establishment and management of fisheries refugia, including the reduced use of destructive fishing gear and practices in areas of critical habitats supporting laws, and plan implementation boundaries, formal designation, and operational management of fisheries refugia managing refugia assessed and required reforms endorsed in the participating countries and reflected in an updated regional action plan and management published Endorsed policy and executive orders, provincial/local ordinances and by-laws 6 endorsed National Action Plans for the management of priority fisheries refugia and associated biodiversity 1 endorsed Regional Action Plan for fisheries refugia Commitments of national governments to cooperate and jointly plan actions relating to management of fish stock and critical habitat linkages for fish stocks of transboundary significance 2.4 Enhanced access to information relating to status and trends in fish stocks and their habitats in waters of the SCS Volume of new and additional information compiled on: biomass trends; recruitment; fish size; fish habitat area and quality; and volume and value of landings by fishing area and fishing gear use Review of fisheries and their habitats on the SCS coast prepared for Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam during Annual synthesis reports of new and additional information and data relating to the stocks of priority fish, crustaceans and molluscs and their habitats published in each country and disseminated at national and regional levels 96 quarterly and 6 annual reports on fish stocks and habitats published online Adequate coordination with provincial and municipal fisheries officers to access required information 2.5 Improved national and regional-level management and sharing of information and data on fish early life history in the waters of the SCS Status of national and regional databases and the number of datasets contained therein Access to data generated from fish early life history research constrained both nationally and regionally by a lack of central repository Establishment and population of 6 online national databases, and 1 regional database, of fish egg and larvae distribution and abundance in national waters and the SCS basin 6 databases online and populated with datasets Willingness of individual scientists and data holders to share information for inclusion in a national repository 2.6 Enhanced access to information relating to the locations and status of coastal habitats and Status of the national and regional GIS and the number of sites presented and characterised Information relating to fisheries and their habitats contained a number of national databases and the National and regional online Geographical Information Systems on fisheries and marine biodiversity featuring 6 national and 1 regional Geographical Information System online and populated Internet connectivity in provincial and local offices of departments of fisheries and
management areas in the SCS and GoT SCS project website although need for improved access to information regarding management areas information on locations and management status of coastal habitats, fisheries refugia, MPAs, and critical habitats for threatened and endangered species with site-based information environment adequate to support online updating of database 2.7 Strengthened information base for the planning, monitoring and evaluation of management at priority fisheries refugia sites in the South China Sea and GoT. Completeness of site characterisations for 14 priority refugia Information collection largely focuses on volumes with little attention to species & size selectivity of gear, size frequency and maturity, role of habitats in production Fisheries and habitat data collection programmes operational to characterise 14 priority refugia sites in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand Characterisations for 14 refugia sites accessible online Consistent use of standardised data collection methods and procedures 2.8 Improved understanding of linkages between ocean circulation patterns, nutrient/chlorophyll concentrations, and sources and sinks of fish larvae in the South China Sea Status of modelling system and extent of its use in and planning Absence of information regarding links between circulation patterns, biochemistry and fish early life history in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand Modelling system linking oceanographic, biochemical, and fish early life history information developed applied to improve regional understanding of fish early life history and links to critical habitats 1 regional modelling system online Available information is sufficient to model linkages 2.9 Regionally and locally appropriate best practices generated to address the effects of trawl and motorised push net fishing on seagrass habitat, and the capture of juveniles, pre-recruits and fish in spawning condition Status of demonstration activities Number of best practice fishing methods and practices demonstrated Few regionally or locally appropriate examples of practical solutions to key threats to fisheries refugia Best practice fishing methods and practices to address key threats to fish stock and critical habitat linkages demonstrated at priority refugia 4 published reports of the results of demonstrations Willingness of fisherfolk to engage in activities focused on development of more responsible fishing gear and methods
