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Last modified July 13, 2010

Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA) continues to build and strengthen coastal and ocean governance in the seas of East Asia through intergovernmental, interagency and multistakeholder partnerships.

PEMSEA Portfolio

PEMSEA's major activities, outputs and outcomes over the past 15 years serve as the foundation on which new initiatives and action programs are being developed and undertaken. (Download the PEMSEA Portfolio .

In 2003, PEMSEA participating countries adopted the Putrajaya Declaration of Regional Cooperation for the Sustainable Development of the Seas of East Asia. By adopting the Sustainable Development Strategy for the Seas of East Asia or SDS-SEA, the Putrajaya Declaration conveys a regional policy commitment to sustainable development of the seas of East Asia and to forge stakeholder partnership arrangments in addressing areas of concern.

The recent East Asian Seas Congress 2009 concluded with the signing of the Agreement Recognizing the Legal Personality of PEMSEA by eight East Asian nations, which transforms PEMSEA into a fully-fledged international body to work for sustainable development of the region’s coastal and marine areas. Eleven Ministers and high-level delegates also signed the Manila Declaration on Strengthening the Implementation of Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) for Sustainable Development and Climate Change Adaptation in the Seas of the East Asia Region.


News and Updates

Read the latest issue of PEMSEA's FREE online newsletter, E-updates.

To submit stories or announcements, e-mail the Editor at publications@pemsea.org.

Tropical CoastsThis issue of Tropical Coasts presents the initial results of the economic contribution of the ocean to the countries of the East Asian Seas region. By identifying the economic contribution of the ocean sector, policymakers can be more aware of how external events, such as climate change, sea level rise, degradation and destruction of natural resources and pollution impact on economic growth and prosperity. Download issues of Tropical Coasts.

Five case studies present the evolution of the implementation of integrated coastal management (ICM) in different sites across the region and how this holistic management framework has put together the various efforts towards conserving coastal resources and achieving sustainable livelihood for various stakeholders.

Download the Publications Catalogue or any PEMSEA Publication or go direct to the online bookstore to order print copies.

EAS Congress Corner

Reports now available

Daily Highlights

Documents

Conference Theme Reports

Highlights

The SGP-PEMSEA Joint Communique is being implemented to enhance community capacity in the development and management SGP-PEMSEA websiteof marine and coastal resources. To know more, visit the SGP-PEMSEA Partnership Website.

Regional Profiles. Sourced from the backcover of Tropical Coasts magazines, these profiles make visual representation of the issues and concerns that the region faces, as well as the efforts and initiatives that have been taken to address the challenges. Visit this page now.

Information Portals. A section dedicated to other sources of reports and news on environmental management in and out of the region. Visit this page now.

Environmental News. This contains up-to-date news from other environmental organizations. Visit this page now.

Links to Coastal and Marine Organizations in East Asia provides information on organizations and other entities that contribute to the governance of coastal and marine resources in each country in the region. Visit this page now. To request linkage, kindly use the online form.

Readings

Manila Bay Environmental AtlasThe Manila Bay Area Environmental Atlas provides information necessary in policy formulation, planning, decision-making, monitoring and integrated river basin and coastal area management. Order now.

Securing the OceansSecuring the Oceans is a compendium of essays aimed at increasing awareness on coasts and ocean, land-sea interactions, ocean dynamics, and ecosystem functions. Read the book review or order.

The Dynamics of ICM The Dynamics of Integrated Coastal Management shares 20 years of practical experience in addressing issues related to the integrated management of the coasts and oceans. Read the book review or order.


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