Ecosystem-based approach for planning research and capacity development for integrated coastal zone management in Southeast Asia

Abstract

Ecosystem-based approach for planning research and capacity development for integrated coastal zone management in Southeast AsiaCoastal ecosystems contribute significantly to socio-economic development in the Southeast Asia Region. The emerging question is how to achieve sustainable development through innovative thinking, smart planning and better insights derived from an ecosystem-based approach (EbA). Based on experience gained while implementing the Sustainable Management and Governance of Coastal Ecosystems (ENGAGE) project funded by the Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN), we contribute to addressing this question by proposing an emerging EbA as a complementary concept for implementing Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM). A strong emphasis on strengthening the capacity of development actors and local communities remains pertinent in formulating this eco-centric policy for resource governance. This synthesis is described in three sections presenting an overview of EbA and ICZM in selected countries in the region. The first section reflects the review of coastal management frameworks and institutions, with a focus on policy strengths and gaps in the integration of EbA, particularly in the context of climate change adaptation. The second section explains different procedures adopted or proposed in the region for sustainable development of coastal ecosystems. The third section demonstrates how regional-scale initiatives like ENGAGE can facilitate the exchange of data, information, and knowledge, and stimulate cooperation for realizing the 2030 Agenda for Transformation, and the coastal zone-related SDGs and targets.

Tourism in marine protected areas: A view from Nha Trang Bay, Vietnam

“…To design a better mechanism, fishing and aquaculture farmers should not be excluded from the profitable tourism sector; instead, the tourism sector should reach out to fishing communities, who are often located in the bottom rung of society, and live in biologically significant areas that it is important to preserve (Gurney et al, 2014). One possible solution, therefore, is community-based ecotourism (cf., Gossling and Hall, 2006;Nagabhatla et al, 2019). However, the absence of social capital means that most communities are unable to launch initiatives on their own or work in the tourism industry due to low literacy levels and poor organisational skills.…”

“…Moreover, international tourists can lead to an increase in the prices of local services and facilities (Dwyer, 2018), as well as a shortage of certain commodities (Cater, 1994a(Cater, , 1994bKing and Stewart, 1996;Wall, 1997). There is potential for conflict over many tourism resources, whether natural or human-made, tangible or intangible (Bimonte, 2008;Lopes et al, 2017;Nagabhatla et al, 2019).…”

Vulnerability analysis of coastal communities in Merauke as impact of climate change

“…The social and economic development of the community cannot be separated from the contribution of maintaining coastal ecosystems. One of the models that can be used is Integrated Coastal Area Management by emphasizing strengthening the capacity of development actors and local communities to remain relevant in formulating eco-centric policies in coastal resource management [12]. The development of coastal communities to face socio-economic changes in the future by increasing the capacity of local communities through community empowerment by improving the partnership system can overcome socio-economic pressures so that the community can be independent [13,14].…”