Table 3 Results framework for project component 3 Components Outcomes Indicator Baseline Targets End of Project Source of Verification Risks and Assumptions 3. Information Management and Dissemination in support of national and regional-level implementation of the fisheries refugia concept in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand 3. Strengthened knowledge management and information sharing and access for enhanced uptake of good practice in integrating fisheries management and biodiversity conservation in the design and implementation of fisheries and environmental management systems, including Marine Spatial Planning Extent of demonstrable use of examples of good practice in guiding the replication, scaling-up and mainstreaming of good practices Low-level ability of stakeholders to engage in meaningful dialogue regarding how broader multiple use planning can best contribute to improving the state of fisheries and biodiversity conservation National and regional systems for knowledge management and sharing, including the development of indicator sets and standardized statistics to guide the replication, and mainstreaming of good practices in the use of fisheries refugia as a spatial planning tool Routine communications on progress and lessons learned prepared and shared Annual results reports published and disseminated National and regional web portals for knowledge management and information exchange accessible online If insufficient good practices are documented and shared regionally, awareness building initiatives will be based on a limited number of local examples and may not be effective in engaging community members and resource users in the wider region 3.1 Enhanced uptake of best practices in integrating fisheries management and biodiversity conservation, in the design and implementation of fisheries management systems Number of best practice approaches and measures tested and codified Number, scope and reach of communications to share best practices Demonstrable use of best practices in policy and planning Lessons learned in coastal habitat management from the SCS project’s network of 23 demonstration sites have been documented, although there are few regionally relevant examples of best practice in integrated fisheries and biodiversity management Best practice approaches and measures for integrated fisheries and habitat management captured, documented and communicated nationally and regionally 6 online national and 1 regional catalogue of best practice approaches and measures 24 communications on best practices published and syndicated Sufficient number of best practices will be generated at priority refugia sites
for the longer-term operation of the regional system of fisheries refugia data collection programmes including design of stress reduction and environmental state indicators for managed refugia Table 4 Results framework for project component 4 Components Outcomes Indicator Baseline Targets End of Project Source of Verification Risks and Assumptions 4. National and regional cooperation and coordination for integrated fish stock and critical habitat management in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand Cost-effective and efficient coordination of national and regional level cooperation for integrated fisheries and environmental management Extent and continuity of stakeholder participation in meetings of project management bodies, including the scope and uptake of joint management and planning decisions Lack of national and regional-level mechanisms to facilitate integration of fisheries management and biodiversity conservation Effective multi-lateral and intergovernmental communication and joint decision-making, including the use of a consensual knowledge-base in planning ecologically and cost-effective management actions Regular reports of meetings of national and regional project management bodies Reports of independent mid-term and terminal project evaluations Consultative processes will elicit adequate stakeholder input and commitment of support from national networks to enable integrated management 4.1 Strengthened cross-sectorial coordination in the establishment and operation of fisheries refugia in the participating countries Extent and continuity of national government agency participation in National Fisheries Refugia Committee meetings Limited engagement in the planning of coordinated actions to manage threats to fish stocks and critical habitat linkages National Fisheries Refugia Committees (NFRC) established in 6 countries, functional and advising national decision-makers and regional fora 6 NFRC Terms of Reference and 48 biannual meeting reports (joint management decisions and participant lists) Willingness of fisheries and environment sectors to engage in joint planning and via NFRC 4.2 National scientific and technical expertise and knowledge harnessed to inform policy, legal and institutional reforms for fisheries refugia management in the participating countries Status of the NTSC’s and the uptake of the scientific and technical advice they provide Lack of a formal mechanism for the sharing of science and technical knowledge between government agencies and other stakeholders involved in fish stock and coastal environmental management in all countries National Technical and Scientific Committees (NTSC) established in 6 countries, functional and advising site-level management boards, the NFRC and the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee 6 NTSC Terms of Reference and 96 quarterly meeting reports (scientific and technical advice and participants lists) Securing adequate and consistent inputs of expertise to work of NTSC may be compromised if incentives for national specialists to participate in work of the NTSC are inadequate
4.3 Community-led planning of fisheries refugia management at priority locations in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand Continuity of participation of community stakeholders in the planning, monitoring and evaluation of fisheries refugia management Minimal stakeholder participation in planning of local actions to manage threats to fish stocks and critical habitats linkages Local community action catalysed via establishment and operation of site-based management boards for fisheries refugia at 14 locations in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand 14 Management Board Terms of Reference and 224 quarterly meeting reports (joint management decisions and participant lists) Existing tensions between local fisherfolk and government agencies may limit community leader participation in management planning 4.4 Regional cooperation in the integration of scientific knowledge and research outputs with management and policy making Status of the RSTC and the uptake of the scientific and technical advice it provides Continuity of participation of members in annual meetings Lack of a formal mechanism for the sharing of science and technical knowledge relating to fisheries refugia Regional Scientific and Technical Committee (RSTC) established and functioning as a bridge between the scientific community and decision-makers for operation of a regional system of fisheries refugia [biannual meetings] 1 RSTC Terms of