Participatory Planning and Implementation in the Management of Shantou Intertidal Wetland

The objective of this project is to demonstrate a set of stress reduction measures effective at the Shantou intertidal wetland ecosystem including:-Establishment of institutional arrangements for cross-sectoral and participatory management (cross-sectoral management body and integrated management plan);-Rehabilitation and physical enclosure of some hotspots;-Promotion of environmentally friendly economic activities (silvo-fishery and eco-tourism); and -Development and implementation of awareness raising and capacity building programmes.