Executive Order No. 533 adopting Integrated Coastal Management as a national strategy to ensure the sustainable development of the country’s coastal and marine environment and resources and establishing supporting mechanisms for its implementation

JUN. 09 2006 09:58AM Pi 'MALACA.NANfi IVlaniia BY THE PRESIDEN'rOf 'T.HE PHILIPPINES EXECUTIVE ORDER NO.'533 ADOPTING INTEGRATE.D COASTAL MANAGEM:ENT AS. A NATIONAL STRATEGY TO ENSURE THE.SUSTAINA8,l;£"DEVELOPMENT OF THE COUNTRY'S COASTAL AN'D MARINE' ENVIltdNMENT' AND RESOURCES AND ESTABLISHING SUPPORTING MECHANISMS FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION WHEREAS, the Philippines is an archipelagic state of more than 7,100 islands with a vast coastline and rich coastal and marine areas noted to be among the most important and biologically diverse in the world; WHEREAS, 'coastal and marlne areasare vital sources of food, miner-als and raw materials, as well as natural setting for sport.$,· recreation, and other social and cultural activities; WHEREAS, marine-related economic activities, inCluding fisheries, marine transportation, tourism, coastal mining[ and offshnre: oil arid gas development make significant contributions to the country's GOP as ,<,veil as provide livelihood and employment opportunities to coastal communities; . WHEREAS, current trends in coastal migration and increasing human activities on land, coasts and seas exert pressure on the sustaining capacity of marine areas as well as amplify the risks of environmental degradation/ destruction of vital coastal habjtats,loss of marine biological diversity, and deterioration of near shore water quality; WHEREAS, the prevaWng single~secttlr appi'oach to coastal and marine management has set up jurisdictional divides among sectors and government agencies, exacerbating conflicts, which result in inefficient and unsustainable use of resources; .WH'EREAS, the potential benefits of tnecountrv's rich marine resources have not been fully realized due to multiple use conflicts, limited funding and insu.fficient capacity; WHEREAS, Article II/ Sections 15 M\d16 of the Constitution provide that the state shall protect and promote the right to health of the people as well as their right to a healthful and balanced ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature; ~1~IIOOIIIIIIII~IIIIII~111 PI1•• Ho109l11111 J ·35796 ... , -.", PHOHE HO. . 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JUN. 09 2006 i0:00AM Pi WHEREA~f Artide XII, Section 2 of the Constitutlon provides that the State shall protect the natlorrs marine wealth and exclusive economic zone and reserve its use and enjoyment exclusively to Filipino citizens; WHEREAS, Article II~ Section 10 of tlieConstitLition provides further that the State shall promote social justice in all phases of national development: WHEREAS, Artide XlII, Section 7 of the Constitution provides that the State shall protect the rights of subsistence fishermen, especially localcommunities, to the preferential use of the communal marine and fishing resources, both inland and offshore and provide support to such fishermen through appropriate: technQlogy and research and other services; WHEREAS, Article XlII, Section 16 of the Constitution recognizes the right of the people and their organizations to effective and reasonable participation at all levels of social, political, and economic decision making and provides that the State shall, by law, facilitate the establishment of adequate consultation mechanisms; " WHEREAS, due to the complexity otenvironmental issues and the variety of sectors benefiting from the coastal and marine resources,there is a need to adopt an innovative approach that will addressenvironmenta.[as we.llassocioeconomic issues in a comprehensive and integrated manner in order to promote optimum resource utilization and sustainable coastal and marine development; WHEREAS, Integrated coastal nianagementls a dynamic process of planning and management involving"stakeholders, .arid· requIring the analysis of the environmental and socioeconomic implications of development, the ecosystem processes, and the interrelationships among land-based and rnanne-related acttvitil?SaCrossjurisdictionSi ' WHEREAS" .integrated coastal managemenr is recoqnlzed as an effecti\ie approach to susteinable coastal and marine development witl.ldemonstratedbenefits in enhancing economic growth, ecosystem protection; promotion of socal eql;lityl and the qualityof life of the people; WHS"REAS, the. Philippines< is· apaity to many· international agreements on seas and oceans, principally, the ConvEmtlon "on the Law of the Sea, Convention on Biological Diversityl and Convention on the Prevention ofPollutfon from Ships, as .well as non-binding instruments such as the Rio Declaration and Agenda 21, which promote integrated and sustainable coastal management; ':. '," WHEREAS, one of the UN MillennIum Development Goals is to ensure environmental . sustainability by integrating the principles of sustainable development into country policies and programmes and reversing the loss of environmental resources; WHEREAS, the Plan of Implementation of the World Summit on Sustainable Development promotes integrated, rnultldtscipllnarv-and muttt-sectoral coastal and ocean management atthe nattonal.level: I' WHEREAS, the Philippines is committed to implement the SustairCJble Development . Strategy for the