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8 National Reporting for the Fourth Inter- Governmental Review (IGR) of the Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-Based Activities (GPA) The multilateral Global Programme for Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-Based Activities (GPA) was negotiated in 1995 in Washington DC. Inter-Governmental Reviews (IGRs) have been held in 2001, 2006 and 2012 in Montreal, Beijing and Manila, respectively. It encourages States to develop and review National Programmes of Action (NPAs) for the protection of the marine environment from land-based activities, in accordance with their policies, priorities and resources. These national programmes should be comprehensive, continuing and adaptive. The aim of this questionnaire is to assist governments and relevant national organisations provide information about country experiences in the development and implementation of NPAs. The information provided will be consolidated into a synthesis progress report as a key document for the forth Intergovernmental Review of the GPA, due to take place in the first half of Respondents are encouraged to answer as many questions as possible. Please note: o If your country is currently implementing an NPA, or implementing GPA-related activities, provide as much information on the development phase as well as the activities and results achieved to date; o Where NPAs do not exist, refer to relevant plans, policies or programmes which are serving as primary tools to implement the GPA at the national level. The full texts of the GPA are available at the GPA website in the following languages: o English: o French: o Spanish: o Russian: o Arabic: If you have any questions or need any assistance in completing this questionnaire, please contact Mr. Petter Malvik of the UNEP GPA Coordination Office (petter.malvik@unep.org). Thank you for your contribution in advance. 1/14

9 SECTION A: General information 1. A1. Name of person completing report: 2. A2. Name of national GPA focal point (if different): 3. A3. Position of national GPA focal point: 4. A4. Organization name: 5. A5. Type of agency (for GPA focal point) Government ministry Statutory agency Other 6. A5a. If Other, please state: 7. A6. Mailing Address (GPA focal point): 8. A7. (GPA focal point): 2/14

10 9. A8. Telephone (GPA focal point): 10. A9. Country: SECTION B: NPA development status and related frameworks 11. B.1 Has your country developed a formal national programme of action (NPA) articulating goals, targets and strategies for protecting the marine environment from land based activities? 12. B1a. If, provide the weblink if available online: 13. B2. How long ago was the NPA drafted/finalized? More than 10 years ago Between 5 and ten 10 ago Within the past 5 years Within the past year 14. B3. Did your country receive any financial assistance for developing the NPA? 15. B4. Has the NPA ever been updated since initial drafting? 3/14

11 16. B5. At what stage is your country in implementing its NPA or equivalent policy? t yet started Under implementation Implementation near completion 17. B6. Are the issues of Land-Based Sources (LBS) of marine pollution mainstreamed in other national planning frameworks (e.g Integrated Water Resource Management plans, Integrated Coastal Zone Management plans, etc) 18. B7. Select from the list below the main LBS of marine pollution areas that have generally received policy attention over the last five years: Tick all that apply. Wastewater Marine litter/plastics Nutrient loading Hydrocarbons Sediment Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Radioactive substances Heavy Metals Physical Alteration and Destruction of Habitat Other SECTION C: National and regional-level policy and institutional arrangements for LBS pollution management 4/14

12 19. C1. What are the main barriers in implementation of LBS of marine pollution control measures? Tick all that apply. Lack of financial resources Lack of institutional capacity Lack of awareness at civil society level Weak and/or limited private sector engagement Weak policy-level and/or political support Other 20. C1a. If Other, please state: 21. C2. How many state agencies are actively engaged with LBS pollution control in the country 1 to Greater than C2a. List the key agencies; those with lead responsibility: 23. C3. What are the general arrangements and relative effectiveness of national interagency coordination for LBS pollution control? Limited to no coordination between agencies Ad-hoc or 'as-needed' coordination between agencies with some degree of effectiveness Generally good and effective inter-agency coordination 5/14

