Ba Ria-Vung Tau

Date of Profile Completion:

January 3, 2018

Profile

Geographic, Demographic Socioeconomic:


Land area (km²)	Whole province: 1,989.5 km², project area: 1,565 km²
Sea area (km²)	Territorial area: 100,000 km², concerning coastal line area: 6,000 km²
Coastline (km)	312.8 km
Major river systems (names)	There are three main river systems through the province including: Thi Vai river (40 km), Ray river (60 km) and Dinh river (35 km).
Total number of coastal cities/ municipalities	There are 07 units including: Tan Thanh, Long Dien, Dat Do, Xuyen Moc, Con Dao, Ba Ria and Vung Tau cities
Population (latest census)	1,050,000
Population growth rate (latest census)	1.37%
Male/Female ratio (latest census)	48.4%/51.6%
Average annual household income (latest census)	6.414 USD per year
Sectoral employment (percentage of total employment; latest census) Agriculture/fisheries Industry Services	Main economy/industries: Mining and quarrying, heavy industry (steel, electricity, gas) tourism, fisheries. Agriculture: 32% Industry: 33.3% Service: 34.7%

Ecological/Environmental:


Key Marine Habitats (Mangrove, Coral, Seagrass, etc.) (Areal coverage/habitat)	Mangrove area: 2.232 ha (Tan Thanh district and Vung Tau city) Coral and sea grass mainly distributed in Con Dao national part
Coastal and Marine Protected Areas (Number of MPAs and total areal coverage)	Con Dao national part area: 26.490 ha
Coastal fisheries (species/levels)	No information available.
Threatened or endangered species (protected species)	Sea cow, sea turtle, coral

Threats and Hazards to sustainable development of marine and coastal areas and ecosystems:


Climate variation and change	Typhoon/severe tropical storm: Number 9 typhoon in 2006.
Other natural threats and hazards	Coastal erosion: Ba Ria-Vung Tau province has 16 places with an eroded coast. Sedimentation: Long Dien district and Dat Do district
Other climate/man-made hazards
Man-made threats and hazards	Oil spills (from sea-based or land-based sources): During March and April of every year there are usually appear oil spills in Vung Tau city (unexplained) Domestic garbage/solid waste: 742 tons a day Industrial and hazardous waste: 250 tons a day

Status of ICM Implementation

ICM Coverage and Governance Indicators:


	NOT YET IN PLACE	ONGOING DEV'T	SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION/ REMARKS
ICM Coordinating Mechanism		X	Department of Natural Resources and Environment To date, a Steering Committee has been established for the implementation of the integrated natural resources management and environment protection program in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province. The Steering Committee is going to work on operation regulations and integrated management plan. It is expected that the plan will be completed in 2014 and implemented in 2015.
ICM Project/Program Office		X	Ba Ria-Vung Tau SDSI has 10 officials, including some with expertise in integrated coastal zone management. In addition, there is a number of officials in different departments and agencies that have deep knowledge and experiences with ICM. The office of SDSI is spacious and equipped with full office facilities, making it possible to support ICM coordination office in the future. Moreover, all sea management agencies in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province are equipped with boats and canoes, serving for management activities.
Stakeholder Participation	X		No information available.
Coastal Strategy/Implementation Plan	X		Ba Ria-Vung Tau province has put the establishment and implementation of the integrated coastal zone action plan into consideration. However, not many activities have been deployed. Almost everything is in preparation stage.
ICM Work Plan, Budget & Financing and Human Resources Committed	X		No information available.
M&E Mechanism (including SOC Reporting)	X		No information available.

ICM Management Processes:


	NOT YET IN PLACE	ONGOING DEV'T	IN PLACE	SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION/ REMARKS
Management Plan(s)* (e.g., CCA/DRR; habitat protection, restoration and management; water use/supply management; food security and livelihood management; pollution reduction and waste management; etc.) *at least 2 required for ICM Code Level 1 certification	X			No information available.
Tools applied at the ICM site (e.g., zoning/MSP; MPAs, EAFM, IRBM, others)	X			ICM site is still in preparation stage.

Areal Extent, Health and Resiliency of Coastal and Marine Habitats:


	NOT YET IN PLACE	ONGOING DEV'T	IN PLACE	SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION/ REMARKS
Scoping (including areal extent of coastal and marine habitats)	X
Areal extent of damaged/degraded habitats	X
Areal extent of healthy and resilient habitats	X
Proposals/Action plans to restore damaged/degraded habitats	X
Restoration program(s)	X
Benefits (social, economic, ecological) - Addressing/reducing CCA/DRR risks - Harmonizing access to marine space by established economic sectors - Assessing costs and benefits to clearly understand socio-economic and ecological trade-offs - Extending governance principles to be more inclusive to weaker disadvantaged sector, addressing issues of tenure and use-based access rights	X

Marine Protected Areas (MPAs):


