Workshop for Eastern and South-Eastern Asian SeasRegular Process for Global Reporting and Assessment of the State of the

Marine Environment, including Socio-Economic ImpactsSanya, China, 21-23 February 2012

Raphael P.M. LotillaExecutive Director

PEMSEA Resource Facility

Measuring and Reporting Progress: State of the Coasts Reporting

Regional declaration of commitments to implement a shared vision and common objectives

Regional declaration of commitments to implement a shared vision and common objectives

Adopted by 12 countries in 2003 (Putrajaya Declaration); subsequently 2 additional countries in 2006 (Haikou Partnership Agreement)

Adopted by 12 countries in 2003 (Putrajaya Declaration); subsequently 2 additional countries in 2006 (Haikou Partnership Agreement)

Sustainable Development Strategy for the Seas of East Asia

SUSTAINSUSTAIN

PRESERVEPRESERVE

PROTECTPROTECT

DEVELOPDEVELOP

IMPLEMENTIMPLEMENT

COMMUNICATECOMMUNICATE

SDS-SEA vision, mission and action programs are essential to the region’s greatest challenges

Climate change mitigation and adaptation

Biodiversity/MPAs

Pollution reduction/waste management

Sustainable fisheries/ aquaculture

Food, Water, Energy Security and Sustainability

Governance of marine and coastal resources

Economic development and poverty alleviation

Regional Targets for SDSRegional Targets for SDS--SEA SEA ImplementationImplementation

1. Haikou Partnership Agreement (2006)

National coastal and ocean policy and supporting institutional mechanisms in 70% of countries

Implementation of ICM in at least 20% of the region’s coastline

2. Manila Declaration (2009)

Scale up the implementation of ICM for sustainable development and climate change adaptation in at least 20% of the region’s coastline

Report on the progress made on ICM implementation every 3 years

What are the expected results… the desired outcomes?

From Demonstration to Replication and Laying the Foundation for ICM Scaling-up

ICM Demonstration

(1,505 km)

• Bali

• Chonburi

• Danang

• Nampho

• Port Klang

• Sihanoukville

ICM Testing (686 km)

• Batangas

• Xiamen

ICM Parallel Replication (26,800 km)

• Cambodia (3 sites)

• China (10 sites)

• Indonesia (3 sites)

• Philippines (8 sites)

• RO Korea (entire coastline)

• Thailand (ChonburiProvince)

• Vietnam (6 sites)

ICM Working Model

ICM Scaling-Up (46,800 km)

• 20% of Regional Coastline

1994 2000

2006

2010 2015

ICM

Codification

Framework for Sustainable Development of Coastal Areas

State of the Coasts Reporting

What is the State of the Coasts?

Reporting system to assess the progress and impacts of ICM implementation by local governments

Designed as operational tool of local governments for use in ICM program implementation

Integrated and comprehensive approach that documents and measures policy and management interventions in addressing coastal issues

Objectives of SOC

SOC BaselineProvide comprehensive qualitative and quantitative baseline information on demographic, socioeconomic, environmental status and management actions;Determine existing governance mechanisms and implementing arrangements in place;Determine and prioritize pertinent issues that can be included in an ICM program;Sets baseline social, economic and environmental conditions, which changes can be compared over time;Identify critical data gaps that need further research and monitoring.

Objectives of SOC

SOC Report on Ongoing ICM Programs/Updating of SOCReview scope of ICM program;Delineate governance mechanisms and implementing arrangements in place;Assess extent and effectiveness of ICM program implementation;Identify trends or changes in social, economic and environmental status;Determine driving forces for change;Assess implications of trends;Promote adaptive management in ICM program in response to changing conditions.

Development of SOC Reporting System

Indicators – simple, meaningful and measurable; easy applicability in the region but complements those of WSSD, MDG, Agenda 21, SDS-SEA and other relevant regional and international instruments

Indicators – simple, meaningful and measurable; easy applicability in the region but complements those of WSSD, MDG, Agenda 21, SDS-SEA and other relevant regional and international instruments

35 Core Indicators for the SOC - GOVERNANCE

Policy, strategies and plansCoastal profile and environmental risk assessmentCoastal strategy and action plansLocal govt. development plans integrating coastal & marine areas

Institutional arrangementsCoordinating mechanismParticipation of stakeholders in the coordinating mechanism

LegislationICM enabling legislationAdministration and enforcement of legislationEnvironmental cases filed and resolved

Information and public awarenessPublic education and awarenessStakeholder participation and mobilization

GOVERNANCECapacity development

Availability / accessibilityHuman resource capacity

Financing mechanismsBudget for integrated coastal managementSustainable financing mechanisms

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ASPECTSNatural and man-made hazard prevention & mgt.

