Report - Jabatan Taman Laut Malaysia - NRE

ImpactFactors beyondthe project’scontrol influencingthe outcomeIssues that mayreduce impactsTourism industry notfully integratedChanges to GoMpoliciesEconomics of theTourism industryCoral bleachingClimate ChangeimpactsResolutionpark staff about communicationwith locals and also theimportance of marine parkmanagementThe tourism stakeholders thatare not targeted by the projectbe included e.g. boat operatorsand airlinesEnsure buy in to projectobjectives throughdemonstrating results andcommunicating these to keyfederal level stakeholdersincluding the CabinetCommittee on the Coordinationof Development on Highlandsand Islands and MoTourEnsure effective managementof the coral reef resource asgood for biodiversity and theeconomy of the sectorSee environmental impacts5.3. Sustainability beyond the Project Life CycleContextThe sustainability of the project is implied in its design, as it seeks to createa foundation for enhanced marine park management and inclusivesustainable island development. This project includes components that willhelp achieve a foundation for sustainability including the key elements ofbuilding the capacity of the DMPM for enhanced management of the marineparks and the involvement of key stakeholders.The project faces continuing threats to the marine environment from coralbleaching, destructive fishing practises, over fishing, land based sources ofpollution, sedimentation, and careless tourism. The management of thesethreats requires systematic and ongoing active management.EvaluationThe long term sustainability of the project intervention is difficult to judgewith certainty at this time. However based on the evidence gathered duringthe MTR it is considered likely.33