Reference and 4 annual meeting reports (documenting scientific and technical advice and participant lists) Harnessing sufficient scientific and technical expertise across disciplines including, inter alia, fisheries science, oceanography, coastal and marine ecology 4.5 Regional cooperation in the establishment and operation of a regional system of fisheries refugia Status of the PSC Continuity of participation of members in annual meetings UNEP and GEF requirement for establishment of regional decision making and planning body for the project Project Steering Committee established and functioning to oversee and act as a principal decision making body for the project 1 PSC Terms of Reference and 8 annual meeting reports (documenting joint decisions and participant lists) Senior officials of national fisheries administrations acknowledge importance assigned to operation of such a body by UNEP & GEF 4.6 Effective coordination of regional and activities and reporting requirements of UNEP and GEF satisfied Program coordination unit recruited and staff retained Executing agency has managed components of larger FAO/GEF projects but is yet to act as executing agency for GEF project of this magnitude Functioning regional Project Coordinating Unit (PCU) supporting the coordination of regional and national level activities associated with the establishment and operation of regional system of fisheries refugia and meeting Terms of Reference and contracts for project coordination unit staff Regional executing agency ability to recruit and retain appropriately qualified staff for project coordination unit
Table 2 Key deliverables and benchmarks for project component 2 Project Outputs Description of indicator Baseline level Mid-term target End-of-project target Component II – Improving the management of critical habitats for fish stocks of transboundary significance via national and regional actions to strengthen the enabling environment and knowledge-base for fisheries refugia management in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand 2.1: (a) Published national reviews & recommendations for reforms of national, provincial and municipal for responsible fishing practices at priority refugia (b) Endorsed revised policies Status of policy revision and endorsement Environmental impacts of fishing and aquaculture reflected in national and regional fisheries policies although minimal attention to effects of fishing on critical fish habitats Proposed policy and legal reforms for promotion of responsible fishing at priority sites formulated Consultations with fishing industry initiated Measures for the fisheries sector’s sustainable use of fish habitats and biodiversity, and based on site-level models of ecosystem carrying capacity, incorporated in the fisheries policies of participating countries 2.2: Published national guidelines on establishing and operating fisheries refugia Status of endorsement of national guidelines ASEAN-SEAFDEC regional guidelines endorsed Guidelines drafted National and local consultative process initiated National guidelines on the use of fisheries refugia in integrating fisheries and habitat developed and endorsed by heads of national government departments responsible for fisheries and ) environment in the participating countries 2.3: (a) 6 national reports on policy, legal and institutional aspects of refugia establishment and management published (b) Endorsed policy and executive orders, provincial/local ordinances and (c) Endorsed National Action Plans for the management of priority fisheries refugia and associated biodiversity (d) Endorsed Regional Action Plan for fisheries refugia Status of endorsement of national fisheries refugia policies, enactment of supporting laws, and plan implementation Absence of clear and effective policies, laws, and plans relating to the demarcation of boundaries, formal designation, and operational management of fisheries refugia Consultations on required policy & legal reforms for refugia demarcation and management initiated National policy, legal and planning frameworks for demarcating boundaries and managing refugia assessed and required reforms endorsed in the participating countries and reflected in an updated regional action plan
links to critical habitats 2.9: Published reports of the results of demonstrations Status of demonstration activities Number of best practice fishing methods and practices demonstrated Few regionally or locally appropriate examples of practical solutions to key threats to fisheries refugia Threats from fishing to fish stock and critical habitat links identified at 14 priority sites Best practice fishing methods and practices to address key threats to fish stock and critical habitat linkages demonstrated at priority refugia Table 3 Key deliverables and benchmarks for project component 3 Project Outputs Description of indicator Baseline level Mid-term target End-of-project target Component III – Information Management and Dissemination in support of national and regional-level implementation of the fisheries refugia concept in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand 3.2 (a) 6 online national and 1 regional catalogue of best practice approaches and measures (b) Communications on best practices published and syndicated (a) Number of best practice approaches and measures tested and codified (b) Number, scope and reach of communications to share best practices (c) Demonstrable use of best practices in policy and planning Lessons learned in coastal habitat management from the SCS project’s network of 23 demonstration sites have been documented, although there are few regionally relevant examples of best practice in integrated fisheries and biodiversity management Online database for cataloguing best practice examples accessible via project website Best practice approaches and measures for integrated fisheries and habitat management captured, documented and communicated nationally and regionally 3.2 (a) Awareness materials published online (b) Annual reports of outreach programmes at 14 priority locations, including tracking of extent of community acceptance Extent of community acceptance of the use of fisheries refugia in coastal fisheries management Awareness programmes at the community level rarely address area based management approaches Community acceptance of refugia approach in project Yr 1 benchmarked Public awareness and outreach programme to promote local social, economic and environmental benefits of fisheries refugia implemented at 14 priority locations in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand 3.3 (a) Online national web portals on fisheries refugia (b) Published GEF IW experience notes (one per country and one regional) on application of (a) Status of national web portals (b) Status of publication of GEF IW experience notes No existing mechanism for the capture, management and sharing of knowledge and experiences in the use of area based tools for fisheries Web portal for the exchange of knowledge on refugia approach accessible online National knowledge management systems on the use of fisheries refugia in capture fisheries management established and operational
