1. Challenges of Integrated Coastal Management ARD HUB Training Nha Trang, Viet Nam January 14-19,2008 Marea Hatziolos World Bank, ENV

2. Principles of ICM Ecosystem integrity/function goods/services Economic productivity Social equity (inter-generational benefit sharing) Integrated Approach –Habitat linkages (watershed to coastal zone) –Horizontal (cross sectoral) –Vertical (governance) Common Vision Participatory Planning (conflict resolution) Iterative process: new challenges climate change Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) is a continuous and dynamic process by which decisions are made for sustainable use, development and protection of coastal and marine resources. —Cicin-Sain and Knecht.

3. Tools of ICM Spatial Planning –Zoning –Mapping/Remote Sensing –MPAs, Fishery Reserves Regulations –Sectoral Governance –Policy Harmonization (Synergies, win-wins) Economic Instruments –Polluter pays, user fees, green funds, tax credits, easements Research –Monitoring (ecological, social, economic) –Experimental (technical innovation/R&D) Conflict Resolution –Consultation –Participation Communication –Constituency Bldg –Reporting Adaptive Management –Review, assess, revise

4. Ecosystem-Based Management A strategy for the integrated management of land, water and living resources that promotes conservation and sustainable use in an equitable way. — CBD Space Based System boundaries defined Ecological linkages preclude single species approach Human-ecosystem interactions Key system drivers

8. Hanoi–Hai Phong--Quang Ninh Economic Corridor In 1998 High growth region (12% economic growth Natural beauty/iconic status 3 point Econ Dev’t Plan –Light industry –Sustainable Tourism –Ports/Transport Environmental threats –Coal mining –Heavy industry –Siltation –Coastal development/infrastructure

9. Economic development Tradeoffs In 2008 Quang Ninh—largest tourist destination in Vietnam by 2010. 3.7 million in 2007. 12.5%/yr growth sustained New port/Floating hotel Corals threatened by pollution Red River and coal mining Mangroves lost to aquaculture Threats and Risks  Shipping Traffic  Coal exploitation  Urban Growth  HIV/AIDs  Aquaculture  Climate Change

11. Sea Level Rise In Vietnam, an estimated 10.8 percent of the nation’s population will be displaced with one- meter sea level rise, with very high impacts in the Mekong and Red River deltas. Inundation Zone Vietnam

12. Coral Reefs and Climate Change: Which one’s healthy?