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G o v e r n a n c e Financing Mechanisms 014 Sustainable financing mechanisms Description This indicator takes account of the institutionalization of measures and means to support environmental conservation and environmental infrastructure improvements. Economic and market-based instruments, such as public-private partnerships, environmental user fees, user pay schemes, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs are among the tools being considered. The indicator also considers policies and programs put in place to enhance the climate for public and private sector financing of coastal management activities and for constructing and operating environmental infrastructure. Rationale Financial support for coastal management implementation may come from different sources. The sustainability of ICM programs is dependent on how revenue sources are developed and managed. allocation from the government, various financing options must be explored to sustain financial inputs for coastal management activities and environmental infrastructure and service. Transparency in all financial transactions is necessary to avoid suspicion from stakeholders. Apart from regular Data Requirements • Corporate social responsibility • Private sector financing (e.g., PPP) • Environment user fees • Percentage of environmental user fees allocated to environment projects • Private sector investment for environmental infrastructure • Standard procurement process in place (e.g., defined ceilings for bidding, canvassing, and shopping) • Provincial/city/municipality authorized to engage in public-private partnership Results In Mabini and Tingloy, divers’ fees have been implemented since 2003. The collection of fees increased from PhP225,000 in 2003 to PhP2.5M in 2007. Eighty-five percent and eighty percent of the fees collected in Mabini and Tingloy, respectively, are utilized for management of the coastal areas and resources. A case study, Anilao: Paying to Play, The Dive Fees of Mabini and Tingloy published by USAID and WWF-Philippines (2007) shares the success 54 State of the Coasts of Batangas Province
G O V E R N A N C E story of the implementation of environmental user fees in the two municipalities. Both municipalities have established environmental funds. In Calatagan, 70 percent of collection from registration of fishers and boats, as well as fines from fishery violations, are allocated for coastal resource management. Calaca is targeting for the allocation of 70 percent of the fisheries registration fees for FARMC livelihood projects by 2009. The Standard Philippine Government Procurement Process is being followed for procurement processes. The Province is authorized to engage in PPP. In 1998, a PPP proposal for the construction of an integrated solid waste management facility was developed. However, the project did not materialize as it did not gain social acceptance. The experiences of Mabini and Tingloy in their implementation of environmental user fees were shared in a case study. Financing Mechanisms Sustainable financing mechanisms Implications and Recommendations Revenue generated from the use of the environment must be maximized and allocated for environmental protection and conservation. The creation of a more conducive climate for investment by donors and the private sector is important. Good governance and transparency are keys to creating the necessary climate for investment. Though regular allocation from the government is a sustainable financial source for coastal management, it may not be sufficient to implement all coastal management activities. Environmental infrastructure projects, for example, entail large investments and may require other financing means. The participation of private sector investors and operating companies is an option to be considered in such projects. References Custodio, Ma. Emelyn. MENRO-Calatagan. 2008. Personal Communication. Municipal Survey for SOC. May 2008. Sollestre, Loreta. PG-ENRO. 2008. Personal Communication. Villas, Luzviminda. MENRO-Mabini. 2008. Personal Communication State of the Coasts of Batangas Province 55
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