fisheries refugia in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand management in the South China Sea region 3.4 Information and education materials accessible at SEAFDEC and online (a) Status of the Regional Education and Awareness Centre at SEAFDEC (b) Volume of information and education material compiled, produced and made accessible Access to information and training materials on integrated fisheries and habitat management limited to that produced through SCS project and accessible via SCS website None Regional Education and Awareness Centre on fisheries and critical habitats established and operating as a facility for the production and sharing of information and education materials for refugia management 3.5: Endorsed report published online (a) Status of regional agreements (b) Extent of demonstrated use of the agreed procedures in operation of information and data collection programmes Efforts to standardise reporting of regional fisheries statistics underway although little consideration given to issues relating to fish stock and habitat links None Regional agreement on standardised information and data collection procedures in support of operation of a regional system of fisheries refugia, including design of stress reduction and environmental state indicators for managed refugia Table 4 Key deliverables and benchmarks for project component 4 Project Outputs Description of indicator Baseline level Mid-term target End-of-project target Component IV – National and regional cooperation and coordination for integrated fish stock and critical habitat management in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand 4.1: NFRC Terms of Reference and biannual meeting reports (joint management decisions and participant lists) Extent and continuity of national government agency participation in National Fisheries Refugia Committee meetings Limited engagement in the planning of coordinated actions to manage threats to fish stocks and critical habitat linkages Quarterly meetings of NFRCs National Fisheries Refugia Committees (NFRC) established in 6 countries, functional and advising national decision-makers and regional fora 4.2: NTSC Terms of Reference and quarterly meeting reports (scientific and technical advice and participants lists) Status of the NTSC’s and the uptake of the scientific and technical advice they provide Lack of a formal mechanism for the sharing of science and technical knowledge between government agencies and other stakeholders involved in fish stock and coastal Biannual meetings of NTSCs National Technical and Scientific Committees (NTSC) established in 6 countries, functional and advising management boards, the NFRC and the Regional
environmental management in all countries Scientific and Technical Committee 4.3: Management Board Terms of Reference and quarterly meeting reports (joint management decisions and participant lists) Continuity of participation of community stakeholders in the planning, monitoring and evaluation of fisheries refugia management Minimal stakeholder participation in planning of local actions to manage threats to fish stocks and critical habitats linkages Quarterly meetings of Site-Based Management Boards Local community action catalysed via establishment and operation of management boards for fisheries refugia at 14 locations in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand 4.4 RSTC Terms of Reference and annual meeting reports (documenting scientific and technical advice and participant lists) Status of the RSTC and the uptake of the scientific and technical advice it provides Continuity of participation of members in annual meetings Lack of a formal mechanism for the sharing of science and technical knowledge relating to fisheries refugia Biannual meetings of the RSTC Regional Scientific and Technical Committee (RSTC) established and functioning as a bridge between the scientific community and decision-makers for operation of a regional system of fisheries refugia [annual meetings] 4.5 PSC Terms of Reference and annual meeting reports (documenting joint decisions and participant lists) Status of the PSC Continuity of participation of members in annual meetings UNEP and GEF requirement for establishment of regional decision making and planning body for the project Annual meetings of the PSC Completion of Annual Project Implementation Reviews Project Steering Committee established and functioning to oversee and act as a principal decision making body for the project 4.6: Terms of Reference and contracts for program coordination unit staff Program coordination unit recruited and staff retained Executing agency has managed components of larger FAO/GEF projects but is yet to act as executing agency for GEF project of this magnitude Timely and cost effective delivery of project outputs Functioning regional Project Coordinating Unit (PCU) supporting the coordination of regional and national level activities associated with the establishment and operation of regional system of fisheries refugia and meeting reporting requirements of UNEP and the GEF
