1. UNDP Coral Triangle Projects Anna Tengberg Regional Technical Advisor International Waters UNDP’s Regional Centre in Bangkok

2. Overview of UNDP CTI Projects Arafura-Timor Seas Ecosystem Action Programme (ATSEA)‏ Arafura-Timor Seas Ecosystem Action Programme (ATSEA)‏ Sulu-Celebes/Sulawesi Large Marine Ecosystem (SCS LME)‏ Sulu-Celebes/Sulawesi Large Marine Ecosystem (SCS LME)‏ West Pacific East Asia Fisheries Management Project (WPEA)‏ West Pacific East Asia Fisheries Management Project (WPEA)‏ IWLEARN and Knowledge Management for CTI IWLEARN and Knowledge Management for CTI Relevant ongoing projects Relevant ongoing projects

3. Arafura-Timor Seas Ecosystem Action Programme (ATSEA)‏

4. ATSEA Project Components Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA) for the ATSEA Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA) for the ATSEA Strategic Action Programme for the ATSEA Strategic Action Programme for the ATSEA Initial Implementation of some NAP and SAP through pilot demonstrations Initial Implementation of some NAP and SAP through pilot demonstrations Strengthening of ATSEF (Arafura-Timor Sea Expert Forum) as an Effective Regional Mechanism for the cooperative ecosystem-based management of ATSEA Strengthening of ATSEF (Arafura-Timor Sea Expert Forum) as an Effective Regional Mechanism for the cooperative ecosystem-based management of ATSEA

5. ME HE 9 1.7 4.5 7 10.5 4.3 Surface water S. Pacific Lower thermocline N. Pacific thermocline

6. Marine Mammals Migration path of marine mammals – whales, dolphins and Turtles - 30% of known whales and dolphins are found here, including Shark Whale and Blue Whales Conservation

7. Conflict of interests between Large VS Small Scales Fisheries Poor communities and lack of information Fisheries

8. IUU fishing “Hot-Spot”

9. Sulu-Celebes (Sulawesi) LME Demonstration of best fisheries management practices in critical sites of the SCS LME and adjacent area Demonstration of best fisheries management practices in critical sites of the SCS LME and adjacent area Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA) for SC LME Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA) for SC LME Regional agreement on governance reforms for sustainable fisheries management (SAP)‏ Regional agreement on governance reforms for sustainable fisheries management (SAP)‏ Institutional Strengthening Institutional Strengthening

10. Regional collaboration Existing formal tri-national cooperation for the conservation and sustainable development of the Sulu-Sulawesi Marine Ecoregion Currently implementing an Ecoregion Conservation Plan jointly developed by the stakeholders of Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines (and CI & WWF)‏ With 3 subcommittees for priority concerns, i.e. species protection, establishment of MPAs and networks, and sustainable fisheries development

11. Tri-national Sea Turtle Corridor Largest aggregation of nesting green turtles and significant nesting populations of hawksbills in the ASEAN region. Largest aggregation of nesting green turtles and significant nesting populations of hawksbills in the ASEAN region. Extensive and highly productive mangrove forests, seagrass beds and coral reefs. Extensive and highly productive mangrove forests, seagrass beds and coral reefs. Increasingly subjected to serious anthropogenic threats such as destructive fishing, overfishing, siltation and poorly planned coastal development. Increasingly subjected to serious anthropogenic threats such as destructive fishing, overfishing, siltation and poorly planned coastal development.

12. Intends to extend the jurisdiction of the West Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) to East Asia, i.e. Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam, for highly migratory oceanic fish stocks Intends to extend the jurisdiction of the West Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) to East Asia, i.e. Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam, for highly migratory oceanic fish stocks GEF Medium-Sized Project under development by WCPFC GEF Medium-Sized Project under development by WCPFC West Pacific East Asia Fisheries Management Project (WPEA)‏

13. WPEA Project Components Monitoring, data enhancement and fisheries assessment Monitoring, data enhancement and fisheries assessment Policy, institutional strengthening and fishery management Policy, institutional strengthening and fishery management Project Management Project Management http://www.wcpfc.int/

14. Chinese Taipei Tonga Tuvalu United States of America Vanuatu Participating Territories American Samoa Commonweal th of the Northern Mariana Islands French Polynesia Guam New Caledonia Tokelau Wallis and Futuna Cooperating Non- member(s)‏ Belize Indonesia Members Australia China Canada Cook Islands European Community Federated States of Micronesia Fiji France Japan Kiribati Korea Republic of Marshall Islands Nauru New Zealand Niue Palau Papua New Guinea Philippines Samoa Solomon Islands

15. IWLEARN: Portfolio Learning in International Waters with a focus on Oceans, Coasts and Islands and Regional Asia/Pacific and Coral Triangle Learning Processes Advancing the global agenda for Oceans, Coasts and Small Island Developing States, especially the JPOI and MDG goals Advancing the global agenda for Oceans, Coasts and Small Island Developing States, especially the JPOI and MDG goals GEF IW Portfolio Learning: Fifth Biennial GEF IW Conference, 2009 (Australia)‏ GEF IW Portfolio Learning: Fifth Biennial GEF IW Conference, 2009 (Australia)‏ Regional Cooperation and knowledge sharing to support the CTI Regional Cooperation and knowledge sharing to support the CTI

16. IWLearn/CTI Project Components Regional Cooperation and Knowledge Sharing to Support the CTI Regional Cooperation and Knowledge Sharing to Support the CTI –Establishment of a Regional Learning Mechanism –Learning exchanges initiated for CTI partners –Civil Society engagement – WWF coordinating –IW Conference in Cairns, Australia in Oct 2009

17. Partnership for Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA)‏ Third phase of GEF funding Third phase of GEF funding Strategic Partnership with the World Bank - Investment Fund Strategic Partnership with the World Bank - Investment Fund Revolving Fund to help Local Governments develop bankable projects – suggested to focus on CTI countries Revolving Fund to help Local Governments develop bankable projects – suggested to focus on CTI countries

18. Relevant activities in the Pacific Implementation of the Strategic Action Programme of the Pacific Small Island Developing States (completed)‏ Implementation of the Strategic Action Programme of the Pacific Small Island Developing States (completed)‏ Pacific Islands Oceanic Fisheries Management Project (under implementation)‏ Pacific Islands Oceanic Fisheries Management Project (under implementation)‏ –Established the WCPFC Sustainable Integrated Water Resources and Wastewater Management in Pacific SIDS (approved under GPAS)‏ Sustainable Integrated Water Resources and Wastewater Management in Pacific SIDS (approved under GPAS)‏

19. Conclusions Approximately $8 million in GEF funding to CTI from the International Waters focal area (with matching co-financing)‏ Approximately $8 million in GEF funding to CTI from the International Waters focal area (with matching co-financing)‏ More than $50 million in GEF funding from the IW focal area already invested in the larger Coral Triangle area (more than $100 M in co- financing)‏ More than $50 million in GEF funding from the IW focal area already invested in the larger Coral Triangle area (more than $100 M in co- financing)‏ Many experiences and lessons learnt from IW projects to capitalize on to ensure the success of the CTI Many experiences and lessons learnt from IW projects to capitalize on to ensure the success of the CTI