TRAINING OF TRAINERS COURSE ON INTEGRATED COASTAL MANAGEMENT November 21-25, 2011, PEMSEA Objective COURSE FRAMEWORK The Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) Train the Trainers course will provide participants with better understanding on how the ICM framework has become a useful methodology to promote sustainable development of coastal areas emphasizing on the basic concepts and principles of ICM, the framework and processes involved in developing and implementing ICM at the local and national levels; and tools to assess the social, economic, and environmental status, use and management of coastal areas. It is intended to strengthen participants knowledge and skills essential in the implementation of ICM program and enhance their teaching skills to ensure effective delivery of ICM Level 1 training course within the standards required by PEMSEA. Participants who have successfully completed the course will be part of the National Task Force for ICM in China. Organizers The training is jointly organized by the Department of International Cooperation, State Oceanic Administration (SOA), and Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA). Participants Participants include 11 ICM practitioners and young professionals from research and academic institutions in China and the Philippines with good understanding on coastal resource systems, directly involved in coastal and marine environmental management work and can understand and speak English. Course Expectations Upon course completion, participants should be able to: 1. Recognize the benefits of integrated coastal management as a systematic and holistic approach to sustainable coastal and marine resource management. 2. Discuss the basic concepts, principles, framework and processes of ICM and how their application strengthens governance for sustainable development of coastal and marine areas. 3. Describe the essential tools and methodologies that can be applied at the various stages of the ICM cycle. 4. Explain the essential elements of the Framework for Sustainable Development of Coastal Areas (SDCA) through ICM implementation. 5. Review the contents of each module and cite practical experiences from other ICM programs in China; 6. Apply appropriate teaching strategies and techniques for effective delivery of the training modules.
Course Design and Approaches This course reviews the basic principles, framework, processes and good practices of ICM implementation based on PEMSEA s 16 years of experience; It will discuss key components of the Framework for Sustainable Development of Coastal Areas reinforced by experiences from various ICM programs in the East Asian region; Case studies on the experiences and lessons learned from PEMSEA s ICM demonstration projects in Xiamen, China), Danang, Vietnam, Chonburi, Thailand, Sihanoukville, Cambodia and Batangas Bay, Philippines are incorporated in the discussions. Provide case examples and practical experiences on the different stages of program development and implementation cycle. the ICM Micro-teaching /delivery of modules with a panel of experts in ICM and teaching methods.
Detailed Training Programme Date / Time Programme Resource Speaker Day 1 : Monday, November 21 8:00-8:30 Registration Opening Ceremony Opening Messages by PEMSEA Executive Director Raphael P.M. Lotilla 8:30 8:45 and Prof. Mao Bin of SOA Introduction to the course, objectives, course expectations and outputs 8:45-9:00 Photo Session and Tea Break UNIT I: Concept, Principles, Essential Elements and Practices of Integrated Coastal Management 9:00 10:00 Module 1: The Imperatives of ICM Ms. Ingrid Narcise 10:00-12:00 Module 2: ICM Concept, Principles and Essential Elements Ms. Ingrid Narcise 12:00 1:00 LUNCH BREAK 1:00 2:30 2:30 3:30 Module 3: The Framework for Sustainable Development of Coastal Areas through ICM Implementation Open Discussion #1: Why ICM? What drives the development of ICM? What are the advantages and benefits of a coordinated and integrated approach to coastal management? Why is a coordinating mechanism considered an essential component of an ICM program? Ms. Belyn Rafael UNIT II: ICM Program Development and Implementation Ms. Belyn Rafael 3:30 4:30 Module 4: Introduction to the ICM Program Development and Implementation Cycle 4:30 5:00 Introduction to Teaching Methods, Techniques and Learning Activities 5:00 5:30 Summary of Lectures and Discussions Dr. Theresa de Villa Day 2 : Tuesday, November 22 8:30 9:30 Module 5: Preparing an ICM Program Dr. Liu Xin 9:30-10:00 Feedback from Panel/Open Discussion Panelists 10:00-11:30 Module 6: Initiating an ICM Program Dr. Zhang Zhaohui 11:30 Panelists 12:00 Feedback from Panel/Open Discussion 12:00 1:00 LUNCH BREAK 1:00-2:30 Module 7: Developing Strategies and Action Plans Dr. Fang Qinhua 2:30 3:00 Feedback from Panel/Open Discussion Panelists 3:00-4:00 Module 8: Adopting an ICM Program Dr. Xu Xiangmin
