Marine and Coastal Organizations

This section contains links to government organizations and entities that contribute to the governance of coastal and marine resources in each country in the region.

Brunei

• Department of Environment, Parks & Recreation
• Department of Fisheries
• Department of Agriculture
• Department of Forestry
• Department of Ports
• Department of Marine

Cambodia

• Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries
• Ministry of Environment
• Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology

China

• State Oceanic Administration
• The State Environmental Protection Administration (SEPA)

DPRK

• The Democratic People's Republic of Korea Official Page

Indonesia

• Ministry of the Environment
• Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries

Japan

• Government Information Locator Service System
• Ministry of the Environment
• Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

Malaysia

• Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
• Department of Environment
• Ministry of Agriculture
• Department of Fisheries
• Fisheries Development Authority
• Department of Marine
• Maritime Institute of Malaysia
• Department of Irrigation and Drainage
• National Hydraulic Research Institute

Philippines

• Department of Environment and Natural Resources
• Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau
• Forest Management Bureau
• Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine Research and Development
• Philippine Coast Guard
• Philippine Ports Authority
• Miriam College Environmental Studies Institute

RO Korea

• Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
• Ministry of Construction and Transportation
• Ministry of Environment
• Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
• Korea Coast Guard
• National Fisheries Research and Development Institute

Singapore

• Ministry of Environment
• Marine Fisheries Research Department
• Maritime and Port Authority
• National Environment Agency
• Republic of Singapore Navy

Thailand

• Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
• Department of Water Resources
• Department of Fisheries
• Royal Thai Navy

Vietnam

• Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE)
• Vietnam Environment Protection Agency
• Vietnam Maritime Administration
• Ministry of Fisheries

Organizations and Networks on Environmental Investments

This section contains links to the business sector, organizations and networks that are involved in various environmental projects, CSR and partnerships.

