204,750
GRAND TOTAL 2.5 Yrs
145,040 363,510
137,200
129,990
124,320
148,610
145,040
171,150
60,480
102,690
70,560
149,590
682,640 1,065,540
Actual as % of estimate
251% 95% 119%
118%
170%
212%
156%
47 Some adjustments will be required to this table to correct the estimates, but the conclusions remain valid.
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Table 4
Comparison of actual in-kind government co-financing (US$) from 2nd half 2004 to 1st half 2008 (Operational Phase), associated with
individual project components and sub-components derived from reported meeting participation at the national level using the agreed cost
coefficient (US$70 per person-day) compared with the agreed estimates. Grey shading indicates MoUs not signed or activities completed
Land-based
2004
Mangrove Wetlands Coral
Reefs Seagrass Fisheries
Total Components
Pollution
2nd half Estimated Actual Estimated Actual Estimated Actual Estimated Actual Estimated Actual Estimated Actual Estimated Actual
Cambodia 5,600
1,470 5,600
1,470 5,600
245 5,600
245 5,600
0 5,600
1,540 33,600
4,970
China
5,600
5,040 5,600
4,060 Not participating
5,600 2,520 Not participating
5,600
8,820
22,400
20,440
Indonesia
5,600
2,660 5,600
0 5,600
5,180 5,600
2,520 5,600
0 5,600
0 33,600
10,360
Malaysia
MoU not signed
5,600
420 5,600
0 5,600
0 MoU not signed
5,600
490 22,400
910
Philippines 5,600
0 5,600
630 5,600
700 5,600
2,940 5,600
6,020 5,600
700 33,600
10,990
Thailand
5,600
0 5,600
2,030 5,600
13,090 5,600
980 5,600
0 5,600
20,020 33,600
36,120
Viet Nam
5,600
4,060 5,600
3,220 5,600
3,780 5,600
840 5,600
13,440 5,600
1,470 33,600
26,810
Total Yr 3
33,600 13,230 39,200
11,830
33,600
22,995
39,200
10,045 28,000
19,460
39,200
33,040
212,800
110,600
Land-based
Mangrove Wetlands Coral
Reefs Seagrass Fisheries
Total Components
2005
Pollution
Estimated Actual Estimated
Actual Estimated
Actual Estimated
Actual Estimated
Actual Estimated
Actual Estimated
Actual
Cambodia 11,200
5,040 11,200
5,040 11,200
6,510 11,200
6,510 11,200
3,570 11,200
3,990 67,200
30,660
China
11,200
9,660 11,200
9,170 Not participating
11,200
2,800 Not participating
11,200
2,730 44,800
24,360
Indonesia
11,200
8,260 11,200
4,410 11,200
10,500 11,200
10,360 11,200
7,280 11,200
4,690 67,200
45,500
Malaysia
MoU not signed
11,200
0 11,200
2,660 11,200
910 MoU not signed
11,200
490 44,800
4,060
Philippines 11,200
4,172 11,200
5,530 11,200
5,320 11,200
3,010 11,200
7,700 11,200
770 67,200
26,502
Thailand
11,200
24,290 11,200
3,500 11,200
10,990 11,200
4,900 11,200
0 11,200
41,930 67,200
85,610
Viet Nam
11,200
11,550 11,200
8,120 11,200
2013 11,200
4,130 11,200
23,240 11,200
4,200 67,200
53,253
Total Yr 4
67,200 62,972 78,400
35,770
67,200
37,993
78,400
32,620 56,000
41,790
78,400
58,800
425,600
269,945
Land-based
Mangrove Wetlands Coral
Reefs Seagrass Fisheries
Total Components
2006
Pollution
Estimated Actual Estimated
Actual Estimated
Actual Estimated
Actual Estimated
Actual Estimated
Actual Estimated
Actual
Cambodia 11,200
6,790 11,200
6,790 11,200
8,435 11,200
8,435 11,200
5,950 11,200
3,010 67,200
39,410
China
11,200
2,590 11,200
5,740 Not participating
11,200
1,190 Not participating
11,200
3,780 44,800
13,300
Indonesia
11,200
17,990 11,200
0 11,200
21,490 11,200
6,510 11,200
1,680 11,200
4,060 67,200
51,730
Malaysia
MoU not signed
11,200
0 11,200
27,440 11,200
1,190 MoU not signed
11,200
1,680 44,800
30,310
Philippines 11,200
4,760 11,200
5,460 11,200
3,220 11,200
1,260 11,200
10,220 11,200
9,310 67,200
34,230
Thailand
11,200
0 11,200
3,430 11,200
10,220 11,200
5,670 11,200
0 11,200
14,000 67,200
33,320
Viet Nam
11,200
5,180 11,200
6,790 11,200
2,170 11,200
5,040 11,200
21,490 11,200
3,570 67,200
44,240
Total Yr 5
67,200 37,310 78,400
28,210
67,200
72,975
78,400
29,295 56,000
39,340
78,400
39,410
425,600
246,540
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Table 4 cont.
Comparison of actual in-kind government co-financing (US$) from 2nd half 2004 to 1st half 2008 (Operational Phase), associated with
individual project components and sub-components derived from reported meeting participation at the national level using the agreed cost
coefficient (US$70 per person-day) compared with the agreed estimates. Grey shading indicates MoUs not signed or activities completed.
Land-based
2007
Mangrove Wetlands
Coral
Reefs
Seagrass Fisheries
Total Components
Pollution
1st half
Estimated Actual Estimated
Actual Estimated
Actual Estimated
Actual Estimated
Actual Estimated
Actual Estimated
Actual
Cambodia
5,600
1,540 5,600
1,540 5,600 770 5,600 770 5,600
0 5,600 420 33,600 5,040
China
Not participating
Not participating
630
5,600 10,850 5,600 1,260
5,600 3,360
5,600
22,400
16,100
Indonesia
5,600 1,820 5,600
0 5,600
980 5,600 2,240 5,600
0 5,600
0 33,600 5,040
Malaysia
MoU not signed
5,600
0 5,600
17,710 5,600
0 MoU not signed
5,600 14,980 22,400
32,690
Philippines
5,600 770 5,600 11,060 5,600
0 5,600 1,330 5,600 10,990 5,600
0 33,600 24,150
Thailand
5,600 3,990 5,600 910 5,600
8,190 5,600 5,670 5,600 2,800 5,600 9,450 33,600 31,010
Viet Nam
5,600 1,120 5,600 1,400 5,600
910 5,600 2,590 5,600 9,660 5,600
0 33,600 15,680
Total Yr 5.5
33,600 20,090 39,200
16,170
33,600
28,560
39,200
15,960
28,000
23,450
39,200
25,480
212,800
129,710
Land-based
2007
Mangrove Wetlands
Coral
Reefs
Seagrass Fisheries
Total Components
Pollution
2nd half
Estimated Actual Estimated
Actual Estimated
Actual Estimated
Actual Estimated
Actual Estimated
Actual Estimated
Actual
Cambodia
0
9,380
0
9,380
0 13,755
0 13,755
0 3,430
0 770
0 50,470
China
0 560
0
0
Not participating
0 5,040
Not participating
0
0
5,600
Indonesia
0 3,220
0
0
0 5,530
0 4,900
0
0
0 5,250
0 18,900
Malaysia
MoU not signed
0 5,460
0
0
0
0
MoU not signed
0
0
0
5,460
Philippines
0 1,890
0 1,330
0
0
0 5,950
0 12,600
0 2,660
0 24,430
Thailand
0 105,630
0
0
0 17,640
0 11,690
0
0
0
0 134,960
Viet Nam
0 10,990
0 14,000
0
9,380
0 3,920
0 23,940
0
0 62,230
Total Yr 6
0 131,670
0
30,170
0
46,305
0
45,255
0
39,970
0
8,680
0
302,050
Land-based
2008
Mangrove Wetlands
Coral
Reefs
Seagrass Fisheries
Total Components
Pollution
1st half
Estimated Actual Estimated
Actual Estimated
Actual Estimated
Actual Estimated
Actual Estimated
Actual Estimated
Actual
Cambodia
0
0
0
3,080
0
3,080
0
41,510
0
0
0
47,670
China
0
0
22,295 Not participating
0
Not participating
0
0
22,295
Indonesia
0
15,540
0
0
0
8,120
0
3,290
0
25,970
0
5,460
0
58,380
Malaysia
MoU not signed
0
12,670
0
12,530
0
11,200
MoU not signed
0
0
0
36,400
Philippines
0
10,920
0
15,190
0
13,300
0
0
44,730
0
10,290
0
94,430
Thailand
0
2,660
0
0
0
0
6,300
0
0
8,960
Viet Nam
0
0
0
7,350
0
0
15,120
0
0
22,470
Total Yr 6.5
0 29,120
0
50,155
0
44,380
0
17,570
0
133,630
0
15,750
0
290,605
GRAND TOTAL
4 Yrs
201,600
294,392
235,200
172,305
201,600
253,208
235,200
150,745
168,000
297,640
235,200
181,160 1,276,800 1,349,450
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Actual as % of
146% 73% 126% 64% 177% 77% 106%
estimate
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Table 5
Comparison of estimated and actual national level, in-kind co-financing, of the components and sub-components during the preparatory phase
(January 2002 to June 2004), based on reported meeting participation.
Mangrove
Wetlands
Coral Reefs
Sea grass
Fisheries
Pollution
Total Components
Est. Actual Est. Actual
Est. Actual Est. Actual
Est. Actual
Est. Actual
Est. Actual
Total 2002 72,520 180,040
68,600
32,655
62,160
23,940 72,520 35,420
30,240
37,660 35,280
43,050 341,320 352,765
Total 2003 72,520 146,790
68,600
66,430
62,160
83,160
72,520 101,185
30,240
19,740 35,280
90,720 341,320
508,025
Total 1st half 2004
0
36,680
0
30,905
0
41,510
0 34,545
0
45,290
0
15,820
0
204,750
GRAND TOTAL 2.5 YRS 145,040 363,510
137,200 129,990
124,320
148,610 145,040 171,150
60,480 102,690 70,560 149,590 682,640 1,065,540
Actual as % of Estimate
251%
95%
119%
118%
170%
212%
156%
Table 6
Comparison of estimated and actual national level, in-kind co-financing, of the components and sub-components during the operational phase
(July 2004 to June 2008), based on reported meeting participation.
Mangrove
Wetlands
Coral Reefs
Sea grass
Fisheries
Pollution
Total Components
Est. Actual Est. Actual
Est. Actual
Est. Actual
Est. Actual
Est. Actual
Est. Actual
Total 2nd half 2004 33,600
13,230
39,200
11,830 33,600 22,995
39,200 10,045
28,000
19,460
39,200
33,040
212,800
110,600
Total 2005 67,200
62,972
78,400
35,770 67,200 37,993
78,400 32,620
56,000
41,790
78,400
58,800
425,600
269,945
Total 2006 67,200
37,310
78,400
28,210 67,200 72,975
78,400 29,295
56,000
39,340
78,400
39,410
425,600
246,540
Total 1st half 2007
33,600
20,090
39,200
16,170 33,600 28,560
39,200 15,960
28,000
23,450
39,200
25,480
212,800
129,710
Total 2nd half 2007
0 131,670
0
30,170
0 46,305
0 45,255
0
39,970
0
8,680
0
302,750
Total 1st half 2008
0
29,120
0
50,155
0 44,380
0 17,570
0 133,630
0
15,750
0
290,605
GRAND TOTAL 4 YRS 201,600 294,392 235,200 172,305 201,600 253,208 235,200 150,745 168,000 297,640
235,200 181,160 1,276,800 1,349,450
Actual as % of Estimate
146%
73%
126%
64%
177%
77%
106%
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Table 7
Actual government co-financing through participation in regional meetings of the Project Steering
Committee, Regional Scientific and Technical Committee and Regional Task Forces.
Cost @
2001 2002
2003
2004 2005 2006 2007
2008
Person
US$70
days
per day
PSC
mtg
person
days
26
42
36 33 33 36 36 28
270 18,900
PSC travel person days
26
28
24
22
22
24
24
28
198
13,860
52
70 60 55 55 60 60 56
468 32,760
Total person days
182
286
Total
US$
12,740
20,020
RSTC mtg person days
48
51 57
69
51
66
68
68
54
60
592
41,440
RSTC travel person days
32
34 38
46
34
44
34
34
36
40
372
26,040
EXCOMM person days
20
20
24
64
4,480
80 85
95 115 105 130 126 102
90 100 1028 71,960
Total person days
375
653
Total
US$
26,250
45,710
RTF-L experts mtg days
28
28
40
33
24
27
18
198
13,860
RTF-L
travel
days
14 14 20 22 16 18
12 116 8,120
Total
42 42 60 55 40 45
30 314 21,980
RTF-E experts mtg days
24
24
32
32
32
28
32
204
14,280
RTF-E
travel
days
16 16 16 16 16 14
16 110 7,700
Total
40 40 48 48 48 42
48 314 21,980
The other component of regional co-ordination for which estimates were originally made was in
respect of the meetings of the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee for which it was estimated
that during the preparatory phase there would be one meeting a year of 3 days duration with two days
travel and participation of the National Technical Focal Point. Hence five (25%) of the originally
estimated 20 days per year can be objectively verified via the project published meeting reports which
is equivalent to US$350 of the US$1,400 per country per year or US$4,900 for the preparatory phase.
For the operational phase only the meeting and travel time (5 days) were included in the estimate of
US$350 per country per year for a total of US$7,350 for the in-kind contribution via participation of
national technical focal points in four meetings of the RSTC. In addition to the above the estimates for
the operational phase included the in-kind costs of participation of 6 chairs of the regional working
groups and four experts in one three day meeting per year plus two days of travel and 4 days
preparation and follow-up. This was calculated at US$25,200 for the operational phase giving a total
of US$32,550 of which US$18,987 is verifiable from the meeting reports. Table 7 indicates that during
the preparatory phase the total in-kind co-financing through participation in the meetings of the RSTC
was US$26,250 and during the operational phase US$45,710, the latter representing 241% of the
estimate.
Table 7 also provides details of the in-kind co-financing resulting from experts and members
participation in the meetings of the two regional task forces. Estimates for these elements were not
included in the estimates for the preparatory phase since the creation of these two groups was only
approved during the second PSC meeting, and they were omitted from the operational phase
estimates through oversight. The total value of co-financing to each of these two task forces amounts
to US$21,980 over the life of the project.
In addition during the operational phase an estimate was made of the government in-kind co-financing
through the participation of regional experts in the regional working group meetings. These were
estimated at 11 experts participating in the six regional working group meetings of 3 days duration
annually plus two days travel and 4 days of preparation and follow-up. Of the estimated 99 days per
year 55 are verifiable through the published meeting reports, representing US$15,400. Table 8
presents information on the participation of regional experts and government nominated focal points in
the meetings of the regional working groups.
It may be seen that although no estimate was made for this element of co-financing during the
preparatory phase a total of US$4,550 was invested through experts' time whilst during the
operational phase US$50,680 of co-financing was raised through expert participation in the meetings
of the regional working groups, this latter figure represents 183% of the original estimate.
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Table 8
Actual government co-financing through participation in meetings of the Regional Working Groups.
2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
2008
Pers
Cost @
on
US$70
Mtg No.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10
days
per day
Mangroves -experts
9 12 12
8 10 8 10 4 12
85 5,950
Mangroves - travel
6 6 6 4 4 4 4 2
8
44 3,080
Experts total
15 18 18 12 14 12 14 6
20
129 9,030
Focal Points
30 36 36 36 42 36 49 42
35
342 23,940
All members
45 54 54 48 56 48 63 48
55
471 32,970
Preparatory phase experts
4,410
Coral reefs experts
3 8 8 8 0 8 4 4
4
47 3,290
Coral reefs travel
2 4 4 4 0 4 2 2
2
24 1,680
Experts total
5 12 12 12 0 12 6 6 6
71 4,970
Focal Points
30 36 36 36 36 36 36 36
36
318 22,260
All members
35 48 48 48 36 48 42 42
42
389 27,230
Preparatory phase experts
2,870
Seagrass experts
3 6 8 12
12
12 8 8
15
84 5,880
Seagrass travel
2 4 4 6 6 6 4 4
10
46 3,220
Experts total
5 10 12 18 18 18 12 12
25
130 9,100
Focal Points
35 35 42 42 42 42 42 42
42
364 25,480
All members
40 45 54 60 60 60 54 54
67
494 34,580
Preparatory phase experts
3,150
Wetlands experts
0 8 0 8
12 4 3 4
0
39 2,730
Wetlands travel
0 4 0 4 6 2 2 2
0
20 1,400
Experts total
0 12 0 12
18 6 5 6
0
59 4,130
Focal Points
35 42 42 42 42 42 42 42
42
371 25,970
All members
35 54 42 54 60 48 47 48
42
430 30,100
Preparatory phase experts
1,680
Land-based Pollution experts
6 8 8 8
12 8
12 8
70 4,900
Land-based Pollution travel
4 4 4 4 6 4 6 4
36 2,520
Experts total
10 12 12 12 18 12 18 12
106 7,420
Focal Points
35 42 42 42 42 42 42 42
329 23,030
All members
45 54 54 54 60 54 60 54
435 30,450
Preparatory phase experts
3,220
Fisheries experts
6 5 4 28 24 20 15 28 32 32 194 13,580
Fisheries travel
4 2 2 14 12 10 10 14 16 16 100 7,000
Experts total
10 7 6 42 36 30 25 42 48 48 294 20,580
Focal Points
25 35 30 30 30 30 30 36
36
30
312 21,840
All members
35 42 36 72 66 60 55 78
84
78
606 42,420
Preparatory phase experts
4,550
Total Preparatory Phase experts
19,880
Total Experts
55,230
Total Preparatory Phase Focal Pts
15,960
Total Focal Points
142,520
Total Focal Pts & Experts
197,750
A further source of co-financing not included in the original estimates can be derived from participation
in the three Regional Scientific Conferences, the two NGO Forums, the four Mayor's Round Tables
and meetings other than those of the standing committees of the project. These contributions are
summarised in Table 9.
