Hard Solution: Expansion of coverage of Locally Managed Marine/Mangrove Protected Areas
Soft Solution: IEC and Strong patrolling
Type of Actions in Management Plan
Policy/Strategies
SEMP (2005-2020)
Verde Island PassageFramework
Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan
Provincial Annual Investment Plan
ICM ordinance
Environmental Code
MOA between Provincial Govt of Batangas and 15 LGUs for Networking
MOA between the 5 Provinces along Verde Island Passage
Ordinance adopting the MPA Management Plan
Ordinance for Environmental Users' Fee
Ordinance adopting Business Plan for Sustainable financing
Implementing RA 10654 and other relevant laws
Regulatory
Enforcement of National and local laws
Executive Order creating Batangas Environmental Response Team
Technical/Infrastructure Investment
1. Development of Livelihood Programs for coastal communities
2. Capacity Building//Trainings
Fiscal/Financial Mechanisms
Annual Investment Plan
Environmental users fee
Diving fees
Funding support from various NGOs (PEMSEA, CI-P, First Gen, ECOFISH, Malampaya Foundation)
Organizational/Institutional
1. The Province has an Environmental Committee under the Provincial Development Council
2. Batangas Marine Protected Area Network and Batangas Bantay Dagat Network
3. Provincial Solid Waste Management Board
4. Provincial Mining and Regulatory Board
Education/Awareness
1. Coastal Clean-up/Scubasurero
2. Participation in different environmental events/activities e.g. Environmental Awareness Month, Fisheries Conservation Week, Month of the Ocean etc.
Public Participation/Engagement
1. Partnership with NGOs
2. Partnership with industries through Corporate Social Responsibility
3. Partnership with Aademe through MOA/MOU
4. Sisterhood with other cities and countries
Assessment/Research
1. Regular Monitoring (biophysical) of Marine Protected Areas by BaRAKO
2. Regular Monitoring of MPA Management Plan (MEAT,SEAT)
Anticipated Impact Areas
Fisheries
Food Security
Tourism
Employment
Health and Safety
Coastal and Marine Ecosystems
Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
Environmental Quality
Base Year
Target Year
Adoption Year
2015
2026
2015
Finance: Total estimated cost of achieving the identified target(s)
40000000
Available Resources
Public Funds:
1. Annual Investment Plan
2. Support from NGOs
Funding Gaps
1. Funds for the development of livelihood program
2. Economic Development for coastal communities