Seas of East Asia, which requires concerted efforts towards integrated coastal and ocean management; . ' . NOW, THEREFORE, I GLO~IA M:ACAPAGAL·ARROYO, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution and by law,. do hereby order: SECTION 1. Integra.ted Coastal M~magemerit (leM) Policy. ICM 'and related approaches, such as coastal resource management orcO'astal zone management, shall be the national management. policy framework' to promote the sustainable development of the country's coastal and marine environment .sndrssources in order to achieve food security, sustainable livelihood, poverty alleviation and reduction of vulnerability to natural hazarcs, while preserving ecological integrity. SEC. 2. S~pe" and Coverage.. . lCMshal1 be implemented in all coastal and marine areas, addressing' the inter-linkages qrrton.g .assodeted watersheds, estuaries and wetlands, and coastal seas, by.all relevant nationat and, local· agencies. SEC. 3. Develppment.of·, .Natiol1alI.CM Programme. .A National· IeM Programme shall be developed by the DENR, in 'cOrlsultation with other. concerned agencies, sectors, and stakeholders, within one year"from the effectiVity of this Order· to provide direction, support and gUidan<:e to the local. government units (LGUs) and stakeholders in the development and implementation of their local reM programmes. The National IeM Programme shall include principles, strategies, and actton plans identified afl;er balancing national development priorities with local concerns, define national reM targets and develop a national ICM coordinating mechanism. SEC. 4. Implementation·of·ICM programmes. The implementation of IeM programmes shall take into accountthe following elements: . a. an interagency, multi-sectoral, meCh~!ltsm to coordinate the efforts of different agencies, sectors and administrative levelS; • b. coastal strategies '~nd (idlon plans ~hat prqvide a tong term vision and strategy for $ustainable developmentof thecoastal area, and a fixed term programme of actions for addressing priority issues and concerns; c. public. awareness' programmestoil1creas.ethe level of understanding of, and ... appreciation.' for~ the coastal and. mannsresources of'.the area, and to promote a shared responsibilltyamong stakeholders in theplanning and implementation of the "~:'>' IeM programme; d. main~eaining .ICM programl1'l~ inti):the' national and local governments' planning and sodo-economlc development programmes and allocating adequate financial and human resources for implementation; . 'N" , " ~., , c•••",;.'.,. .,.,' •••• "~ e. capacity building programmes to j~r'\Mt.:o.n(·j;I f(.:!QUlreo input to policy and planning proceS$~, enforcemlent 1T'Il:'r-h:; ic::lT'I<:: compliance with adopted rules and regulations; f. integrated· environmental monitoring for the purpose of measuring the status, progress and impacts ofmanagernent programmes against sustainable development Indicators, as may be establishedl and for use in decision-making, public awareness, and performance evaluation; and . g. investment opportunities and sustainable ftnancingmechanismsfor environmental protection :and improvement and resource conservation. . ICM programmes shall promote the appH¢ation of best practices, such as, but not limited to: a. Coastal and rnarlneuse zonation as a'management tool; b. S4stainablefi~herie~ and conservation of living.resources; c. ProteCtion and rehabilitation 'of Goral reefs, mangroves, seaqrass, estuaries and other habitats/" partIcularly through implementation of marine protected areas/ nature reserves andSCll"letuarles; , d. Develppmeflt of upland; . watershed/·catchrn~nt areas and basin wide managemeht.~pprQac:hes; '.. e. Integ,rated waste: managem~nt, inCluolng,sewageand solid, hazardous) toxic and other wastes by major SQLlrCeS; " ' f. Integrated management of' port' saf.ety, health, security and environmental prote¢tion; and ' g. Involvementof thElprivate sectorl~usines$ sector as a partnerin,lCM. SEC. 5. NatlonSl' Govemm~nt'Re~nst~ties. .All' concerned national agencies shall support the implementation of the:lCM programme and promote best practices, some of whIch are Indicated' in Section .5,· that fatl within their respective mandates. Specifically, the .Department of AgritulWl"e, Department of Interior ahd Local Government, Department of Transportation and .. Communications, Department of Finance, Department of Tourism, Department of Healthi·· Department of E~vcation, Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of Science and Technplogy, Department of· Energy,Departmtlnt of National Defense, National Economic .and Development Authority, DePartment of Social Welfare and Development, . Department of tabor and 'Employment, and the Department. of Justice shall identify, prepare, and provide policy guidance, and ·technicalan:d re~ource asSjstanc~.toDENR and. LGUs in the implementation of the' Natjonal 'and LacallCMProgr~mmesand enfOrcement of relevant coastal and 'marine policies', and: regulations. These·agencies shall directly cpnsult with relevant LGUs in the development and trnplementatlouof national plans and projects affecting coastal and marine areas in their respective localities, SEC. 6. .LGU Re$ponsibUitiesfQf IC:M. Consistent with theprovlslons of the Local Government Code (Republic Act 7160) and the national sustainable development pollees and strategies, LGUs shall aetas the frontHhe agendes in the•formulation, planning and Implementation of ICM proqrarnmes in their respective coastal and marine areas. The reM ~~,.