Table 9
Actual Government co-financing through participation in the Regional Scientific Conferences, NGO
Fora, Mayor's Round-Tables, bilateral meetings on transboundary habitat management and other ad
hoc meetings.
Person US$
Person
days
days
US$
Person
days
US$
Person
days
US$
Person
days
US$
Regional Scientific Conferences
321 22,470 453 31,710 459 32,130
1,233 86,310
Mayor's
Round
Tables
19 1,330 144 10,080 90 6,300 204 14,280 457 31,990
NGO
Fora
24
1,680
12
840
36
2,520
GIS
Wkshp
115
8,050
115
8,050
Jnt wkshp Cam-VN
171 11,970
171 11,970
201 14,070
543
38,010
Jnt wkshp Cam-Thai
129
9,030
129
9030
147 10,294
405
28,354
Informal Consultation on Transboundary
21
1470
21
1,470
Demonstration Sites
Technical Workhop/Partnership Forum
52
3,640
48
3,360
100
7,000
Total
852 59,640 957 66,990 897 62,794 204 14,280 2,910 203,704
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Table 10 includes estimates of the co-financing derived from participation in the regional training
courses while Table 11 provides similar data for the echo-seminars conducted at the national level the
grand totals reach US$157,570 and US$367,080 respectively.
Table 10
Co-financing derived from participation in the SCS regional Training Courses.
Workshop
Number of
Co-Financing
Regional Workshop
Workshop Duration
Location
Participants
US dollars
Sustainable Use and Management of
16 days
Penang, Malaysia
20 22,400
Mangrove Ecosystems
(24th Apr 8th May 2007)
Larval Fish Identification and Fish Early
Samut Prakan,
16 days
24 26,880
Life History Science
Thailand
(16th 31st May 2007 )
Management Models and Strategies for
Bolinao,
14 days
25 24,500
Coral Reef and Seagrass Ecosystems
Philippines
(28th Oct 10th Nov 2008)
Establishing and Managing Fisheries Samut Prakan, 14 days
24 23,520
Refugia in the South China Sea
Thailand
(28th Oct 10th Nov 2007)
Sustainable Use of Wetlands Bordering the
Nakhon Pathom, 16 days
21 23,520
South China Sea
Thailand
(5th Nov 20th Nov 2007)
Economic Valuation of Goods and Services
Samut Songkram,
7 days
of Coastal Habitats
21 10,290
Thailand
(23rd 29th Mar 2008)
(UNEP/GEF/SCS/CAER/MoU )
Samut Prakan, 21 days
Advanced Larval Fish Identification
18 26,460
Thailand
(25th May 14th Jun 2008)
Total
157,570
Table 11
Co-financing derived from participation in the SCS echo-seminars.
Number of
Number of
Co-
Specialised Executing Agency
Location
Participants
Days
Finance
MANGROVES
Ministry of Environment, Cambodia
Koh Kong, Cambodia
45
2
6,300
Guangxi Mangrove Research Centre, China
Fanchenggeng, China
35
3
7,350
Institute of Mangrove Research and Development Pontianak, Indonesia
26
2
3,640
Department of Environment and Natural Resources Busuanga,
Philippines
33
3
6,930
Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, Thailand
Trat, Thailand
50
1
3,500
Forest Science Institute, Viet Nam
Balat, Viet Nam
56
2
7,840
CORAL REEFS
Fisheries Administration, Cambodia (joint with seagrass)
Sihanoukville, Cambodia
43
3
9,030
Research Center for Oceanography (LIPI), Indonesia
Belitung, Indonesia
26
3
5,460
Department of Fisheries, Malaysia
Malaysia
50
4
14,000
Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines
Masinloc, Philippines
40
2
5,600
Ramkamhaeng University, Thailand
Koh Chang, Thailand
40
3
8,400
Institute of Oceanography, Vietnam
Nha Trang, Vietnam
28
2
3,920
SEAGRASS
uth China Sea Institute of Oceanology, China
Beihai, China
40
2
5,600
search Center for Oceanography (LIPI), Indonesia
Bintan/Jakarta
35
4
9,800
partment of Fisheries, Malaysia
Malaysia
15
3
3,150
rine Science Institute, University of the Philippines Narra,
Palawan,
Philippines
22 2 3,080
hidol University, Thailand
Burapha University, Chantaburi, Thailand
43
3
9,030
titute of Marine Environment and Resources, Viet Nam
Phu Quoc, Viet Nam
27
2
3,780
rine Science Institute, University of the Philippines
Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines
30
2
4,200
WETLANDS
Ministry of Environment, Cambodia
Koh Kong, Cambodia
35
3
7,350
Institute of Environmental Sciences Zhongshan University, Shantou, China
250
4
70,000
China
Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau, Philippines
Malampaya Sound
55
6
23,100
Department of Wildlife and National Parks, Malaysia
Kuala Lumphur, Malaysia
50
3
10,500
Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart University
Bangkok, Thailand
45
2
6,300
Vietnam National University, Hanoi
Xuan Thuy National Park, Viet Nam
40
4
11,200
FISHERIES LARVAL FISH IDENTIFICATION
Fisheries Administration of Cambodia
Sihanoukville, Cambodia
45
2
6,300
Directorate General of Capture Fisheries Jakarta,
Indonesia
35
3
7,350
National Fisheries Research and Development Institute
Bolinao, Philippines
40
3
8,400
Research Institute for Marine Fisheries
Hai Phong, Viet Name
53
12
44,520
FISHERIES ESTABLISHING AND MANAGING FISHERIES REFUGIA
Fisheries Administration of Cambodia Kampot,
Cambodia
40
2
5,600
Directorate General of Capture Fisheries Jakarta,
Indonesia
35
3
7,350
National Fisheries Research and Development Institute
Coron, Philippines
30
3
6,300
Research Institute for Marine Fisheries
Phu Quoc Island, Viet Nam
43
2
6,020
ECONOMIC VALUATION
South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, China
Guangzhou, China
17
2
2,380
University Putra Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu
20
2
2,800
Department of Environment and Natural Resources Manila,
Philippines
50 2 7,000
Kasetsart University, Thailand
Koh Chang, Thailand
35
4
9,800
National Economics University
Giao Thuy District, Viet Nam
20
3
4,200
Total 367,080
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Demonstration site co-financing
At the time of finalisation of the operational plans for the demonstration sites and pilot activities
budgets were prepared that indicated both the grant financing that would be provided through the
project budget and the co-financing that would be provided by central, and local governments and
from other sources either in cash or in kind. Co-financing was anticipated as being in both cash and
kind.
Table 12 provides an overview of these estimates from which it can be seen that the total estimated
co-financing was to be of the order of US$4.8 million in cash and US$1.6 million in-kind, compared
with the GEF grant total of US$3.8 million. At the time of completion of these activities the total
co-financing realised was US$ 6.5 million in cash and US$1.9 million in-kind for a total of 8.4 million
US dollars. This gives a co-financing ratio of 1:2.2 which greatly exceeds the GEF expectation for
International Waters of 1:1.
CASH CO-FINANCING OF NATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITHIN EACH COMPONENT.
During the preparatory phase no attempt was made to formally record the cash contributions provided
through the central governments and other sources directly to the specialised executing agencies
although such receipts were on occasion reported to meetings of the appropriate regional working
groups where they were formally included in the record of the meeting.
In general the sums involved were not large although in the case of the Government of the People's
Republic of China, US$1.8 million dollars was allocated by the Ministry of Finance in 2002 as
co-financing over the period to 2004 of project activities in China.
At the time of approval of the estimates for the operational phase of the project in 2004 it was agreed
that the reporting formats would be amended such that the specialised executing agencies would
report any cash or in-kind co-financing received as part of the six month progress reporting format
Table 13 provides a summary of the information received to date via the amended expenditure
reports, which suggests that in excess of 1.2 million US dollars has been provided in co-financing to
the specialised executing agencies during the operational phase of the project. The bulk of these
funds were received by the mangrove and coral reef focal points and in particular the Chinese focal
point for mangroves and the Indonesian Focal Point for coral reefs.
UNEP CO-FINANCING
At the time of submission of the project brief (December 2000) and subsequently at the time of CEO
endorsement in December 2001 UNEP co-financing during the Operational phase of the project,
originally planned to run from January 2002 to June 2007, was estimated at US$126,000 per annum
to a total of US$630,000. This was to have been derived from two sources: a cash contribution for the
convening of COBSEA (US$210,000) meetings48, derived from the EAS Regional Trust Fund; and an
in-kind contribution (US$420,000) representing the estimated staff-time for EAS/RCU professional
and support staff to project co-ordination and provision of office space and facilities for the Project
Co-ordinating Unit. Details of UNEP co-financing are provided in Appendix 2.
Over the period January 2002 to June 30th 2004, in-kind co-financing was provided by UNEP through
provision of services by the staff of the East Asian Seas Regional Co-ordinating Unit, and provision of
support by Nairobi based staff of UNEP and UNON. At the time that the project document was
submitted to the GEF, the COBSEA met annually, subsequently a decision was taken to convene
meetings biennially and only three meetings have been convened during the period January 2002 to
December 2008.
Following the mid-term evaluation and the recommendation of the evaluators that the staff of the
Project Co-ordinating Unit be increased, UNEP/DGEF paid half the costs of the L5 officer for 2006
and 2007. The total cash value of this support was US$261,388, hence the total co-financing provided
by UNEP during the operational phase was US$431,902 compared with the estimate of US$630,000.
48 At the time of finalisation of the project document COBSEA met annually the costs of convening these meetings was
designated as cash co-financing (US$ 42,000) based on the likely proportion of time each COBSEA meeting would devote to
a consideration of progress in the South China Sea Project.
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Table 12
Comparison of estimates and actual cash and in-kind co-financing of the demonstration sites and Pilot activities. Where the estimates are centred
across two columns and the name of the location is shaded then no differentiation between cash and in-kind co-financing was provided in the
original budget.
2005 2006
2007
2008
Estimated
Actual
Estimated
Actual
Estimated
Actual
Estimated
Actual
In-
In-
Cash
Cash
Cash In-Kind Cash In-Kind Cash In-Kind Cash In-Kind Cash In-Kind Cash In-Kind
Kind
Kind
Fangchenggang
168,100 6,790
-
356,374 338,467
42,000 93,149
176,267 23,910 81,214
34,310
Batu Ampur
n/a n/a
n/a
111,355
106,035 74,480
190,732
350,330 90,930 135,795
218,492
38,640
Trat Province
151,415 53,320
- 555,292
699,242
4,410 52,348 97,383
9,660 25,050
164,088
24,080
Peam Krasop
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
2,929 43,450 47,600 9,590 1,770
66,160
287,230
63,000
9,423 68,661 142,235 41,160
Kampot
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
311
12,100 8,291
13,650
5,755
60,540
226,675 60,550 2,480 55,260 240,290 33,740
Belitung
21,900 14,700
0
0 60,300 47,400
88,390 23,700 72,650
36,600 164,420 30,660
11,750 1,500 24,140 1,540
Masinloc
2,761
6,300
12,001
6,300
63,163
105,280 99,518
32,410
84,573
40,950
123,459 42,490
98,550 8,400 103,150 8,400
Mu Koh Chang
0 8,960
53,200
737,780
503,209
379,470
811,491
276,380 387,380
-
76,615 130,060
Hepu
35,220 39,080
2,590
167,330 226,900 -
282,860
199,610 210 98,440
118,110 350
Cape Bolinao
750
15,920
3,200
15,960
-
71,130 42,625
40,180 4,263
80,757
71,563
80,780
-
-
Phu Quoc
24,987 12,525
35,327 12,530 85,457 70,630 231,650 66,920 104,890
38,310 577,150 34,090 15,430 34,261 56,530 23,870
Lingdingyang
n/a
n/a
n/a
235,400 60,510
380,190
-
55,060
Batam
n/a n/a
n/a
12,000 3,710 980 62,700
71,180
14,280 57,000
76,740
1,750
Total
50,399 49,445
18,679 90,580 212,160 349,990 2,456,147 687,790 273,901 323,317 2,621,647 814,030 137,633 168,082 1,306,435 338,100
Total not
354,735
differentiated
2,175,530
1,873,471
395,254
Estimated
Actual
Total cash & in-kind
Actual as % of
Cash
In-Kind
Cash
In-Kind
Estimated
Actual
estimated
Fangchenggang
641,532
602,738 76,510 641,532 679,248
106%
Batu Ampur
437,882
674,857 204,050 437,882 878,907
201%
Trat Province
784,105 1,014,033
38,150
784,105
1,052,183
137%
Peam Krasop
14,122 178,271 477,065 113,750 192,393 590,815
307%
Kampot
8,546 127,900 475,256 107,940 136,446 583,196
427%
Belitung
166,600 100,200 276,950 55,900 266,800 332,850
125%
Masinloc
249,047 160,930 338,128 89,600 409,977 427,728
104%
Mu Koh Chang
1,549,271
865,164 950,110 1,549,271 1,815,274
117%
Hepu
583,850
583,700 3,150 583,850 586,850
101%
Cape Bolinao
5,013 167,807 117,388 136,920 172,820 254,308
147%
Phu Quoc
230,764 155,726 900,657 137,410 386,490
1,038,067
267%
Lingdingyang
670,650
60,510
-
670,650
60,510
9%
Batam
131,700
151,630 17,010 131,700 168,640
128%
Totals
674,092 890,834 6,538,076 1,930,500 6,363,916 8,468,576
133%
Total cash & in-kind
4,798,990
not differentiated
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Table 13 Cash co-financing provided to the specialised executing agencies in each country 2004-2008.
2004
2005 2006 2007
2008
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
2nd
1st
Total
MANGROVE WORKING GROUP
Cambodia
0 0 0
1,375 0 40 80
n/a 1,495
China
54,571
1,800
0
475,000 600 900 6,600 n/a
539,471
Indonesia
0 2,079 40,647 1,363
0 1,211 8,333 6,111
59,745
Philippines
0
455 564 118 0 0
11,292
1,161
13,645
Thailand
0 0 0 0 0 56
52,752 0
52,752
Viet
Nam
5,741
0 0 0
0
117
200
n/a
6,058
Total
60,312 4,334 41,211 477,856 600 2,323 79,257 7,272
673,165
CORAL REEFS WORKING GROUP
Cambodia
0
638 370 163 63 20 185 25 1,439
Indonesia
0 0 1,950 640 640 640 640
2,600 7,110
Malaysia
0
0 211,092
5,881 50,448 34,358 38,000
0
339,779
Philippines
1,000 2,000 1,580
50 1,130
0
0
0
5,760
Thailand
0
0 0 0
0
441
521
n/a
963
Viet
Nam
0
0 8,931
6,576 7,297 10,618 12,336 21,943
67,702
Total
1,000 2,638 223,923 13,309 59,578 46,078 51,682 24,568 422,776
SEAGRASS WORKING GROUP
Cambodia
0
638 370 163 63 20 185 25
1,463
China
0
1,100 2,800 250 320 570 500 n/a
5,540
Indonesia
0
2,160
0
84 108 109
0 435 2,896
Malaysia
0 0 0 0 0 0
0
Philippines
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
n/a
Thailand
40 0
2,000 0 0
4,824 0
n/a
6,864
Viet
Nam
0 0 0
2,000 0 0 0
n/a
2,000
Total
40
3,898 5,170 2,497 491
5,523 685 460 18,763
WETLANDS WORKING GROUP
Cambodia
0 0 0
1,375 0 40 80
n/a 1,495
China
975 7,975 3,075 3,700 2,075 1,600
0
0 19,400
Indonesia
0 0 0 0 0
Malaysia
0
0 0 0
0 0
0
Philippines 1,225
0 0 0
0
125 0
1,117
2,467
Thailand
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
n/a
-
Viet
Nam
0
358 0 0
0
0
1,150
n/a
1,508
Total
2,200 8,333 3,075 5,075 2,075 1,765 1,230 1,117
24,870
FISHERIES WORKING GROUP
Cambodia
0
180 0 0
0
0 0
0 180
Indonesia
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0
Philippines
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0
Thailand
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0
Viet
Nam
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0
Total
0
180 0 0
0
0 0
0 180
LAND-BASED POLLUTION WORKING GROUP
Cambodia
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0
China
0 1,000 2,365 3,600 1,000 1,850
0 n/a
9,815
Indonesia
0 0 0 0 0 0 500
700
1,200
Malaysia
0
0 0 0
0
6,320 0
0
6,320
Philippines
0 0 0 0 0 0 360
110
470
Thailand
26,650 12,360 12,568
83 6,422 9,699
0 n/a
67,783
Viet
Nam
0
0 3,360 1,680 438
0
0 n/a
5,478
Total
26,650 13,360 18,293
5,363 7,860 17,869
860
811
91,067
GRAND
TOTAL
84,461 37,742 291,672 504,099 70,604 73,558 133,715 34,227 1,230,818
PERSONAL CO-FINANCING BY THE STAFF OF THE PROJECT CO-ORDINATING UNIT
A total of twelve individuals have worked in the Project Co-ordinating Unit since its' formation in 2002
for a total of 613 person months (51.1 person years). Over that time the working modality has:
· involved all individuals working 52.5 hours per week49 instead of the required 37.5 hours;
· the loss of 415 days of holidays over 51.1 person years
· the loss of 318 days at weekends due to travel to and/or from meetings
49 This is a highly conservative estimate since at least in the case of six individuals working weeks exceeded 60 hours per
week.
