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Seven Chinese ICM Parallel Sites Report Significant Progress in ICM at XWOW Workshop
Xiamen, PR China - On 10-11 November 2008, seven ICM parallel sites in PR China reported their progress in integrated coastal management (ICM) at the "National Workshop for Local Governments Implementing ICM in P.R. China." The workshop co-organized and co-sponsored by the State Oceanic Administration (SOA) of PR China, PEMSEA and the Municipality of Xiamen, and was held as part of the World Ocean Week in Xiamen. Almost all sites reported developments in sea use zonation, nature reserve development, and marine monitoring and surveillance, as well as the development of pertinent regulations and integrated law enforcement. On the other hand, three common aspects were identified as requiring improvement, namely interagency coordination, capacity development and financing.
PEMSEA shared information on various tools it has developed and tested recently: 1. The Framework for Sustainable Development of Coastal Areas through ICM; 2. The State of the Coasts reporting system; 3. The ICM Code; and 4. Financing and Investment of Environmental Infrastructure. The SOA unveiled its plans to scale up implementation of the Sustainable Development Strategy for the Seas of East Asia (SDS-SEA) in China including capacity development, policy development, integrated river basin and coastal area management in Bohai Sea, Xiamen ICM phase 3, and a proposed institutional structure to lead the initiative.
The Municipality of Xiamen shared information on its management framework, achievements and future plans in ICM scaling up, including the implementation of a City Alliance with four upstream municipalities along the Jiulong River regarding integrated river basin and coastal area management.
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