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FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. VIII Issue No.04 (2007)
The months of April, May and June mark three celebrations for the environment — Earth Day, World Environment Day and World Ocean Day and the young people of the region actively participated in various activities to show their concern for the environment. Some of these activities are highlighted below.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. VIII Issue No.03 (2007)
Our community used to look like a dump site. No one collected the garbage and people were throwing their wastes everywhere — in the canals, empty lots and even in the small spaces between the houses. The bad smell from the garbage was causing all sorts of sickness, but people were unaware of this.” Such is the perspective of Ms. Chap Vanna, who leads the community-based waste collection system in Village 1, Sangkat 4, Sihanoukville, Cambodia.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. VIII Issue No.02 (2007)
Preparations for this year’s World Ocean Week (WOW) are underway as key organizers met last 28-30 January in Xiamen, PR China, to discuss the event’s activities. The Xiamen Municipal Government, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the State Oceanic Administration (SOA) and PEMSEA are jointly organizing WOW 2007, an annual event in Xiamen.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. VIII Issue No.01 (2007)
The East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress 2006 convened from 12-16 December 2006 in Haikou City with over 800 participants representing governments, UN agencies, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, academe and youth.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. VII Issue No.07 (2006)
The 29th Session of the Asia-Pacific Fishery Commission (APFIC) was hosted and co-organized by the Department of Fisheries of Malaysia on 21–23 August. The session addressed key concerns regarding responsible and sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, including: co-management, governance and institutional arrangements, and policy challenges; illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing; and food safety, quality and trade.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. VII Issue No.06 (2006)
East Asian countries and partner organizations gathered at the recent 12th PEMSEA Programme Steering Committee (PSC) Meeting to formally bring the current phase of PEMSEA to its final implementation stages and provide directions for its future undertakings.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. VII Issue No.05 (2006)
The State Oceanic Administration (SOA) and the Provincial and Municipal Governments of Liaoning, Hebei, Shandong, Tianjin and Dalian, in collaboration with PEMSEA, organized the Bohai Sea Forum and the National Consultation on the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Strategy for the Seas of East Asia (SDS-SEA), held 15–18 May in Yantai, Shandong Province. The event distilled lessons learned from the implementation of the Bohai Sea Environmental Management Project (BSEMP) and generated valuable inputs as the country begins to draw up its national program for the SDS-SEA.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. VII Issue No.04 (2006)
The Bataan Integrated Coastal Management Program organized a mangrove-planting activity in celebration of Earth Day 2006. Over 300 local stakeholders participated in the replanting activity conducted on 22 April in two sites - in Barangay Capunitan in Orion Municipality and in Barangay Tortugas in Balanga City.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. VII Issue No.03 (2006)
The Asia-Europe (ASEM) Oceans Initiative Technical Working Group Meeting discussed and formulated a draft Action Plan to cooperatively address global ocean challenges. The draft Action Plan includes the exploration of the development of programs in support of the Sustainable Development Strategy for the Seas of East Asia (SDS-SEA) implementation.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. VII Issue No.02 (2006)
The East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress 2006 promises to be an exciting and comprehensive capacity-building event as more partners express their commitment. Organized by PEMSEA and the State Oceanic Administration (SOA) - PR China together with the Hainan provincial and Haikou city governments, the event will bring together the in depth experience and knowledge of various experts and international organizations on sustainable coastal and ocean management. To date, the EAS Congress has gained the support of 41 partner organizations and 47 Advisors and Committee Members.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. VII Issue No.01 (2006)
The Australian Government through the Australian Aid for International Development (AusAid) is committed to help Thailand in improving coastal management and to help the Andaman Coasts recover from the ravages of the December 2004 tsunami.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. VI Issue No.10 (2005)
The East Asian Seas Congress 2006 promises to be a dynamic and important forum on coastal and ocean sustainability as preparations are being made to address key issues affecting the region's seas. The Congress will be held on December 12-16, 2006 in Haikou City, Hainan Province, PR China and will bring together high-level policymakers, experts and various stakeholders for capacity-building activities, knowledge exchange, strategic action and cooperation for the benefit of the Seas of East Asia.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. VI Issue No.09 (2005)
By decision of the Royal Government of Cambodia and signed by Cambodian Prime Minister, H.E. Hun Sen on 4 August, the Monitoring and Assessing Commission for Suppressing Encroachment into Mangrove Areas and Coastal Reclamation was established with hopes of protecting Cambodia’s coastal habitats.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. VI Issue No.08 (2005)
The Ocean-related Ministers of APEC member countries endorsed the Bali Plan of Action at the recently concluded 2nd APEC Ocean-Related Ministerial Meeting held here on 16-17 September.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. VI Issue No.07 (2005)
Ten PEMSEA participating countries met and agreed on a series of actions to be taken for the successful transformation of PEMSEA from a projectbased programme to a country-driven long-term regional implementing mechanism for the Sustainable Development Strategy for the Seas of East Asia (SDS-SEA).
