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 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
25% of coastlines of the
region
+ 6 + 18
From Demonstration to Replication From Demonstration to Replication
Integrated Coastal ManagementIntegrated Coastal Management
Xiamen Marine Zoning SchemeXiamen Marine Zoning Scheme
Egret
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 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
6.98 5.58 4.22 3.59 3.010
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001Year
Ton/
10 th
ousa
nd y
uan
(Yuan)
0200400600800
1000120014001600
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 2000 Year0
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 Management
ITEMPresent Value
Million RMB Million USD
Economic Sectors (adjusted net value)Direct nature and environmental services
26,292.712,974.48
3,274.89370.48
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)
Driving forces Improved coastal governance Critical mass Sustainability
Adaptive Learning
FocusImprovement of standard of living
Protection of ecological integrity
Efficient and equitable economic growth
Mechanisms
Mode
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
CoverageFlexibilityResilience
ProcesscoordinationIntegrationPartnership
VisionPlatformAwareness
Yuandang Lagoon Clean UpYuandang Lagoon Clean Up
Yuandang Lagoon NowYuandang Lagoon Now
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