GEF/UNDP/IMO Regional Programme on Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA)

The East Asian Seas A global environmental hotspot Interconnectivity

Marine Pollution Prevention and Management in the East Asian Seas (MPP-EAS) countries US$ 8 million Building Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA) countries US$ 16.2 million Implementation of Sustainable Strategy for the Seas of East Asia 2007 – countries 2 2 5% of coastlines of the region From Demonstration to Replication

Integrated Coastal Management

Xiamen 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 Policies China’s Ocean Agenda 21 National Law on Sea Use Management

(Yuan) 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 Management

ITEM Present Value Million RMBMillion USD Economic Sectors (adjusted net value) Direct nature and environmental services 26, , , Less: Externalities Cost Less: Cost of environmental infrastructure 1, Less: Investment in preservation zones Less: ICM Program Cost TOTAL NET BENEFITS27, ,408 Socioeconomic Benefits of Xiamen ICM ( )

Driving forces Improved coastal governanceCritical massSustainability Adaptive Learning Focus Improvement 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 Coverage Flexibility Resilience Process coordination Integration Partnership Vision Platform Awareness

Yuandang Lagoon Clean Up

Yuandang Lagoon Now

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