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. VI Issue No.06 (2005)
The Provincial Government of Bataan has taken the initial steps in the development of a Coastal-Use Zoning Plan (CUZP) to strengthen the management of coastal areas in the province. The Inception Workshop on CUZP for Bataan held from 8-9 June brought together 73 participants from local government units, various regional government agencies and other provinces within the Manila Bay area to discuss the advantages of a CUZP, study the steps required for its development, and produce an Action Plan to guide the participants in implementing a CUZP project.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. VI Issue No.05 (2005)
Bataan Province continues its environmental management efforts with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) extension among the Bataan Provincial Government, the Bataan Coastal Care Foundation, Inc., and PEMSEA to share resources and work together for the continued development and implementation of the integrated coastal management (ICM) program in the province.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. VI Issue No.04 (2005)
Over 100 government leaders, coastal and marine experts from 22 PEMSEA ICM sites and candidate parallel sites, along with representatives from international and regional organizations have called for strengthening the implementation of integrated coastal management (ICM) to achieve sustainable coastal development in East Asia. The call came at the Fourth Annual Forum of the Regional Network of Local Governments Implementing Integrated Coastal Management (RNLG) on 26-28 April, with the theme “Building Better Coastal Governance through Stronger Alliance
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. VI Issue No.03 (2005)
PEMSEA evaluated the regencies of Buleleng, Jembrana and Tabanan in Bali for their potential as new integrated coastal management (ICM) parallel sites during a site evaluation mission held on 15-17 March. The mission found strong interest and commitment among stakeholders and confirmed the regencies’ local resources and capacity in adopting PEMSEA’s ICM framework and approaches and implementing ICM programs.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. VI Issue No.02 (2005)
The Fourth Annual Meeting of the Regional Network of Local Governments Implementing Integrated Coastal Management (RNLG), to be held in Bali on 26-28 April, will be addressing an important issue. The member local governments will be considering the adoption of a resolution to establish a self-sustaining network of local governments, which is committed to promoting the replication of ICM among local governments of the region as an effective management framework to achieve sustainable coastal development.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. VI Issue No.01 (2005)
The People’s Committee of Danang City is seeking a private partner in a joint venture to improve the city’s capabilities in addressing industrial wastewater treatment and hazardous waste management issues. The joint venture includes the development of an industrial wastewater treatment facility to serve the Hoa Khanh Industrial Park, one of three industrial parks in the City, and the establishment of a centralized hazardous waste management system for the community. The partnership arrangement is expected to run for a period of 20-25 years.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. V Issue No.08 (2004)
A delegation of high-ranking officials from the State Oceanic Administration (SOA) of PR China visited Manila from 7-10 December to explore with Philippine officials, approaches and measures to strengthen interaction and cooperation in coastal and marine environmental resource research and management.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. V Issue No.07 (2004)
The 10th Programme Steering Committee (PSC) Meeting of the GEF/UNDP/IMO Regional Programme on Building Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia confirmed PEMSEA as the de facto implementing mechanism for the Sustainable Development Strategy for the Seas of East Asia (SDSSEA). The decision was made during the intergovernmental meeting, which was held on 25-29 October. PEMSEA is comprised of 12 participating countries of the East Asian region.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. V Issue No.06 (2004)
Following the adoption of the Sustainable Development Strategy for the Seas of East Asia (SDS-SEA) at Putrajaya, Malaysia, last December 2003, representatives from PEMSEA participating countries and international organizations met in Manila from 23-27 August to develop and recommend a plan on how to implement the SDS-SEA.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. V Issue No.05 (2004)
PEMSEA and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) have jointly presented the results of the environmental risk assessment of Manila Bay on 4 August at the Sulo Hotel. Stakeholders from various national government agencies, local government units in the Manila Bay area, private sector, civil society, academe and media attended this ceremonial launch.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. V Issue No.04 (2004)
The Batangas Provincial Government, is now able to share its knowledge on integrated coastal management (ICM) online, with the initial uploading of the Batangas Coastalink website last 27 May. The website was a direct output of the Training Workshop on Web Development, which was held from 24-27 May 2004, and organized by PEMSEA and the Provincial Government - Environment and Natural Resources Office (PG-ENRO).
