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Conservation and Sustainable Use of Sites of International Importance to Migratory Birds in East-Asia, South East Asia and Australasia.
[last updated February 6, 2006 3:29 PM]
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General Information
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Expected TimeframeSeptember 2002 - December 2005 |
Partners
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Thematic Focus
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Geographic Coverage
Geographic Scope: Regional
Country(ies) where the partnership is being implemented: Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Thailand, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Viet Nam |
National Focal Points
At present, no information is available as to whether the partnership has made contact with the national focal points for sustainable development in the relevant countries.
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Goals and Objectives
Summary of the partnership's goals and objectives
This partnership provides a cooperative framework for conservation of migratory waterbirds and their inland and coastal habitats across the region. The partnership is guided by the Asia-Pacific Migratory Waterbird Conservation Strategy and associated Action Plans for conservation of Anatidae (Ducks, Swans and Geese), Cranes and Shorebirds. Each of these Action Plan calls for recognition of internationally important habitat for the relevant species group through inclusion in 'Site Networks'. The site network concept links internationally important sites across country boundaries and provides for exchange of information and training opportunities. It provides a powerful tool for cooperation to ensure that the chain of sites required by migratory birds along their migration route is conserved.
In order to achieve their potential, the site networks need to include at least 25% of internationally important sites across the migratory flyways. At present the networks include approximately 10% of internationally important sites. The WSSD partnership provides for expansion of the site networks across the region.
In order to achieve their potential, the site networks need to include at least 25% of internationally important sites across the migratory flyways. At present the networks include approximately 10% of internationally important sites. The WSSD partnership provides for expansion of the site networks across the region.
Targets and Progress
Partnership targetsSpecific targets:
To build the networks of internationally important sites by 2005 to include: * 34 sites for Anatidae; * 38 sites for Cranes; and, * 100 sites for Shorebirds Expected results: This partnership will result in the conservation and sustainable use of a network of sites of international importance for migratory waterbirds. The capacity of site managers and local communities at important sites will be enhanced to sustainably use and manage these ecosystems. |
Progress against targetsThe first meeting of the WSSD Type II Partnership for the conservation and sustainable use of sites of international importance for migratory waterbirds in East Asia, South East Asia and Australasia was held in Seosan City in the Republic of Korea on 18 and 19 November 2004.
Governments participating in the meeting included Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, the Peoples Republic of China, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Republic of Korea, Thailand, and the United States of America. Inter-Governmental organisations participating included the Convention on Wetlands, the Convention on Migratory Species and the United Nations Development Program. Non-government organisations represented at the meeting included Wetlands International, World Wide Fund for Nature, BirdLife International, the Wild Bird Society of Japan and the Japanese Association for Wild Geese Protection. The meeting considered a proposal from the Governments of Japan and Australia and Wetlands International to develop a framework for future regional cooperation on the conservation for migratory waterbirds in the East Asian-Australasian Flyway. The proposal aims to develop a non-legally binding arrangement under a WSSD Type II initiative that builds on the strengths and achievements of the Asia Pacific Migratory Waterbird Conservation Strategy. It was recognized that a Partnership would enhance collaboration between Governments, Inter-Governmental organizations and non-Government organizations and contribute towards achieving the objectives of the Millennium Development Goals. The meeting supported further development of the proposal and agreed to establish a Working Group to develop a Partnership text and 5 year plan of action for consideration at the 2nd meeting of the WSSD Type II initiative. The first meeting of the Working Group, to develop the Partnership Text and Strategic Plan and discuss options for organisational arrangements, was held in Thailand in December 2005. A second meeting of the Working Group is planned for early/mid 2006 in Canberra. The 2nd meeting, and launch, of the WSSD Type II Partnership is planned for late 2006 (date and venue to be decided), at which time the existing regional arrangements under the Asia Pacific Migratory Waterbird Conservation Strategy will conclude. Australia is providing the Secretariat for the Working Group and is leading development of the text and 5 year strategic plan. |
Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer
Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer
- Human resources development/training
- Education/building awareness
- Institutional strengthening, including local participation
- Technology transfer/exchange
Capacity building to ensure effective management of important sites is a key element of the partnership. This will be achieved through formal training, cross-site information sharing, provision of training materials and technical support.
Site management and migratory bird conservation techniques and international best-practice approaches will be shared across the members of this partnership.
Relationship to International Agreements on Sustainable Development
How the partnership contributes to the implementation of Agenda 21, the Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21, and the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation
This partnership supports implementation of the following components of Part IV of the WSSD Draft Plan of Implementation - "Protecting and managing the natural resource base of economic and social development" (based on draft unedited text):
31 (d) contributing to halting the loss of coastal wetlands
31 (e) supporting the joint work programme of Ramsar Convention and Convention on Biological Diversity with specific reference to international networking for wetland ecosystems in coastal zones.
34. improving scientific understanding and assessment of coastal ecosystems
42 (g) undertaking initiatives to support conservation of hot spot areas and promote the development of regional ecological networks.