Appendix 7: Costed M&E plan Results-Based Monitoring and Evaluation Framework 1. Monitoring Framework and Budget Outcome Objective level indicator Baseline Conditions Mid point Target (as relevant) End of Project Target Means of Verification Monitoring / sampling (frequency / size) Location / Group Time frame Budget (Object of expenditure & cost) 1.1 Procedures for the delineation of fisheries refugia boundaries and the setting of priorities for refugia management developed, documented and shared regionally Status of boundary delineation and agreement on proposed management interventions Refugia site locations identified regionally although need to work with stakeholder locally, including academe and researchers, to delineate boundaries NA (to be completed by end Yr 2) Agreement among stakeholders on the boundaries of fisheries refugia, key threats to refugia, and priority management interventions for 14 sites in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand Fisheries refugia profile reports, including maps and site published for 14 priority sites Quarterly Quarterly Biannually Biannually Site-level boards National Fisheries Refugia Committee National Scientific & Technical Regional Scientific & Technical Committee Yr 1-2 National and Regional Coordination Meetings (budget line 3300) 1.2 refugia management plans that are consistent with the FAO and Guidelines for Responsible Fisheries, developed and implemented as a Status of adoption and of the management plans Total area of fisheries refugia (ha) under management Guide to planning of refugia management developed and published in endorsed regional guidelines and a need exists to apply this at the local level Key threats to fisheries refugia sites identified Draft plans refugia management plans developed, adopted, and under at 14 fisheries refugia sites Published management plans and annual reports Quarterly Quarterly Biannually Biannually Site-level boards National Fisheries Refugia Committee National Scientific & Technical Yr National and Regional Coordination Meetings (budget line 3300)
demonstration of integrated fisheries and habitat management in the South China Sea and GoT Biannually Regional Scientific & Technical Committee Project Steering Committee 1.3 Community action for fisheries refugia management catalysed at 14 sites Status and effectiveness of the management board and volunteer networks Efforts to strengthen monitoring, control, and surveillance capabilities in all countries are ongoing, although need exists to refine scope of work to support refugia management NA Networks of management boards and fisheries and habitat management volunteers for refugia management established at 14 fisheries refugia sites Quarterly reports of network meetings and activities [including list of participants and results of work] Quarterly Biannually Biannually National Fisheries Refugia Committee National Scientific & Technical Regional Scientific & Technical Committee Yr 2-4 National and Regional Coordination Meetings (budget line 3300) 1.4 Fishing communities, particularly artisanal fishermen and women involved in inshore gleaning and processing, empowered to enforce agreed management rules at 14 priority Increase in capacity to participate in refugia management among target community members Capacity building programmes at the community level focus on seafood quality and capacity issues with little emphasis on links between fisheries and environment Stakeholder capacity for in mgmt. Agreed objectives, syllabus and schedule for capacity building activities Community capacity programmes at 14 fisheries refugia sites, including participatory activities to monitor fish habitats within refugia, collect lost and abandoned fishing gear, Training materials published online and reports of training and awareness activities Biannually Biannually National Scientific & Technical Regional Scientific & Technical Committee Yr 2-4 National and Regional Coordination Meetings (budget line 3300)
refugia sites in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand and develop responsible fishing practices at the community level 1.5 Strengthened community participation in fisheries refugia management Number of GEF Small Grants Programme projects commissioned and implemented in support of refugia management objectives Low level mobilization of civil society, community organization and the private sector in site-based fisheries and habitat management Suitable GEF SGP proponent identified at 14 sites Operational partnership with the GEF Small Grants Programme to strengthen civil society and community organisation participation in the management of fisheries refugia at 14 sites Annual report of partnership Biannually Biannually National Scientific & Technical Regional Scientific & Technical Committee Yr 3-4 National and Regional Coordination Meetings (budget line 3300) 2.1 Enhanced policy guidance for improved management of the effects of fishing on critical habitats Status of policy revision and endorsement impacts of fishing and aquaculture reflected in national and regional fisheries policies although minimal attention to effects of fishing on critical fish habitats Proposed policy and legal reforms for promotion of responsible fishing at priority sites formulated with fishing Measures for the fisheries sector’s sustainable use of fish habitats and biodiversity, and based on site-level models of ecosystem carrying capacity, incorporated in the fisheries policies of Published national reviews and for reforms of national, provincial and municipal for responsible fishing practices at priority refugia Quarterly Biannually Biannually National Fisheries Refugia Committee National Scientific & Technical Regional Scientific & Technical Committee Yr 1-3 National and Regional Coordination Meetings (budget line 3300)
industry initiated participating countries Endorsed revised policies 2.2 Nationally endorsed guidelines on the establishment and management of fisheries refugia Status of endorsement of national guidelines regional guidelines endorse Guidelines drafted National and local consultative process initiated National guidelines on the use of fisheries refugia in integrating fisheries and habitat developed and endorsed by heads of national government departments responsible for fisheries and ) environment in the participating countries Published national guidelines on establishing and operating fisheries refugia Quarterly Biannually Biannually National Fisheries Refugia Committee National Scientific & Technical Regional Scientific & Technical Committee Yr 2-3 National and Regional Coordination Meetings (budget line 3300) 2.3 Nationally (including subnationally) and regionally endorsed policy, legal, and planning frameworks for the establishment and management of fisheries refugia, Status of endorsement of national fisheries refugia policies, enactment of supporting laws, and plan Absence of clear and effective policies, laws, and plans relating to the demarcation of boundaries, formal designation, and operational management on required policy & legal reforms for refugia demarcation and initiated National policy, legal and planning frameworks for demarcating boundaries and managing refugia assessed and required reforms endorsed in the 6 national reports on policy, legal and institutional aspects of refugia establishment and management published Endorsed policy and Quarterly Biannually Biannually National Fisheries Refugia Committee National Scientific & Technical Regional Scientific & Yr 2-3 National and Regional Coordination Meetings (budget line 3300)
