Implement pilot project on the application of ecosystem approach in the Boka Kotorska Bay, defined in the National Strategy for Integrated Coastal Zone Management of Montenegro, prepared by the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism in cooperatio
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Description
Starting from the initial results of testing the possibility to apply EcAp in the marine waters of the Boka Kotorska Bay implemented within CAMP Montenegro, it is necessary to carry out the following activities:
1. Initial assessment of the current status of marine environment by applying relevant EcAp status indicators which will be later on expressed through the value index. It comprises the following analyses:
− Analysis of the basic characteristics and components of the existing state of marine environment, taking into account: biodiversity and habitats, fisheries, hydrography, physical and chemical characteristics, other biological characteristics;
− Analysis of main pressures and impacts on the state of marine environment, which will be assessed by applying relevant EcAP pressure indicators and later on expressed through the exposure index. It includes the the analysis of: physical loss of space, e.g. urbanisation/ making the coastal line artificial; physical damages e.g. physical disturbances e.g. marine litter, noise; impacts on hydrological processes, e.g. changes of heat regime, changes in the sea salinity regime; pollution with hazardous substances such as heavy metals, synthetic compounds, radionuclides; continuous inputs of matters the discharges of which are regulated by the law; inputs of nutrients and organic matter e.g. input of matters rich in N and P from point and diffuse pollution sources; biologic disturbances e.g. introduction of non-indigenous (alien) species, invasive species;
2. Having the values of exposure and value index the appropriate sanation and protection measures will be proposed as to improve the present status of marine environment.
All available data will be gathered by applying GIS tools and used for project activities. In the next phase the vulnerability of the marine ecosystem on different activities that may be placed in marine environment will be assessed by combining the value and exposure indexes with the expert assessment of the adaptive capacity of the marine environment for acceptance of new pressures once when future sea uses and related activities will take place.
Following the vulnerability assessment results, the more and less suitable zones for certain activities will identified by applying Marine Spatial Planning.
Project is being realized by the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism in cooperation with PAP/RAC of UN Environment/MAP.
2) Environmental Protection Agency in cooperation
3) Institute for Marine Biology
4) other relevant technical and scientific institutions
SDGS & Targets
Goal 14
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
14.1
By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution
14.1.1
(a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2
By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans
14.2.1
Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3
Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels
14.3.1
14.4
By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science-based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics
14.4.1
14.5
By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information
14.5.1
14.6
By 2020, prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and refrain from introducing new such subsidies, recognizing that appropriate and effective special and differential treatment for developing and least developed countries should be an integral part of the World Trade Organization fisheries subsidies negotiation
14.6.1
Degree of implementation of international instruments aiming to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
14.7
By 2030, increase the economic benefits to Small Island developing States and least developed countries from the sustainable use of marine resources, including through sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture and tourism
14.7.1
Sustainable fisheries as a proportion of GDP in small island developing States, least developed countries and all countries
14.a
Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries
14.a.1
14.b
Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets
14.b.1
Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small‐scale fisheries
14.c
Enhance the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources by implementing international law as reflected in United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which provides the legal framework for the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources, as recalled in paragraph 158 of "The future we want"
14.c.1
Number of countries making progress in ratifying, accepting and implementing through legal, policy and institutional frameworks, ocean-related instruments that implement international law, as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, for the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans and their resources
SDG 14 targets covered
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| 14.1 | By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution |
| 14.2 | By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans |
| 14.5 | By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information |
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Jelena Knezevic, Head of Department for Sustainable Development and Integrated Coastal Zone Management