Questions for Wetlands ,Inlands, Coastal Marine
Part 1 – situation analysis
General Questions from TOR- Table 4
PROFILE OF ECOSYSTEM( S) – NATURE, SCOPE
AND VALUES
1. Available vital Statistics including key
maps of ecosystem concerned (physical
coverage, technical/legal land use
classifications being observed
2. Biodiversity contained therein
(ecosystems, species and genetic
biodiversity)
3. Effect of climate change and forecasts
4. Anecdotal data on the true value and
benefits of the ecosystem concerned
based on national and local information
TRENDS IN MANAGEMENT
5. Issues Map and Tabular information Quantitative and or Qualitative information
showing Updates on trends of
degradation (overall trends, patterns of a. Historical trend of use and carrying capacity
location) and regeneration
6. Brief documentation of selected notable Important events , local cases , local examples
illustrative cases of effects of ENR issues  Livelihoods affected etc
on local livelihoods, wellbeing, revenues
etc.
7. Gap analysis – LGU mandates on this
theme and actual performance so far
Adapted for the Wetlands (inc Inland waters, coastal
and marine resources )
Map and tabular data –
-Physical resources and use
a. Inland waters, current and proposed use
b. Coastal areas, and current and proposed use within
 Mangrove
 Mudflats
 Seagrass
 Corrals
c. Marine fisheries
d. Others
-Dependent communities and households
Information about biodiversity embed in above
Current data and forecasts ,
 Volume and value of production ( catch and
production)
 Volume and value of exports
 Other values – social / cultural
b. Trends and location of overexcretion, pollution, IAS
etc
c. Trends and location of regeneration
Available data and observations on status of
a. Preparation of local AFMP for PPC , if any
b. Relevant component of CLUP, CDP, LDIP
c. Preparation of coastal plans ( municipal, barangay
etc

8. Available information on Knowledge
attitudes and practices of govt personnel
and other stakeholders and assessment
of public education initiatives
KEY ISSUES DEFINED
9. Cause and Effect diagram for the theme
and if needed additional diagrams for
sub themes – e.g. one water
management, one for mineral resources
etc.
10. Further Analysis of Issues related to
 Land Use and settlements and
related relevant policies
 planning standards for production
systems
 application of EIA, FPIC compliance
monitoring and related safeguards
 enforcement mechanisms and
environmental justice
 concerns of women, youth and IP
11. Classification of issues according to
policy, institutional, and human
resources and other categories ***
d. Updated Fishery ordinances in place and related
ordinances and level of enforcement
e. Formation of FARMCs and related community
initiatives
f. No and proportion of govt personnel
g. Number and names of /farmer associations ,
CSOs
 Rural Pos and PO networks
 NGOS and NGO networks
h. Key local programs in support of small farmers (
targets and accomplishments )
i. Preparation of Agri component of LCCAP
j. Others
 Research programs , key research results
 TNA conducted recently ? Key results
 Key issues ad defined by FARMs and relevant
consultation processes
 Key issue as identified by City LGU and barangays
 Key issues as identified by DA, DENR, PN/PCG etc
Examples of issues and opportunities for these cross
cutting themes
 Land Use and settlements and related
relevant policies
 planning standards for NRM systems
 application of EIA, FPIC compliance
monitoring and related safeguards
 enforcement mechanisms and environmental
justice
 concerns of women, youth and IP
Policy issues /gaps
 National – local roles
 Local policies – gaps and contradictions
Institutional issue ( structures, systems )
 City level
 Barangay level

RELEVANT GOOD PRACTICES TO ADDRESS
ISSUES
12. Notable examples of good practices
towards ecologically sound agriculture t
Human resource issues ( knowledge, skills practices )
 Government
 Non government
13. Community based initiatives for CRM, CBST etc
14. Law Enforcement initiatives ( Forestry , Fishery ,
ECAN etc)
15. Corporate initiatives
16. Outstanding technical innovations, findings