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	STRATEGY -> IMPLEMENT IMPLEMENT appropriate policies, regulations and guidelines to achieve sustainable development of the Klang and Kuala Langat watershed and coastal areas. PRINCIPLES 1. Effective environmental legislation is necessary for the management of coastal and marine areas. 2. Rules, standards and recommended practices and procedures should be given due emphasis in developing and managing coastal and marine environment. 3. Mediation and negotiation should be considered as a useful tool for resolving conflict prior to actual enforcement and litigation. OBJECTIVES Strengthen laws, rules and regulations related to coastal and marine resource management, and establish an intergovernmental, interagency and multi-sector coordinating mechanism to implement the coastal strategy. Enhance the enforcement of existing laws and regulations in natural resources development and environmental management by establishing the integrated environmental monitoring program, and develop new instruments where necessary. Objective 1: Strengthen laws, rules and regulations related to coastal and marine resource management. Action programs: The Federal Government provide overall framework for coordination and guidelines for the sustainable development of the coastal zone and the conservation of coastal resources. Providing resources and capacity building for implementation of programs under the Eighth Malaysia Plan and its ensuing plans. Reviewing on a continual basis the integration between the ICM processes and the overall development policy objectives of the government. Developing a system for monitoring the effectiveness of policy implementation on a national basis. Developing capacity for conflict resolution between different interests and providing support to the state efforts in developing integrated response to current and emerging coastal zone and resource management issues. 2. The State Government coordinate and manage state coastal zone management programs and develop them consistent with the National Coastal Policy. Provide funding for the initial period of establishing ICM in the State and additional funds will be allocated for the programs under periodic performance review. 3. Local Governments establish a network at the local level with representatives from government agencies, non-governmental organizations, private sectors, community-based organizations, and community leaders at the local level. Establish suitable arrangement between state and local governments to manage marine and coastal resources within their administrative jurisdictions. Objective 2: Enhance the enforcement of existing laws and regulations in natural resources development and environmental management and develop new instruments where necessary. Action programs: Establish an integrated environmental monitoring and enforcement program involving intergovernmental and interagency technical cooperation and sharing of facilities, services, human resources and information with regard to monitoring, surveillance and enforcement activities. Carry out regular monitoring and inspection of sites in an integrated manner to ensure compliance with the prescribed regulations. 2. Provide support and build capacity of the Local Authorities, i.e. the District Council and Local Government, to improve their management of the coastal areas and resources on a sustainable basis. Training of government staff to enable them to interpret guidelines for managing development in sensitive coastal ecosystems and area. Developing the support of local level groups (such as youth, charitable groups, social clubs, trade associations, etc.) as part of a strategy to develop partnerships for a more effective management of the coastal zone. