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SAP-BIO-Lebanon National Report Page 62 of 95 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ V. Investment Portfolio The conservation of biological diversity and natural resources requires investments in staff, in infrastructure, in research and in education. A consequence of the Lebanese civil war is a slow economy and an almost bankrupt country that is not being able to address the basic needs of its population. Therefore, the Government of Lebanon, even though it recognizes the importance of the conservation of biological diversity, spends mostly on priority issues like revamping the infrastructure of the country in terms of telecommunications, road networks etc. which leaves very meager financing possibilities for nature conservation and environmental issues. Notwithstanding, the different protocols/agreements that Lebanon has signed on the regional and international levels stand witness to the willingness and commitment of the Lebanese to participate in remedying the negative environmental impacts resulting from human activities. In addition, given the historical link of the Lebanese society with the Mediterranean, it is imperative that this great resource with all its biota be understood and preserved as part of the culture of Lebanon. Securing funding for the Priority Actions presented in this report will ensure that the Mediterranean is receiving the attention it so much deserves as well as raising the awareness of the Lebanese population to the need of conserving our coastal and marine resources. It is important to note that the following section provides only rough estimates required for the National Action Plans, as consultants have been contracted to draw elaborate plans, including detailed budgets for each National Action Plan. These latter plans will be ready for implementation as soon as funding is allocated. Furthermore, budget estimates in this report are provided as if each Priority Action will be implemented independently even though some items are common between several plans and require to be purchased once (i.e. funding to support the generation of GIS maps, research vessel, etc.). ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Prepared By M. Nader & S. Talhouk June, 2002
SAP-BIO-Lebanon National Report Page 63 of 95 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Table 11. Estimated Investment Portfolio for each Action Plan Priority Action 1 Establish conservation strategies for coastal habitats Responsibility • Concerned governmental bodies (ministries and municipalities) • Academic and research institutions (public and private) • NGOs • Fishermen's unions • Industries • Tourist sector • Mediterranean countries Targets • Generate GIS maps to locate and characterize hotspots, and infer current and future impacts on affected habitats • Identify actions needed to prevent pollution • Develop coastal land use zoning • Develop conservation priorities including the identification of habitats that should be protected • Develop conservation strategies including the sustainable use of habitats that require protection • Develop management strategies for the control of exotic invasive species Estimated Cost in $ $ 2,750,000 Priority Action 2 Updating of legislation and development of guidelines for marine and coastal conservation Responsibility • Parliament • Concerned government bodies (ministries, municipalities) • Fishermen's unions • Tourism sector • Recreational sector Targets • Modernize legislation and align with international agreements and protocols • Develop guidelines for the effective and sustainable implementation of laws regulating the use of the coastal and marine habitats (fish quotas…, recreation and tourism) • Publish fishing quotas for landings • Develop guidelines for the effective and sustainable implementation of laws regulating the use of fishing gear and methods Estimated Cost in $ $ 500,000 Priority Action 3 Awareness campaigns for the Lebanese coastal communities and the public sector Responsibility • NGOs ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Prepared By M. Nader & S. Talhouk June, 2002
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