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The total number of additional hours worked is equal to:
51.1 person years x [230/5] = 2,350 working weeks based on a standard working year of 230 days.
Unpaid overtime worked is equal to:
2,350 person weeks x 15 additional hours per week = 35,250 additional hours
35,250 extra hours represents 35,250/35 = 1,007 person weeks or 5,035.7 working days
Total additional days uncompensated input 5,035.7 + 733 = 5,768.7
Using the SCS coefficient of US$70 per person per day this represents US$403,809 of personal
co-financing by the PCU staff
PROJECT BUDGET AT THE TIME OF CEO ENDORSEMENT
At the time of final submission of the project document for endorsement by the Chief Executive Officer
of the GEF in November 2001 the project budget was anticipated to be slightly in excess of US$34
million, (Table 14) of which US$16.4 million was the GEF grant and the remainder made up of
secured and promised co-financing in cash and in kind from the governments, the Implementing
Agency, UNEP and "other sources".
Table 14
Original summary budget for the project as submitted to the GEF Secretariat for final
CEO endorsement.
2002 2003 2004
2005
2006 Total %
Cost to GEF Trust Fund:
3,473,000
4,500,000
3,270,000
3,293,000
1,878,000 16,414,000 48.2%
Cost to Governments (in cash & 1,391,740
1,609,090
2,400,000
2,400,000
2,400,000 10,200,830 30.0%
50
kind)
51
Cost to UNEP (in cash & kind)
126,000
126,000
126,000
126,000
126,000
630,000 1.8%
52
Estimated costs (other)
0
0
2,270,000
2,270,000
2,270,000 6,810,000
20.0%
Total Cost of Project 4,990,740
6,235,090
8,066,000
8,089,000
6,674,000 34,054,830 100
%
ESTIMATES OF TOTAL CO-FINANCING RECEIVED TO DATE.
As noted in the introduction only a certain fraction of the in-kind co-financing is amenable to
independent verification and Table 15 presents information on the estimates of in-kind co-financing,
the fraction that is verifiable and the sums verified as being invested by Governments in-kind. Overall
121% of the total verifiable sum has been realised to date. For the purposes of this analysis it is
assumed that a similar fraction of the un-verifiable co-financing has been realised resulting in overall
in-kind co-financing of US$7,052,461.
Table 15
Summary of in-kind co-financing (US$) of national inputs to the project excluding
demonstration sites and pilot activities.
Preparatory phase
Operational phase
Total
Estimates
2,765,630
3,062,850
5,828,480
Verifiable
891,380
1,475,250
2,366,630
Verified
1,245,650
1,627,910
2,873,560
Percentage realised
140%
110%
121%
Table 16 presents a comparison of the original budget submitted to and approved by the GEF
compared with the actual sums realised during the course of project implementation. It should be
borne in mind that these figures are a conservative under-estimate.
It should also be recognised that the actual GEF grant funds expended in implementing the project do
not total the full original grant allocation. The balance of unspent funds reduces the total GEF
50 Government contributions for the first two years were approved during the first meeting of the Project Steering Committee
(PSC), (see Annex N) and are detailed in the individual budgets attached to each country MoU. Agreed government co-
financing totals US$7.5 million in-kind with a further US$2.7 million that will be allocated following selection of the
demonstration sites.
51 Cash contribution is for the convening of COBSEA (US$210,000) meetings and is derived from the EAS Regional Trust
Fund. The in-kind contribution is the estimated staff-time for EAS/RCU professional and support staff to project co-
ordination.
52 This figure represents an in principle commitment to co-financing of demonstration activities, subject to choice of
demonstration sites and detailed cost benefit analysis during the preparatory phase.
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contribution thereby raising the proportional contribution of Government co-financing to project
implementation. The estimate of final expenditures currently stands at US$15,959,172.53 compared
with the original allocation of US$16,414,000.
Table 16
Total Project Financing compared with the original estimates.
Original Budget
Actual Budget
Total % Total %
Cost to GEF Trust Fund:
16,414,000.0 48.2
15,959,172.0 44.12
Cost to Governments (in cash & kind)
10,200,830.0
30.0
19,369,459.0 53.57
Government in-kind co-financing
7,052,461.0
19.50
Gov. in-kind co-financing Regional mtgs Table 7
43,960.0
0.12
Participation in Expert meetings Table 8
55,230.0
0.15
Participation in RSC, MRT, NGO Forum etc Table 9
203,704.0
0.56
Regional Training (Table 10)
157,570.0
0.44
Echo-seminars
367,080.0
1.01
Chinese Government Cash Co-financing
1,800,000.0
4.98
Operational Phase Cash Co-financing
1,230,818.0
3.40
53
Demonstration site and pilot activities
6,810,000.0 20.0
8,468,576.0 23.41
Personal co-financing (PCU staff)
403,809.0 1.12
Cost to UNEP (in cash & kind)
630,000.0
1.8
431,902.0 1.19
Total Cost of Project
34,054,830.0 100.0
36,168,541.0 100.00
CONCLUSIONS
The following generic conclusions may be drawn from this analysis:
· Without initial, proper estimates of the in-kind co-financing, and requirement for reporting at
least part of that contribution, it would not have been possible to demonstrate that
government in-kind co-financing reached and in fact exceeded the planned amount;
· In the case of this project all co-financing has been raised from Government sources at the
central, provincial and local (municipal) levels;
· Without an attempt to verify co-financing significant additional amounts would not have been
identified;
· The approach adopted in this project would benefit other UNEP and GEF Projects in terms of
demonstrating government commitments to the project
A final conclusion is that within the context of effective management of GEF projects the individuals
involved in project implementation/execution are called upon to provide services that significantly
exceed those that can reasonably be expected, suggesting that the United Nations and the GEF
consistently under-estimate the time required to manage complex multi-country projects and
programmes.
53 Originally it was anticipated that at least part of this sum would be realised via bilateral donor support. In the event this
proved unnecessary since the Governments provided the site level co-financing in cash and in-kind.
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APPENDIX 1
Table 1
Estimated Annual in-kind contribution of experts and officials time for the first two years of project
Implementation Cost Coefficient US$70/day inclusive54.
Annual in-kind contribution
55
Year 1
Year 2
Year 1
Year 2
Comments regarding
Time
Time
means of verification
US$ US$ Total
(days)
(days)
National Co-ordination Component
IMC meetings (12 members)
48
48
3,360
3,360
6,720Verified via 6 mth rpt.
National Focal Point time
8
8
560
560
1,120Correlates with IMC mtgs
NTWG Meetings (15 members)
120
120
8,400
8,400
16,800Verified via 6 mth rpt
National Technical Focal Pt time
32
32
2,240
2,240
4,480Correlates with NTWG Mtgs
National Co-ordination Total
208
208
14,560
14,560
29,120
Mangrove Component
Co-ordinator 3 m/m per year
58
58
4,025
4,025
8,050Contracted through the MoU
Working Group Meetings
140
140
9,800
9,800
19,600Verified via 6 mth rpt
(10 members, 14 mtgs. /year)
Review national data on mangroves
240
45
16,800
3,150
19,950
Finalise SAP targets
15
45
1,050
3,150
4,200
Review of restoration activities
120
8,400
0
8,400
Develop National Action Plan
60
90
4,200
6,300
10,500
Public meetings organisation
8
560
0
560
Organise formal meeting for adoption of plan
8
0
560
560
Drafting & finalisation of management criteria
20
60
1,400
4,200
5,600
Application of criteria to national sites
30
0
2,100
2,100
Editorial supervision
30
0
2,100
2,100
Component Total
653
514
46,235
35,385
81,620
Coral Reef Component
Co-ordinator 3 m/m per year
58
58
4,025
4,025
8,050Contracted through the MoU
Working Group Meetings
140
140
9,800
9,800
19,600Verified via 6 mth rpt
(10 members, 14 mtgs. /year)
National inventory of coral reefs & national data
240
60
16,800
4,200
21,000
National legislation & management plans
50
150
3,500
10,500
14,000
guidelines on testing blast fishing detection
30
0
2,100
0
2,100
Public meetings organisation
8
560
0
560
Organise formal meeting for adoption of plan
8
0
560
560
Application of criteria to national sites
30
0
2,100
2,100
Editorial supervision
30
0
2,100
2,100
Component Total
518
484
36,785
33,285
70,070
Seagrass Component
Co-ordinator 3 m/m per year
58
58
4,025
4,025
8,050Contracted through the MoU
Working Group Meetings
140
140
9,800
9,800
19,600Verified via 6 mth rpt
(10 members, 14 mtgs./year)
Review national data on seagrass
180
30
12,600
2,100
14,700
Finalise SAP targets
15
45
1,050
3,150
4,200
Develop National Action Plan
15
45
1,050
3,150
4,200
Public meetings organisation
8
560
0
560
Organise formal meeting for adoption of plan
8
0
560
560
Drafting & finalisation of management criteria
20
60
1,400
4,200
5,600
Application of criteria to national sites
30
0
2,100
2,100
Editorial supervision
30
0
2,100
2,100
Component Total
428
454
30,485
31,185
61,670
Wetlands Component
Co-ordinator 3 m/m per year
58
58
4,025
4,025
8,050Contracted through the MoU
Working Group Meetings
140
140
9,800
9,800
19,600Verified via 6 mth rpt
(10 members, 14 mtgs./year)
Review national data on wetlands management,
240
16,800
0
16,800
legislation
Develop & establish National Management regimes
15
45
1,050
3,150
4,200
Criteria & guidelines for determining priority
30
90
2,100
6,300
8,400
Editorial supervision
30
0
2,100
2,100
Component Total
483
363
33,775
25,375
59,150
54 Cost is estimated on the basis of Annual all-inclusive costs @ US$16,000 per professional, per year. No working days 230. Costs include
salary, benefits & office support costs paid by the Government or other institution for which the individual works.
55 This column and its contents have been added to the original table for the purposes of this discussion.
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Table 1 cont.
Estimated Annual in-kind contribution of experts and officials time for the first two years of project
Implementation Cost Coefficient US$70/day inclusive56.
Annual in-kind contribution
Year 1
Year 2
Year 1 Year 2
Comments regarding
Time
Total
means of verification
Time (days)
US$ US$
(days)
Fisheries Component
Co-ordinator 3 m/m per year
58
58
4,025
4,025
8,050Contracted through the MoU
Working Group Meetings
72
72
5,040
5,040
10,080Verified via 6 mth rpt
(6 members 12 per year)
Preparation of National Overview of Fisheries
120
20
8,400
1,400
9,800
data
Development of criteria for evaluation of
0
90
0
6,300
6,300
transboundary significance of fish stocks
Development of awareness programmes
0
90
0
6,300
6,300
among artisanal fishing communities
Development of educational and public
0
90
0
6,300
6,300
awareness materials
Editorial supervision of reports
0
30
0
2,100
2,100
Component Total
250
450
17,465
31,465
48,930
Pollution Component
Co-ordinator 3 m/m per year
58
58
4,025
4,025
8,050Contracted through the MoU
Working Group Meetings
72
72
5,040
5,040
10,080Verified via 6 mth rpt
(6 members 12 per year)
Preparation of Review on water quality data
120
20
8,400
1,400
9,800
Evaluation of fate of transboundary pollutants
60
40
4,200
2,800
7,000
Evaluation of Costs & Benefits of alternatives
30
90
2,100
6,300
8,400
Pre-feasibility studies for priority sites
0
140
0
9,800
9,800
Editorial supervision of reports
0
30
0
2,100
2,100
Component Total
340
450
23,765
31,465
55,230
Regional Co-ordination
Project Steering Committee
30
20
2,100
1,400
3,500Verified via meeting reports
(2 members 1 mtg/yr.)
Regional Scientific & Technical Committee
20
20
1,400
1,400
2,800Verified via meeting reports
(1 member, 1mtg/yr)
Component Total
50
40
3,500
2,800
6,300
Grand Total
2,927
2,960
206,570 205,520 412,090
56 Cost is estimated on the basis of Annual all-inclusive costs @ 16,000 US$ per professional, per year. No working days 230.
Costs include salary, benefits & office support costs paid by the Government or other institution for which the individual
works.
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Table 2
Estimated Annual in-kind contribution of experts and officials time for the first two years of project
Implementation Cost Coefficient US$70/day inclusive [shaded cells with numbers in italics are
verifiable amounts].
Cost is estimated on the basis of Annual all inclusive costs @ US$16,000 per professional, per year. No
working days 230. Costs include salary, benefits & office support costs paid by the Government or other
institution for which the individual works.
Year 1
Year 2
Total
One
All
Cambodia China Indonesia Malaysia Philippines Thailand Vietnam Total Yr. 1
2 years
country countries
National Co-ordination Component
IMC meetings (12 members)
3,360 3,360
3,360
3,360
3,360
3,360 3,360
23,520
3,360
23,520
47,040
National Focal Point time
560
560
560
560
560
560
560
3,920
560
3,920
7,840
NTWG Meetings (15 members)
8,400 8,400
8,400
8,400
8,400
8,400 8,400
58,800
8,400
58,800
117,600
National Technical Focal Pt time
2,240 2,240
2,240
2,240
2,240
2,240 2,240
15,680
2,240
15,680
31,360
National Co-ordination Total 14,560 14,560 14,560 14,560 14,560 14,560 14,560 101,920 14,560 101,920 203,840
Mangrove Component
Co-ordinator 3 m/m per year
4,025 4,025
4,025
4,025
4,025
4,025 4,025
28,175
4,025
28,175
56,350
Working Group Meetings
9,800 9,800 9,800
9,800
9,800
9,800 9,800
68,600 9,800 68,600
137,200
(10 members, 14 mtgs./year)
Review national data on mangroves
16,800 16,800 16,800 16,800
16,800 16,800 16,800 117,600
3,150
22,050
139,650
Finalise SAP targets
1,050 1,050
1,050
1,050
1,050
1,050 1,050
7,350
3,150
22,050
29,400
Review of restoration activities
8,400 8,400
8,400
8,400
8,400
8,400 8,400
58,800
0
0
58,800
Develop National Action Plan
4,200 4,200
4,200
4,200
4,200
4,200 4,200
29,400
6,300
44,100
73,500
Public
meetings
organisation
560
560
560
560
560
560
560
3,920 0 0
3,920
Organise formal meeting for
0 0 0
0
0
0
0
0 560
3,920
3,920
adoption of plan
Drafting & finalisation of
1,400 1,400 1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400 1,400
9,800 4,200 29,400
39,200
management criteria
Application of criteria to national
0 0 0
0
0
0
0
0
2,100
14,700
14,700
sites
Editorial supervision
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2,100
14,700
14,700
Component Total 46,235 46,235 46,235 46,235 46,235 46,235 46,235 323,645 35,385 247,695 571,340
Coral Reef Component
Co-ordinator 3 m/m per year
4,025
0
4,025
4,025
4,025
4,025 4,025
24,150
4,025
24,150
48,300
Working Group Meetings
9,800 0
9,800
9,800
9,800
9,800 9,800
58,800
9,800
58,800
117,600
(10 members, 14 mtgs./year)
National inventory of coral reefs &
16,800 0
16,800 16,800
16,800 16,800 16,800 100,800
4,200
25,200
126,000
national data
National legislation & management
3,500
0 3,500
3,500
3,500
3,500 3,500
21,000 10,500 63,000
84,000
plans
guidelines on testing blast fishing
2,100
0
2,100
2,100
2,100
2,100 2,100
12,600 0 0
12,600
detection
Public
meetings
organisation
560
0
560
560
560
560
560
3,360 0 0
57
3,360
Organise formal meeting for
0 0 0
0
0
0
0
0 560
3,360
3,360
adoption of plan
Application of criteria to national
0 0 0
0
0
0
0
0
2,100
12,600
12,600
sites
Editorial supervision
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2,100
12,600
12,600
Component Total 36,785
0 36,785 36,785 36,785 36,785 36,785 220,710 33,285 199,710 420,420
Seagrass Component
Co-ordinator 3 m/m per year
4,025 4,025
4,025
4,025
4,025
4,025 4,025
28,175
4,025
28,175
56,350
Working Group Meetings
9,800 9,800 9,800
9,800
9,800
9,800 9,800
68,600 9,800 68,600
137,200
(10 members, 14 mtgs./year)
Review national data on seagrass
12,600 12,600 12,600 12,600
12,600 12,600 12,600
88,200
2,100
14,700
102,900
Finalise SAP targets
1,050 1,050
1,050
1,050
1,050
1,050 1,050
7,350
3,150
22,050
29,400
Develop National Action Plan
1,050 1,050
1,050
1,050
1,050
1,050 1,050
7,350
3,150
22,050
29,400
Public
meetings
organisation
560
560
560
560
560
560
560
3,920 0 0
3,920
Organise formal meeting for
0 0 0
0
0
0
0
0 560
3,920
3,920
adoption of plan
Drafting & finalisation of
1,400 1,400 1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400 1,400
9,800 4,200 29,400
39,200
management criteria
Application of criteria to national
0 0 0
0
0
0
0
0
2,100
14,700
14,700
sites
Editorial supervision
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2,100
14,700
14,700
Component Total 30,485 30,485 30,485 30,485 30,485 30,485 30,485 213,395 31,185 218,295 431,690
57 These numbers were originally 39,200; 235,200; and 238,560 which appear to be in error, if the
contents of this table are compared with those of other components and Table 1.
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Table 2 cont.
Estimated Annual in-kind contribution of experts and officials time for the first two years of project
Implementation Cost Coefficient US$70/day inclusive.