This partnership directly relates to the following Chapters of Agenda 21:
15. Conservation of Biological Diversity
35. Science for sustainable development
36. Promoting education, public awareness and training
37. National mechanisms and international cooperation for capacity-building in developing countries
The initiative relates to the United Nation Millennium Declaration, in particular to:
* Paragraph 12 of Goal III (Development and poverty eradication) where parties resolve "to create an environment at the national and global levels alike which is conducive to development and to the elimination of poverty".
* Goal IV (Protecting our common environment) where:
- Governments resolve "to adopt in all our environmental actions a new ethic of conservation and stewardship", and
- Where Government for action "to stop the unsustainable exploitation of water resources by developing water management strategies at the regional, national and local levels which promote both equitable access and adequate supplies". Relevant Sections of Agenda 21
31 (d) contributing to halting the loss of coastal wetlands
31 (e) supporting the joint work programme of Ramsar Convention and Convention on Biological Diversity with specific reference to international networking for wetland ecosystems in coastal zones.
34. improving scientific understanding and assessment of coastal ecosystems
42 (g) undertaking initiatives to support conservation of hot spot areas and promote the development of regional ecological networks.
This partnership directly relates to the following Chapters of Agenda 21:
15. Conservation of Biological Diversity
35. Science for sustainable development
36. Promoting education, public awareness and training
37. National mechanisms and international cooperation for capacity-building in developing countries
The initiative relates to the United Nation Millennium Declaration, in particular to:
* Paragraph 12 of Goal III (Development and poverty eradication) where parties resolve "to create an environment at the national and global levels alike which is conducive to development and to the elimination of poverty".
* Goal IV (Protecting our common environment) where:
- Governments resolve "to adopt in all our environmental actions a new ethic of conservation and stewardship", and
- Where Government for action "to stop the unsustainable exploitation of water resources by developing water management strategies at the regional, national and local levels which promote both equitable access and adequate supplies". Relevant Sections of Agenda 21
Conservation of biological diversity; Science for sustainable development; Promoting education, public awareness and training; National mechanisms and international cooperation for capacity-building in developing countries
Relevant Sections of the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation Changing unsustainable patterns of consumption and production ; Protection and managing the natural resource base of economic and social development
Coordination and Implementation
Coordination Mechanism of the PartnershipThe partnership will be coordinated through the Asia-Pacific Migratory Waterbird Conservation Committee (MWCC), made up of representatives of the partner organisations. The MWCC comprises seven government representatives (Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia and U.S.A.); the Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar Convention); the Convention on Migratory Species (Bonn Convention); international NGOs (BirdLife International and World Wide Fund for Nature, Wetlands International); a representative of the United Nations Development Programme/Global Environment Facility (UNDP/GEF); chairs of the three technical Working Groups (for Anatidae, cranes and shorebirds) and a Wetlands International Specialist Group Coordinator.
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Implementation Mechanism of the Partnership Implementation will be coordinated by a Strategy Coordination Officer and Flyway Officers for each of the three species groups.
This partnership will operate under an annual work program. An annual report will be prepared against that work program, along with reporting required under contractual arrangements with donor organisations. Reports, information and updates will be posted on the websites of Environment Australia; Ministry of the Environment, Japan; other governments; Wetlands International; and other NGOs. Updates will be posted on the list servers of Environment Australia, Ramsar Bureau, CMS and others. Reports and information will be published in the newsletter "Wetlands" produced by Wetlands International. |
Resources
Funding Currently AvailableAmount in US$: 0
Source(s): Government
Core funding for the partnership will be provided by the Australian, Japanese and United States governments. |
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Funding SoughtRequired Amount in US$: not specified
Source(s) already approached: Additional funding is required and will be sought from other partner governments and international organisations.
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Additional Information
Additional Relevant Information
This partnership is linked to the Asia-Pacific Migratory Waterbird Conservation Strategy. Additional value in the context of WSSD is generated by an increase in government participation, additional financing, and extending geographical coverage of activities.
Japan and Australia have agreed to hold a meeting of potential partners to the WSSD Type II Partnership on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Sites of International Importance to Migratory Waterbirds in East Asia, South-East Asia and Australasia. Following negotiations with Japan in the latter half of 2003, the meeting, which was originally scheduled for late November 2003, is now expected to be held early in the second half of 2004. The Partnership and meeting have been promoted to government and non-government representatives at appropriate regional forums over the last several months.
Japan and Australia have agreed to hold a meeting of potential partners to the WSSD Type II Partnership on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Sites of International Importance to Migratory Waterbirds in East Asia, South-East Asia and Australasia. Following negotiations with Japan in the latter half of 2003, the meeting, which was originally scheduled for late November 2003, is now expected to be held early in the second half of 2004. The Partnership and meeting have been promoted to government and non-government representatives at appropriate regional forums over the last several months.