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G o v e r n a n c e<br />
Policy, Strategies and Plans<br />
002 Coastal strategy and action plans<br />
Description<br />
This indicator measures the scope, coverage and objectives<br />
of coastal management, as delineated in coastal strategies<br />
and action plans. The indicator further looks into the specific<br />
roles and responsibilities for different stakeholders, proposed<br />
interventions to address existing or potential threats to<br />
sustainable development, including economic, biophysical<br />
and social aspects with specified targets and timeframes.<br />
Finally, the indicator determines the government’s<br />
commitment to implement the coastal strategy or action plan<br />
through its adoption at the provincial/city/municipal level.<br />
Rationale<br />
A coastal strategy is a critical component of ICM, providing<br />
a framework for integrated planning and management.<br />
It not only serves as a platform for policy reform that<br />
promotes good governance, but facilitates interagency<br />
consultation, multisector cooperation and stakeholder<br />
participation. A coastal strategy identifies conflicts arising<br />
from multiple use of limited marine and coastal resources,<br />
establishes approaches and actions for protecting or<br />
enhancing environmental quality and biodiversity, while<br />
facilitating environment-friendly economic development<br />
and environmental investment opportunities. The strategy<br />
will not be useful if it is not adopted and translated into<br />
on-the-ground actions. Action plans define: a) the steps<br />
that are required in order to execute the strategies; b)<br />
the milestones or indicators that can be used to measure<br />
progress and changes; c) the timeframe for the actions; d)<br />
the roles of the various stakeholders; and e) the measures<br />
for monitoring the implementation of the strategy.<br />
Data Requirements<br />
• Coastal strategy and action plans<br />
• Management boundary (geographic) of the Plan<br />
• Scope of management plans<br />
• Multisectoral participation mechanisms<br />
• Local government commitments to implementation<br />
• Monitoring and evaluation program<br />
The SEMP serves as the platform in<br />
the sustainable development of coastal<br />
areas in Batangas.<br />
20 State of the Coasts of Batangas Province