	NOT YET IN PLACE	ONGOING DEV'T	SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION/ REMARKS
Scoping (including areal extent of MPAs/MPA networks)		X	According to the Decision no. 45/QD-TTg dated 08 January 2014 of the Prime Minister on the approval of the National Biodiversity Conservation Planning to 2020 and vision to 2030. Planning in 2020 and 2030 consists of 3 zones: Con Dao National Park with an area of 19,991 ha; Binh Chau Phuoc Buu protected area with an area of 11,293 ha and one new of Cua Song Dong Nai with an area of 10,000 ha that will be established.
Ecological, social and economic characteristics, significance and conditions of MPA/MPA Network at project start-up	X
MPA governance situation at project start-up	X
METT rating of management effectiveness of MPA at project start-up	X
New or improved MPA management plan		X	Planning in 2020 and 2030 consists of 3 zones: Con Dao National Park with an area of 19,991 ha; Binh Chau Phuoc Buu protected area with an area of 11,293 ha and one new of Cua Song Dong Nai with an area of 10,000 ha that will be established.
Improvements recorded at priority MPA sites using METT indicators	X

Fisheries Management:


	NOT YET IN PLACE	SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION/ REMARKS
Scoping (including areal extent of threatened fishing grounds covered by ICM/EAFM management plans)	X	Marine fisheries: Fishing boats : 6.740 Production of fishery: 280.937 tons
Baseline conditions for CPUE for important fish species (threats, risks, or vulnerability assessments of fishing ground; governance and socio-economic conditions)	X	No information available.
EAFM or similar management plan	X	No information available.
Evidence of measured increase in CPUE of 10% over baseline condition for important fish species using ICM/EAFM approach	X	No information available.
Socio-economic and ecological impacts and benefits derived from ICM/EAFM implementation (DSS models e.g., FISH DA, TURF)	X	No information available.
Socio-economic assessment of fishing households	X	No information available.
Livelihood development and implementation opportunities	X	No information available.
Market assessment/sustainability analysis of alternative livelihoods	X	No information available.
Pilot project proposal/action plan for livelihood development	X	No information available.
Evidence of improvements in socio-economic conditions in fisher households	X	No information available.
Case studies and policy briefs for scaling up and replication	X	No information available.

Pollution Reduction:


	NOT YET IN PLACE	IN PLACE	SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION/ REMARKS
Profiles of pilot river basin/coastal areas (including areal extent of priority river basins/coastal areas covered by ICM/IWRM management plans)	X
Project proposal/action plan for an integrated river basin and coastal area focusing on pollution prevention and management and/or water resource conservation, protection and management		X	• Constructing a dike embankment to prevent soil erosion for Vung Tau city, Long Dien district and Dat Do district. • Constructing a pilot embankment to prevent soil erosion for Loc An commune, Dat Do district, using stabiplage technology. • Mapping sensitive coastal zones and responsive plan for oil spills and climate change. • Response plan for oil spills in Ba Ria-Vung Tau; • Assessment of impact of climate change and Building climate change response plan in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province
Water quality monitoring in priority rivers/coastal areas	X		No information available.
Evidence of reduced pollutant discharges and water resource conservation, protection and use management	X		No information available.

Nutrient Management and Water Use Conservation:


	NOT YET IN PLACE	SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION/ REMARKS
Household survey of water supply, use and sanitation conditions in coastal and watershed areas	X	No information available.
Feasibility assessment of improved access to safe and secure water supply and improved sanitation through technologies, operations and good management practices	X	No information available.
Evidence of socio-economic and environmental benefits	X	No information available.

Preparedness and Capability to Respond to Natural and Man-made Hazards:


	NOT YET IN PLACE	ONGOING DEV'T	SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION/ REMARKS
Profiles of highly vulnerable coastal communities	X		No information available.
Proposal/management action plan for CCA/DRRM-focused ICM pilot demonstration project for highly vulnerable coastal area/community		X	 Response plan for oil spills in Ba Ria-Vung Tau; • Assessment of impact of climate change and Building climate change response plan in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province
CCA/DRRM Plans, early warning systems and institutional mechanisms	X		No information available.
Trainings on vulnerability assessment, mapping etc.	X		No information available.
Policy/financial commitment in support of action plan	X		No information available.
Impacts/benefits derived (socio-economic, public awareness, reduced risk, improved resiliency)	X		No information available.
Case studies, good practices, climate smart policies and legislation	X		No information available.
Investments in climate change adaptation measures (including hard and soft engineering solutions)	X		No information available.
Percentage of households in highly vulnerable coastal areas relocated away from hazard zones (Project target: 5%)	X		No information available.
Percentage of households in highly vulnerable coastal areas provided with evacuation routes and safe refuge locations (Project target: 100%)	X		No information available.

Innovative Economic and Investment Instruments to Rehabilitate and Sustain Coastal & Marine Ecosystem Services:


	NOT YET IN PLACE	SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION/ REMARKS
Profiles of local governments implementing ICM (including priority issues/areas requiring capital financing and investments)	X	No information available.
Project proposal/feasibility study for bankable investment projects	X	No information available.
Economic instruments and investment mechanisms (e.g., PES; PPP; licensing/user fee; green bonds; blue carbon; etc.)	X	No information available.
Evidence of increased investments and social, economic and ecological benefits and impacts from increased investments	X	No information available.
Evidence of social, economic and ecological benefits and impacts from increased investments	X	No information available.

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