Level of preparedness for disastersDegree of vulnerability to disastersSocial and economic losses due to disasters

Habitat protection, restoration & mgt.Habitat management plan & implementationAreal extent of habitatsProtected areas for coastal habitats & heritageConversion & reclamation

35 Core Indicators for the SOC

Water use, supply managementWater conservation and managementAccess to improved water sourceIncidences/deaths due to waterborne diseases

Food and other resources security livelihood & mgt.Fishery management plan & implementationFishery productionMalnutrition ratePoverty incidence, employment & educationLivelihood programs

Pollution reduction & waste mgt.Pollution management plans & implementationWater qualityAir qualitySanitation and domestic sewerageMunicipal solid wasteAgricultural, industrial and hazardous waste

35 Core Indicators – Sustainable Development Aspects

State of the Coast

Process/Output[001] Coastal profile/Environmental risk assessment [002] Coastal strategy and action plans[003] Local government development plan, including coastal and marine areas

Social/Economic[017] Social and economic losses due to disasters[026] Fisheries production[027] Malnutrition rate[028] Poverty, education and employment[029] Livelihood programs

State/Environmental[015] Level of preparedness to disasters[016] Degree of vulnerability to disasters[019] Protected areas for coastal habitats and heritage[023] Access to improved water source[033] Sanitation and domestic sewerage[034] Municipal solid waste[035] Industrial, agricultural and hazardous wastes

SDS-SEA

Process/Output• Local governments empowered to manage marine and coastal resources• Local coastal strategies• Length of municipal coastlines under an integrated management program• Disaster management plans and programs

State/Environmental• Vulnerable coastlines to disasters • Sewage treatment• Drinking water• Waste management

Agenda 21/WSSD/MDG

Social/Economic• Proportion of population below national poverty lines• Employment-to-population ratio• Prevalence of underweight children under-five years of age• Net enrolment ratio in primary education

State/Environmental• Proportion of terrestrial and marine areas protected• Proportion of population with improved drinking water source• Proportion of population with improved sanitation

Relationship of SOC indicators to regional and international instruments

Process of developing / implementing the SOCStep-wise process

Initiation of SOC & establishment of SOC technical teamData gatheringAnalysis, synthesis and interpretation of resultsData validation and consensus building on contents of SOC reportPublication and disseminationUpdating

Multi-stakeholder and multi-sector processConsensus and capacity building processParticipatory processNot prescriptive but adapts to local situation (e.g., data availability, local capacity)Not a one-step application but regularly updated, and builds upon initial assessments

Trends analysis

social, economic and environmental status of area prior to initiation of ICM program

MDG targets set

Summary of trends

Improving condition

Deteriorating condition

Baseline condition or data not conclusive

No data---

Guidebook on the State of the Coasts

Provides framework and guidelines on the development and implementation of SOCUnderwent Expert’s review (Experts from within and outside the EAS region)Adopted as PEMSEA-certified document by the EAS Partnership CouncilTested in sites across the EAS region

PEMSEA provides assistance during the following stages of SOC development and implementation

Inception workshop to establish SOC technical teams and develop action plans, followed by data gatheringField validation, analysis of results and preparation of draft report, andStakeholders’ validation and finalization of SOC report

PEMSEA’s Training Program for the SOC

Indicator Report: Governance

Figure 1. Coverage of coastalenvironmental profiles.

Indicator Report: Sustainable Development Aspects

Benefits to Local Governments

Provides integrated and comprehensive evaluation process for ICM implementation that serves as basis for reviewing and improving the management program Documents policy, environmental, social and economic conditions in the area to support policy-and decision-makingFacilitates systematic monitoring of local, national and international sustainable development targetsStandardized monitoring process allowing cross comparison across ICM sites

Status of SOC implementation in the EAS Region

Sites StatusSihanoukville (Cambodia) SOC report drafted

Xiamen, Dongying, Fangchenggang (PR China)

SOC report drafted

Bali, Sukabumi, Jakarta Bay, Tomini Bay, (Indonesia)

SOC reporting initiated

Sedone River Basin (Lao PDR) SOC report drafted

Batangas (Philippines) SOC report published

Danang (Vietnam) SOC report drafted

Guimaras, (Philippines) SOC report drafted

Chonburi (Thailand) SOC report drafted

Manatuto, Liquica (Timor-Leste) SOC report drafted

Thua Thien Hue, Quang Nam, + 7 coastal provinces (Vietnam)

SOC reporting initiated

Future of SOC implementation

The application of the SOC reporting is being promoted across the EAS region. PEMSEA Network of Local Governments (PNLG) has committed to implement SOC in 100 percent of member sites by 2015As more and more local governments develop their SOC reports, a clearer picture of the actual state of the coasts of the EAS region will emerge.

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