Resources

The first part of this report provides a synthesis of experiences and lessons learned in integrated coastal and river basin management (ICARM) among the four countries in the NOWPAP region, and the second part serves as a guidebook designed to assist member states in applying efficient ICARM methodologies and best practices including coastal area and river basin planning (landscape, urban and m

This report provides a thorough study on compensation for marine pollution damage by ships, such a study is both important and meaningful for all NOWPAP member states in order for them to achieve better implementation of the NOWPAP Regional Contingency Plan in the case of oil and HNS spill incidents from ships. 

This report constitutes an examination and compilation of the best practices on collection, disposal, research and development, and policy-based management in dealing with marine litter in fisheries, aquaculture and shipping sectors in the NOWPAP region.

The overall goal of this regional overview is to provide NOWPAP member states with a synthesis report on a group of chemicals with potential adverse effects to the environment, i.e. persistent toxic substances (PTS).

This report provides a scientific basis to decision makers in developing policy strategies that incorporate regional differences in marine ecosystems supporting fish stocks, and vulnerability and adaptation of fisheries industries to climate change.

This report synthesizes information on environmental problems - status and trends - related to existing and changing natural and socio-economic conditions in the NOWPAP region.

This report provides a basis for discussions that will lead to the development of a unified approach to eutrophication assessment that can be used to determine the eutrophication status of the entire NOWPAP sea area and contribute to the improvement of water quality in coastal and open sea areas in the region. 

This report outlines and discusses a project carried out by the Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change which included, preparation and organization of a regional workshop and beach cleanup campaign, with the aim of strengthening regional cooperation among China, Republic of Korea, Japan and Russia (NOWPAP member states) through involving policy makers, local governments, and NGOs representative

A number of environmental non-governmental organizations ENGOs have taken substantial measures to control marine litter in China. However, in comparison to other member states within and outside of the region, Chinese ENGO activities have been relatively under-recognized by the public, the local government, and regional and international organizations.

This regional report compiles basic information on existing marine protected areas (MPAs) in the NOWPAP member states, including the laws and regulations stipulating the establishment of MPAs as well as the monitoring programs and management practices employed.

This report is designed to assist practitioners and decision-makers working for national and local government agencies and NGOs/NPOs in promoting measures against marine litter.

The contents of the brochure are as follows:
Brief information on marine litter
Measures and best practices for the prevention of marine litter
Call for action by the general public

This document contributes to strengthening subregional cooperation to address challenges in protecting the marine environment in Northeast Asia by providing an overview on Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in North-East Asia; inadequacies in existing MPA management structures; how MPA networks can be used as a tool to facilitate cooperation; and the launching of a North-East Asian MPA Network.

Based on National Reports prepared by experts from NOWPAP member states, this Regional Report was compiled to provide NOWPAP countries with information and recommendations regarding future actions to be taken, in terms of increasing response capabilities for HNS incidents in the region. 

These guidelines were designed to assist local organizations, local governments and NOWPAP member states by providing information on port collection facilities as submitted by member states or collected from the International Maritime Organization's Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS).

This report is designed to assist environmental managers and decision-makers understand the current status of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in the NOWPAP region.

This report serves as an update to the 2005 'Integrated Report on Ocean Remote Sensing for the NOWPAP Region', and hopes to contribute to NOWPAP member states, a common understanding regarding the state of remote sensing of the marine environment in the NOWPAP region.

The goal of this report is to look at the environmental status and trends within some typical and/or important coastal localities of NOWPAP countries, and to correlate this information with the changes of river and direct inputs of contaminants to the sea from the adjacent watersheds. 
 
 

During the implementation of NOWPAP Marine Litter Activity, a regional overview regarding marine litter in the NOWPAP region was prepared in October 2007, based on the data and information available in the region (from 2002 to 2005) on existing legal instruments, institutional arrangements, programmes and initiatives. It was then slightly updated and reprinted in 2008.

This report provides a basis for discussions that will lead to the development of a unified approach to eutrophication assessment that can be used to determine the eutrophication status of the entire NOWPAP sea area and contribute to the improvement of water quality in coastal and open sea areas in the region.

The Northwest Pacific region features coastal and island ecosystems with spectacular marine life and commercially important fishing resources. The region is also one of the most densely populated parts of the world, resulting in enormous pressures and demands on the environment, including marine and coastal biodiversity.

This publication provides an overview of integrated coastal and river basin management in the NOWPAP region.

This overview focuses on national environmental legislation, policies, programs and institutional arrangements related to dealing with marine litter in the NOWPAP region.

These guidelines were developed as a part of the NOWPAP Marine Litter Activity (MALITA) in order to provide effective tips on how to reduce marine litter, as well as to facilitate understanding of regulations on sea-based marine litter and practical principles of environmentally friendly behaviors. 

These guidelines, developed as a part of the NOWPAP Marine Litter Activity (MALITA) project, aim to assist NOWPAP Member states, local governments, volunteers and NGOs, in monitoring marine litter on the seabed.