Feedback from Panel/Open Discussion Panelists 4:00-4:30 4:30-5:30 Case Study #1: ICM Implementation in Guimaras Ms. Nancy Bermas Date / Time Programme Resource Speaker Day 3 : Wednesday, November 23 UNIT III : Case Studies, Field Visit and Workshop Module 9: Implementing and Managing an ICM Mr. Li Wenjun 8:30-10:00 Program 10:00-10:30 Feedback from Panel/Open Discussion Panelists Module 10: The Next ICM Cycle: Refining and Dr. Zhang Zhifeng 10:30-11:30 Consolidating 11:30-12:00 Feedback from Panel/Open Discussion Panelists 12: 00 1:00 LUNCH BREAK 1:00-1:30 Case Study #2: ICM Implementation in Sihanoukville, Cambodia Ms. Belyn Rafael 1:30-2:00 Case Study #3: ICM Implementation in Chonburi, Thailand 2:00-2:30 2:30 3:00 Module 11: Setting the Baseline through the State of the Coasts Reporting System Presentation on Xiamen s SOC Report Ms. Ingrid Narcise Ms. Daisy Padayao Ms. Daisy Padayao Presentation on Dongying s SOC Process and Dr. Zhang Zhaohui 3:00 3:30 Report Discussion on standardizing SOC indicators for 3:30 4:30 ICM parallel sites in China 4:30 5:00 Wrap-up and briefing for the field visit Day 4: Thursday, November 24 Field Visit to Batangas Day 5: Friday, November 25 6:30-8:30am Snorkeling/Diving in Twin Rocks MPA (Awarded MMREC one of the Best MPAs in the Philippines) 8:30-9:30am Breakfast Workshop #1: ICM Implementation in Batangas Participants 9:30-11:00 How has ICM strengthened coastal governance in Batangas? What are the key measures toward sustaining the ICM program in Batangas? What are some of the good practices and challenges in ICM Implementation? 11:00-12:00 Presentation of Workshop Outputs Participants 12: 00 1:30 LUNCH BREAK 1:30-3:00 Open Discussion #2: ICM Implementation in China How can ICM be effectively implemented in China? What are the challenges and opportunities Participants
in implementing ICM in China? What are the approaches and strategies to build ICM capacity in China? 3:00-3:30 Course Summary and Evaluation - Synopsis of Training - Evaluation 3:30 Closing Ceremony Closing Message by PEMSEA Chief Technical Officer, Mr. Stephen Adrian Ross Awarding of certificates Participants 4:00-7:00 Travel to Manila Day 6: Saturday, November 26 : Travel for home
Field Visit Itinerary November 24, 2011 Objective: To increase participants understanding and appreciation of the application of the ICM concept, framework, processes and supporting tools and methodologies through the Batangas ICM Program. Detailed Schedule: Date/Time Activity Speaker 6:00 am Depart for Batangas 8:30-9:00am Arrival in Calatagan, Batangas - Introduction - Discussion of objectives and itinerary 9:00-10:30am 10:30-11:00am ICM Implementation in Batangas Province Briefing on ICM Implementation in Batangas a. Background of Batangas Province b. History of coastal management in Batangas: ICM Process c. Overview of the Batangas ICM Program: > Governance Mechanism for ICM > Provincial-level Programs > Assistance being provided to the local governments for ICM implementation d. Overview of the Strategic Environmental Management Plan (SEMP) and Current Outputs and Achievements Orientation on Calatagan ICM Program Governance mechanism ICM Programs / SD Aspects Successes, challenges and plans 11:00-11:30am Open discussions 11:30-12:30pm Lunch 12:30-1:30 SWM Ecology center 1:30-3:30pm Visit Ang Pulo, a mangrove forest conservation area for climate change adaptation 3:30 5:30pm Travel to Mabini 5:30 7:30pm Rest / Dinner 7:30 8:30pm Orientation on Mabini ICM Program and the Twin Rocks Marine Protected Area (MPA) Governance mechanism ICM Programs Successes, challenges and plans Twin Rocks MPA PEMSEA Ms. Lorie Sollestre, Provincial Government Environment and Natural Resources Officer (PGENRO) Ms. Emelyn Custodio, Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officer and Municipal Agricultural Officer of the Municipality of Calatagan Talimusak, a people s organization managing the conservation area Mr. Ronald Castillo, Municipal Agricultural Officer of the Municipality of Mabini
Open discussion Overnight in Mabini, Batangas