The National Wetlands Action Plan for the Philippines 2011-2016. Pays/Territoire Philippines Type du document Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Mer, Eau, Espèces sauvages et écosystèmes Mot clé Gestion des zones côtières Zones humides Lutte contre la pollution Pollution des eaux douces/qualité des eaux douces Peuples autochtones Préservation de l'écosystème Biodiversité Monitorage Changement de climat Utilisation durable Tourisme Aire géographique Asie, ASIE ET PACIFIQUE, East Asian Seas, Pacifique nord, Asie du sud-est Entry into force notes 2011-2016. Résumé 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. Texte intégral Anglais Site web www.bmb.gov.ph