Year 1
Year 2
Total
Philippine
One
All
Cambodia
China
Indonesia
Malaysia
Thailand
Vietnam
Total Yr. 1
2 years
s
country
countries
Wetlands Component
Co-ordinator 3 m/m per year
4,025
4,025
4,025
4,025
4,025
4,025
4,025
28,175
4,025
28,175
56,350
Working Group Meetings
9,800 9,800 9,800
9,800
9,800
9,800
9,800
68,600 9,800 68,600 137,200
(10 members, 14 mtgs./year)
Review national data on wetlands
16,800 16,800 16,800
16,800
16,800
16,800
16,800
117,600
0
0 117,600
management, legislation
Develop & establish National
1,050 1,050 1,050
1,050
1,050
1,050
1,050
7,350 3,150 22,050
29,400
Management regimes
Criteria & guidelines for
2,100 2,100 2,100
2,100
2,100
2,100
2,100
14,700 6,300 44,100
58,800
determining priority
Editorial supervision
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2,100
14,700
14,700
Component Total 33,775 33,775 33,775 33,775 33,775 33,775 33,775 236,425 25,375 177,625 414,050
Fisheries Component
Co-ordinator 3 m/m per year
4,025
0
4,025
4,025
4,025
4,025
4,025
24,150
4,025
24,150
48,300
Working Group Meetings
5,040 0
5,040
5,040
5,040
5,040
5,040
30,240
5,040
30,240
60,480
(6 members 12 per year)
Preparation of National Overview of
8,400 0
8,400
8,400
8,400
8,400
8,400
50,400
1,400
8,400
58,800
Fisheries data
Development of criteria for
evaluation of transboundary
0 0 0
0
0
0
0
0
6,300
37,800
37,800
significance of fish stocks
Development of awareness
programmes among artisanal
0 0 0
0
0
0
0
0
6,300
37,800
37,800
fishing communities
Development of educational and
0 0 0
0
0
0
0
0
6,300
37,800
37,800
public awareness materials
Editorial supervision of reports
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2,100
12,600
12,600
Component Total 17,465
0 17,465 17,465 17,465 17,465 17,465 104,790 31,465 188,790 293,580
Pollution Component
Co-ordinator 3 m/m per year
4,025
4,025
4,025
4,025
4,025
4,025
4,025
28,175
4,025
28,175
56,350
Working Group Meetings
5,040 5,040 5,040
5,040
5,040
5,040
5,040
35,280 5,040 35,280
70,560
(6 members 12 per year)
Preparation of Review on water
8,400 8,400 8,400
8,400
8,400
8,400
8,400
58,800 1,400 9,800
68,600
quality data
Evaluation of fate of transboundary
4,200 4,200 4,200
4,200
4,200
4,200
4,200
29,400 2,800 19,600
49,000
pollutants
Evaluation of Costs & Benefits of
2,100 2,100 2,100
2,100
2,100
2,100
2,100
14,700 6,300 44,100
58,800
alternatives
Pre-feasibility studies for priority
0 0 0
0
0
0
0
0
9,800
68,600
68,600
sites
Editorial supervision of reports
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2,100
14,700
14,700
Component Total 23,765 23,765 23,765 23,765 23,765 23,765 23,765 166,355 31,465 220,255 386,610
Regional Co-ordination
Project Steering Committee
2,100 2,100 2,100
2,100
2,100
2,100
2,100
14,700 1,400 9,800
24,500
(2 members 1 mtg./yr.)
Regional Scientific & Technical
1,400 1,400 1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
9,800 1,400 9,800
19,600
Committee (1 member, 1mtg/yr)
Component Total
3,500 3,500
3,500
3,500
3,500
3,500
3,500
24,500
2,800
19,600
44,100
Grand Total
206,570 152,320 206,570 206,570 206,570 206,570 206,570 1,391,740 205,520 1,373,890 2,765,630
Verifiable total 891.380, 32.3%
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Estimated annual in-kind contribution of experts' and officials' time for the period July 2004 to June 2007.
Time (days)
Value in US$
Comments regarding basis of
2004
2007
2005 2006
2004 2005 2006
2007
Total
calculation
half yr.
half yr.
National Co-ordination Component
IMC meetings (12 members)
12
24
24
12
840
1,680
1,680
840
5,040 2 x 1 day mtg. /yr, 12 members
Preparation & follow-up to IMC
National Focal Point time
4
8
8
4
280
560
560
280
1,680 mtgs.
NTWG Meetings (15 members)
30
60
60
30
2,100
4,200
4,200 2,100 12,600 4 x 1 day mtg. /yr, 15 members
Preparation & follow-up to
NTWG mtgs. Liaison with
National Technical Focal Pt time
29
58
58
29
2,030
4,060
4,060 2,030 12,180 component focal points.
National Co-ordination.
Contracted via the MoU
National Co-ordination Total
87
174
174
87
6,090
12,180 12,180 6,090 36,540
Mangrove Component
Co-ordinator 3 m/m per year
29
58
58
29
2,030
4,060
4,060 2,030 12,180 Contracted via the MoU
4 x 1 day mtgs. / Yr 12
Working Group Meetings
24
48
48
24
1,680
3,360
3,360 1,680 10,080 members
Up-date national meta-database on
5 10 10
5
350
700
700
350
2,100
mangroves
Update regional GIS data
5
10
10
5
350
700
700
350
2,100
Finalise SAP targets
10
20
20
0
700
1,400
1,400
0
3,500
Develop National Action Plan
30
90
30
0
2,100
6,300
2,100
0 10,500
Public meetings organisation
4
8
8
0
560
280
560
560
1,960
Organise formal meetings for
0 8 8
0
0
560
560
0
1,120
adoption of plan
Participation in stakeholder/public
2 meetings per year
50 100 100
0
3,500
7,000
7,000
0 17,500
meetings
participation 50 people
Editorial supervision of reports
5
5
5
0
350
350
350
0
1,050
Component Total
168
369
309
69
12,040
25,550 21,630 5,390 62,090
Coral Reef Component
Co-ordinator 3 m/m per year
29
58
58
29
2,030
4,060
4,060 2,030 12,180 Contracted via the MoU
Working Group Meetings
24
48
48
24
1,680
3,360
3,360 1,680 10,080 4 x 1 day mtgs. /yr 12 members
Up-date national meta-database on
5 10 10
5
350
700
700
350
2,100
coral reefs
Update regional GIS data
5
10
10
5
350
700
700
350
2,100
Finalise SAP targets
10
20
20
0
700
1,400
1,400
0
3,500
Develop National Action Plan
30
90
30
0
2,100
6,300
2,100
0 10,500
Public meetings organisation
4
8
8
0
560
280
560
560
1,960
Organise formal meetings for
0 8 8
0
0
560
560
0
1,120
adoption of plan
Participation in stakeholder/public
2 meetings per year
50 100 100
0
3,500
7,000
7,000
0 17,500
meetings
participation 50 people
Editorial supervision of reports
5
5
5
0
350
350
350
0
1,050
Component Total
163
364
304
69
11,690
25,200 21,280 5,390 61,040
Seagrass Component
Co-ordinator 3 m/m per year
29
58
58
29
2,030
4,060
4,060 2,030 12,180 Contracted via the MoU
Working Group Meetings
24
48
48
24
1,680
3,360
3,360 1,680 10,080 4 x 1 day mtgs. /yr 12 members
Up-date national meta-database on
5 10 10
5
350
700
700
350
2,100
seagrass
Update regional GIS data
5
10
10
5
350
700
700
350
2,100
Finalise SAP targets
10
20
20
0
700
1,400
1,400
0
3,500
Develop National Action Plan
30
90
30
0
2,100
6,300
2,100
0 10,500
Public meetings organisation
4
8
8
0
560
280
560
560
1,960
Organise formal meetings for
0 8 8
0
0
560
560
0
1,120
adoption of plan
Participation in stakeholder/public
2 meetings per year
50 100 100
0
3,500
7,000
7,000
0 17,500
meetings
participation 50 people
Editorial supervision of reports
5
5
5
0
350
350
350
0
1,050
Component Total
157
352
292
63
11,270
24,360 20,440 4,970 61,040
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Estimated annual in-kind contribution of experts' and officials' time for the period July 2004 to June
2007.
Time (days)
Value in US$
Comments regarding basis of
2004
2007
2005 2006
2004 2005 2006 2007 Total
calculation
half yr.
half yr.
Wetlands Component
Co-ordinator 3 m/m per year
29
58
58
29
2,030
4,060
4,060
2,030
12,180 Contracted via the MoU
Working Group Meetings
24
48
48
24
1,680
3,360
3,360
1,680
10,080 4 x 1 day mtgs. /yr 12 members
Up-date national meta-database on
5 10 10
5
350
700
700
350
2,100
mangroves
Update regional GIS data
5
10
10
5
350
700
700
350
2,100
Finalise SAP targets
10
20
20
0
700
1,400
1,400
0
3,500
Develop National Action Plan
30
90
30
0
2,100
6,300
2,100
0
10,500
Public meetings organisation
4
8
8
0
560
280
560
560
1,960
Organise formal meetings for
8 8
0
0
560
560
0
1,120
adoption of plan
Participation in stakeholder/public
2 meetings per year
50 100 100
0
3,500
7,000
7,000
0
17,500
meetings
participation 50 people
Editorial supervision of reports
5
5
5
0
350
350
350
0
1,050
Component Total
157
352
292
63 11,270
24,360 20,440
4,970
61,040
Fisheries Component
Co-ordinator 3 m/m per year
29
58
58
29
2,030
4,060
4,060
2,030
12,180 Contracted via the MoU
Working Group Meetings
24
48
48
24
1,680
3,360
3,360
1,680
10,080 4 x 1 day mtgs. /yr 12 members
Finalise SAP targets
10
20
20
0
700
1,400
1,400
0
3,500
Oversight of blast fishing trials
0
5
5
0
0
350
350
0
700
Promote the code of conduct
5
20
20
10
350
1,400
1,400
700
3,850
Develop National Action Plan
5
40
10
0
350
2,800
700
0
3,850
Public meetings organisation
4
8
8
0
560
280
560
560
1,960
Organise formal meetings for
0 8 8
0
0
560
560
0
1,120
adoption of plan
Participation in stakeholder/public
2 meetings per year
50 100 100
0
3,500
7,000
7,000
0
17,500
meetings
participation 50 people
Oversight of development and
dissemination of awareness
5 10 10
5
350
700
700
350
2,100
materials amongst artisanal fishing
communities
Translation of educational and
public awareness materials for
0 10 0
0
0
700
0
0
700
regional exchange
Editorial supervision of reports
5
5
5
0
350
350
350
0
1,050
Component Total
138
329
299
74
9,940
22,750 20,930
5,740
56,840
Pollution Component
Co-ordinator 3 m/m per year
29
58
58
29
2,030
4,060
4,060
2,030
12,180 Contracted via the MoU
Working Group Meetings
24
48
48
24
1,680
3,360
3,360
1,680
10,080 4 x 1 day mtgs. /yr 12 members
Up-date national meta-database on
5 10 10
5
350
700
700
350
2,100
mangroves
Finalise SAP targets
10
20
20
0
700
1,400
1,400
0
3,500
Develop National Action Plan
30
90
30
0
2,100
6,300
2,100
0
10,500
Public meetings organisation
4
8
8
0
560
280
560
560
1,960
Organise formal meetings for
0 8 8
0
0
560
560
0
1,120
adoption of plan
Participation in stakeholder/public
2 meetings per year
50 100 100
0
3,500
7,000
7,000
0
17,500
meetings
participation 50 people
Component Total
158
354
294
64 11,340
24,500 20,580
5,040
58,940
Regional Co-ordination
1 x 3 day mtg. per year;
2days/mtg travel time; 2
Project Steering Committee
19
19
19
19
1,330
1,330
1,330
1,330
5,320 members/country; 9 days
preparation and follow-up time.
1 x 3 day mtg. per year;
Regional Scientific & Technical
5 5 5
5
350
350
350
350
1,400 2days/mtg travel time; 1
Committee
members/country;
4 experts, 6 chairs x 3day
RSTC combined
90
90
90
90
6,300
6,300
6,300
6,300
25,200 meeting; 2 days travel/mtg.; 4
days preparation & follow-up
6 RWGs 11 experts 3dya mtgs,
Expert participation in RWG mtgs
99
99
99
99
6,930
6,930
6,930
6,930
27,720 2 days travel/year 4 days
preparation & follow-up
Component Total
213
213
213
213 14,910
14,910 14,910 14,910
59,640
Grand Total
1,241 2,507 2,177
702 88,550 173,810 152,390 52,500 457,170
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Annual Government in-kind contributions for the three years of the operational phase [shaded cells in the
total column with numbers in italics are verifiable amounts].
One Year In-kind contribution for each country
Total
Total 1 Yr.
Cambodia
China
Indonesia
Malaysia
Philippines
Thailand
Viet Nam
3 years
National Co-ordination Component
IMC meetings (12 members)
1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680
1,680 1,680 1,680 11,760 35,280
National Focal Point time
560
560
560
560
560
560
560
3,920
11,760
NTWG Meetings (15 members)
4,200 4,200 4,200 4,200
4,200 4,200 4,200 29,400 88,200
National Technical Focal Pt time
4,060 4,060 4,060 4,060
4,060 4,060 4,060 28,420
85,260
National Co-ordination Total
10,500
10,500
10,500
10,500
10,500
10,500
10,500
73,500
220,500
Mangrove Component
Co-ordinator 3 m/m per year
4,025 4,025 4,025
4,025 4,025 4,025 24,150
72,450
Working Group Meetings
3,360 3,360 3,360
3,360 3,360 3,360 20,160
60,480
Up-date national meta-database on
700 700 700
700 700 700 4,200
12,600
mangroves
Update regional GIS data
700
700
700
700
700
700
4,200
12,600
Finalise SAP targets
1,400
1,400 1,400 igned
1,400
1,400 1,400 8,400
25,200
Develop National Action Plan
6,300 6,300 6,300
6,300 6,300 6,300 37,800
113,400
Public meetings organisation
280
280
280
not s
280
280
280
1,680
5,040
Organise formal meetings for adoption
560 560 560 MoU
560 560 560 3,360
10,080
of plan
Participation in stakeholder/public
7,000 7,000 7,000
7,000 7,000 7,000 42,000 126,000
meetings
Editorial supervision of reports
350
350
350
350 350 350 2,100 6,300
Component Total
24,675
24,675
24,675
0
24,675
24,675
24,675
148,050
444,150
Coral Reef Component
Co-ordinator 3 m/m per year
4,025 4,025
4,025
4,025
4,025 4,025 24,150
72,450
Working Group Meetings
3,360 3,360
3,360
3,360
3,360 3,360 20,160
60,480
Up-date national meta-database on
700 700
700
700
700
700
4,200
12,600
coral reefs
Update regional GIS data
700
700
700
700
700
700
4,200
12,600
Finalise SAP targets
1,400
i
gned
1,400 1,400
1,400 1,400 1,400 8,400
25,200
Develop National Action Plan
6,300 6,300
6,300
6,300
6,300 6,300 37,800
113,400
Public meetings organisation
280
not s
280
280
280
280
280
1,680
5,040
Organise formal meetings for adoption
560
MoU
560
560
560
560
560
3,360
10,080
of plan
Participation in stakeholder/public
7,000 7,000
7,000
7,000 7,000 7,000 42,000 126,000
meetings
Editorial supervision of reports
350
350 350
350 350 350 2,100 6,300
Component Total
24,675
0
24,675
24,675
24,675
24,675
24,675
148,050
444,150
Seagrass Component
Co-ordinator 3 m/m per year
4,060
4,060 4,060
4,060 4,060
4,060 4,060 28,420
85,260
Working Group Meetings
3,360
3,360 3,360
3,360 3,360 3,360 3,360 23,520 70,560
Up-date national meta-database on
700 700 700 700
700 700 700 4,900
14,700
seagrass
Update regional GIS data
700
700
700
700
700
700
700
4,900
14,700
Finalise SAP targets
1,400
1,400
1,400 1,400
1,400 1,400 1,400 9,800
29,400
Develop National Action Plan
6,300
6,300 6,300
6,300 6,300
6,300 6,300 44,100
132,300
Public meetings organisation
280
280
280
280
280
280
280
1,960
5,880
Organise formal meetings for adoption
560 560 560 560
560 560 560 3,920
11,760
of plan
Participation in stakeholder/public
7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000
7,000 7,000 7,000 49,000 147,000
meetings
Editorial supervision of reports
350
350
350
350
350
350
350
2,450
7,350
Component
Total 24,710 24,710 24,710 24,710
24,710 24,710 24,710 172,970 518,910
Wetlands Component
Co-ordinator 3 m/m per year
4,060
4,060 4,060
4,060 4,060
4,060 4,060 28,420
85,260
Working Group Meetings
3,360
3,360 3,360
3,360 3,360 3,360 3,360 23,520 70,560
Up-date national meta-database on
700 700 700 700
700 700 700 4,900
14,700
wetlands
Update regional GIS data
700
700
700
700
700
700
700
4,900
14,700
Finalise SAP targets
1,400
1,400
1,400 1,400
1,400 1,400 1,400 9,800
29,400
Develop National Action Plan
6,300
6,300 6,300
6,300 6,300
6,300 6,300 44,100
132,300
Public meetings organisation
280
280
280
280
280
280
280
1,960
5,880
Organise formal meetings for adoption
560 560 560 560
560 560 560 3,920
11,760
of plan
Participation in stakeholder/public
7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000
7,000 7,000 7,000 49,000 147,000
meetings
Editorial supervision of reports
350
350
350
350
350
350
350
2,450
7,350
Component
Total 24,710 24,710 24,710 24,710
24,710 24,710 24,710 172,970 518,910
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Table 4 cont. Annual Government in-kind contributions for the three years of the operational phase [shaded cells in
the total column with numbers in italics are verifiable amounts].