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. V Issue No.03 (2004)
International experts meeting in Chengdu decided on major lines and fields of action for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Strategy for the Seas of East Asia (SDS-SEA), during the Preparatory Meeting for the Working Group on the Implementation of the SDS-SEA held from 29 March to 1 April.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. V Issue No.02 (2004)
TRECE MARTERES CITY, PHILIPPINES -- 8 March 2004 marked a new day for the people of Cavite Province as their Provincial Governor signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and PEMSEA agreeing to promote, support and work together on the development and implementation of an integrated coastal management (ICM) parallel site in the province.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. V Issue No.01 (2004)
Since its inception in January 1994, PEMSEA has been actively developing means to enable the sustainable use of coastal and marine resources in the region. These efforts have culminated in the endorsement of the Sustainable Development Strategy for the Seas of East Asia and the adoption, by the Programme’s 12 participating countries, of the Putrajaya Declaration of Regional Cooperation for the Sustainable Development of the Seas of East Asia during the East Asian Seas Congress 2003, held in Putrajaya Malaysia last 8-12 December 2003. These achievements were well received by the Secretary- General who likewise expressed his confidence in PEMSEA’s continued endeavors.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. IV Issue No.10 (November 2003)
This is how Hon. Hayao Hora, Vice-Minister for Transport and International Affairs of Japan described the adoption of the Putrajaya Declaration of Regional Cooperation for the Sustainable Development of the Seas of East Asia during a ministerial forum held on 12 December 2003. The Declaration’s adoption now paves the way for a strategic regional approach in developing and managing coastal and marine resources in the region.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. IV Issue No.09 (September 2003)
The growing issue of biodiversity loss and the efforts needed to address it will be a major focus of discussion and action in the East Asian Seas Congress 2003, to be held on 8 to 12 December 2003, in Putrajaya, Malaysia.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. IV Issue No.08 (August 2003)
The Port Klang Declaration was formally presented and approved by stakeholders in a declaration ceremony held on 28 August. More than 200 representatives from local and national government agencies, international organizations, the private sector, and local communities witnessed the signing ceremony, which signified the stakeholders' concern for the environment.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. IV Issue No.07 (July 2003)
PEMSEA participating countries must actively pursue the endorsement of the Sustainable Development Strategy for the Seas of East Asia (SDSSEA) and the draft Putrajaya Declaration of Regional Cooperation for the Sustainable Development of the Seas of East Asia. This was among the recommendations made during the Senior Government Officials’ Meeting (SGOM) held on 4-5 August.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. IV Issue No.06 (June 2003)
The public-private partnership (PPP) approach for environmental investments will soon be demonstrated in Vietnam with the recent Danang People's Committee decision to host an Investor's Roundtable on 9 September. The Roundtable will provide a forum for local and national governments, operating companies, financial institutions and donor agencies to discuss investment opportunities for an integrated industrial wastewater and hazardous waste treatment system for Danang.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. IV Issue No.05 (May 2003)
The Sihanoukville Declaration for Sustainable Coastal Development was formally presented and approved by stakeholders in a declaration ceremony held on 5 June during the World Environment Day celebration at Independence Beach of Sihanoukville. More than 1,000 representatives from local and national government agencies, international organizations, the private sector, and local communities witnessed the signing ceremony, which signified the stakeholders' concern for the environment.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. IV Issue No.04 (April 2003)
Wastes can become investment opportunities creating income, employment and livelihood and at the same time improving the environment. PEMSEA organized the Investors Roundtable on Environmental Investment Opportunities in the Manila Bay Area on 6 May 2003 to provide a venue for learning about potential environmental investment projects. The event was co-hosted by the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) and co-organized by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI).
