Date of Profile Completion: 2014-2019ProfileGeographic, Demographic Socioeconomic: Land area (km²)10,090 km² Sea area (km²) Coastline (km)230 km² (for further adjustment under the new provincial boundary adjustment) Major river systems (names)Kampong Som stream (Sre Ambel stream), Pi Phot stream (Andong Teok stream), Trapaing Rong stream, Stung Ta Tai (Ta Tai stream), Stung salmonthun, Stung Koh Poh (Koh Poh stream), Stung Me Toek, Stung Kep and Stung Russey Total number of coastal cities/ municipalities Mondulsema District • Paklang, Peam Kraosob and Tuolkoki Communes Khemerak Phumin Municipality • Dong Tong, Steung Veng and Smach Meanchey Sangkats Population (latest census)117,481 Population growth rate (latest census)0.12% Male/Female ratio (latest census)2.02: 1.98 (Male: 59,327; Female: 58,158) Average annual household income (latest census) Sectoral employment (percentage of total employment; latest census) Agriculture/fisheries Industry Services • Agriculture: 63.65% • Industry: 6.82% • Service: 29.53% Ecological/Environmental: Key Marine Habitats (Mangrove, Coral, Seagrass, etc.) (Areal coverage/habitat)Mangrove forests: 637 km² Seagrass 39.93 km² Coral reef areas around Koh Sdech and Phnom Koh Kong Krao, including seagrass area in Chrouy Pros Bay Coastal and Marine Protected Areas (Number of MPAs and total areal coverage) There are 5 protected areas, including terrestrial areas: • Phnom Samkos protected area has approximately 3337.5 km² habitat for big mammals such as tigers, wild oxen, wild buffalos and deer, which are considered as endangered species. • Peam Krosoab wildlife sanctuary covers 237.5 km² rich in mangroves. • Botum Sakor National Park covers 1,834.08 km², where about 50% is located along the coastline. • Dong Peng multi-use area covers 277 km². • Ramsar site or wetland has 120 km². Coastal fisheries (species/levels) Threatened or endangered species (protected species) Marine dolphin in Peam Krosoab wildlife sanctuary. Elephant, dragon fish, mountain (Siamese) crocodile, etc. in Thmor Baing District. Threats and Hazards to sustainable development of marine and coastal areas and ecosystems: Climate variation and changeIrregular rainfall leading to lower production in agriculture. Other natural threats and hazardsCoastal erosion during heavy rains which causes heavy sedimentation and siltation on coastal areas. Other climate/man-made hazards Man-made threats and hazards• Saltwater intrusion in Toulkoki Commune, Modulseima District and Sangkat Steung Veng, Khemarak Phumin Municipality. • Sewage from households discharge directly to the natural stream waterways, without treatment. • Currently no dumpsite and wastewater facility installed in Koh Kong. • Illegal fishing and destruction of mangroves for settlement areas and charcoal production. • Conversion of mangrove areas to shrimp ponds. • Deforestation of forest and mangrove areas. • Due to limited area for agricultural cultivation, the households are prompted to use chemical fertilizers to enhance productivity. Status of ICM ImplementationICM Coverage and Governance Indicators: NOT YET IN PLACEONGOING DEV'TIN PLACESUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION/ REMARKS ICM Coordinating MechanismXEstablished the Provincial Coastal Development and Management (CDMC); ICM-PMO reports to the CDMC; on-going strengthening to integrate ICM in regular operations of the CDMC ICM Project/Program OfficeXProvincial Decision issued to establish the PMO with 6 staff; ICM-TWG established consists of 8 Departments Stakeholder ParticipationXDuring consultation process Coastal Strategy/Implementation PlanXTraining for PMO and TWG on CS/CSIP conducted on July 31-Aug 2, 2017; Sectoral plans available in the province ICM Work Plan, Budget & Financing and Human Resources CommittedXDetailed work plan and budget M&E Mechanism (including SOC Reporting)XState of Environment and Socio-economy developed by MOE in 2006; ongoing development of SOC report for Koh Kong Province. ICM Management Processes: NOT YET IN PLACEONGOING DEV'TIN PLACESUPPORTING 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 XSectoral plans available in the province Tools applied at the ICM site (e.g., zoning/MSP; MPAs, EAFM, IRBM, others) XVulnerability assessment of Koh Kong Province Pollution Reduction: NOT YET IN PLACEONGOING DEV'TIN PLACESUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION/ REMARKS Profiles of pilot river basin/coastal areas (including areal extent of priority river basins/coastal areas covered by ICM/IWRM management plans)XXThere is currently no waste collection company, the provincial government is also finding some company that can work in the province. The lack of waste collection company is due to several factors such as profitability. The proposed target area is next to the coasts in the central part of the town which has the following: • 20,000 people in this area, with mostly poor fishing families (60%) with limited knowledge on impact of wastes on health and environment • No waste collection service provided by the government. About 90% of solid waste generated is not collected every day • Small company collects garbage and paid for by the communities • Challenges include poverty, limited information among communities in terms of waste management 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 managementXThe following items are proposed to improve waste management in Koh Kong Province: • Setting up of a waste collection system • Making waste management an economic activity instead of merely a “clean up” initiative • Organizing the community/children/schools to create “demands” for waste management Water quality monitoring in priority rivers/coastal areasXNo information available Evidence of reduced pollutant discharges and water resource conservation, protection and use managementXNo information available Solid Waste Management Household survey of solid waste generation, including waste management practices and willingness to pay for solid waste collection and management in priority siteX• About 250 households are living in the village with a total population of 2226 persons (NCDD, 2010). There is a mixture of poor, medium and high income families in the area. (Baseline assessment report) • There is currently no solid waste collection system/contractor in Village Pir and limited enforcement of relevant laws and participation of local people. • People who are living along the coasts dispose their wastes into the sea and waterways, while some households dispose their wastes in their own land and burned them after drying. Tables 1-4 show the disposal practices of people in Village Pir. • Average willingness to pay for solid waste collection is about 5000 riels or 1.25 USD per month (Table 5) Source: Baseline assessment report Assessment of feasibility of implementing solid waste management programX• 84% of the respondents agreed that community based solid waste management should be established for handling solid waste management issues in Village Pir (Baseline Assessment Report). Recommendations/action plan to implement solid waste management programX• Figure 9 and Table 6 show the implementation plan and recommended management measures for solid waste management in Village Pir (Baseline Assessment Report). Evidence of improved solid waste management in the priority siteXNo information available Nutrient Management and Water Use Conservation: NOT YET IN PLACEONGOING DEV'TIN PLACESUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION/ REMARKS Household survey of water supply, use and sanitation conditions in coastal and watershed areasXNo information available Feasibility assessment of improved access to safe and secure water supply and improved sanitation through technologies, operations and good management practices XNo information available Evidence of socio-economic and environmental benefitsXNo information available Photos Cambodia