One Year In-kind contribution for each country
Total 1
Total
Cambodia
China
Indonesia
Malaysia
Philippines
Thailand
Viet Nam
Yr.
3 years
Fisheries Component
Co-ordinator 3 m/m per year
4,060
4,060
4,060
4,060
4,060
20,300
60,900
Working Group Meetings
3,360
3,360
3,360
3,360
3,360
16,800
50,400
Finalise SAP targets
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
7,000
21,000
Oversight of blast fishing trials
350
350
350 350 350 1,750 5,250
Promote the code of conduct
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
7,000
21,000
Develop National Action Plan
2,800
2,800
2,800
2,800
2,800
14,000
42,000
Public meetings organisation
280
g
280
d
280
280
280
1,400
4,200
Organise formal meetings for
t
in
560 560
gne
560
560
560
2,800
8,400
adoption of plan
t si
Participation in stakeholder/public
t
icipa
o
7,000 7,000 7,000
7,000
7,000
35,000
105,000
meetings
Oversight of development and
dissemination of awareness
Not Par
MoU N
700 700 700
700
700
3,500
10,500
materials amongst artisanal
fishing communities
Translation of educational and
public awareness materials for
700 700 700
700
700
3,500
10,500
regional exchange
Editorial supervision of reports
350
350
350 350 350 1,750 5,250
Component
Total
22,960 0
22,960 0
22,960
22,960
22,960
114,800
344,400
Pollution Component
Co-ordinator 3 m/m per year
4,060
4,060
4,060
4,060
4,060
4,060
4,060
28,420
85,260
Working
Group
Meetings
3,360 3,360 3,360 3,360
3,360 3,360 3,360 23,520 70,560
Up-date national meta-database
700 700 700 700
700 700 700 4,900 14,700
on mangroves
Finalise
SAP
targets
1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400
1,400 1,400 1,400
9,800 29,400
Develop National Action Plan
6,300
6,300
6,300
6,300
6,300
6,300
6,300
44,100
132,300
Public
meetings
organisation
280 280 280 280
280 280 280 1,960 5,880
Organise formal meetings for
560 560 560 560
560 560 560 3,920 11,760
adoption of plan
Participation in stakeholder/public
7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000
7,000 7,000 7,000 49,000 147,000
meetings
Component
Total 23,660 23,660 23,660 23,660
23,660 23,660 23,660 165,620 496,860
Regional Co-ordination
Project
Steering
Committee
1,330 1,330 1,330 1,330
1,330 1,330 1,330
9,310 27,930
Regional Scientific & Technical
350 350 350 350
350 350 350 2,450 7,350
Committee
RSTC combined expert
- - - - - - - 6,300
18,900
participation
Expert participation in RWG mtgs
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6,930
20,790
Component Total
1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680
1,680 1,680 1,680 24,990 74,970
Grand Total
157,570 109,935 157,570 109,935
157,570 157,570 157,570 1,020,950 3,062,850
The original approved version of this table had an annual total figure of US$1,092,560 and a three year total of US$3,217,200
due to some minor computational errors in the national co-ordination, mangrove, coral reef, and regional co-ordination
components
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APPENDIX 2
UNEP CO-FINANCING IN THE UNEP/GEF PROJECT ENTITLED
"Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand
BACKGROUND
Table 1 provides a summary of the cost estimates for the development (PDF-b) phase of the project
at the time of approval by the GEF Secretariat. The GEF grant and costs to the Environment Fund of
UNEP and the East Asian Seas Trust fund were in cash whilst the cost to the governments was an
estimate of the in-kind contribution derived from national focal point and expert members participation
in meetings and in the preparation of the National Reports, Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis and
regional Strategic Action Programme.
Table 1 Original Cost Estimates by Source for the PDF-B (Development Phase) of the Project.
Fund Source
US$
Percentage
Cost to the Environment Fund
39,000 6.6
Cost to the East Asian Seas Trust Fund
37,000 6.3
Cost to the GEF
335,000 57.1
Cost to the Governments (in-kind)
176,000 30.0
Total Cost
587,000 1000
The sources of financing of project activities, as summarised in the project brief at the time of
inclusion in the work programme (at the end of the PDF-B phase) are given in Table 2. By the time of
submission of the detailed project document to the CEO for formal clearance, following appraisal, and
prior to signature in December 2001 the total costs had risen from 31.683 million to 34.054 million
US$ as shown in Table 3, although the total GEF grant remained unchanged.
Table 2 Summary Costing of Elements included in the Project Brief at the Time of Work
Programme Submission, October 2000.
GEF:
Project US$
16.414
PDF - B58
US$ 0.335
Subtotal GEF
US$ 16.749
Co-financing:
PDF-B (all sources)
US$ 0.252
UNEP (in cash & kind)
US$ 0.630
Governments (in cash & kind)
US$ 8.895
Other (estimated)
US$ 6.622
Subtotal Co-financing
US$ 15.769
Total Project Cost
US$
31.683
Table 3 Summary Budget by source at the time of CEO Clearance, December 2001.
2002 2003 2004
2005
2006 Total %
Cost to GEF Trust Fund:
3,473,000
4,500,000
3,270,000
3,293,000
1,878,000 16,414,000 48.2%
Cost to Governments (in cash & kind)
1,391,740
1,609,090
2,400,000
2,400,000
2,400,000 10,200,830 30.0%
59
Cost to UNEP (in cash & kind)
126,000
126,000
126,000
126,000
126,000
630,000
1.8%
Estimated costs (other)
0
0
2,270,000
2,270,000
2,270,000
6,810,000 20.0%
Total Cost of Project
4,990,740 6,235,090 8,066,000 8,089,000 6,674,000 34,054,830 100 %
58 PDF-B funds were dispersed under UNEP Project document GF/1100-97-03 and are not included in the summary page of
the present UNEP Project document.
59 Cash contribution is for the convening of COBSEA (210,000 US $) meetings and is derived from the EAS Regional Trust
Fund. The in-kind contribution is the estimated staff-time for EAS/RCU professional and support staff to project co-
ordination.
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DEVELOPMENT, PDF-B PHASE FINANCING
The initial GEF grant of US$335,000 was approved in October 1996 and constitutes 57% of the
originally estimated total costs of project preparation. Costs, in-cash, to the Environment Fund of
UNEP and the East Asian Seas Trust fund, were US$39,000 and US$37,000 respectively. These
funds were realised and expended under UNEP project document GF/ES/FP/1100-97-03. In addition
to these anticipated costs a total of US$204,771 was expended by UNEP on the development of this
project between 1996 and December 2000 and a further US$128,460 was invested by UNEP in cash
and in-kind during the appraisal phase to December 2001. Total co-financing realised by UNEP at the
time of Project clearance by the CEO was thus 409,231 US dollars.
Table 4 provides a summary of additional UNEP co-financing realised to date, which was not included
in the estimates at the time of Project document submission for CEO clearance and is therefore
additional to the cash co-financing detailed in Tables 1 and 3 above.
It can be seen that the total co-financing by UNEP greatly exceeded the original estimates of cash
co-financing. Additional in cash and in-kind costs to the environment fund during the PDF-B phase
totalled US$107,608 and to the East Asian Seas Trust Fund US$97,162. Costs to the GEF grant
remained unchanged over this period.
Table 4 Summary of UNEP co-financing (in cash and kind) to the UNEP/GEF Project entitled
"Reversing Environmental Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of
Thailand" from October 1996 to December 2005
PLANNED
ADDITIONAL
PDF-B
PROJECT
GRAND
Original Cash
1996 - 2000
2001
Total
Supervision
TOTALS
Cost centre
co-financing
Development Appraisal
1996-2001
2002-2005 1996 - 2005
Nairobi based
39,000 107,608.70
45,652.17
192,261
17,429.00
209,690
Bangkok
37,000 97,162.00
82,807.80
216,970
61
153,085.00
370,055
60
based
Totals
76,000 204,771
128,460
409,231
170,514
579,745
The reasons for the co-financing costs to UNEP of project development greatly exceeding the original
estimates stem from two sources:
· A failure to include any estimate of in-kind co-financing in the PDF-B cost estimates; and,
· Political problems in the region regarding the acceptance and engagement of all countries in
the project and the resultant costs of extended negotiations.
Originally the PDF-B phase was to have lasted from January 1997 to May 1998. However it took
longer to mobilise the National Focal Points and commence work than originally intended such that
the first (inception meeting) of the National Focal Points took place only in late March 1997. All,
planned activities were completed by the end of 1998, and the original project brief was submitted for
inclusion in the GEF Work Programme of March 1999. Hence the actual elapsed time was 27 months
rather than the originally planned 18. The project brief submitted for the March 1999 work programme
lacked one endorsement and was withdrawn at the commencement of the GEF Council meeting.
From mid-1999 to mid-2000 a series of intensive negotiations were undertaken by, the staff of UNEP
Nairobi and the EAS/RCU with the governments, to secure final endorsement. This involved extensive
regional travel by Nairobi and Bangkok based staff, and consequently involved considerably greater
costs than had been originally planned. At the end of this period an additional unplanned regional
technical meeting was convened in September 2000 to secure final technical agreement on the
contents of the project brief prior to the first meeting of the Project Steering Committee and the
COBSEA meeting which endorsed the project brief for submission to the GEF Council's December
2000 meeting.
The appraisal phase lasted for 12 months and involved UNEP negotiation and finalisation of the
financial instruments through which funds were to be transferred to the 38 Specialised Executing
Agencies (SEAs) and 7 Focal Ministries in the participating countries. Total costs of development of
60 The figures include an estimate of co-financing in respect of the provision of Office space by the EAS/RCU during 2002,
US$16,000 and US$30,000 as the estimated costs of the additional regional meetings convened during 2001.
61 Includes an estimate of US$84,000 as the proportional cost of convening the two COBSEA meetings in 2002 and 2004.
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this project to UNEP were therefore US$409,230 (in cash and in-kind) compared to the US$76,000
originally planned.
Operational Phase
During the Operational phase of the project, originally planned to run from January 2002 to June
2007, now extended to December 2008, UNEP co-financing was estimated at US$126,000 per
annum to a total of US$630,000. This was to have been derived from two sources: a cash contribution
for the convening of COBSEA (US$210,000) meetings62, derived from the EAS Regional Trust Fund;
and an in-kind contribution (US$420,000) representing the estimated staff-time for EAS/RCU
professional and support staff to project co-ordination and provision of office space and facilities for
the Project Co-ordinating Unit.
Over the period January 2002 to June 30th 2004, in-kind co-financing was provided by UNEP through
provision of services by the staff of the East Asian Seas Regional Co-ordinating Unit, and provision of
support by Nairobi based staff of UNEP and UNON. However at the time when the project document
was submitted to the GEF, the COBSEA met annually, subsequently a decision was taken to convene
meetings biennially and only three meetings have been convened during the period January 2002 to
December 2008.
The extent of total co-financing from UNEP envisaged in the operational project document, has not
materialised and between January 2002 and June 2004 can be valued at US$70,514 compared with
the US$315,000 envisaged. EAS/RCU provided the bulk of this co-financing during 2002 through staff
time in both substantive and administrative fields during the establishment of the PCU and the
convening of the first two rounds of regional working group meetings. The reduced level of support
during 2003 and subsequently reflects the very low staffing levels of the EAS/RCU, which had
positions vacant from January of that year to January 2005.
A further, substantial source of un-budgeted, in-kind co-financing derives from UNESCAP's provision
of financial, personnel and travel related services provided to the Project Co-ordinating Unit by the
Administrative Services Division of UNESCAP. The value of this co-financing remains unquantifiable.
Overall UNEP co-financing
Table 5 provides a summary of envisaged and realised co-financing by UNEP in cash and in-kind, by
project phase from which it may be observed that overall UNEP co financing from 1996 to December
2001 was five times the original estimates. However this table also indicates that whilst support from
the East Asian Seas Trust Fund and the EAS/RCU was strong over the period to December 2001 it
has declined significantly since that time with a shortfall of co-financing of 46% over the period
January 2002 to December 2005.
Table 5 Summary of UNEP co-financing estimated and actual over the period 1996 to 2004.
PDF-B & Appraisal, October
Operational Phase
Totals
1996 to December 2001
2002 to December 2005
Estimated Actual Estimated
Actual Estimated Actual
Nairobi based costs
39,000 192,261
0
17,429 39,000
209,119
Bangkok based costs
37,000 216,970
315,000
153,085
352,000
370,055
UNEP Co-financing Total
76,000 409,231
315,000
170,514
391,000
579,745
Variance US $
+333,231
-144,486
+188,745
Percentage 538%
-46%
148%
CONCLUSION
UNEP co-financing exceeded the original estimates by some 48%, however no co-financing was
realised from January 2006 onwards and the bulk of co-financing was actually expended on project
preparation rather than during implementation.
62 At the time of finalisation of the project document COBSEA met annually the costs of convening these meetings was
designated as cash co-financing (US$42,000) based on the likely proportion of time each COBSEA meeting would devote to
a consideration of progress in the South China Sea Project.
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ANNEX 5
PROJECT CONCEPT PAPERS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STRATEGIC ACTION
PROGRAMME FOR THE SOUTH CHINA SEA
INTRODUCTION
The South China Sea is a semi-enclosed sea, which supports a number of unique habitats and
ecosystems that are amongst the most biologically diverse shallow water marine ecosystems globally.
The countries surrounding the South China Sea have undergone very rapid economic development
and rapid population increase in coastal areas over the past two decades resulting in degradation and
loss of coastal habitats and resources.
Recognising that actions were urgently needed to halt degradation of the environment of this marine
basin, the countries of the region sought the assistance of UNEP and the Global Environment Facility
(GEF) in preparing a Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis of the issues and problems and their societal
root causes as the basis for development of a Strategic Action Programme (SAP). A proposal was
endorsed by the twelfth intergovernmental meeting of the Coordinating Body for the Seas of East Asia
(COBSEA) in December 1996 and the GEF financially supported this initiative.
During the Project Development Phase from 1996 to 1999 and in accordance with the GEF
Operational Strategy activities were undertaken at the national and regional level to prepare national
reports of water-related environmental issues and problems; a Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis
(TDA) (UNEP SCS/TDA ver. 3); and a Strategic Action Programme (SAP). These documents were
submitted to the Thirteenth Intergovernmental Meeting of COBSEA (UNEP/(WATER)/EAS IG9/3),
which endorsed the draft SAP. This Strategic Action Programme was prepared in collaboration and
cooperation with other regional institutions, organisations and bodies including: Food and Agricultural
Organisation of the UN; South East Asia (START) Regional Centre; The South China Sea Informal
Working Group at the University of British Columbia; the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific
(WESTPAC); and the GEF/UNDP/IMO Regional Programme for the Prevention and Management of
Marine Pollution in the East Asian Seas.
The TDA identified the priorities among water-related problems and concerns, their socio-economic
root causes, the sectorial implications of actions needed to mitigate them and the extent to which the
problems were transboundary in either origin or effect. The draft Strategic Action Programme based
on the findings of the regional Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA) was used as the basis for
preparing the full GEF Project document for the UNEP/GEF project entitled "Reversing Environmental
Degradation Trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand". This project became operational in
2002, following an appraisal phase from January 2000 to December 2001.
Revision of the Strategic Action Programme for the South China Sea
The actions proposed in the framework of the draft Strategic Action Programme were wide ranging in
both context and proposed areas for action and the key elements of the project included actions that
would lead to the further elaboration and development of the draft Strategic Action Programme.
Experiences over the period 2002 to 2007 in managing appropriate activities at both the national and
regional levels have been utilised in the drafting of the present revised SAP that has been developed
through an iterative process with activities at the national level feeding into the regional review
process which in turn provided advice and guidance to the national entities in finalising their draft
inputs to the regional SAP.
A key element in this process has been the development of detailed National Action Plans by each
country that address the specific concerns and issues relevant to the components of the draft
Strategic Action Programme. These National Action Plans are at various stages of government
approval but it is anticipated that all will become operational by the end of 2008.
During the development of the NAPs the regional bodies of the project have analysed their NAP
contents and developed regional elements for inclusion in the SAP on the basis of the identified
national actions and priorities. These have been aggregated into a revision of the SAP which was
finally endorsed and approval by the eighth meeting of the Intergovernmental Project Steering
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Committee in August 2008. The revised SAP presents a shared vision regarding the actions that need
to be undertaken at the regional level in support of national actions. Regional level actions include
inter alia: networking; capacity building; public awareness and education; and applied research into
management techniques and approaches that maximise the level of sustainable use without adverse
environmental impact.
National Priority Projects for Strategic Action Programme Implementation
During the first half of 2008 a series of consultations were undertaken with the participating countries
to identify national priority actions for the implementation of the revised Strategic Action Programme
for the South China Sea. On the basis of these consultations, project concept papers were developed
by national executing partners for consideration during a regional Partnership Forum to be conducted
in October 2008. These concepts were reviewed by regional experts and subsequently revised by the
South China Sea project's Regional Scientific and Technical Committee in August 2008. The Project
Co-ordinating Unit has since worked with proponents to review the quality of the proposals and the
relevance of proposed activities to the targets of the revised Strategic Action Programme for the
South China Sea.
Ten (10) project concept papers were selected for submission to the Partnership Forum following their
review and finalisation by the Technical Workshop to be convened immediately prior to the Forum
(Table 1). The full text for each of these project concept papers is contained in Annex 1 of this
document, and will be finalised following review and revision by regional experts and the National
Technical Focal Points of the UNEP/GEF South China Sea Project.
