SEASCAPE TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP SESSION 10.1 HIGHLIGHTS
The SEASCAPE TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP SESSION 10.1, chaired by Dr. Norasma Dacho, discussed focal points, work plan updates for 2019 and proposals for 2020, SOM-14 updates, and agreement on SOM-15 recommendations. Member countries presented their focal points, and the status of the 2019 workplan was reviewed, including integrating SWG targets into RPOA 2.0. Important decisions from SOM-14 were recognized and appreciated, including adopting CTICFF Priority Seascapes. Various ongoing activities and partnerships were highlighted for the management of priority seascapes.
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TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP SESSION 10.1: SEASCAPE TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP Dr Norasma Dacho Chair of CTI-CFF SEASCAPE WORKING GROUP
Outline Outline 1. Focal Points 2. Status of workplan for 2019 3. Update and deliberation of SOM-14: 4. Proposed workplan for 2020 5. Agreement on SOM-15 recommendations
1. Focal Points Member Country Focal Points Focal Point: Suharyanto, Director of Marine Spatial Planning, MMAF Alternate: Okto Irianto, Deputy Assistant for Marine Service, Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investments Focal Point: Asec Ricardo L. Calderon, Director of Biodiversity Management Bureau, DENR Alternate: Mr. Eduardo B. Gongona, Director Bureau Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Support to Focal Point: Ms. Janice Tuante, BFAR and Nilda Baling, Biodiversity Management Bureau, DENR Indonesia Philippines Focal Point: Dr Norasma Dacho, Senior Assistant Director for Conservation and International Office, DOF-Sabah Malaysia (Chair) Yvonne Tio, Executive Manageress, CEPA Alternate: Ms. Lorel Dandava, NFA Agnetha Vave-Karamui, Chief Conservation Officer, MECDM Alternate: Rosalie Masu, Deputy Director Inshore Fisheries, MFMR Ms. Gladys Luahiti, Chief Desk Officer of Ocean and Climate Change, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade Sabino Leto Adonia, Senior Fisheries Officer, MAF Alternate: Ms. Junirsa M. Da Costa, National Institute Fisheries and Aquaculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Papua New Guinea Solomon Islands (Co- Chair) Timor-Leste
2. Status of workplan for 2019 Activities Status Work with RS and CT6 to integrate and update SWG targets and goals into RPOA 2.0 development and process Done Establish the sub-working groups for each priority seascape, including the TOR Done Initiate the planning of each priority seascape (Sulu-Sulawesi, Lesser Sunda, Bismarck Solomon Seas) On Going The 6th CTI-CFF Seascapes Working Group Annual Meeting Done Identify suitable partners to collaborate for financial mechanism on the management of priority seascapes Working on Progress Work with other TWGs, Partners, and University Partnership in the management of priority seascapes Ongoing
3. Update on Status of SOM-14 decisions Decisions Recognize and appreciate the leadership of Indonesia and Philippines as Chair and Vice Chair of the SWG Adopt Lesser Sunda Ecoregion and Bismarck Solomon Sea Ecoregion (BSSE) as CTICFF Priority Seascapes, and progress discussions with donors, collaborators and partners; Adopt the Rules of Procedure of the CTI-CFF Seascapes Working Group; Status Done Ongoing Done Approve the sub-working groups of Sulu-Sulawesi, Lesser Sunda, and Bismarck Solomon Sea Ecoregion (BSSE) under the structure and coordination mechanism of CTI-CFF Seascapes Working Group; Acknowledge the support of partners in the finalization of the Rules of Procedure of the CTI-CFF Seascapes Working Group; Call on development partners to support the management of priority seascapes, including collaborative programs and activities involving related countries; Done Done Ongoing
3. Update on Status of SOM-14 decisions Decisions Task the SWG to work with other TWGs and University Partnership program in the management of priority seascapes; Task the NCCs of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Philippines to review the proposed project on Transboundary Sulu-Sulawesi Seascape climate change and reefs fisheries; Support the recommendation of the SWG to turn over the Chairmanship from Indonesia to Malaysia and the turnover of the Co-Chair from Philippines to Solomon Islands based on the provisions stipulated in the Rules of Procedure of the CTI-CFF Seascapes Working Group; Acknowledge the successful implementation of Sulu-Sulawesi Seascapes Project supported by BMU in partnership with the Government of Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines, CI Philippines and CTI-CFF Regional Secretariat; Approve the 2019 SWG Work Plan, subject to the availability of funding support. Status Done Done Done Done Done
4. Proposed workplan and Budget for 2020 Planned Activities Time Frame Proposed Budget Source of Budget Venue Regional Planning and Consultative Workshop for Priority Seascapes (In conjunction with the EAFM SSS Planning and the Regional Strategic Action Plan) Q1 (January March) Manila, Philippines CTI-CFF Regional Secretariat and Partners (USAID Oceans and UNDP) 25,000 GIZ IKI (BMU-IKI CTI Concept Proposal GIZ is a leading a consortium of development partners and collaborators, working in close coordination with the Seascapes Working Group, planning to develop the solutions to Marine and Coastal Resilience Project proposal, aiming to requests support from the German Federal Government Priority Seascape Workshop 1. Sulu Sulawesi 2. Bismarck Solomon Sea 3. Lesser Sunda Q1 (Jan Mar) TBC TBC 7th Seascape Working Group Meeting TOR back to back with Seascape Working Group Regional Exchange for CT6 Manila, Philippines CTI-CFF Regional Secretariat and Partners (WWF) Q3 (Jul Sep) 50,000
5. Recommendations for SOM 15 Consideration 1. Noted the suggestion from the Regional Secretariat to produce a knowledge product i.e. audio-visual production, infographic with support from Development Partners to highlight the success of the Sulu Sulawesi Seascapes Project as a promotional tool for raising awareness and appreciation among key leaders of CT6 Member Countries and potential donors; 2. Acknowledged and accepted the Project Concept entitled Transboundary Approach to Securing Coral Reef Fishery and Biodiversity Resources in the Sulu-Sulawesi Seascape to be implemented in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Philippines in collaboration with University of Queensland, Australia. 3. Agreed that the submission of the Seascape Working Group on its position for the inclusion of the Seascape General Model and Regional Framework for Priority Seascapes in the RPOA 2.0 through the Regional Secretariat; 4. Tasked the Seascapes Sub-Working Group to develop their Term of Reference (ToR); 5. Endorsed the Solutions for Marine and Coastal Resilience in the Coral Triangle (SOMACORE) Project proposal aiming to request support from the German Federal Government; 6. Recognised the recent legislations in the Philippines i.e. Bangsamoro Organic Law and the Enhanced National Protected Area System (NIPAS), both aimed to protect and guide the management of the coastal and marine environments particularly in the southern Philippines abutting the Sulu Sea of the Sulu Sulawesi Seascapes; and 7. Endorsed the Seascape TWG Workplan for 2020
