PROPOSED THROUGH THE SEMPORNA ISLANDS PROJECT

July 2001

This text has been drafted with financial assistance from the Commission of the European Communities.
The views expressed herein are those of the authors and therefore in no way reflect the
official opinion of the Commission.

SEMPORNA ISLANDS PARK
ACTION PLAN 2001-2005

PREFACE

This document sets out key actions required to develop the Semporna Islands Park, and is part of a series of publications produced under the Semporna Islands Project (1998-2001). The actions are based on recommendations made in the draft Management Plan (January, 2001) and Briefing Notes (May, 2001).

The aim of the Action Plan is to assist in the establishment of the Semporna Islands Park and implementation of the Management Plan by providing a checklist and targets for the next five years. It is intended as an outline, working document that can be expanded and amended as time goes on.

The Action Plan sets out what is needed to meet the management aims for the Semporna Islands Park. These aims are to:

· protect the environment
· safeguard livelihoods
· promote sustainable use of natural resources
· encourage environmentally-sensitive development
· build public awareness about the importance of the Park

Sabah Parks will play the lead role in initiating many of the actions outlined in this document, but will be supported by other government departments and organisations that have an interest in the area. The local community and Management Committees will play a key role in the co-operative management of the area.

This Action Plan has been prepared by Elizabeth Wood (MCS), in consultation with the Project Partners and members of the Semporna Islands Project Advisory Committee.

Marine Conservation Society, 9, Gloucester Rd., Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR9 5BU, UK.
[sam@mcsuk.org] and Hollybush, Chequers Lane, Eversley, Hook, Hants, RG27 0NY, UK [ewood@globalnet.co.uk].

Sabah Parks, P.O. Box 10626, 88806, Kota Kinabalu [franliew@tm.net.my] and P.O. Box 163, 91307 Semporna [sip@tm.net.my.]

WWF Malaysia, P.O. Box 14393, 88850, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah [mdsaini@yahoo.co] and Locked Bag No 911, Jalan Sultan P.O. 46990, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.

Nature Link, 11, Rue Beckers, Brussels 1040 [kerstin.sundseth@ecosystems.be]