Private Sector Participation Private Sector Participation for Sustainable Coastal for Sustainable Coastal

Development in Chonburi Development in Chonburi Province, ThailandProvince, Thailand

Ms. Nisakorn WiwekwinMs. Nisakorn WiwekwinICM Program CoordinatorICM Program Coordinator

1st Asia Pacific Regional Targeted Workshop for GEF 1st Asia Pacific Regional Targeted Workshop for GEF IW ProjectsIW Projects

Hotel Sukosol, Bangkok, ThailandHotel Sukosol, Bangkok, Thailand27th – 28th September 2012 27th – 28th September 2012

Bangkok, ThailandBangkok, Thailand

Chonburi Province, ThailandChonburi Province, Thailand

Coastal province situated in the eastern region of Thailand

Long coastline of 160 km is well known locally and internationally for its tourist resources

Serves as a gate way for import and export, an industrial center, and a new energy hub for the country as a result of the Eastern Seaboard Project of

Thailand

ICM for Sustainable Coastal Development of ICM for Sustainable Coastal Development of ChonburiChonburi

Chonburi ICM Project• A partnership between the

Provincial Government of Chonburi and PEMSEA

• Commenced implementation in 2001

• Initially with five participating municipalities: Sriracha, Lamchabang, Saensuk, Chaophrayasurasak and Koh Sichang

• By 2009, 26 coastal local governments joined, covering entire Chonburi coastline

• By 2010, 63 non-coastal local governments joined to cover the entire province

ICM Demonstration Site

Chonburi Province

Coastal StrategyCoastal Strategy

ThreatsThreats

Strategies

ValuesValuesNaturalCultural & historicalSettlements & areas of developmentTourism & recreation

VISIONVISION&&

MISSIONMISSION

PollutionOverexploitation of resourcesDestructive fishingSiltation/sedimentationHabitat degradationMultiple use conflicts

•Inform•Preserve & Conserve•Mitigate & Protect•Develop

Desired Changes and Outcomes

Saensuk Laem Chabang

Sriracha Koh Si Chang

Ao Udom

Prepared and adopted in 2004 Provides common vision,

strategies and actions for marine and coastal management

In support of national and local policies, plans and programs

Specifies roles and responsibilities of various agencies and sectors

Coastal Strategy Implementation PlanCoastal Strategy Implementation Plan

ICM Action Plans for Chonburi Province• Prepared every 3 years in accordance with local government

planning cycle (2006-2008, 2009-2011, 2012-2014)

Specifies activities that local governments can do together as well as individually depending on needs and concerns, including:

• Strengthening governance mechanisms for coastal and environmental management

• Development & implementation of management programs related to:

Natural and man-made hazard prevention and management Habitat protection, restoration and management Water use and supply management Food security and livelihood management Pollution reduction and waste management

Coastal Strategy Implementation PlanCoastal Strategy Implementation Plan

Serves as a reference for:• Preparing annual municipal plans and budgets

• Identifying priority actions and support required from various partners

Framework for Sustainable Development of Marine & Coastal Areas through ICM

ICM Coordination and ICM Coordination and Management Mechanism Management Mechanism

Facilitates inter-agency and multi-sectoral coordination and provides policy guidance

Organized to facilitate implementation of the Coastal Strategy and implementation plan

Includes representatives from government agencies, local governments, academe, NGO and private sector

Financing MechanismFinancing Mechanism

Communities

PEMSEA

Resources mobilizationResources mobilization

Academe:Kasetsart University ,Burapha University ,DoungManee School ,

Banseemaharacha School,WatRart NiYomThum School

Global Environment Facility/Small Grants Programme

Wastewater Management Authority

Underwater World Pattaya Co.,Ltd.

Chonburi ICM Program

Department of Marine and Coastal Resources

Thai Environment Institute

SML Project: Village/Community Development Fund

Provincial Administrative Organization

Fishery Association of Chonburi Province

Local Government Units

Oil Industrial Environment Safety Group

MAEW, PLS UPDATE TO GROUP MAEW, PLS UPDATE TO GROUP PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERSPRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERS

Capacity Building and Public Education and Capacity Building and Public Education and MobilizationMobilization

Identify PAP activities sponsored by Identify PAP activities sponsored by private sectorprivate sector

Examples of Private Sector Participation inExamples of Private Sector Participation inNatural and Man-made Hazard Prevention and Natural and Man-made Hazard Prevention and

ManagementManagement

Preparation of local oil spill Preparation of local oil spill contingency plan for Chonburicontingency plan for Chonburi• Oil companies, IESGOil companies, IESG

Etc.Etc.

Examples of Private Sector participation inExamples of Private Sector participation inHabitat Protection, Restoration and ManagementHabitat Protection, Restoration and Management

Mangrove reforestationMangrove reforestation• Private sector partners?Private sector partners?

Coral reef restorationCoral reef restoration Seagrass transplantationSeagrass transplantation Beach restorationBeach restoration Sea turtle conservationSea turtle conservation

• MOU with Underwater World PattayaMOU with Underwater World Pattaya

Examples of Private Sector Participation inExamples of Private Sector Participation inWater use and supply managementWater use and supply management

Water conservationWater conservation Etc.Etc.

Examples of Private Sector Participation inExamples of Private Sector Participation inFood Security and Livelihood ManagementFood Security and Livelihood Management

Floating mussel farmFloating mussel farm• Private sector partners?Private sector partners?

Crab condominiumCrab condominium Etc.Etc.

Examples of Private Sector Participation inExamples of Private Sector Participation inPollution Reduction and Waste ManagementPollution Reduction and Waste Management

Coastal cleanupsCoastal cleanups Waste management reduction/ Waste management reduction/

segregation/reuse/recoverysegregation/reuse/recovery Use of grease traps in restaurantsUse of grease traps in restaurants

Private Sector Participation in Chonburi ICM Program

Participation in the ICM Provincial Coordinating Committee (PCC)

Participation in consultations leading to policy reforms

Provision of technical support

Resource mobilization

Sponsorship of community-based projects

Information, education and communication campaigns

Private Sector PartnersPrivate Sector Partners

List/summarize private sector List/summarize private sector partnerspartners

Engaging the private sector through Engaging the private sector through ICMICM

ICM provides a framework for the ICM provides a framework for the private/corporate sector to align their CSR private/corporate sector to align their CSR programs with the goals and programs being programs with the goals and programs being implemented by local governments in support of implemented by local governments in support of ICM. ICM.

Opportunity for the corporate sector to enhance Opportunity for the corporate sector to enhance its CSR projects and contribute to a bigger its CSR projects and contribute to a bigger objectiveobjective

Opportunity for local government to access Opportunity for local government to access resources from the corporate sector and scale up resources from the corporate sector and scale up the implementation of ICM through public private the implementation of ICM through public private partnershipspartnerships