Changyi

Date of Profile Completion:

2014-2019

Profile

Geographic, Demographic Socioeconomic:


Land area (km²)	1578.7 km²
Sea area (km²)	664.21 km²
Coastline (km)	54 km
Major river systems (names)	Wei River, Jiaolai River, Yu River
Total number of coastal cities/ municipalities	Kuiju, Duchang, Weizi, Liuzhuang, Longchi, Bozhuang,Yinma,Beimeng, Xiaying, Shibu
Population (latest census)	585,000 (2014)
Population growth rate (latest census)	-0.45%
Male/Female ratio (latest census)	Male accounts for 53.66%, and female for 46.34% (2010)
Average annual household income (latest census)	Income per capita: 20,200 RMB, or USD 3,630 (2011)
Sectoral employment (percentage of total employment; latest census) Agriculture/fisheries Industry Services	• First industry:1 31,500 • Second industry 603,200 • Third industry: 610,800 (2010)

Ecological/Environmental:


Key Marine Habitats (Mangrove, Coral, Seagrass, etc.) (Areal coverage/habitat)	Tamarix chinensis
Coastal and Marine Protected Areas (Number of MPAs and total areal coverage)	Changyi Ecological Special MPA 29.29 km²
Coastal fisheries (species/levels)	In fishery sector, output value in 2010 was estimated at 1.2 billion RMB.
Threatened or endangered species (protected species)	Nine species of birds of first level protection in China, 12 bird species of second level protection are found in Changyi.

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


Climate variation and change	Common disaster include No. storm surges 0311 causing direct economic loss of 1,300 million RMB.
Man-made threats and hazards	Oil spill, pollution.

Status of ICM Implementation

ICM Coverage and Governance Indicators:


	ONGOING DEV'T	IN PLACE	SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION/ REMARKS
ICM Coordinating Mechanism		X
ICM Project/Program Office		X	Specific staff in Changyi Ocean and Fisheries Bureau are responsible for ICM.
Stakeholder Participation		X	Consultation process; local departments participate in decision making process
Coastal Strategy/Implementation Plan	X		Changyi City Planning and Strategy Study
ICM Work Plan, Budget & Financing and Human Resources Committed		X	Detailed work and budget plan supported by the Changyi government
M&E Mechanism (including SOC Reporting)

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	Habitat Protection and Management Beach Water Monitoring Program Coastal Use Zoning Plan Solid Waste Management MPA Overall Planning Habitat Protection and Management
Tools applied at the ICM site (e.g., zoning/MSP; MPAs, EAFM, IRBM, others)			X	Coastal Use Zoning, MFMA (MPA)

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		Changyi Ecological Special MPA The area of coastal mud flat is about 29.29 km²
Areal extent of damaged/degraded habitats	X			No information available
Areal extent of healthy and resilient habitats		X		Changyi Ecological Special MPA the area of coastal mud flat is about 29.29 km²
Proposals/Action plans to restore damaged/degraded habitats		X	X	1) Improve and establish ecosystem-based ICM system to shift management priorities from environment improvement and resource rehabilitation to improvement of ecosystem services and carrying capacity; 2) document of lessons learned for sharing with other cities. 3) Develop ICM coastal strategy and implementation, and integrate into development plans.
Restoration program(s)			X	The remediation projects of 13th five year plan, namely, Developing Mangrove Forests in the Southern China and Chinese Tamarix Forests in the Northern China”, “Blue Bay” and “Ecological Islands” from national level
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	X	Promote the implementation of SDS-SEA and the sustainability of ecosystems eco-tourism.

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


	ONGOING DEV'T	IN PLACE	SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION/ REMARKS
Profiles of local governments implementing ICM (including priority concerns/issues requiring capital financing and investment opportunities)	X		The major problems for the coast of Changyi are coastal erosion, seawater intrusion.
Proposal/ action plan for pilot projects to develop bankable investment projects	X	X	In 2016, a project for baseline assessment was conducted on physical, biological, hydrological, chemical and other characteristics of the site. Based on the assessment, 30 hectares in the Changyi Special Marine Protected Area were rehabilitated with Chinese Tamarix, a native coastal shrub that forms thickets that act as useful barriers on margins of ocean shores and as nesting site for various birds. “The Master plan for the National SMPA of Changyi” was approved by SOA in 2015.
Economic instruments and investment mechanisms	X	X	“The capacity building program for Changyi National SMPA” funded by SOA from Marine Space using fee (5,140,000 RMB).
Cite evidence of increased investments and social, economic and ecological benefits and impacts in increased investments	X

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