GEF/UNDP/IMOGEF/UNDP/IMORegional Programme on Partnerships in Regional Programme on Partnerships in

Environmental Management Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asiafor the Seas of East Asia

(PEMSEA)(PEMSEA)

GEF/UNDP/IMOGEF/UNDP/IMORegional Programme on Partnerships in Regional Programme on Partnerships in

Environmental Management Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asiafor the Seas of East Asia

(PEMSEA)(PEMSEA)

The East Asian SeasThe East Asian SeasThe East Asian SeasThe East Asian Seas

A global environmental hotspot

Interconnectivity

Marine Pollution Preventionand Management in the East Asian Seas (MPP-EAS)1994-199911 countriesUS$ 8 million

Building Partnerships inEnvironmental Managementfor the Seas of East Asia(PEMSEA)1999-200612 countriesUS$ 16.2 million

Implementation of Sustainable Strategy for the Seas of East Asia2007 – 200915 countries

22

5% of coastlines of the region

5% of coastlines of the region

+ 6 + 6 + 18+ 18

From Demonstration to Replication From Demonstration to Replication From Demonstration to Replication From Demonstration to Replication

Integrated Coastal ManagementIntegrated Coastal ManagementIntegrated Coastal ManagementIntegrated Coastal Management

Xiamen Marine Zoning SchemeXiamen Marine Zoning SchemeXiamen Marine Zoning SchemeXiamen Marine Zoning Scheme

Egret

Signs of Environmental and Social Improvements

(Stress Reduction Indicators)

Signs of Environmental and Social Improvements

(Stress Reduction Indicators)

• Pollution load reduced

• Water quality deterioration arrested

• Marine and coastal habitats/ Biodiversity restored

• Destructive fishing practices reduced

• Multiple-use conflicts reduced

• Coastal waterfront improved and investment increased

• Community concerns addressed

Chinese white dolphin

Catalyzed Development of National PoliciesCatalyzed Development of National PoliciesCatalyzed Development of National PoliciesCatalyzed Development of National Policies

• China’s Ocean Agenda 21

• National Law on Sea Use Management

Volume of Released Industrial Sewage per 10 thousand Industrial Output

29.72

17.6515.49

11.749.67

6.985.58

4.22 3.59 3.010

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10

15

20

25

30

35

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10 th

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(Yuan)

0200400600800

1000120014001600

1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 2000 Year

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10

20

30

40

50Local populationImmigrantGDP

Waste Water Treatment improved from 40%- 60% to 72%

Land-based Pollution Discharge Reduced

Studies showed that non-point source pollutants (over 50% nutrients) were being received by the Xiamen Sea through Jiulong River and its drainage basins network upstream; continuing to threaten the marine environmental quality even if Xiamen fully controlled its local pollutant sources.

Integrated Watershed ManagementIntegrated Watershed ManagementIntegrated Watershed ManagementIntegrated Watershed Management

ITEMPresent Value

Million RMB Million USD

Economic Sectors (adjusted net value)

Direct nature and environmental services

26,292.71

2,974.48

3,274.89

370.48

Less: Externalities Cost 129.46 16.13

Less: Cost of environmental infrastructure

1,711.69 213.20

Less: Investment in preservation zones 8.16 1.02

Less: ICM Program Cost 52.32 6.52

TOTAL NET BENEFITS 27,365.56 3,408

Socioeconomic Benefits of Xiamen ICM (1995-Socioeconomic Benefits of Xiamen ICM (1995-2001)2001)

Socioeconomic Benefits of Xiamen ICM (1995-Socioeconomic Benefits of Xiamen ICM (1995-2001)2001)

Driving forces Improved coastal governance Critical mass Sustainability

Adaptive Learning

Focus

Improvement of standard of living

Protection of ecological integrity

Efficient and equitable economic growth

Mechanisms

Mode

Other Governance Mechanisms Other Governance Mechanisms

• Creating shared vision, objectives, strategies ad targets

• Addressing issues of local concerns• Using effectively the ICM framework and

process• Establishing coordinating mechanisms for

interagency and stakeholders collaboration and partnership

• Enabling policy and functional integration • Enabling local stakeholders to plan and

manage their natural resources• Using scientific support for decision

making• Promoting environmental investment• Improving communication among

stakeholders• Monitoring environmental changes

Perception change

Replication

Scaling up

Buy in

Mainstreaming

Networking

Dynamics of ICM Dynamics of ICM Dynamics of ICM Dynamics of ICM

Coverage

Flexibility

Resilience

Process

coordination

Integration

Partnership

Vision

Platform

Awareness

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