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The economic valuation of wetlands in the Arab countries. International Symposium “Water and Wetlands in the Mediterranean “ Agadir, Morocco on Februrary 6-8, 2012. Nermin Wafa Head of Programs & Activities Division Environomental Sector LAS. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Nermin WafaHead of Programs & Activities
DivisionEnvironomental Sector
LAS
The economic valuation of The economic valuation of wetlands in the Arab countrieswetlands in the Arab countries
International Symposium “Water and Wetlands in the
Mediterranean “ Agadir, Morocco on Februrary 6-8,
2012
The total economic value of 63 million hectares of wetland around the world is
estimated at $3.4 billion per year.
Based on the sample of 89 case-studies, wetlands in Asia have the absolute highest
economic value at $1.8 billion per year.
Schuyt and Brander (2004) The economic values of the world’s wetlands. WWF
8th Meeting of COP (2002)
Resolution VIII.1: Annex : Guidelines for the allocation and management of water for maintaining the ecological functions of wetlands. Economic valuation provides a potential decision-support framework
8th Meeting of COP (2002)
Resolution VIII.1: Annex : Guidelines for the allocation and management of water for maintaining the ecological functions of wetlands. Economic valuation provides a potential decision-support framework
9th Meeting of COP (2005)
Resolution IX.2: Future implementation of scientific and technical aspects of the Convention
Encourages parties to work with (UNEP), (UNDP), NGOs and others to: undertake assessments of the economic, social, cultural and livelihood values of wetlands with a view to enhancing sustainable livelihoods utilizing a wise use approach;
9th Meeting of COP (2005)
Resolution IX.2: Future implementation of scientific and technical aspects of the Convention
Encourages parties to work with (UNEP), (UNDP), NGOs and others to: undertake assessments of the economic, social, cultural and livelihood values of wetlands with a view to enhancing sustainable livelihoods utilizing a wise use approach;
7th Meeting of COP (1999)
Ramsar Convention Work Plan 2000-2002. Operational Objective 2.4: To provide economic evaluations of the benefits and functions of wetlands for environmental planning purposes.
7th Meeting of COP (1999)
Ramsar Convention Work Plan 2000-2002. Operational Objective 2.4: To provide economic evaluations of the benefits and functions of wetlands for environmental planning purposes.
6th Meeting of COP (1996)
Resolution VI.23: Encourage more studies of the economic value of water within wetlands, through dissemination of the forthcoming Convention publication on Economic valuation of wetlands: guidelines for policy makers and planners
6th Meeting of COP (1996)
Resolution VI.23: Encourage more studies of the economic value of water within wetlands, through dissemination of the forthcoming Convention publication on Economic valuation of wetlands: guidelines for policy makers and planners
In November 2009:CAMRE at their meeting in Marsa Alam, Egypt.
Cairo Statement formally approved
In June 2009:
‘Cairo Statement’
submit recommendations for the implementation of the Ramsar Convention
in the Arab Region.
BackgroundBackground
In June 2010:Muscat action plan
implement programs
One of these programs was execution of the study on economic
valuation of wetlands in Arab region.
In December 2010:CAMRE Approved the Arab regional Statement for Action on the 2020 biodiversity targets , funding Strategies &innovative Financial Mechanisms
Inviting /UNEP/Teeb to undertake an Arab Teeb Initiative to evaluate the
economic values of biodiversity & Ecosystem
Services
In February, 2011:Meetings with expertise
from Ramsar, IUCN ….etc
In May, 2011:A questionnaire was
developed during Fujairah workshop
1. Preparing for workshop include experts in this field and national focal points in the Arab countries.
2. Seek funding from the GEF or UNEP for pilot project to evaluate the feasibility of a bigger project .
3. Working for financing from the World Bank and interested Regional & Int Donors
The results indicated that the participants are willing
to hold the study in sites with environmental and economical importance.
The 16th Meeting of the Scientific & Technical Review Panel (STRP)
In December 2011:CAMRE at their meeting in
Egypt.
called on Ramsar Secretariat to hold a regional workshop on the economic valuation of wetlands & Arab preparatory Meeting to
Ramsar COP 10 (june –romania 2012)
submitted to Arab Ministers of Water
& Arab Ministers of Tourism
To take into consideration the importance of wetlands in their planning program
The Economic value of some The Economic value of some wetland in the Arab countrieswetland in the Arab countries
"Proposal for Pilot study" "Proposal for Pilot study"
Objectives of study
The maintenance of biodiversity in wetlands
Putting the economic value of wetlands in the subject of consideration by the decision-makers in the development of
plans of wetlands
This study could be a model study to the economic values of the components of various ecosystems (desert - forest –
marine ....... Etc) Raising awarness of policy makers on the economic
significance of tourism as one of the main services of wetlands
Raising awarness of Water Officials on the economic value of water in wetlands
Guiding local communities & Small – Medium Business to the Economic revenue of wetlands
Help officials in the management and development of policies in improvement of human well-being
Helping Ngo’s to play a lead role in conservation of wetlands
Expected Outputs
Training of new generations of Arab specialists in this important field. Training also involves awareness
seminars on results from research efforts helping
The project will be pilot study and lead to the feasibility of a bigger project
The project produced report valuating economic values of different types of wetlands in different Arab
countries
Capacity building in environmental economic aspects of wetlands is incorporated into the project.
Applying environmental economics valuation for a range of different stakeholders from local to national level, across government, NGOs, private sector, and
academia.
Encouraging non- member Arab States to join RAMSAR Convention on Wetlands
Tourism Businesses can promote and support Wetland biodiversity by:
supporting biodiversity conservation by gov. agencies and Ngos through practical actions, including financial contributions, ex: through sponsership and voluntary donations.
Obtaining all food stuffs, and other biological resources used in tourism activities from sustainably managed sources
Reducing pollution from tourism, particulary by ensuring that all liquid & Solid wastes are properly treated and disposed of in ways that do not result in damage to biodiversity & by minimizing use of pesticides , fertilisers and toxic chemicals
- Using the Communications and marketing strengths of the tourism sector to raise awarness of tourists and destination authorities of the value of biodiversity and the steps they can take to protect it .
- Ensuring that no threatened or endangered species are put at risk from tourism activities or enter the tourism supply chain ( especially as food or souvenirs)
Ensuring that no invasive alien species are introduced through tourism activities
Income Benefits for long term conservation Measuresthe wetland iteslf can benefit directly when the income from tourism (entry fees , local products, etc,,) is used directly to conservative measure thus linking tourism with long term conservation
Local communities and local gov. can and often do benefit in terms of income and employment.
Well managed tourism in and around wetlands can bring significant benefits both economic and environmental,
Economic Benefits for Locals & Government.
globally economic activity generated by travel
and tourism represents around 5% of gdp 6-7%
of the world’s jobs.
Half of international tourists
Travelling to wetlands
Particularly to coastal areas
By 2020 it will grow around 1.6 billion
tourists expenditures linked to wetlands
amounts 925 billion yearly
In 2010 International tourists to Wetlands reached
940 million
The scale of Tourism
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Contributed 14.2 % of gdp
6 touristic Ramsar parks
The etosha pans ramsar site
Attracts 200,000visitorsThe highest number of all parks
Namibia
Slovenia
skicjan Caves Ramsar Site
annual income of 950,000 Euros
Earned from 96,000 visitors
in 2010
reinvested in the parks’s infrastructure
and for nature conservation efforts.
305 hectare
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