Proceedings of the Workshop on Contributions of Marine Economic Sectors to Regional and National GDP in an Uncertain Climate
PUBLICATION DATE:
Sunday, November 01, 2009
PUBLICATION TYPE:
Meeting Documents
STATUS:
Only Available Online
DESCRIPTION:
This publication summarizes the results of one of the workshops held during the East Asian Seas Congress 2009 on the Contributions of Marine Economic Sectors to Regional and National GDP in an Uncertain Climate. The economic contribution of marine activities is considered to be an increasingly important part of the economy and international trade within and across East Asian Seas (EAS) countries. Given the archipelagic nature of the South East Asian economies and the rapid development of coastal and marine areas in the EAS economies, it appears that the approaches to most of the national economic and development plans are still land-based. How will these marine economic sectors continue to contribute sustainably to regional and national GDPs at these levels, as the impacts of climate change shape the economics of the region in the coming century? With countries forecasting further development of their marine sectors, the challenging question is not only how countries will achieve their planned objectives, but also how they can ensure that such development will serve as an enabling vehicle for sustainable development, uplifting of the quality of life, addressing the current issues of mitigation and adaptation policies and strategies in response to climate change, and the movement of populations from rural hinterlands to the coasts.
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