including the reduced use of destructive fishing gear and practices in areas of critical habitats of fisheries refugia participating countries and reflected in an updated regional action plan executive orders, ordinances and by-laws Endorsed National Action Plan for the management of priority fisheries refugia and associated biodiversity Endorsed Regional Action Plan for fisheries refugia Technical Committee 2.4 Enhanced access to information relating to status and trends in fish stocks and their habitats in waters of the SCS and GoT Volume of new and additional information compiled on: biomass trends; recruitment; fish size; fish habitat area and quality; and volume and value of landings by fishing area and fishing gear use Review of fisheries and their habitats on the SCS coast prepared for Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam during First annual synthesis reports published Annual synthesis reports of new and additional information and data relating to the stocks of priority fish, crustaceans and molluscs and their habitats published in each country and disseminated Quarterly and annual reports on fish stocks and habitats published online Biannually Biannually National Scientific & Technical Regional Scientific & Technical Committee Yr 1-4 National and Regional Coordination Meetings (budget line 3300)
at national and regional levels 2.5 Improved national and regional-level management and sharing of information and data on fish early life history in the waters of the SCS AND GOT Status of national and regional databases and the number of datasets contained therein Access to data generated from fish early life history research constrained both nationally and regionally by a lack of central repository National and regional inventories of fish egg and samples prepared First annual status report on fish early life history research prepared Establishment and population of 6 online national databases, and 1 regional database, of fish egg and larvae distribution and abundance in national waters and the SCS basin Databases online and populated with datasets Biannually Biannually National Scientific & Technical Regional Scientific & Technical Committee Yr 1-4 National and Regional Coordination Meetings (budget line 3300) 2.6 Enhanced access to information relating to the locations and status of coastal habitats and management areas in the SCS and GoT Status of the national and regional GIS and the number of sites presented and characterised Information relating to fisheries and their habitats contained a number of national databases and the SCS project website although need for improved access to information regarding management areas Site templates prepared and agreed by NSTC and RSTC National and regional online Geographical Information Systems on fisheries and marine biodiversity featuring information on locations and management status of coastal habitats, fisheries refugia, MPAs, and critical habitats for threatened and National and regional Geographical Information System online and populated with information Biannually Biannually National Scientific & Technical Regional Scientific & Technical Committee Yr 2-3 National and Regional Coordination Meetings (budget line 3300)
endangered species 2.7 Strengthened information base for the planning, monitoring and evaluation of management at priority fisheries refugia sites in the South China Sea and GoT. Completeness of site for 14 priority refugia Information collection largely focuses on volumes with little attention to species & size selectivity of gear, size frequency and maturity, role of habitats in production Site templates prepared and agreed by NSTC and RSTC Fisheries and habitat data collection programmes operational to characterise 14 priority refugia sites in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand for 14 refugia sites accessible online Biannually Biannually National Scientific & Technical Regional Scientific & Technical Committee Yr 1-4 National and Regional Coordination Meetings (budget line 3300) 2.8 Improved basin-wide understanding of linkages between ocean circulation patterns, concentrations, and sources and sinks of fish larvae in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand Status of modelling system and extent of its use in and planning Absence of information regarding links between circulation patterns, biochemistry and fish early life history in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand Scope of work for model prepared and agreed by NSTC and RSTC Modelling system linking biochemical, and fish early life history information developed applied to improve regional understanding of fish early life history and links to critical habitats Modelling system online Biannually Biannually National Scientific & Technical Regional Scientific & Technical Committee Yr 2-3 National and Regional Coordination Meetings (budget line 3300) 2.9 Regionally and locally appropriate best practices generated to Status of demonstration activities Few regionally or locally appropriate examples of Threats from fishing to fish stock and critical Best practice fishing methods and practices to address key Published reports of the results of Biannually Biannually National Scientific & Technical Yr 3-4 National and Regional Coordination Meetings
