The National Wetlands Action Plan for the Philippines 2011-2016. País/Territorio Filipinas Tipo de documento Fecha 2011 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Mar, Agua, Especies silvestres y ecosistemas Palabra clave Ordenación de áreas costeras Zonas húmedas Control de la contaminación Calidad de las aguas dulces/contaminación de las aguas dulces Pueblos indígenas Conservación del ecosistema Biodiversidad Monitoreo Cambio climático Uso sostenible Turismo Área geográphica Asia, ASIA Y PACIFICO, Mares del Asia Oriental, Pacífico Norte, Asia Sudoriental Entry into force notes 2011-2016. Resumen 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. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.bmb.gov.ph