Scope and Coverage of ICM
- ICM applies to all coastal and marine areas of the Philippines.
- Addresses inter-linkages with watersheds, estuaries, wetlands, and coastal seas.
- Implementation involves all relevant national and local government agencies.
Development of the National ICM Programme
- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) must develop the National ICM Programme within one year.
- The programme is formed in consultation with agencies, sectors, and stakeholders.
- It sets principles, strategies, action plans, national targets, and coordinating mechanisms.
Implementation Elements of ICM Programmes
- Requires an interagency, multi-sectoral coordination mechanism.
- Develop coastal strategies and action plans for long-term sustainable development.
- Promote public awareness and shared responsibility among stakeholders.
- Mainstream ICM into government planning with adequate resource allocation.
- Capacity building to enhance skills, policy input, and enforcement.
- Environmental monitoring to assess progress and impacts.
- Establish sustainable financing mechanisms.
- Promote best practices such as:
- Coastal and marine use zonation
- Sustainable fisheries and conservation
- Protection and rehabilitation of habitats (coral reefs, mangroves, seagrasses)
- Watershed and basin-wide management
- Integrated waste management
- Port safety and environmental management
- Private sector involvement.
National Government Agency Responsibilities
- All relevant agencies must support ICM implementation within their mandates.
- Agencies including Agriculture, Interior and Local Government, Transportation, Finance, Tourism, Health, Education, Foreign Affairs, Science and Technology, Energy, National Defense, Economic Development, Social Welfare, Labor, and Justice provide policy guidance and technical assistance.
- Agencies must consult local government units (LGUs) regarding coastal and marine projects.
Local Government Unit (LGU) Responsibilities
- LGUs serve as frontline entities in formulating and implementing ICM programmes aligned with the national plan.
- LGUs must coordinate with stakeholders and update programs regularly based on emerging issues.
- Submit copies of ICM programmes and updates to DENR.
- Allocate personnel, resources, and logistics.
- Barangays are to be involved in coastal issue prioritization and solutions.
- Provincial governments provide technical support.
- Encourage inter-LGU collaboration in coastal resource management.
Role of Civil Society and Private Sector
- Non-government organizations, civic groups, academe, private sector, and people’s organizations shall engage in:
- Planning
- Community organizing
- Research and technology transfer
- Information sharing
- Investment and training
Supporting Mechanisms and Activities
- Integrate ICM education into primary and secondary curricula through the Department of Education.
- Develop ICM training programs for LGUs via DENR and DILG.
- Incorporate coastal resource accounting in national and regional economic accounts by NEDA and NSCB.
- Establish a coastal and marine environmental information management system led by DENR.
Monitoring and Reporting
- DENR to submit an annual progress report on the National ICM Programme to the President.
- LGUs to submit annual reports on local ICM implementation to DENR.
Budget and Financing for ICM
- Relevant agencies and LGUs must allocate adequate funds from existing budgets.
- Future budgets shall include continuing ICM training and development.
Alternative Funding Sources
- National agencies may secure international and local grants.
- Government financial institutions to formulate loans and financing for local ICM programs, including livelihood projects.
- LGUs may raise funds through:
- Tax ordinances
- Revenue allotments
- Shares in national wealth development
- Loans, grants, donations
- Privatization
- User-fee schemes for environmental services
- Public-private partnership
- Credit financing
- Inter-LGU cooperation.
Repealing and Effectivity Clauses
- All inconsistent prior executive and administrative issuances are repealed or amended.
- The Executive Order is effective immediately upon signing.