What We do
PEMSEA commits to assisting its partners achieve the Sustainable Development Strategy for the Seas of East Asia (SDS-SEA) goals. As the pioneer of integrated coastal management (ICM) in East Asia, PEMSEA provides integrated solutions for the following:
Effective Management of Coastal and Marine Areas
Sustainable economic growth and blue economy
Ecosystem Rehabilitation and Protection
Adaptive and Resilient Communities
Coastal and Ocean Governance
The Sustainable Development Strategy for Seas of East Asia (SDS-SEA) was adopted by 12 governments in December 2003.
Many coastal management issues cut across sectors — e.g., the aquaculture sector, if not properly zoned, could affect ship navigation routes and tourism sites.
Integrated Programming
Knowledge Management
PEMSEA developed the State of the Coasts (SOC) reporting system to help governments and other organizations monitor and report on implementation of their Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) programs, including impacts and benefits.
The Seas of East Asia (SEA) Knowledge Bank serves as a knowledge platform for policymakers, planners, managers, investors and other stakeholders to scale up Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) and investment in sustainable development of coasts and oceans across East Asia.