Project name |
Addressing the Challenge of Sea-Level Rise and Coastal Erosion in the East Asian Seas |
Sustainable Operation of Ports through the Development and Implementation of a Port Safety Health and Environmental Management Code (PSHEM) |
Building National Capacity and International Cooperation on the Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the West Pacific and East Asia |
Purpose |
- Reinforce the ability to deal with the problem of sea-level rise through expanded application of the coastal erosion roadmap established by COBSEA |
- Contribute to environment-friendly management of ports and coasts in the area through application of PEMSEA-developed Port Safety Health and Environmental Management (PSHEM) - Boost the safety of port facilities and workers |
- Upgrade the ability for data collection, monitoring, and management concerning fish resources - Acquire a more accurate grasp of local fish resources through increased knowledge and understanding - Reinforce local laws, policies, and systems for the application of policy tools related to international law and WCPFC - Enhancing the image of Korea and raising visibility of Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea |
Project area |
7 Southeast Asian countries |
Ports in Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia |
Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam |
Project period |
December 2011- December 2013 |
January 2012 - June 2013 |
November 2011-November 2013 |
Contents |
- Carry out analyses of the coastal management policies and relevant laws of 7 countries (Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam) -Hold seminars for regional experts and set up a policy roadmap |
- Appraise matters concerning financial and technological support and the environmental risks in seas subject to the integrated coastal management plan, and provide support for dealing with pollution in the managed seas |
- Provide technology to upgrade developing countries’ ability for fishing ground management; establish a fishing vessel management system; collect information - Analyze status through onsite surveys and interviews with working-level personnel - Hold consultative meetings and seminars |
Involved organizations |
COBSEA -Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia |
Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA) |
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) |