I.
Introduction
1.
Background: The TCU is a research and policy unit at the Ministry of
Environment. It was set up in 1995 with the financial and technical assistance
of UNESCO.
2. Objectives: to promote interministerial and donor
coordination regarding the Tonle Sap; international protection of the Tonle Sap
through World Heritage nomination, Ramsar listing and the establishment of a
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve; promotion of community stewardship and participatory
management of natural resources; development of awareness through information
and education on issues, rights and responsibilities involved in the Tonle Sap.
3.
Counterparts/Partners: UNESCO,
SPEC.
4. Activities: As below
5. Location: Tonle Sap (Great Lake,
Tonle Sap River, and TS catchment area).
II.
The Activities Related to Mekong
1. Current
Activities
·
Coordinate international assistance to the Tonle Sap
watershed.
·
Prepare UNESCO Biosphere Reserve application.
·
Develop a natural resources database (topographic mapping
of the lakebed; mapping of geology/landforms/soils in TS catchment, land use
survey and mapping).
2. Future Activities
·
Assist designation of Tonle Sap as world heritage site.
·
Provide training at provincial and community level
concerning stewardship of natural and cultural resources and legal rights of
access to natural resources.
·
Promote awareness of Tonle Sap through publicity campaign
(radio, tv, printed material).
·
Develop legal and institutional framework for Tonle Sap
Biosphere Reserve.
·
Promote ecotourism in Prek Toal Care Area.
- Contact Person |
: Neou Bonheur, Chief –
TCU |
- Address |
: Ministry of
Environment, #48, Samdech Preah Sihanouk, Phnom Penh |
- Tel |
: (855) 23 212 994, or
015 83 48 03 |