address the effects of trawl and motorised push net fishing on seagrass habitat, and the capture of juveniles, and fish in spawning condition Number of best practice fishing methods and practices demonstrated practical solutions to key threats to fisheries refugia habitat links identified at 14 priority sites threats to fish stock and critical habitat linkages demonstrated at priority refugia Regional Scientific & Technical Committee (budget line 3300) 3.1 Enhanced national uptake of best practices in integrating fisheries management and biodiversity conservation, in the design and of fisheries management systems Number of best practice approaches and measures tested and codified Number, scope and reach of to share best practices Demonstrable use of best practices in policy and planning Lessons learned in coastal habitat management from the SCS project’s network of 23 demonstration sites have been documented, although there are few regionally relevant examples of best practice in integrated fisheries and biodiversity management Online database for cataloguing best practice examples accessible via project website Best practice approaches and measures for integrated fisheries and habitat management captured, documented and communicated nationally and regionally 6 online national and 1 regional catalogue of best practice approaches and measures on best practices published and syndicated Biannually Biannually National Scientific & Technical Regional Scientific & Technical Committee Yr 1-4 National and Regional Coordination Meetings (budget line 3300) 3.2 Improved community acceptance of area based approaches to Extent of community acceptance of the use of fisheries Awareness programmes at the community level rarely Community acceptance of refugia approach in project Yr 1 Public awareness and outreach programme to promote local Awareness materials published online Biannually Biannually National Scientific & Technical Yr 1-4 National and Regional Coordination Meetings
fisheries and coastal environmental management refugia in coastal fisheries management address area based management approaches social, economic and environmental benefits of fisheries refugia implemented at 14 priority locations in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand Annual reports of outreach programmes at 14 priority locations, including tracking of extent of community acceptance Regional Scientific & Technical Committee (budget line 3300) 3.3 Knowledge generated and experiences from establishing and operating fisheries refugia, captured and shared nationally, regionally, and globally Status of national web portals Status of publication of GEF IW experience notes No existing mechanism for the capture, management and sharing of knowledge and experiences in the use of area based tools for fisheries management in the South China Sea region Web portal for the exchange of knowledge on refugia approach accessible online National knowledge management systems on the use of fisheries refugia in capture fisheries management established and operational Online national web portals on fisheries refugia Published GEF IW experience notes (one per country and one regional) on application of fisheries refugia in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand Biannually Biannually National Scientific & Technical Regional Scientific & Technical Committee Yr 2-4 National and Regional Coordination Meetings (budget line 3300) 3.4 Information and Education Campaigns for small-scale fisherfolk on Status of the Regional Education and Awareness Centre at SEAFDEC Access to information and training materials on integrated fisheries and NA Regional Education and Awareness Centre on fisheries and critical Information and education materials accessible at SEAFDEC and online Biannually Biannually National Scientific & Technical Yr 3-4 National and Regional Coordination Meetings (budget line 3300)
the links between fisheries, habitats and biodiversity coordinated regionally through a Regional Education and Awareness Centre Volume of information and education material compiled, produced and made accessible habitat management limited to that produced through SCS project and accessible via SCS website habitats established and operating as a facility for the production and sharing of information and education materials for refugia management Regional Scientific & Technical Committee 3.5 Standardised methods for collection and analysis of information and data, for use in assessing the impacts of refugia and in the design appropriate indicators for the operation of the regional system of fisheries refugia Status of regional agreements Extent of demonstrated use of the agreed procedures in operation of site-level information and data collection programmes Efforts to standardise reporting of regional fisheries statistics underway although little consideration given to issues relating to fish stock and habitat links NA Regional agreement on standardised information and data collection procedures in support of longer-term operation of a regional system of fisheries refugia, including design of stress reduction and environmental state indicators for managed refugia Endorsed report published online Biannually Biannually National Scientific & Technical Regional Scientific & Technical Committee Yr 3-4 National and Regional Coordination Meetings (budget line 3300) 4.1 Strengthened cross-sectorial coordination in Extent and continuity of national government Limited engagement in the Quarterly meetings of NFRCs National Fisheries Refugia Committees NFRC Terms of Reference and biannual meeting Biannually Regional Scientific & Yr 1-4 National and Regional Coordination Meetings
