http://projects.unepscs.org en-us Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:57:48 CDT 60 http://projects.unepscs.org/index.html During the preparatory phase of the South China Sea Project, project component focal points compiled information on past and on-going coral reef, seagrass, mangrove, wetland, fisheries, and land-based pollution projects implemented in areas of the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand. This Projects Database has been developed to provide a facility for the efficient online storage and searching of this information online. Sat, 14 Oct 2006 02:15:57 -0500 http://projects.unepscs.org/user-reg.php South China Sea Projects Database - New User Registration Sat, 14 Oct 2006 02:15:52 -0500 http://projects.unepscs.org/sitemap.html South China Sea Projects Database - Sitemap with links to all Projects in the Dadabase Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:57:48 -0500 http://projects.unepscs.org/Mu_Koh_Chang_Island_Coral_Reef_Habitat_Demonstration_Site_-_Thailand.html The main objective of this project is to remove or reduce the causes of coral reef degradation at Mu Koh Chang Island in Thailand by applying a new model of co-management in the area and restoring certain deteriorated areas for education and tourism purposes. The project highlights the importance of coordination between government institutions, the private sector, and local communities for sustainable tourism development. Experience in the development of the co-management model at Mu Koh Chang Island can be applied to other areas of Thailand and the South China Sea which have similar problems. This site is situated close to the Thai-Cambodian border and situated in close proximity to Thailand’s Chong-Chang Strait fisheries refugia site. Thu, 19 Jul 2007 08:15:31 -0500 http://projects.unepscs.org/Masinloc_Coral_Reef_Habitat_Demonstration_Site_in_the_Philippines.html The main goal of the Masinloc Coral Reef Habitat Demonstration Site project is to sustain and promote co-management of marine sanctuaries aimed at improving the quality of life of coastal communities bordering the South China Sea. The livelihood opportunities that will be established and implemented are targeted to serve as incentives for reef stewardship. Project activities include: demonstrating sustainable community-based marine sanctuaries; capacity building; development of alternative livelihoods; development and implementation of an information and education campaign on coral reef conservation and management on the South China Sea coast of the Philippines. This is one of 5 coral reef habitat demonstration sites established within the framework of the UNEP/GEF South China Sea Project. Wed, 01 Aug 2007 02:56:00 -0500