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. IV Issue No.03 (March 2003)
Efforts in preserving the marine environment and promoting sustainable use of coastal and ocean resources were given a boost with the signing of the Statement of Intention between the Ship and Ocean Foundation (SOF) and PEMSEA last 20 March 2003.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. IV Issue No.02 (February 2003)
The Sukabumi Regency has been formally designated as PEMSEA’s third parallel site for Integrated Coastal Management (ICM). In a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed between PEMSEA Regional Programme Director, Dr. Chua Thia-Eng, and Sukabumi Regency Head, Mr. Maman Sulaeman, Sukabumi Regency will implement the ICM framework and processes developed by PEMSEA.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. IV Issue No.01 (January 2003)
A major international event for various stakeholders of the Seas of East Asia will be held from 8-12 December 2003 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The East Asian Seas Congress 2003 is being organized by PEMSEA, in cooperation with the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment Malaysia. The Department of Environment Malaysia is the local organizing committee.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. VIII Issue No.05 (2007)
Highlights of the Meeting included the election by consensus of the Officers of the Executive Committee, consisting of the Council, Intergovernmental Session and Technical Session Chairs. Dr. Chua Thia-Eng, Dr. Li Haiqing and Mr. Hiroshi Terashima were elected to the respective positions. However, Dr. Li Haiqing was designated as Acting Council Chair up to end of September or upon the completion of Dr. Chua's term as Interim Executive Director of the PEMSEA Resource Facility (PRF). The Meeting also welcomed the International Ocean Institute (IOI) and Swedish Environmental Secretariat for Asia (SENSA) as new Partners of PEMSEA.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. VIII Issue No.06 (2007)
In Manila Bay, around 3,000 volunteers gathered along the stretch of Roxas Boulevard in the cleanup organized by the Manila Bay Environmental Management Project (MBEMP) and the Coastal Marine Management Office under the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. VIII Issue No.07 (2007)
On 9 November, the GEF/UNDP/IMO Regional Programme on Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA) inaugurated and officially opened its new office building, located at DENR Compound, Quezon City, Philippines. The inauguration was led by the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Jose L. Atienza Jr.; United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Deputy Representative Kyo Naka; and PEMSEA Regional Programme Director and Interim Executive Director, Dr. Chua Thia-Eng. The occasion was attended by key DENR officials, members of the diplomatic corps, local government officials, partners from national government agencies, private sector and international and nongovernmental organizations, and members of the media.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. 9 Issue No.01 (2008)
After more than 13 years of service as Regional Programme Director of PEMSEA, Dr. Chua Thia-Eng officially retires on 31 December 2007.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. 9 Issue No.02 (2008)
The SOC represents an integrated and comprehensive approach of reporting the condition of the coastal and marine environment; measures the policy and management interventions of addressing environmental issues; and assesses the progress of local governments in achieving their sustainable development targets.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. 9 Issue No.03 (2008)
To raise funds and awareness for the preservation of the Tubbataha Reef in the Philippines, Concepcion Durables Inc., a local manufacturing company in the Philippines, recently organized the Race for the Reefs as part of its corporate responsibility efforts.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. 9 Issue No.04 (2008)
PEMSEA has announced the designation of Mr. Raphael P.M. Lotilla as the new Executive Director of the PEMSEA Resource Facility (PRF).
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. 9 Issue No.05 (2008)
The Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA) received a special recognition from the Sustainable Coastal Tourism in Asia (SCOTIA), a United States-Agency for International Development (USAID) Program, for its continuous support in promoting coastal tourism through its Public-Private Partnership initiatives for the development of adequate infrastructure for sanitation in Puerto Galera.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. 9 Issue No.06 (2008)
The Philippines has a long and rich experience in ICM. Since the first initiatives in the late 1970s, ICM practice has significantly evolved to the integrated and multi-sectoral management system that it is today. The benefits shown on the ground as a result of ICM implementation have spurred further interest for ICM scaling up.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. 9 Issue No.07 (2008)
As part of the PEMSEA participating countries' commitment to place 20 percent of the region's coastline under an integrated coastal management (ICM) program by 2015, as well as to increase the number of ICM practitioners and allied experts in the region, a new ICM model training course has been developed and will soon be rolled out for national and regional training.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. 9 Issue No.08 (2008)
In 2005, the Department of Tourism had high hopes for Sihanoukville becoming a prime tourist destination. "We need to get the upper and middle class crowd to visit more often because they're the ones who can pay more for the services.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. 9 Issue No.09 (2008)
This was the focus of the presentation by Dr. Luky Adrianto of Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia, during the ICM Level 1 Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop held in Manila and Batangas, Philippines, last 21-29 October 2008. Dr. Adrianto stressed to his co-participants, coming from different coastal and ocean management-related backgrounds, that one has to have an open mind and the readiness to change the mindset about ICM if the different "brands" of coastal and ocean management are to be harmonized under one management framework.
FilePEMSEA newsletter Vol. 10 Issue No.01 (2009)
The PEMSEA Network of Local Governments for Sustainable Coastal Development (PNLG), which held its seventh annual forum in Sihanoukville, Cambodia on 19-21 November 2008, tackled water resources protection, utilization and management issues and challenges at the local government level.
The Xiamen Story
The Xiamen Story proudly tells the tale of a medium-size coastal island's successful transformation from a relatively degraded coastal environment due to rapid human development into a beautiful city with a thriving economy and flourishing natural resources. This 25-minute video aims to mirror the triumphs of Xiamen City and its people in implementing Integrated Coastal Management and the key success factors that have paved the way for economic growth, social development and environmental sustainability. Courtesy the GEF/UNDP/IMO Regional Programme on Building Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA).
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