INTRODUCING MAAP, ITS PARTNERS AND THE INTEGRATED COASTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: IMPLICATIONS FOR A JOINT NATECH PROJECT

The paper introduces Philippines, the Province of Bataan and MAAP with emphasis on its geographically location in a typical coastal area. It also shows the Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) Framework and tools that are being implemented thru partnerships that are based on common objectives to build better coastal governance, increase awareness, promote community participation in coastal management and explore ways for dynamic and sustainable partnerships.

This is a case study about MAAP and its being a member of the Bataan Coastal Care Foundation, composed of private industrial companies, supporting and initiating various environmental advocacies in the Bataan Province. MAAP contributed directly and indirectly to: Natural and Man-made hazard Prevention and Management (related to NATECH2016); Habitat Protection, Restoration and Management; Water Use and Supply Management; Food Security and Livelihood Management and Pollution and Waste Management. MAAP also contributed thru community projects and publications. Through varied approaches and entry points and in close collaboration with the local government units, MAAP, serves as catalyst in protecting the environment in Bataan either individually or collectively, within their respective spheres of influence and capabilities. Indeed a case point that could be explored as one of the strategies and actions for ASIAN networking on coastal management in addressing environmental issues like climate change.

The paper ends with concluding remarks and recommendations as regards 2017 possible IAMU funded project that would address Maritime Safety, Security and Environmental Issues beneficial to the community thru Natural Technological Risk reduction projects or NATECH in partnership with AMFUF/IAMU members and nonIAMU members from Japan (Kyoto University & Osaka University), Thailand (Siridhorn International Institute of Technology of Thammasart University) and Indonesia (Institut Teknologi Bandung).