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The National Wetlands Action Plan for the Philippines 2011-2016.

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Sea, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Coastal zone management Wetlands Pollution control Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Indigenous peoples Ecosystem preservation Biodiversity Monitoring Climate change Sustainable use Tourism
Geographical area
Asia, ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
2011-2016.
Abstract

The National Wetlands Action Plan for the Philippines (NWAPP) is an instrument with a national coverage, relating to the period 2011-2016, which serves as an effective framework and integrating tool for the conservation and wise use of Philippine wetlands, in support of the overall sustainable development goals of the country. The main objectives of this Plan are: a) to harmonize and strictly enforce existing policies affecting the use of wetlands; b) to increase the awareness of key stakeholders on the importance of wetlands and effect a change in their behavior towards these ecosystems; c) to enhance the capacity of stakeholders, so that they are more capable of implementing wetland conservation measures; d) to promote collaboration among stakeholders for effective wetland management; and e) to establish comprehensive monitoring systems to ensure that wetlands are conserved, well managed, and wisely used. To attain these objective, four thematic areas are outlines: 1) Wetlands Policy; 2) Inland wetlands; 3) Coastal and Marine Wetlands; 4) Enabling strategies.

Full text
English
Website
www.bmb.gov.ph