Table 1
Project Concept Papers Selected for Submission to the Partnership Forum for the
Implementation of the Strategic Action Programme for the South China Sea.
No Title
Proponent
Required
Actions
Development of management models for
sustainable use of seagrass and coral reefs in the Mr. Ouk Vibol
Review, revision and
1
coastal waters of Cambodia (Kampot and
Fisheries Administration,
finalisation by
Sihanoukville)
Cambodia
Technical Workshop
Dr. Xiaoping Huang
Review, revision and
Establishment of the Liusha Nature Reserve for
2
South China Institute of
finalisation by
Seagrass, South China
Oceanology
Technical Workshop
English editing.
Cooperation between China and Viet Nam on
Dr. Fan Hangqing
Review, revision and
3
Transboundary Mangrove Conservation, Wise
Guangxi Mangrove Research
finalisation by
Utilisation and Management
Centre
Technical Workshop
Scientific based Seagrass Ecosystem
Dr. Tri Edi Kuriandewa
Review, revision and
4
Management in the Indonesian Coastal Area
Indonesian Institute of
finalisation by
bordering the South China Sea
Oceanography (LIPI)
Technical Workshop
Modelling the Fate and Impacts of the
Contaminants in the Marine Environment of
Dr. Zainal Arifin
Review, revision and
5
Western Kalimantan adjacent to the South China
Indonesian Institute of
finalisation by
Sea
Oceanography (LIPI)
Technical Workshop
Dr. Thamasak Yeemin
Review, revision and
Sustainable Management of Coral Reefs in Trat
6
Ramkhamhaeng University,
finalisation by
and Surat Thani Provinces
Thailand
Technical Workshop
Sustainable Management of Coastal Habitats in
Review, revision and
Dr. Vo Si Tuan (Viet Nam)/Mr.
7
the Transboundary Waters between Cambodia
finalisation by
and Viet Nam
Ouk Vibol (Cambodia)
Technical Workshop
Identify Criteria and Indicators for Environmental
Friendly Technologies for Timber - Shrimp Farming Dr. Vu Tan Phuong
Review, revision and
8
Models in Mangroves of the Mekong River Delta of Forest Science Institute of Viet
finalisation by
Viet Nam
Nam
Technical Workshop
Scientifically Sound Baselines for Sustainable
Management of MPAs in South Central Viet Nam, Mr. Nguyen Van Long
Review, revision and
9
taking account of Fisheries Re-stocking and
Institute of Oceanography, Viet
finalisation by
Coral Reef Resilience
Nam
Technical Workshop
Local Community Partnerships in the
Ms. Marlynn M. Mendoza
Review, revision and
10
Conservation and Development of Coastal
Protected Areas and Wildlife
finalisation by
Wetlands
Bureau, Philippines
Technical Workshop
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PROJECT CONCEPT 1
1. TITLE OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT
Development of Management Models for the Sustainable Use of Seagrass and Coral Reefs in the
Coastal Waters of Cambodia
Location: Kampot and Sihanoukville; Duration: 5 years (2008-2012)
2. RATIONALE
Coral reef and seagrass habitats in Kampot and Sihanoukville are biologically rich and economically
valuable ecosystems that provide a wide array of goods and services amongst which are food
resources, coastal protection, and tourist attractions. They also provide important habitats essential in
sustaining the offshore demersal fisheries of Cambodia. Based on recent surveys (FiA, 2006) the
largest area of seagrass is found in Kampot Province with more than 20,000ha while the largest area
of coral reef in Cambodia is found in Sihanoukville (1,198ha).
Both coral reefs and seagrass in these areas are threatened by an increasing array of impacts from
unsustainable and destructive fishing practices; sedimentation and waste dumping; and increasing
population and development in coastal areas. The rapid degradation and loss of these marine
ecosystems has significant social, economic and environmental consequences that will ultimately lead
to increased poverty and a reduction in quality of life for the people of Cambodia.
Under the framework of the UNEP GEF South China Sea Project, a project called Kampot Seagrass
Demonstration Site implemented by the Fisheries Administration from 2006 to 2008 could improve the
form of seagrass habitat and biodiversity through establishment of seagrass conservation (900ha),
placing poles in the seagrass conservation area, application of co-management strategy (with strong
involvement of relevant institutions and local authorities), strong involvement of local community
fisheries (in patrolling). A Seagrass Management Plan in Kampot was also officially approved by the
Governor of Kampot. Thus the management strategy developed for this demonstration site could be
standardized as a good model and applied to other seagrass and coral reef areas in the coastal of
Cambodia.
For further action, the government of Cambodia considers to implement the seagrass management
plan and possibility to extend the seagrass conservation area in Kampot up to 7,500ha by 2016 (the
goal targeted in the Kampot Seagrass Management Plan) and transfer the model experienced in
Kampot to Sihanoukville for management of coral reef.
3. LONG TERM OBJECTIVES
· Development of sustainable fisheries and eco-tourism based on scientifically sound
management of coral reef and seagrass habitats;
· At least 4,000ha of seagrass and 500ha of coral reef to be placed under an appropriate form
of sustainable management by 2012.
4. IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES
· To increase participatory management among Management Board, Management Advisory
Group, relevant institutions, local authorities and communities;
· To establish 3,000ha of seagrass as conservation area using available information gathered
by the Seagrass Demonstration Site in Kampot;
· To develop appropriate facilities for monitoring of the status of seagrass, thus assisting in the
conservation area;
· To strengthen law enforcement through strengthening patrolling team;
· To have a appropriated management plan for seagrass conservation areas;
· To enhance public awareness and to improve understanding among policy makers, managers
and local communities of the ecological significance and economic value of seagrass and
coral reef;
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· To enhance livelihood of coastal people through providing new alternative option to generate
more income using tools experienced from the Kampot Seagrass Demonstration Project;
· To transfer the successful seagrass management model in Kampot to Sihanoukville because
the status and management of seagrass and coral reef in Cambodia are the same.
5. EXPECTED OUTCOMES
· Improved efficiency of long term sustainable management of seagrass and coral reef habitats;
· Improved status of seagrass and coral reef habitats, through zoning types of appropriate use,
and reduction or limitation of the use of destructive types of fishing gear;
· Enhanced income for subsistence fishers through identification and introduction of alternative
livelihoods.
6. ACTIVITIES
In order to achieve the above mentioned objectives, two main components of planned activities are
designed for implementing:
Component 1: Support to implement the seagrass management plan developed by the
Kampot demo site project
1. To increase participatory management among relevant institutions, local authorities and
communities
· Conduct consultations on participatory management with Management Board,
Management Advisory Group and representatives from relevant agencies and obtain
recommendations for successful implementation of seagrass management plan;
· Strengthen performance of the seagrass management bodies.
2. To establish 3,000ha of seagrass as conservation area using available information gathered
by the Seagrass Demonstration Site in Kampot
· Review the existing information and data for the purpose of establishment of seagrass
conservation area;
· Conduct consultations with all level of stakeholders for the purpose of establishment of
seagrass conservation area;
· Prepare map and placing 1200 concrete poles and 5000 concrete boxes in the
conservation areas;
· Arrange all legal documents to officially recognize the new seagrass conservation areas.
3. To develop appropriate facilities for monitoring of the status of seagrass, thus assisting in the
conservation area
· Equip appropriate facilities for monitoring;
· Conduct monitoring annually of the status of seagrass and biodiversity;
· Conduct impact assessment of livelihood from fisheries resources;
· Improve stock through releasing some commercial and threaten species.
4. Development of management plan for seagrass conservation area
5. To strengthen law enforcement
· Coordinate the communication between patrolling team with Marine Fisheries Inspection
Unit and Navy.
6. To enhance public awareness and to improve understanding among policy makers,
managers and local communities of the ecological significance and economic value of
seagrass
· Conduct public campaign in the site and coastal schools (picture contests or drama);
· Create entertainments in the TV (contests).
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7. To enhance livelihood of coastal people
· Assess possible options for alternative livelihood;
· Demonstrate
the
selected options (crab banks);
· Wider dissemination of new options.
Component 2: Transfer experiences and good practices regarding inventory, coordination
and local involvement from Kampot to Sihanoukville
1. Transfer the successful management model experienced in Kampot to Sihanoukville
· Establishment of and strengthening the MB and MAG with involvement of relevant
stakeholders for effective management and decision
· Survey on socio-economic, biodiversity and coral reef distribution
· Prepare management plan
· Establishment of coral reef and seagrass conservation area with placing the artificial reefs
· Conduct
monitoring
· Strengthen law enforcement
· Increase capacity and public awareness
7. ESTIMATED
BUDGET
Funding donor: US$500,000.
Government: US$50,000.
8. EXECUTIVE
INSTITUTION
Fisheries Conservation Division of the Fisheries Administration
9. EXPECTED
DONOR
ADB or GEF
10. PROJECT
PROPOSER
Mr. Ouk Vibol
Director of Fishery Conservation Division
Fisheries Administration
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
186 Norodom Boulevard
PO Box 582, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Tel:
(855 23) 216 244
Fax:
(855 23) 221 485
E-mail: aims1@online.com.kh
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PROJECT CONCEPT 2
1. TITLE OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT
Establishment of Liusha Natural Reserves for Seagrass, South China
2. RATIONALE
Liusha seagrass bed is located in Guangdong Province to the North of Liusha Bay. This is the largest
seagrass bed in China with an area of about 900ha and it lies adjacent to coral reef and mangrove
ecosystems. The dominant seagrass species is Halophila ovalis and there are several species of
penaeids, gastropods, and echinoderms resident in the seagrass habitat. Dugong dugon and
Chelonia mydas also occur in the area.
The economic situation in the region is comparatively poor and the. The main economic activities of
the local people centre on fisheries and marine aquaculture. The major uses of Liusha Bay include
aquaculture, shipping, capture fisheries and sea salt production.
Three government departments have responsibilities with respect to the management of seagrass
beds in Liusha Bay, namely: the ocean department; environmental protection department; and the
fishery department.
The threats to seagrass beds include: reclamation for shrimp mariculture, marine aquaculture, use of
explosives and fish poisons, and digging for molluscs.
In the National Action Plan for seagrass of China, the establishment of Liusha seagrass natural
reserve is listed as the highest priority action. In the regional Strategic Action Programme, the goal
with respect to seagrass is to conserve management sustainably utilize seagrass habitat and
resource. The targets include adoption of 7 new Marine Protected Area specifically on seagrass
habitats identified in the prioritized listings of SCS project by the year of 2012. So establishing of
Liusha Natural Reserves for Seagrass is a priority action at both national and regional level.
3. LONG TERM OBJECTIVES
The project intends to prevent the degradation of Liusha seagrass bed, to maintain the biological
diversity and ecological environment, and to set up a natural reserve in support of a high quality
seagrass ecosystem.
4. IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES
· Improve the awareness of government officials on ecological and economic importance of
seagrass for increased involvement of all stakeholders in preserving the seagrass habitat;
· Establish seagrass management council for sustainable use of seagrass resources;
· Establish seagrass nature reserve to conserve seagrass bed ecosystem.
5. EXPECTED OUTCOMES
· Local community participation on seagrass management;
· Decreased activities causing direct damage to the seagrass bed;
· The protection of seagrass beds is included into local socio-economic development plans;
· Established Liusha Seagrass Natural Reserve.
6. ACTIVITIES
(1) Propaganda and education
· Providing knowledge about seagrass ecosystem through picture exhibition, video and etc
for local government, environment protection bureau, fishery bureau officials and the
general public.
· Publicizing the significance of the seagrass ecosystem.
(2) Enforcement and management
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· Draw up "Seagrass Resource Protection Administration Bylaw".
· Cutting down all the action of doing harm to seagrass.
· Establish seagrass management council.
(3) Establishment of nature reserve
· Preparation of a draft work plan for national reserve.
· Submission the draft work plan of reserve to Guangdong provincial government for
approval.
· Publication the report and results of seagrass reserve.
· Building the management station for management and education.
(4) Monitoring and evaluation for sound management
· Establishing and enriching system of seagrass investigation and information
administration.
· Comprehensive research about seagrass bed should be taken twice in Spring and
Summer every year.
7. ESTIMATED BUDGET
US$1,200,000 in next 5 years (2008-2012)
Year 1
Yrea1 2
Year3
Year4
Year5
Total
100,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 200,000
1,200,000
8. EXECUTING INSTITUTION(S)
· South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
· South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, the Ministry of Environmental Protection.
· Local Environmental Protection Department.
· Local Ocean and fishery Department.
9. EXPECTED DONOR(S)
· GEF
· Central
Government
· Local
Government
10. PROJECT PROPOSER
Dr. Xiaoping Huang
South China Sea Institute of Oceanology
Chinese Academy of Sciences
164 West Xingang Road
Guangzhou 510301
Guangdong Province, China
Tel:
(86 20) 8902 3210
Fax:
(86 20) 8902 3210; 8445 1672
E-mail: xphuang@scsio.ac.cn; xphuang2004@yahoo.com.cn
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PROJECT CONCEPT 3
1. TITLE OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT
Cooperation between China and Viet Nam on Transboundary Mangrove Conservation, Wise
Utilization and Management
2. RATIONALES (INCLUDING THE PRIOR ORDER)
· China borders Viet Nam at Beibu Gulf, where mangrove is the major marine resource and
serves as an exclusively important role in sustaining onshore ecological ecosystem and
development in marine economy;
· China and Viet Nam face the similar stresses to mangrove conservation, including conversion
of mangrove swamps into shrimps, occupation of mangrove sites by industry, poverty of
coastal local residents;
· China and Viet Nam have the same social system, similar in policy making procedures;
· Most of the fishery goods derived from Viet Nam mangrove ecosystem were exported to
China market, which forms an ecological issue through international trading;
· The environmental cooperation is an important aspect for China-Asean cooperation strategy.
3. LONG TERM OBJECTIVES
The mangroves bordering China and Viet Nam are under effective conservation and rational uses
based on science and bilateral cooperation.
4. DIRECT OBJECTIVES
· Better understand each other on mangrove conservation, management regime, stresses and
requirements;
· Establish and promote a field site to demonstrate mangrove restoration, rational uses of
mangroves though eco-tourism and eco-farming, and to provide China and Viet Nam trainees
with practical modes;
· Create a long-term cooperation in science study and monitoring techniques;
· Formulate access for exchange of information and lessons leant;
· Create a study base for China and Viet Nam scientists even regional partners.
5. EXPECTED OUTCOMES
· Develop a dialogue and co-operation mechanism for management of transboundary
mangrove ecosystems across China and Viet Nam;
· In condition of better management, the transboundary mangrove ecosystems are regarded as
critical resources in sustainable development in the region of North Beibu Gulf.
6. ACTIVITIES
· Develop a bilateral cooperation and exchange mechanism between China and Viet Nam;
· Create practical modes of restoration, eco-tourism and eco-farming in Fangchenggang,
Guangxi, China bordering Viet Nam;
· Research and provide relative techniques for management, restoration, wise uses and
monitoring of the transboundary mangrove ecosystem in North Beibu Gulf;
· Manage the project adaptively and effectively.
7. ESTIMATED BUDGET
The total budget of this project is US$2,040,300, of which US$810,300 is expected from international
donors such as GEF, and the other US$1,230,000 is going to be co-financed by China governments
at varied levels. Detail budgets of activities are presented in Table 1 below.
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Table 1 Budget of project titling Cooperation between China and Viet Nam on Transboundary
Mangrove Conservation, Wise Utilization and management (2008~2012).
ID
Activity
Remark
Cost per unit
Budget (US$)
Establish bilateral cooperation and
1
exchange mechanism between
Donation
Co-finance total
China and Viet Nam
in cash
Bilateral meetings between China and
Viet Nam local or central
10 persons*4days
US$320/person
1.1 governments in transboundary
mangrove cooperation and
*4 times
day
51,200 0
51,200
coordination.
Study tours between China and Viet
Nam for management officials, local
6persons*5days
US$320/person
1.2 NGO, community leaders and
*4times
day
38,400 0
38,400
scientists, etc..
1.3 Communication through website
Five years
US$3,000/year
15,000
0
15,000
information updating
Exchange of young scientists in
studies on the impacts of sea level
rise, climate change, pest and human
US$180/person
interference on transboundary
day. The research
1.4
8 persons*30days
funds in China will
43,200 100,000 143,200
mangrove ecosystem; studies on
during 5 years
be supported by
carbon sink, as well as the restoration
and wise utilization techniques of
China governments
mangroves.
sub-total
147,800 100,000 247,800
Restoration and wise uses of
2
transboundary mangroves in
Fangchenggang, Guangxi, China
Construction and ecological
85% will be co-
monitoring of mangrove ecotourism
2.1
financed by China
site at Beilun National Natural
Three years
75,000 425,000 500,000
governments
Reserve directly bordering Viet Nam.
Restoration and enrichment
US$4,000/ha,
plantation of 100ha mangroves at
50% will be co-
2.2
Five years
200,000 200,000 400,000
Beilun National Natural Reserve
financed by China
directly bordering Viet Nam.
governments
Expanding and perfecting mangrove
eco-farming to 10ha for
US$15,000/ha.a,
50% will be
2.3 demonstration of alternative uses of
Two years
150,000 150,000 300,000
transboundary mangrove habitat in a
co-financed by
sustainable pattern.
China government
sub-total
425,000
775,000
1,200,000
3
Scientific and technique solidity
Studies on status of goods imported
3.1 from Viet Nam mangrove ecosystem
Two years
US$15,000/year
30,000
0
30,000
and the impacts on conservation.
