mario ximenes' 2009 presentation on marine environmental policy

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Mario F.C Ximenes

National Directorate for InternationalEnvironmental Affairs

Secretary of State for Environment

Ministry of Economy andDevelopment


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1. Timor-Lestes Marine Resources Few

Quantity of Marine Resources, but rich withspecies of martine biodiversity

2. Geographically: 2 Continental (Australia and

Asia), Dynamic areas: located between twocontinents: Australia & Asia, Dynamic Region:with dynamic problems globally e.g. Economically& politically which has impact on national

development (Tourism & fisheries).

3. Marine Development in TL, needs to beconsidered; Human Resources, Politic, Economic,

Environment, Social Culture, Security, Foodsecurity, Integrated approach.


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4. Marine Sector Development: Fisheries, MarineTourism, Mining, Marine Industry, Shipping, andMarine Services.

One of the biggest Timor-Leste economic potentialis from

the Sea about 58% (non-renewable resources)known Timor Gap (Oil)

5. Marine development in the future will depend onFisheries and Tourism sector (renewable resources)and shipping we need to promote these sectors asa important sectors

6. As a small island that vulnerable to the impact ofclimate change, Timor-Leste needs to consider the


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The impact of climate change in Timor-Leste

According to study done by Jon Barnett et al (2005)the temperature in TL has been increased and willbe slightly increased between 0.3-1.2C in 2030,0.8-3.6C in 2070.

The CSIRO regional climate model implies thatthere could be less rainfall in the wet season andmore rainfall in dry season which may affect theplanting and harvesting cycle for non-irrigated crops.

In general, it is expected that there may beincreased in the intensity of extreme precipitationsuch as droughts and floods.

This may result in decreased agricultural

production, damage to infrastructure and loss oflife/biodiversity


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Illegal fishing and use of bomb, poison (traditional) method thatcan affected to fish resources, coral reef& other biodiversities

Impact from climate change to coastal ecosystem, coral bleaching, andalso it can be affected to other sector such as residences, health,agriculture, and forest.

Road destroyed in Karimbala, due to landslide

Some of village in Hatudo and Liquica has been destroyed due to floodingDrought in 2001/02 and the late arrival of rainy season in 2002/3 resultedabout 34% declining in Mize production in TL in that year (WFP/FAO, 2003)Landslides in every whereTimor Leste is also prone to the flooding such as in Suai in 2006/7 and inLiquisa in 2008

Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI) e.g: an area that rich with biodiversityresources, more than 500 species coral (75% coral world), more than3000 fish species can be found within CT6 area that can support 162millions of costal population. But cutting mangrove trees can threatentowards this initiative as well as the sustainability.


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Economic Development: shipping, fisheries,tourism, etc (presented by other

directorate/ministry)

Environmental Development

Economic development e.g. Shipping, tourism &fisheries based on ecosystem approach and itssustainability to ensure that the resources aremaintained for the wellbeing for the present andfuture generations.

Thus, Environment development in Marine sectorwill focus on:

Safe & clean marine environment, co-management,


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Environmental laws in order to prevent pollution fromdomestic and Industries (Environmental Licensing)

RDTL Constitution article: 6 and 61

Law No.12/2004 about Crimes related to Fishery article 1 &2, Decree Law No. 06/2004 regarding to Regime jurisdictionrelated to Management and Ordenament for Fishery andAgriculture, article 78, 80, 81, 83, 84 e 85 and Law No.4/2003 regarding to Petrolium Development in TL

UNTAET Reg. no 19/2000: Protected Areas.

Penal Code which has been promulgated by President RDTLrelates to crimes in the area of environment starting fromartcle 215 - 221. Whoever breaks the law e.g. Destroying

(using bomb, poison materials and unallowed fishingmaterials etc) on the marine resources will be panished,


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Policy and Strategy ..........continue


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Cooperate with other Ministries to manage theMPA (123,600) ha in National Park Nino ConisSantana (NCS)

Strengthening and develop network with otherCT6 members in related to management of MPA

Cooperate with other agencies in Timor-Leste tomanage

and implement CTIs National Plan of Action(NPOA).

Strengthening relation with internationalagencies to get financial and technical


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E.g. Adaptation


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Mangrove Rehabilitation for

Adaptation


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