~.b ..... , programmes of the LGU shall be in line wjt:htheNilti~liit,l(;M~~,.amiY1t!~fldPrepafed hi consultation with the relevant stakeholders. LGUs shall update their respective reM programmes to reflect changing social, economic and environmental' conditions endemerging issues. LGUs shall furnish the DENR, ~itl1jn one month ft'olnadoption, with copies of their ICM programmes and all its subsequent amendments, modifications and revisions. LGUs shall mobilize and allocate necessary personnel, resources and logistics to effectively implement their respective reM programmes. Barangays shall .be dlrettly involved withrriunicipal and city governments in prioritizing coastal issues and identifying and implementing solutions. Municipal and city governments shall consider {CM as one of' their regular functions. Provincial governments may provide technical assistance, training, enforcement and information management in support to municipal and city rCM. Inter-LGU collaboration shall be maxlmlzed in the conduct of activities related to sustaining the country's coastal and marine resources. SEC. 7. Rol~ 'of the Civil Sociltyan4 ttae ,Corporate and Private Sectors. In the development and implementation of the IeM programme, the NGOs, civic organizations, academe, people's organizations, the privatei?nd corporate sectors and other concerned stakeholder groups shaU' be engaged inactivities such 'as planning, community organizing, research, technology transfer, informationsharingJ,investment, and tr~injng programs. ' Section 8. SUppa,ding Metharil'msand,ACtivities. The following activities shall be undertaken in support of the implementation (.iteM programmes; a. rCM Educi;jtiOQ. · The Department of E~tlcation. shall integrate IeM into the primary and secondary educatIon curricula and/or subjects (i..e. Science, Biology, Sibika, History, among others), including textbooks, primers and other educational materials, basic principles and concepts of conservation/ protection and management of countrvs marine resources; b. rCM Training. erograDlt:rle for L~. DENR and DILG, through the Local Government Academy and biJHdrng' upon existing ICM expertise and experiences, shall develop and provide I<;M training programmesto LGUs; c. fnvi ronmental(\rid'"Ngturjl Resoo.rceA~gJlilntflli1 Ang Valuation For IeM·Pli}nning. NEDA and the National Statistics Cbordfmltlon Board shall incorporate coastal and marine resource accounting inthe national and regional accounts; and d. Coastal And Mari~fUD11ron[lS!Xlt!J.LJ1JfQ:tmation' Management System. DENR shall oversee the establishment and malnten,ince. of a coastal and marine environmental information management system andne1JNork, in collaboration with other concerned national goverriment agencies! institutions and LGUs. SEC. 9.· Monitotlng of ICMProgress. The DENR shall prepare and submit an annual progress report on the National reM Programme to the President. LGUs shall submit annual progress reports on local reM imptementatlon to the DENR . ~lllllllmD . PGMAMoIot"flI' 35800 SEC. 10. Bu4get Appropriation for leM. All relevant nC$tional government agencies and LGUs shall allocate adequate funds for the development and implementation of ICM programmes from their existing budqets. In. subsequent budget proposals, the concerned offices and units shall appropriate budget for ICM programme development and implementation including continuing ICM training and education, SEC. 11. Other' Funding· Options. National government agencies may source local and international grants and donetlons in support of reM implementation and in accordance with relevant laws. the Land BElnk ofPhilippines( Development Bank of the Philippines, People's. Credit and Finance Corporation and other relevant financial institutions shall formulate and: identifY loan and financing mechanisms that will be made available to support local IeM programmes, indudlr'9 alternative livelihood projects for small-scale fishers and cooperatives. LGUs,particularly coastal cities/municipalities; as may be allowed under relevant laws/ may raise revenues and secure funds to implement their ICM programme through: 1. Enactment of Tax Ordinances; 2. Allocation'.of f\lnds from the Internal Revenue Allotment, subject to the approval of their legislativecquncil$; 3. Utilization ·6( shares inthe development ofnational wealth; 4. Secure loans, grants and donatlons as may be applicable; 5. Privatization of local govemrnent-owned enterprises; 6. Adopt, as appropriate1·userN ree sche·rnes for waste management, exclusive use of . coastal water areas for commercial and leisure purposes and other environmental services; 7. Public~Prlvate Ps'itnerships Schemes under the Build Operate Transfer Law (Republic Act 69STasamended by Republic: Act 7718) and related laws; 8. Arr~nge creditfinancing schemes; and 9. Raise incQrne through.lnter'"lGUcooperation. SEC. ~'2~ Repea.tirtg Ciause. All previous executive and administrative Issuances . inconsistent with this Order are hereby repealed oramended accordingly. ~ .~IIIIOOI PCM" HolDvr8m' 35801 .,:"":. SEC. 13. Eff'ectivity ClauSe. DONE In the City of Mannaithis(P~ dayof SLAM of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Six. By the President: L:t eDUARDO R.. ERMITA. Executive Secretary .. 1 in the Year