Monitoring of healthy and quality
3.2 status of transboundary mangrove
Five years
US$25,000/year
12,500
0
12,500
ecosystem
Establish and manage an
Scientific facilities, 70% of this
International Mangrove Research and equipments and
budget will be co-
3.3 Training Base in Guangxi Mangrove management
financed by China
120,000 280,000 400,000
Research Center.
mechanism
governments
Project management and
4
administration support
Five years
US$30,000/year
75,000
75,000
150,000
sub-total
237,500 355,000 592,500
Grand
total
810,300 1,230,000 2,040,300
8. EXECUTING INSTITUTION(S)
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· Guangxi Mangrove Research Center
· Beilun National Natural Reserve
· South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, SEPA
· Forest Science Institute of Viet Nam, Ha Noi
· Institute of Ecology and Biological Resources, Ha Noi, Viet Nam
9. EXPECTED DONOR(S)
· GEF
· China governments at different levels
10. PROJECT PROPOSER
Dr. Fan Hangqing
Director in general of Guangxi Mangrove Research Center
East Changqing Road No.92
Beihai, Guangxi, China 536000
Tel&Fax: (86 779) 206 5609
Mobile: (86) 139 7793 9731
Email: fanhq666@126.com
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PROJECT CONCEPT 4
1. TITLE OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT
Scientific based Seagrass Ecosystem Management in the Indonesian Coastal Area bordering the
South China Sea.
2. RATIONALE
Experiences gained in implementing the Seagrass Management Demonstration Site at Trikora Beach,
East Bintan, Riau Archipelago, Indonesia, had provided the following lessons:
· Sound and relevant scientific information of both ecological and socio-economic is useful as
input for decision maker in developing policy guidance for coastal resources management;
· Trust building, openness and respect in partnership between local government and
communities are key variables in developing support for generating the success of the
program;
· The selection of appropriate well informed facilitators in developing community based
seagrass management and alternative livelihood is an essential factor in developing
community participation in coastal resources management.
Currently, the Indonesian Government, through the enactment of Law of the Republic of Indonesia No
27/2007 concerning the Coastal Area and Small Islands Management, has pushed the local
government to develop Integrated Coastal Area Management Plan. The confidence and knowledge
gained and developed in the implementation of the SCS demonstration-site project need to be
sustained and used as a basis for supporting decisions, particularly in coastal resources management
in the face of increasing human and natural induced damage to coastal environment.
It is an appropriate momentum, therefore, to propose a similar adapted project in other seagrass sites,
in coastal area bordering the South China Sea, to support the development of coastal resources
management which is now being promoted by Indonesian Government as a consequence of
enactment of the Law No 27/2007.
3. LONG-TERM OBJECTIVE
The goal of the proposed project is to protect and utilize seagrass resources at Mapur Island and
Pengudang (extension of East Bintan Seagrass Bed) in rational manner so that their function in
coastal waters can be maintained.
The overall objective is to establish an optimal and sustained scientific based seagrass management
for the well being of the population at large, in particular the local communities.
4. IMMEDIATE
OBJECTIVES
· Protect, manage and utilize seagrass resources of Mapur Island and Pengudang (extension
of East Bintan seagrass bed) in rational, integrated and sustained way through maintaining
the balance between utilization and conservation;
· Identify human induced threats causing degradation of coastal ecosystems, particularly
seagrass, and find way to address/reduce those threats;
· To develop management system in a cooperative manner among relevant stakeholders
which prioritize local government coastal area strategic plan, local community and
sustainable development;
· Enhance awareness and cooperation among stakeholders in the management of seagrass
ecosystem, and to develop community based management;
· Develop mechanism and principles of management based on scientific data and information
which cover the potency sustained form of utilization and carrying capacity of the seagrass
ecosystem.
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5. EXPECTED OUTCOME:
· Enhanced capacity in the development of large scale distribution and biodiversity gradients
GIS MAP in the immediate vicinity of the Trikora Beach Demonstration Site in association
with oceanographic parameters;
· Establish seagrass ecological status to benefit academic research and resource
management;
· Enhanced partnership in marine research program, especially with local expertise and private
sectors;
· Established validated method to transfer seagrass data into information for improved method
to asymilate data into national and local management method;
· Established a functional forum of seagrass scientists, policy makers and the communities to
ensure communication and synergy among stakeholders for timely delivery of relevant and
sound scientific knowledge to policy makers.
6. ACTIVITIES
The proposed activities include but not restricted to inter alia:
Component A: Improving Seagrass Management
1. Establishment of Mapur Island and Pengudang Collaborative Management Board
(CMB)
· Development of project operational guidelines;
· Printing and distribution project guidelines;
· Workshop for dissemination of project guidelines;
· Regular meeting of CMB.
2. Preparation and Adoption of Mapur-Pengudang Coastal Resources Management Plan
and other Specific Plan e.g. Strategic and Zoning Plan
· Development of Mapur Island and Pengudang Resources Management Plan (MPRMP);
· Public hearing for MPRMP.
3. Establishment of Community-based Seagrass Management
· Selection and operational of field facilitators;
· Establishment of Community Management Group and convening regular meeting;
· Preparation, adoption and implementation of Community-based Seagrass Management
Plan and village regulation;
· Development and implementation of community-based monitoring programme.
4. Implementation of Ecological and Socio-economic Research for Increasing Baseline
Information for Improved Area Management
· Implementation of ecological and socio-economic research;
· Preparation of recommendation for improved area management;
· Establishment and implementation of environmental monitoring and preparation of annual
monitoring.
Component B:
Awareness and Capacity Building
1. Preparation and dissemination of awareness raising materials and implementation of
awareness raising campaign
· Awareness raising need assessment and regular awareness level survey;
· Preparation and dissemination of general awareness raising materials and newsletters on
project activities;
· Designing and implementation of public awareness campaign through media;
· Establishment and Implementation of Clean Beach Programme.
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2. Development and implementation of training and capacity building
· Training need assessment and course development;
· Development of training materials;
· Implementation of training and workshop.
3. National and international exchange of information and experiences on seagrass and
associated habitat management
· Development and maintenance of a project website and database/meta database;
· Organizing cross-visits among national seagrass and associated ecosystems
management sites;
· Joining national and international coastal zone/resources meetings.
Component C:
Promoting Environmentally Sustainable Economic Activities
1. Preparation and adoption of plan and guideline for sustainable tourism
· Implementation of study on sustainable tourism;
· Preparation and adoption of Mapur-Pengudang Plan for Sustainable Tourism (MPP-ST)
with relevant regulations/guidelines;
· Establishment of government-industry-community collaborative monitoring/reporting
mechanism for sustainable tourism.
2. Development and implementation of pilot project on Alternative Income Generation for
local community
· Feasibility study of AIG activities at project sites;
· Implementation of AIG activities;
· Follow-up study on the impacts of pilot project.
7. ESTIMATED BUDGET
The estimated budget (in US$) for 4 years as the following:
2010 2011 2012 2013 Total
125,000 150,000 175,000
105,000 555,000
8. EXPECTED DONORS
· Global Environmental Facility
· Japan Grant Fund
· NORAD ( Norwegian Donor Agency)
9. EXECUTING AGENCIES
· Research Centre for Oceanography, Indonesian Institute of Sciences
· Indonesian Seagrass Foundation
· Bintan District Government
10. PROJECT PROPOSER
Mr. Tri Edi Kuriandewa
Research Centre for Oceanography; Indonesian Institute of Oceanography
Puslit OSEANOGRAFI, LIPI
Pasir Patih 1 Ancol Timur, Jakarta, Indonesia
Tel:
(62 21) 64713 850 Ext. 218; (62 21) 645 7368
Fax:
(62 21) 6471 1948
E-mail:
indo-seagrass@centrin.net.id;kuriandewa@plasa.com
Dr Malikusworo Hutomo
Indonesian Seagrass Foundation (LAMINA)
E-mail: malikusworo.hutomo@gmail.com
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PROJECT CONCEPT 5
1. TITLE OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT
Modelling the Fate and Impacts of the Contaminants in the Marine Environment of Western
Kalimantan adjacent to the South China Sea
2. RATIONALE
· Coastal areas of Western Kalimantan are among fast growing regions in Indonesia, but the
areas lack of studies on contaminants loading from uplands areas.
· Comparing to Batam island where the coastal waters are highly contaminated by industrial
pollution, West Kalimantan is relatively less contaminated. However, in the next 10 15
years the condition of coastal waters may have similar trend to the Batam coastal waters.
· Currently, land based activities that strongly affect coastal waters among others,
urbanization, tourism industries and palm oils industry. These activities are major drivers of
change not only to river water quality but also to coastal ecosystems. Other major issue is
illegal gold mines in the uplands of Western and Southern Kalimantan that becomes
significant sources of contaminated sediment.
· Compared to suspended solids and nutrients, heavy metals pose an immediate threat to both
living resources and ecosystems as a whole. Pollution from land-based sources contributes
about 50 % to the total pollution in the marine environment.
· Main contaminants of concern are trace metals (Hg, Cd, Pb, As, Cr, Cu and Zn) in water and
sediment. There are few studies of concentrations of heavy metals in ecosystem
components within the coastal areas in Western Kalimantan. This will have implications to
marine biota and their habitat especially mangrove ecosystem.
· Currently UNEP/GEF South China Sea Project has a mangrove management demo site in
Batu Ampar West Kalimantan. Considering the west Kalimantan has large mangrove
ecosystem, therefore, the location of demo site will be established as a mangrove study
center in West Kalimantan.
· Coastal community along West Kalimantan Province is generally fishermen using traditional
fishing gears which produce mainly salted fish. Hence, the contamination of seawater,
sediment and marine biota become of concern on food safety.
· At present the Indonesian government has only marine water quality standard (Ministrial
Decree of Environment, No. 51 year 2004), on the other hand the sediment quality standard
is still under preparation. Hence, this research will enhance management effectiveness in
curbing marine pollution from land-based sources.
3. LONG TERM OBJECTIVES
· To assist in establishing sediment quality criteria in Indonesia that meets the need of regional
criteria;
· To assist in revising marine water quality standard in Indonesia;
· To further develop the scenario of the fate and impacts of contaminants on the coastal
ecosystem that will provide the state of coastal environment of the Western Kalimantan.
4. DIRECT OBJECTIVES
· To provide benchmark information on the fate and possible effect of contaminants of concern
(Hg, Cd, Pb, As, Cr, Cu and Zn) in the coastal area
· To develop a model of fate and impacts of the contaminants from main rivers in the Western
Kalimantan
· To analyse the impact of heavy metals contaminants on marine biota and coastal ecosystem
· To strengthen local government capacity in monitoring coastal waters
5. EXPECTED OUTCOMES
· Map of heavy metals in water and sediment, as well as loads of contaminants in the Western
Kalimantan adjacent to SCS;
· Model contaminants load from main river (Kapuas River) to coastal waters;
· Support the management program of controlling land-based pollution for local government.
6. ACTIVITIES
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· Research Program
o Field research and laboratory studies :
a. Field research will be done two times per year representing monsoonal regimes.
b. laboratory studies will focused on sediment toxicity test to invertebrate and fish larvae.
This sediment bioassay will be used as a component for developing biokinetic model of
heavy metals on marine organisms.
o Analysis of data and modelling:
Two model will be applied i.e., Biokinetic Model and Princeton Ocean Modelling (POM).
POM will be used to estimate the impact area of contaminants in the ecosystem, while
the Biokinetic Model will be used to predict how high contaminants are accumulated in
the biota.
· Capacity building
o Coordination meeting. Stakeholders meeting is done to inform the plan of our field study
and to decimate the result of the study in order to increase awareness of publics and to
improve management effectiveness at local government.
o Training local government and local university in
7. ESTIMATED BUDGET
The project will run for two years and one year for analysis and modelling. The total estimated budget
is US$211,320 with the details as follow:
Component 2010
2011
2012
Fieldwork (survey, travel, sampling, lab
126,956
142,998
analysis, chemical materials for analysis, etc)
Data Analysis and Modelling
10,000
15,000
25,000
Stakeholders meeting
5,550
6,383
6,500
Reporting 15,000
17,250
20,000
Total 94,028
110,132
51,500
Research competitive (GOI Funding)
17,170
27,170
Funding sought
76,858
82,962 51,500
Note: Research competitive will be applied through Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI)
8. EXECUTING INSTITUTIONS
· Research Centre for Oceanography Indonesian Institute of Sciences
· Ministry of Environment, Indonesia
9. EXPECTED DONOR(S)
· GEF
· MoE Indonesia and Indonesian Institute of Sciences
· Indonesian Institute of Sciences (US$17,170)
10. PROJECT PROPOSER
Dr. Zainal Arifin
Prof. Dr. Jan Sopaheluwakan
Research Centre for Oceanography Indonesian Institute of Sciences and
The University of Tanjung Pura, West Kalimantan
E-mail: zarifin@dnet.net.id
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PROJECT CONCEPT 6
1. TITLE OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT
Sustainable Management of Coral Reefs in Trat and Surat Thani Provinces
2. RATIONALE
Mu Koh Kood in Trat Province and Mu Koh Samui in Surat Thani Province support a rich diversity of
marine organisms and serve as important breeding grounds for species of economic importance such
as anchovies and mackerels in the west part of the South China Sea. Certain areas are being
considered for establishment of marine protected areas with strong support from the Thai Government
in order to protect, conserve and restore marine habitats and biodiversity. In addition to serving as an
area for tourism-related and recreational activities, these sites would also serve as scientific research
areas whereby the information and data would be made available to general public. Mu Koh Kood and
Mu Koh Samui are the largest area of coral reefs in the Gulf of Thailand which are not currently in
marine protected areas. Lessons learned from Mu Koh Chang Coral Reef Demonstration Site,
especially sustainable tourism development and management, community organizing multi-sectoral
coral reef conservation and coral reef restoration and monitoring aspects, could be applied to the
proposed sites for sustainable management.
3.
LONG TERM OBJECTIVES
· To strengthen coordination and sharing of experiences between Trat and Surat Thani
Province Offices and local communities for coral reef co-management;
· To achieve sustainable tourism development and fisheries in the Gulf of Thailand.
4. IMMEDIATE
OBJECTIVES
· To prevent coral reef degradation caused by anthropogenic disturbances;
· To restore degraded coral reef areas around Mu Koh Kood and Koh Samui;
· To develop a sustainable ecotourism program for Mu Koh Kood, Mu Koh Samui and its
vicinity;
· To raise public awareness on ecological importance of coral reefs;
· To build networks among government institutions, private sectors and local communities for
coral reef management and conservation;
· To encourage capacity building in all levels and sectors;
· To develop alternative income generating program for fishermen.
5. EXPECTED
OUTCOMES
· Reduced impacts of anthropogenic disturbances and demonstration sites for coral reef
restoration;
· Coral reef restoration projects at demonstration sites;
· Growth of sustainable ecotourism, adequate income of local tour guides;
· Local communities and all stakeholders realize the importance of coral reefs;
· New project development from coordination among involved agencies;
· Adequate number of experienced personnel for coral reef management;
· Increased income of local fishermen and decreased illegal fishing activities.
6. ACTIVITIES
The development activities to be taken as the co-management of Trat and Surat Thani Province
Offices together with local communities and assistance from other government agencies, private
companies and NGOs . The planned activities to achieve the desired outcomes are as follows:
6.1 Sustainable tourism development and management
Promotion of activities for responsible tourism, regulation and systemization marine tourism, and
diving activities will be carried out.
· Promotion of activities for responsible tourism;
· Regulate and systemize marine tourism, and diving activities;
· Promotion of setting up standard water treatment system in tourism area;
· Report on environmental impacts from tourism activities to Regional Environmental Office;
· Prepare ecotourism management plan regarding to carrying capacity of the area.
6.2 Community organizing multi-sectoral coral reef conservation
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The project will encourage coordination among government agencies, private sector, NGOs, and local
communities during planning, operation and evaluation phases to strengthen co-management of all
activities in the area and to reduce any obstacles of project implementation. The project will also
increase numbers of researchers, site managers and experienced NGOs through research fund
raising, training, seminars, and study visits.
· Youth camp for marine ecosystem conservation.
· Public awareness programs through mass media and publication.
· Produce brochures, pamphlets, signs, water proof under water guide, slide and web site.
· Improve legislation about land development.
· Establish special committee for coordination among involved agencies.
· Support activities for patrol, inspection, protection, law enforcement and eradication of illegal
activities.
· Install and maintain mooring buoys.
· Training on marine ecosystem for relevant staff.
· Establish coral reef database from coordination among relevant agencies.
· Establish maps of coral reef zoning with public participation.
· Support local fishery network for natural resource protection.
· Support the establishment of marine national park in certain area.
· Training course on marine ecosystem for tour guides, tourism businessmen and local
communities.
· Publish coral reef ecosystem manual for local district libraries.
· Training for coral reef protection volunteer groups and establishing networks.
6.3 Coral reef restoration and monitoring
Demonstration projects of coral reef restoration in certain degraded areas will be designed, prepared
and implemented by following appropriate restoration methods. Socio-economic tools will be applied
for management of all tourism and fisheries activities. .
· Demonstration project of coral reef restoration in certain degraded area
· Ecological and socioeconomic monitoring programs
· Support relevant researches for coral reef restoration, conservation and management
7. ESTIMATED BUDGET
Total budget from funding donors: US$892,000.
(Sustainable tourism development and management = US$117,000, Community organizing
multi-sectoral coral reef conservation = US$335,000, Coral reefs restoration = US$440,000)
Government
contribution: US$1,800,000.
