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Adaptation of the LME ApproachAdaptation of the LME Approach
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Prof. A. Chidi IBEProf. A. Chidi IBEExecutiveExecutive SecretarySecretary, IGCC / , IGCC / RegionalRegional DirectorDirector, GCLME, GCLME
99thth LME Consultative MeetingLME Consultative MeetingParis, 10 Paris, 10 –– 11 July, 200711 July, 2007
Evolution of the GCLME ProjectEvolution of the GCLME Project
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Healthy Ecosystem : A resource for Healthy Healthy Ecosystem : A resource for Healthy EconomiesEconomies
FactsFacts
Without Stressors, Nature restores, Without Stressors, Nature restores, regenerative capacityregenerative capacity
Role is diminished by a plethora of stressorsRole is diminished by a plethora of stressors
Implement effective remedial Implement effective remedial programmesprogrammes for for improving quality of degraded habitatsimproving quality of degraded habitats
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Large Marine Ecosystem approach that Large Marine Ecosystem approach that simultaneously considers resources, simultaneously considers resources, ecosystem processes, human activities and ecosystem processes, human activities and the interactions of these components holds the interactions of these components holds the greatest promise for finding sustainable the greatest promise for finding sustainable solutions for management of marine and solutions for management of marine and coastal environment and resources.coastal environment and resources.
Facts Facts ((ctndctnd))
From an ecological perspective, the critical From an ecological perspective, the critical processes controlling the structure and processes controlling the structure and function of biological communities can best be function of biological communities can best be addressed on a regional (ecosystemaddressed on a regional (ecosystem--wide) wide) basis.basis.
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Include a range of activities needed to Include a range of activities needed to provide management information about provide management information about ecosystem conditions, tracking ecosystem conditions, tracking perturbations and resources at riskperturbations and resources at risk
Data BaseData Base
Before GCLME Project : data spatially and Before GCLME Project : data spatially and temporally fragmented, lack of temporally fragmented, lack of comparability and inaccessibility.comparability and inaccessibility.
Currently Data obtained from time series Currently Data obtained from time series assessments based on 5 Modules.assessments based on 5 Modules.
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Regulatory1Institutional and2Decision-Making aspects3
Relating to Marine Ecosystems and their Resources
EvolutionEvolutionTo a Management System that includesTo a Management System that includes
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RegulatoryRegulatory1. & 2. Productivity / Fisheries1. & 2. Productivity / Fisheries
••Baseline info on Prim. + Sec. Prod. Established for upwelling arBaseline info on Prim. + Sec. Prod. Established for upwelling areaseas
••Biodiversity status of plankton updated on a regional scaleBiodiversity status of plankton updated on a regional scale
••3 Region wide cruises and Historical data / Info3 Region wide cruises and Historical data / Info
••Restriction in Licensing of boats (Ind. / Art. Conflict)Restriction in Licensing of boats (Ind. / Art. Conflict)
••Definition of Commercial Fisheries (Target species)Definition of Commercial Fisheries (Target species)
••MSY IndicationsMSY Indications
••FisheryFishery Management PlansManagement Plans••Best practices in Aquaculture establishedBest practices in Aquaculture established
••Monitoring, Control and SurveillanceMonitoring, Control and Surveillance
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RegulatoryRegulatory ((CtndCtnd))
3. Pollution and Ecosystem Health3. Pollution and Ecosystem Health
••Common Effluent StandardsCommon Effluent Standards••Regional Spill Contingency PlanRegional Spill Contingency Plan••Updated Emergency ProtocolUpdated Emergency Protocol
•• First Mangrove Reserve Established in South East First Mangrove Reserve Established in South East Nigeria (Nov, 2005)Nigeria (Nov, 2005)
•• Angola and Cameroon in Line (Rio del Rey) andAngola and Cameroon in Line (Rio del Rey) and•• Restoration ongoing in most countriesRestoration ongoing in most countries
•• Decision against Habitat DestructionDecision against Habitat Destruction•• Zoning Restrictions to ApplyZoning Restrictions to Apply•• Set back lines definedSet back lines defined
••Standardized ESI MapsStandardized ESI Maps••Protocol on Land Based Sources (NPAProtocol on Land Based Sources (NPA--RPA)RPA)
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RegulatoryRegulatory (Ctnd2)(Ctnd2)
4. & 5. Socio4. & 5. Socio--Economics / GovernanceEconomics / Governance
••Evaluation of Ecosystem Goods and ServicesEvaluation of Ecosystem Goods and Services
••SAP SAP –– Policy (Strategies) and InvestmentsPolicy (Strategies) and Investments
••IGCCIGCC
••Consultative and Decision / Action Mechanisms definedConsultative and Decision / Action Mechanisms defined
GCC enshrinedGCC enshrined
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InstitutionalInstitutional
IGCCIGCC
Hubs of Technical ProgrammesHubs of Technical Programmes
Regional Coordination Unit fully functionalRegional Coordination Unit fully functional
Effective Steering CommitteeEffective Steering Committee
Council of MinistersCouncil of Ministers
GCCGCC
Regional Activity Regional Activity CentresCentres
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Mechanics of Institutional SustainabilityMechanics of Institutional Sustainability
Donors Conference (ADB Donors Conference (ADB –– 2008)2008)
Host Country PaysHost Country Pays
Host Countries SupportHost Countries Support
Financial Mechanisms to be definedFinancial Mechanisms to be definedRegional Activity Regional Activity CentresCentres
Location and UtilitiesLocation and Utilities
MOUsMOUs
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Decision SupportDecision SupportRegional Scientific / Technical Advisory CommitteesRegional Scientific / Technical Advisory Committees
National InterNational Inter--Ministerial / CrossMinisterial / Cross--SectoralSectoral CommitteesCommittees
Network of NGONetwork of NGO’’s / s / CBOCBO’’ss with PPA Work Planwith PPA Work Plan
Regional Activity Regional Activity CentresCentres
EPAsEPAs / / Fi.DsFi.Ds //Fo.DsFo.Ds
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From 6 CountriesFrom 6 Countries
Concluding ThoughtsConcluding ThoughtsPrecursorPrecursor GOG LME (1995 GOG LME (1995 –– 1999)1999)
Accra Declaration (July 1998)Accra Declaration (July 1998)16 Countries16 Countries
In September (21In September (21--22), 2006 : Ministerial Level Meeting in Abuja, Nigeria22), 2006 : Ministerial Level Meeting in Abuja, Nigeria
A Result of Country A Result of Country DrivennessDrivenness
Endorsed IGCCEndorsed IGCC GCCGCC
Already Already FeelsFeels likelike a Commissiona Commission
Problems Referred Problems Referred -- SardinellaSardinella
Mandate to Mandate to ActAct on on BehalfBehalf
Data Data RepRep (FAO)(FAO)
Ballast Ballast WaterWater (IMO)(IMO)
GPA (UNEP)GPA (UNEP)
With IGCCWith IGCC SolidSolid PathPath to to SocioSocio--EconomicEconomic andand HumanHuman DevelopDevelopmentment
Congo Congo -- Biodiversity and ErosionBiodiversity and Erosion
Gabon Gabon -- ErosionErosionAngola Angola -- Mangrove and Pollution Mangrove and Pollution
Congo DR Congo DR -- Oil SpillOil Spill Abidjan conventionAbidjan convention
USACEUSACE
IPIECAIPIECA
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