13 24. C4. How is national inter-agency coordination managed? Through informal and/or ad-hoc coordination mechanisms Through defined agency mechanism(s) 25. C5. List the key laws and policies related to LBS of marine pollution control and when passed/adopted: 26. C6. How would you rate policy implementation in respect of LBS of marine pollution control? Poor Somewhat satisfactory (with constraints) Good 27. C7. Is the country signatory to a Regional Seas Convention or Action Plan? 28. C7a. If, please name: 29. C8. Are there any other cooperative regional and international arrangements for LBS of marine pollution mitigation in place? 6/14

14 30. C8a. If please list: 31. C9. Is addressing LBS of pollution being linked to the Sustainable Development Goals? defined linkage Somewhat linked Strongly linked SECTION D: Assessment of the status of LBS of marine pollution 32. D1. Is there systematic monitoring of pollution in coastal waters? 33. D1a. If there are related programmes, please describe: 7/14

15 34. D2. What are the primary parameters monitored on a regular basis? Tick all that apply. Streamflow Bacteria/pathogens Nutrients Solid waste Sediment Heavy metals Chemicals Hydrocarbons Other 35. D2a. If Other, please list: 36. D3. What is the general frequency of monitoring of LBS of marine pollution? Once a year at some locations Once a year at most locations More than once a year at some locations Routine or year-round at most locations Other 37. D3a. If Other, please describe: 38. D4. Have there been recent (in the past 5 years) special assessments of LBS of marine pollution sources and/or impacts? 8/14

16 39. D5. Is data on LBS of marine pollution monitoring submitted to regional and/or global databases? 40. D5a. If, list the key databases: SECTION E: Financing for implementation of National Programmes of Action for LBS of marine pollution 41. E1. What are the estimated annual financial contributions to control of LBS of marine pollution? Less than 1% of annual national budget 1 to 5 % of annual national budget 5-10 % of annual national budget Greater than 10% of annual national budget 9/14

17 42. E2. What are the primary financial instruments applied to recover costs for pollution control? Tick all that apply. User charges and polluter charges Local taxes and National taxes Private sector borrowing National revolving funds Private-sector participation International private-sector institutions Export credit agencies Grant and concessionary assistance Multilateral loans Multilateral equity funds Debt-for-equity swaps and eco-conversion programmes Foundation grants Twinning arrangements Other 43. E2a. If Other, please list: 44. E3. What are the key fiscal incentives in place to encourage investment in LBS of marine pollution control? Tick all that apply. Deposit-refund systems Payment for environmental service schemes Tax concessions Direct subsidies Other 10/14

18 45. E3a. If Other, please list: 46. E4. Are there active/current donor-funded projects and/or programmes for LBS pollution mitigation? 47. E4a. If, what have been the major sources of support Tick all that apply. Global Environment Facility European Union Green Climate Fund Development banks Bi-lateral with countries Other 48. E4a1. If Other please list: SECTION F: Awareness of the GPA Programme and its partnerships 11/14

19 49. F1. What is the relative visibility and awareness of the GPA in the national context? Limited to no visibility and/or awareness Modest level of visibility and/or awareness High visibility and/or awareness 50. F2. What is the general level of awareness among key national stakeholders of the Global Wastewater Initiative (GW2I)? Limited level of awareness Somewhat aware High level of awareness 51. F3. What is the general level of awareness among key national stakeholders of the Global Partnership on Marine Litter (GPML)? Limited level of awareness Somewhat aware High level of awareness 52. F4. What is the general level of awareness among key national stakeholders of the Global Partnership on Nutrient Management (GPNM)? Limited level of awareness Somewhat aware High level of awareness SECTION G: New and planned investments in control of LBS of marine pollution 53. G1. Are there significant projects or programme investments being planned to address LBS pollution? 12/14

20 54. G1a. If yes, please list the relevant interventions: 55. G1b. If, what are the areas of focus? Tick all that apply. Wastewater Marine litter/ plastics Nutrient loading Hydrocarbons Sediment Persistent Organic Pollutants Radioactive Substances Heavy Metals Physical Alteration and Destruction of Habitat Other 56. G2. Any further information on new investments? Describe if applicable: Reflections 57. Any comments or suggestions to the GPA Coordination Office 13/14

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