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(TCU)
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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
Promotion of
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.
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1. Counterparts/Partners: UNESCO, SPEC.
4. Activities: as below
5. Location: Tonle Sap (Great Lake, Tonle Sap River, and TS catchment
area).
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The
Activities Related to Mekong
1. Current Activities
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Coordinate with all agencies in the promotion and development of Tonle
Sap and its watershed Biophere Reserve.
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Coordinate the development of an appropriate legal and institutional
framework for the Tonle Sap Biophere Reserve
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Supervise an Environmental Research Station installed at Prek Toal.
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Prepare the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve application.
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Develop a natural resources database (topographic mapping of the lake
bed; mapping of geology/landforms/soils in TS catchment, landuse survey and
mapping).
2. Future Activities
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Provide training at provincial and community level concerning
stewardship of natural and cultural resources and legal rights of access to
natural resources.
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Promote awareness of the Tonle Sap through a publicity campaign
(radio, TV, printed material).
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Promote eco-tourism in Prek Toal Care Area.
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Planed to build networking with stakeholders for information sharing,
monitoring, participation in planning and capacity building.
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Contact
Details
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Contact Person |
: Neou Bonheur, TCU Chief |
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Address |
: Ministry
of Environment, #48, Samdech Preach Sihanouk, Phnom Penh |
- Fax/Phone |
: (855) 23 212 994 |
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Mobile: |
: 015 83
48 03 |