the establishment and operation of fisheries refugia in the participating countries agency participation in National Fisheries Refugia Committee meetings planning of coordinated actions to manage threats to fish stocks and critical habitat linkages (NFRC) established in 6 countries, functional and advising national and regional fora reports (joint management decisions and participant lists) Technical Committee (budget line 3300) 4.2 National scientific and technical expertise and knowledge harnessed to inform policy, legal and institutional reforms for fisheries refugia management in the participating countries Status of the NTSC’s and the uptake of the scientific and technical advice they provide Lack of a formal mechanism for the sharing of science and technical knowledge between government agencies and other stakeholders involved in fish stock and coastal environmental management in all countries Biannual meetings of NTSCs National Technical and Scientific Committees (NTSC) established in 6 countries, functional and advising management boards, the NFRC and the Regional Scientific and Technical Committee NTSC Terms of Reference and quarterly meeting reports (scientific and technical advice and participants lists) Biannually Regional Scientific & Technical Committee Yr 1-4 National and Regional Coordination Meetings (budget line 3300) 4.3 planning of fisheries refugia management at priority locations in the South China Continuity of participation of community stakeholders in the planning, monitoring and evaluation of fisheries Minimal stakeholder participation in planning of local actions to manage threats to fish stocks and critical Quarterly meetings of Site-Based Boards Local community action catalysed via establishment and operation of site-based management boards for fisheries Management Board Terms of Reference and quarterly meeting reports (joint management decisions and participant lists) Biannually Biannually National Scientific & Technical Regional Scientific & Yr 1-4 National and Regional Coordination Meetings (budget line 3300)
Sea and Gulf of Thailand refugia management habitats linkages refugia at 14 locations in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand Technical Committee 4.4 Regional cooperation in the integration of scientific knowledge and research outputs with management and policy making Status of the RSTC and the uptake of the scientific and technical advice it provides Continuity of participation of members in annual meetings Lack of a formal mechanism for the sharing of science and technical knowledge relating to fisheries refugia Biannual meetings of the RSTC Regional Scientific and Technical Committee (RSTC) established and functioning as a bridge between the scientific community and for operation of a regional system of fisheries refugia [annual meetings RSTC Terms of Reference and annual meeting reports (documenting scientific and technical advice and participant lists) Annually Project Steering Committee National and Regional Coordination Meetings (budget line 3300) 4.5 Regional cooperation in the establishment and operation of a regional system of fisheries refugia Status of the PSC Continuity of participation of members in annual meetings UNEP and GEF requirement for establishment of regional decision making and planning body for the project Annual meetings of the PSC Completion of Annual Project Reviews Project Steering Committee established and functioning to oversee and act as a principal decision making body for the project PSC Terms of Reference and annual meeting reports (documenting joint decisions and participant lists) Annually Regionally UNEP Task Manager Yr 1-4 National and Regional Coordination Meetings (budget line 3300)
4.6 Effective coordination of regional and national-level activities and reporting requirements of UNEP and GEF satisfied Program coordination unit recruited and staff retained Executing agency has managed components of larger FAO/GEF projects but is yet to act as executing agency for GEF project of this magnitude Timely and cost effective delivery of project outputs Functioning regional Project Coordinating Unit (PCU) supporting the coordination of regional and national level activities associated with the establishment and operation of regional system of fisheries refugia and meeting reporting requirements of UNEP and the GEF Terms of Reference and contracts for program coordination unit staff Annually Regionally UNEP Task Manager National and Regional Coordination Meetings (budget line 3300)
Appendix 8: Summary of reporting requirements and responsibilities M&E COMPONENT/ ACTIVITY RESPONSIBILITY ASSIGNMENT MEANS OF ASSESSMENT/ MONITORING/DATA SOURCE INSTITUTION/ AGENCY PROJECT/ AGENCY OFFICER Monitoring Preparation of the Overall Project Plan of Operations (PPO), Work-plans and Time-tables, budgets, Risk and IW indicator tables SEAFDEC/PCU Project Director Project Document Resolutions of the Project Steering Committee Meetings Preparation of individual country/regional work plans: Cambodia (C) Indonesia (I) Malaysia (M) Philippines (P) Thailand (T) Vietnam (V) Regional (R) National Agency/Regional Project Coordination Unit: C: Department of Fisheries Conservation, Fisheries Administration I: Directorate General of Capture Fisheries, MMFA M: Department of Fisheries, Malaysia P: National Fisheries Research and Development Institute T: Department of Fisheries, Thailand V: Fisheries Administration, Vietnam R: PCU/SEAFDEC National Focal Points & Project Director: C: Mr. Ouk Vibol I: Mr. Trian Yunanda M: Mr. Zulkifli Bin Talib P: Mr. Noel Barut T: Ms. Rattana Munprasit V: Mrs. Nguyen Thi Trang Nhung R: Project Director Project Document Resolutions of the National Fisheries Refugia Committee Meetings Resolutions of the Project Steering Committee Meetings Preparation of Overall Project Progress Reports SEAFDEC/PCU UNEP-DEWA Project Director UNEP Task Manager Project Coordination Unit’s reports to PSC & UNON Preparation of country and regional component quarterly progress reports: Cambodia (C) Indonesia (I) Malaysia (M) Philippines (P) Thailand (T) Vietnam (V) Regional (R) National Agency/Regional Project Coordination Unit: C: Department of Fisheries Conservation, Fisheries Administration I: Directorate General of Capture Fisheries, MMFA M: Department of Fisheries, Malaysia P: National Fisheries Research and Development Institute T: Department of Fisheries, Thailand V: Fisheries Administration, Vietnam R: PCU/SEAFDEC National Focal Points & Project Director: C: Mr. Ouk Vibol I: Mr. Trian Yunanda M: Mr. Zulkifli Bin Talib P: Mr. Noel Barut T: Ms. Rattana Munprasit V: Mrs. Nguyen Thi Trang Nhung R: Project Director Component Coordination Units reports to PSC and PCU
Appendix 13: Endorsement letters of GEF National Focal Points Letter 1 GEF Operational Focal Point endorsement letter for Cambodia Letter 2 GEF Operational Focal Point endorsement letter for Indonesia Letter 3 GEF Operational Focal Point endorsement letter for Malaysia Letter 4 GEF Operational Focal Point endorsement letter for the Philippines Letter 5 GEF Operational Focal Point endorsement letter for Thailand Letter 6 GEF Operational Focal Point endorsement letter for Vietnam