8. EXECUTING INSTITUTION
· Trat and Surat Thani Province Offices are the main executing institutions
· Middle Gulf of Thailand Marine Resources and Development Center, Ramkhamhaeng
· University and other relevant agencies are supporting institutions
9. EXPECTED DONOR
GEF
10. PROJECT PROPOSER
Dr. Thamasak Yeemin
Marine Biodiversity Research Group
Department of Biology, Faculty of Science
Ramkhamhaeng
University
Haumark, Bangkok 10240, Thailand
Tel:
(66 2) 310 8415
Fax:
(66 2) 310 8415; 319 4358
E-mail: thamasakyeemin@yahoo.com
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PROJECT CONCEPT 7
1. TITLE OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT
Sustainable management of coastal habitats in the transboundary waters between Cambodia and
Viet Nam
2. RATIONALE
The transboundary waters between the two provinces of Kampot (Cambodia) and Kien Giang (Viet
Nam) are characterised by high diversity and abundance of coastal habitats. Coral reefs cover
around 500ha around the Phu Quoc islands and 900ha along the Kampot coastline. Kien Giang has
more than 700ha of mangroves and 7,900ha of this habitat was recorded in Kampot Province. This
sub-region contains the largest area of seagrass in the South China Sea (32,000ha) of which
20,000ha is found in Kampot and 12,000ha in Phu Quoc.
These waters support rich fishing grounds, on which fishermen from both local and outside
communities depend. The development plans of the local governments, of the islands and coastal
areas of the two provinces target tourism, aquaculture, marine transportation, and the fishing
industry for economic development. Existing development has caused negative impacts on coastal
habitats and the marine environment and these will increase if no intervention is made in the near
future.
Following intensive efforts on the part of the transboundary demonstration sites of Phu Quoc and
Kampot, a formal Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for cooperation between the two provinces
was signed on 28th March 2008, signalling the strong political commitment of the local governments
to develop mechanisms for cooperation among countries in reversing environment degradation
trends in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand. In addition, the PSC accepted the proposal for
additional activity of Cambodian IMC in developing the guideline for sustainable use of coastal
habitats and associated resources. This guideline will be finalised in June 2008 as direction for
further action in managing and using habitats and associated resources for sustainable
development in the transboundary waters.
3. LONG TERM OBJECTIVES
Promote and support reasonable use of the rich resources of coastal habitats in the transboundary
waters in order to ensure balance between socio-economic development and environmental
sustainability
4. IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES
· Maintain effective cooperation between local governments and communities based on the
framework developed by the UNEP/GEF South China Sea Project;
· Ensure environmental sustainability in planning and implementing development
projects/programmes;
· Support related local stakeholders in managing and using resources at target sites for
improving their livelihood with minimised impacts to coastal habitats and marine
environment.
5. EXPECTED OUTCOMES
· Enhanced and strengthened cooperation between local governments and communities of
the two transboundary provinces maintained and improved for long term joint management;
· Development projects/programme planned and implemented in appropriate ways to
minimise impacts to coastal habitats and marine environment;
· Target sites under sustainable use of coastal habitats and associated resources, including
the An Thoi islands (Coral Reef), Ham Ninh (Seagrass) and Kien Luong (Mangroves) of
Viet Nam; and Rabbit island (Coral Reef); Ream (Seagrass) and Kep (Mangroves) of
Cambodia.
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6. ACTIVITIES
Component 1: Maintenance of effective cooperation between local governments and
communities of two provinces
· Organisation of annual joint meetings of management teams of both provinces;
· Strengthening information exchanges and sharing between the provinces and maintenance
of the joint GIS database for use in management of resources and environment;
· Joint management and control of illegal trade, exploitation activities of resources in the
transboundary waters; and to stop catching endangered species;
· Strengthening education capacity, communication system and establishment of network of
communication and volunteers for enhancement of public awareness on marine resource
sustainable use;
· Organisation of exchanges programme for natural resources conservation and environment
protection for youths and students of Kien Giang and Kampot provinces.
Component 2:
Environment sustainability in planning and implementing development
projects
· Additional inventory of biodiversity and resources for management purpose, taking account
of local knowledge;
· Study tour and workshop/seminars for local people, managers and policy makers for
experience exchange in resource and environment management between two provinces
and others in the region;
· Capacity building for improvement of planning skill and enforcement of local government
officials;
· Development and adoption by local government of regulations in managing activities of
development projects.
Component 3:
Participatory management for reasonable use of resources at target sites
· Development of models for involvement of communities and private sector in managing and
reasonable use of coastal resources;
· Establishment of mechanism for development of tourism in the transboundary waters;
· Development of programmes for livelihood alternatives, including technical supports for
aquaculture, fisheries processing, tourism, animal raising and integrated farming system.
7. ESTIMATED BUDGET
US$990,000 for thee year's implementation
8. EXECUTING INSTITUTION(S)
Institute of Oceanography, Viet Nam and Marine Conservation Centre, Cambodia, and local
governments of Kien Giang and Kampot provinces
9. EXPECTED DONOR(S)
GEF; and co-finance of governments and international organisations
10. PROJECT PROPOSER
Dr. Vo Si Tuan
Institute of Oceanography
Nha Trang, Viet Nam
Fax: (84 58) 590 034
E-mail: linh_tran1072000@yahoo.com
Mr. Ouk Vibol
Director of Fishery Conservation Division
Fisheries Administration
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Cambodia
Fax:
(855 23) 221 485
E-mail: aims1@online.com.kh
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PROJECT CONCEPT 8
1. TITLE OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT
Identify criteria and indicators for environmental friendly technologies for timber - shrimp farming
models in Mangroves of the Mekong River Delta of Viet Nam
2. RATIONALE
Mangroves in the North and South of Viet Nam have different growth patterns and functions. In the
north of Viet Nam mangroves are small and the forests have been designated as protection against
maritime flooding and coastal erosion. In the south of Viet Nam, a large area of mangroves is used for
timber production, mainly in the Mekong River Delta. In the past, most of the area was destroyed by
shrimp farming but after some years of production, the shrimp farms failed. In order to overcome
these failures, some forest enterprises have developed new methods for combined timber and shrimp
production. One of them is silvo-fishery enterprises 184 in Ca Mau province. Shrimps are cultivated in
natural conditions with nutrient sources mainly from mangroves. Environmental conditions such as
water quality are measured and controlled. Shrimp products from these models are given "ecological
label" and exported to foreign market with double price compared to that at domestic market. Also in
other provinces in the Mekong River Delta such as Bac Lieu province, some farming models in
mangroves named "ecological shrimp culture" are being implemented.
Such kinds of farming are seen to be very promising for extension in term of economic and
environmental concerns. There is, however, no review and evaluation of the farming systems
regarding its effectiveness and environmental impacts. Therefore, the project is proposed for
implementation to develop bases for sustainable farming systems in the mangroves in Viet Nam.
3. LONG TERM OBJECTIVES
The long term objective of this project is to contribute to sustainable management of mangrove forests
and improving income of mangrove based stakeholders in the Mekong River Delta.
4. IMMEDIATE
OBJECTIVES
· To develop criteria and indicators and guidelines on managing environmentally and friendly
timber and shrimp farming in the Mekong River Delta.
5. EXPECTED
OUTCOMES
· A comprehensive analysis and lessons of on-going models on timber-fishery farming in
mangroves areas in Viet Nam and region;
· A set of criteria and indicators and guidelines for managing environmental friendly timber
fishery farming in Viet Nam.
6. ACTIVITIES
6.1 Review and analyse the on-going models on timber - shrimp farming in the Mekong River
delta in Viet Nam and in the region
· Data collection from ongoing models (physical condition, farming techniques applied,
management, income, etc) in Viet Nam;
· Review of results of ongoing models in the regions;
· Analyze economic and environmental benefits of the farming models;
· Analysis of advantage and disadvantage as well as lesson learnt.
6.2 Develop and test criteria & indicators for managing environmental friendly timber fishery
farming in mangrove forests area
· Review of existing criteria and indicators as well as management regimes;
· Develop criteria and indicators for environmental friendly timber fishery farming in
mangroves based on economic and environmental analysis of existing models;
· Test the developed criteria and indicators in some areas and finalize the criteria and
indicators.
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6.3 Develop and disseminate guidelines for managing environmental friendly timber and
shrimp farming
· Develop guidelines for management of timber shrimp farming systems in mangroves in Viet
Nam;
· Organize the trainings on management of timber shrimp farming for selected land owners
in mangroves and management agencies;
· Publication of guidelines for dissemination.
7. TIMING AND ESTIMATED BUDGET
· The planned timing for implementation project proposal is 36 months; and
· The estimated budget is 300,000 USD
8. EXECUTING
INSTITUTION(S)
· Forest Science institute of Viet Nam;
· Hanoi National university;
· Department of agriculture and rural development in Bac Lieu, Soc Trang and Ca Mau
provinces.
9. EXPECTED
DONOR(S)
JICA; WB; ADB and co-finance of the local authorities
10. PROJECT
PROPOSER
Mr. Vu Tan Phuong
Research Centre for Forest Ecology and Environment of Forest Science Institute of Viet Nam
Dong Ngac, Tu Liem, Hanoi, Viet Nam
Tel:
(84 4) 755 0801
Fax: (84 4) 838 9722
E-mail: phuong.vt@rcfee.org.vn
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PROJECT CONCEPT 9
1. TITLE OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT
Scientific sound baselines for sustainable management of MPAs in south central Viet Nam, taking
account of fisheries re-stock and coral reef resilience
2. RATIONALE
· The south central areas are considered as the highest biodiversity of marine living creatures
and the most abundant coral reefs of the coastal waters of Viet Nam.
· Five MPA (Nha Trang bay MPA, Nui Chua National Park, proposed Cu Lao Cau and Phu Qui
MPAs, and Con Dao National Park) have been developed as the plan adopted by the Central
Government. Three of them have been under operational with financial supports by the
Government and International organisation. These coral reef sites were ranked as high
priorities for coral reef management in the National Action Plans of Viet Nam coral reefs and
included in coral reef portion of the Strategic Action Programme.
· Fisheries re-stock issues have not considered sufficiently in developing management plan of
existing MPAs; not taking account of spawning and nursery areas in order to support
recruitment of fisheries resources.
· Recorded data indicated appearance of mass coral bleaching, specially in 1998; also
observation of mass mortality of corals and reef invertebrates due to combined impacts of
high water temperature and low salinity at Con Dao islands in 2005.
· Observed evidence indicated further relations between coral reef resilience and upwelling
phenomena in the waters. Coral reefs nearby the upwelling areas in south central waters
suffered less impacts from bleaching event in 1998, supposing that upwelling during summer
shortened period of high temperature and therefore to enable higher survival of corals.
· It is recognised by Salm & West (2003) that following the 1998 ENSO, it is rare for living
corals to be completely eliminated from a section of reef. Even in the most severe cases,
some coral communities appear to be more resistant or more resilient. There is a wide
variability in bleaching intensity, species affected, depth, and geographic distribution, and
how much mortality a bleaching event causes. After widespread mortalities from bleaching
events have occurred, reefs also differ in their ability to regenerate themselves through
growth and expansion of existing corals or recruitment of new corals.
· Priorities in MPA network and management plans of the existing MPAs have not consider
issues regarding coral reef resilience.
· The proposed project will assist to prioritising MPA network of Viet Nam and to enhance
management effectiveness of MPAs in south central Viet Nam.
· Given that south central waters of Viet Nam contribute to high coral reef biodiversity of the
South China Sea, effective management of coral reefs of these MPA would resulting in
regional benefits in term of biodiversity conservation.
3. LONG TERM OBJECTIVES
Contribution in conserving biodiversity and coral reef associated resources of the South China Sea
through improvement of MPA management effectiveness, taking account of fisheries re-stock and
coral reef resilience.
4. DIRECT OBJECTIVES
· To refer recruitment of fisheries resources in developing MPA management planning and
operation;
· To identify susceptibility and survivability of coral reefs of the five MPAs under influences of
increased surface water temperature;
· Support to effective management of the MPAs through zoning and management plans
relevant to fisheries re-stock and coral reef resilience.
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5. EXPECTED OUTCOMES
· Coral reef biodiversity and associated resources maintained;
· Human threats to susceptible areas of coral reefs reduced;
· Integration of scientists and local fishermen for sustainable use of coral reef resources;
· Human capacity regarding surveys of coral reef resilience and climate change improved;
· Appropriate strategy for prioritising and developing MPAs in south central waters of Viet Nam.
6. ACTIVITIES
· Inventories of fisheries spawning aggregations and nursery areas in five proposed and
existing MPAs, considering integration of academic and local knowledges;
· Surveys of coral associations in relation with topography and circulation around islands of the
existing and proposed MPAs, using ground measures and remote sensing application;
· Identification of extent of upwelling, which to enable survival and restoration against increased
surface water temperature;
· Identification of refuges of corals against increased water temperature and susceptible areas
of coral reefs in the five MPA, referring topography, circulation and coral communities;
· Monitoring coral recruitment following degradation caused by natural (if any) and human
impacts;
· Revision of zoning and management plans of existing MPAs (Nha Trang Bay MPA, Nui Chua
and Con Dao National Parks) and provision of scientific baseline for development of zoning
for proposed MPAs (Cu Lao Cau and Phu Qui).
7. ESTIMATED BUDGET
US$300,000.
8. EXECUTING INSTITUTION(S)
Institute of Oceanography, Viet Nam and NOOA, US
9. EXPECTED DONOR(S)
NOOA
10. PROJECT PROPOSER
Mr. Nguyen Van Long
Institute of Oceanography
01 Cau Da Street
Nha Trang City, Viet Nam
Tel:
(84 58) 590 205 ext. 31
Fax: (84 58) 590 698; (84 58) 590 034
E-mail: nvanlong@dng.vnn.vn
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PROJECT CONCEPT 10
1. TITLE OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT
Local Community Partnerships in the Conservation and Development of Coastal Wetlands
2. RATIONALE
Long term effective conservation of coastal areas specifically coastal wetlands and their resources,
involves working with the different stakeholders in the local community, promoting appreciation,
understanding in order to elicit positive action, foster a sense of ownership, and create an
environment that will pave the way for conservation to take root in the society at large. Facilitating
partnerships for conservation and development and developing an enabling environment to allow
partnerships to function effectively may be the key in ensuring long term conservation and
development.
The drafting of the National Action Plan for the Philippine Wetlands of the South China Sea Project
has been undertaken through a series of consultations with concerned stakeholders. It is therefore
appropriate that the local stakeholders through partnerships should actively implement the Plan with
the Department of Environment and Natural Resources as enabler or facilitator.
This proposal addresses the targets and components (1 and 3) of the South China Sea Strategic
Action Plan and the objectives (1, 3, 6, 7 and 8) of the National Action Plan for the Philippine
Wetlands.
The areas covered by this proposal are enumerated below:
1. Zambales Coast - Subic Bay - Bataan National Park
2. Taal Lake Pansipit River/Estuary Balayan Bay Batangas Bay
3. Mainland Palawan: El Nido Coastal Wetlands
They are the identified priority areas in the National Action Plan for Philippine Wetlands of the South
China Sea Project.
3. LONG TERM OBJECTIVE
Establishing a participatory, functional and transparent partnerships among stakeholders in the local
community to effectively maintain and sustainably use important coastal wetlands, specifically tidal
flats, lagoons and estuaries bordering the South China Sea; protect and prevent them from further
degradation and loss of coastal wetland resources; and, initiate activities to restore their lost
biodiversity
4. IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES
· Establishing partnership schemes, including public-private sector partnership, in the
conservation, management and development of important coastal wetlands in the three
locations listed above;
· Capacitating the local stakeholders on the conservation, management and development of
coastal areas, specifically coastal wetlands;
· Developing and implementing management plans by the stakeholders for specific coastal
wetlands and designating selected important coastal wetlands as critical habitats;
· Establishing mechanisms to sustain the partnerships of the stakeholders; and,
· Documenting the implementation process of the project for dissemination to other locations
both within and outside the Philippines.
5. EXPECTED OUTCOMES
Multi-sectoral participation in the conservation and management of coastal wetlands bordering the
South China Sea.
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6. ACTIVITIES
The project will prepare a bio-physico-socio-eco profile of the project sites and review the
effectiveness of previous and existing partnerships in the conservation and management of
biodiversity. It will adopt, among others, the Integrated Conservation and Development (ICD) and
Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) Approaches.
The ICD activities that will be implemented in this project are participatory situation analysis,
stakeholder negotiations and agreements, partnerships for implementation, capacity building,
participatory assessment and monitoring. It will also include activities on biodiversity conservation and
socio-economic development involving iterative consultations with the stakeholders. The ICM
activities that will be implemented are action plan development, development of financing
mechanisms and information management system.
The implementation of the project will be documented (project documentation) to serve as a guide to
application of the approaches elsewhere and as an internal feed-back mechanism during project
execution.
7. ESTIMATED BUDGET
US$ 980,000.00
8. EXECUTING INSTITUTIONS
Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau, Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Area Coverage 1.
DENR Region 3 San Fernando, Pampanga
Provincial Local Government of Bataan
Protected Area Management Board
Area Coverage 2.
DENR Region 4A (CALABARZON)
Provincial Local Government of Batangas
Area Coverage 3.
DENR Region 4B (MIMAROPA)
Provincial Local Government of San Vicente
Palawan
Council
for
Sustainable
Development
Protected
Area
Management
Board
Partners:
University of the Philippines Diliman
Laksambuhay
Foundation
Inc.
Local stakeholders
Private Sector (El NIdo)
9. EXPECTED DONORS
GEF International Waters and Biodiversity Focal Areas
10. PROJECT PROPOSER
Ms. Marlynn M. Mendoza
Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau
NAPWNC Compound, Diliman, Quezon City Philippines
Tel: (63 2) 9246031 local 226
Fax: (63 2) 924 0109; 925 8950
E-mail: mmmendozapawb@yahoo.com
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