• Asian Development Bank (ADB)
  ADB is dedicated to poverty reduction in Asia and the Pacific, a region that is home to two thirds of the world's poor. Established in 1966 and headquartered in Manila, ADB is owned and financed by its 67 member countries, of which 48 are from the region and 19 are from other parts of the globe.
• Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI)
  ACCI is the peak council of Australian business associations. It has over 350,000 businesses represented through chambers of commerce in each state and territory, and a nationwide network of industry associations. The role of ACCI is to represent the interests of business at a national level as well as internationally. ACCI operates at a national and international level, making sure the concerns of business are represented to government at the federal level, and to the community at large.
• Black & Veatch International
  Black & Veatch Corporation specializes in infrastructure development in the fields of energy, water and information. Founded in 1915, Black & Veatch serves its clients with conceptual and preliminary engineering services, engineering design, procurement, construction, financial management, asset management, information technology, environmental, security design and consulting, and management consulting services. The employee-owned company has more than 90 offices worldwide.
• British Business Group - Vietnam (BBGV)
  The objectives of the BBGV are to promote British business and cultural interests in Vietnam in line with the opinions of members regarding issues of common concern. The BBGV is organised into two chapters, each having a number of specialist sub-committees to serve the specific interests of members. The BBGV is also very actively involved in the Vietnam Business Forum.
• British Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (BCC Philippines)
  BCC Philippines, formerly British Business Association (BBA), was founded in 1997 by a group of British businessmen in Manila. Its mission is to encourage and support bilateral trade between the Philippines and the UK.
• Boskalis International
  Boskalis International BV is an international service company active in the area of maritime infrastructure in 50 different countries on five continents. Besides carrying out individual projects, Boskalis has ten home markets and permanent local branches in various countries.
• Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (CanCham)
  CanCham is a non-profit organization that promotes business between Canada and the Philippines for the benefit of its members.
• Hydro-Québec
  Hydro-Québec generates, transmits and distributes electricity, mainly using renewable energy sources such as hydroelectricity. It also conducts research in energy-related fields and takes an active interest in energy efficiency. It also works to create value from the technologies that emerge from its research.
• Hyflux Ltd.
  Hyflux Water Business focuses on developing water utility plants, providing the full range of integrated services, including process design and development, pilot testing, fabrication, installation, to engineering, procurement and construction. It is also engaged in the operation and maintenance of a wide range of water treatment facilities on a Design-Build-Own-Operate (DBOO) basis.
• The Industrial and Commercial Bank of Viet Nam (InComBank)
  InComBank was established in 1988 after being separated from State Bank of Vietnam. InComBank's total assets account for over 20 percent of the market share of the whole Vietnamese banking system. It has 20 main transaction offices, 114 branches and 500 transaction counters.
• International Enterprise (IE) Singapore
  IE Singapore is an agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry spearheading the development of Singapore's external economy wing. Its mission is to promote the overseas growth of Singapore-based enterprises and international trade. It offers services to help enterprises export, develop business capabilities, find overseas partners and enter new markets.
• IPM Construction & Development Corporation (IPM)
  IPM began in the early 1980's hauling filling materials and trading various construction products. Shortly after its founding, IPM diversified its activities in the construction business, engaging in bulk excavation and large construction works.
• Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
  JICA is advancing its activities around the pillars of a field-oriented approach, human security, and enhanced effectiveness, efficiency, and speed.
• Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI)
  The JCCI is the central organization to which all Japanese chambers of commerce belong. JCCI represents the local chambers by presenting their suggestions to the government and other bodies and helping implement them. JCCI also plays an important role in the dissemination of information concerning government policies and programs as well as in the promotion of nationwide projects.
• Makati Business Club (MBC)
  The MBC is a private non-stock, non-profit business association organized as a forum for constructive ideas. As a forum, the MBC is dedicated to addressing economic and social policy issues which affect the development of the Philippines. The main thrust of the MBC is to foster and promote the role of the private business sector in national development efforts, both in the planning and the implementation of policy.
• Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MICCI)
  MICCI serves Malaysian businesses which have an international interest, international employees or international shareholdings. The Chamber is currently represented on more than 70 government and private sector committees and work groups, at both the Federal and State levels. It has a current membership of about 1000 organisations. MICCI is also a member of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Paris and an active member of the World Chambers Network.
• Management Association of the Philippines (MAP)
  MAP is a 57-year-old management organization whose 772 members (as of 27 April 2007) represent a cross-section of CEOs, COOs and other top management practitioners from the top local and multinational companies operating in the Philippines. MAP also has some top management educators and government officials as members. Membership in MAP is on individual and invitational basis only.
• Maunsell Vietnam
  Maunsell Vietnam provides integrated specialist expertise in every aspect of design, project delivery and facilities management in diverse fields as land, sea and air transportation; hydro and geothermal power generation, transmission and distribution; mining and heavy industry; natural resource management and rehabilitation; and buildings, infrastructure construction and management.
• Philippine Business for the Environment (PBE)
  PBE is a non-stock, non-profit organization incorporated in January 1992 to assist Philippine businesses in addressing environmental issues and concerns. PBE's key roles are Environmental Information Support, Environmental Advocacy, Capacity Building and Linkage Building.
• Tredi New Zealand Limited
  Tredi New Zealand Ltd is the international logistics division of TREDI SA with the responsibility for recovery and shipping for disposal of hazardous and intractable wastes outside the European region. The services offered encompasses all aspects of handling hazardous and intractable wastes such as Polychlorinated Biphenyls, from site assessment, identification and formulation of a management plan to manage the hazard through to decommissioning, packing, transportation, shipping and disposal of the waste.
• Water Technology
  SPG Media PLC is an international business-to-business media company providing world-class controlled circulation magazines, internet reference portals, business conferences and forums. SPG Media has created a network of 28 community sites. Its website has been used daily as means of creating partnerships and as a point of reference by professionals within the water industry. This comprehensive resource/website/network supplies the latest news releases, detailed information on industry projects, white papers, event information and a thorough breakdown of products and services.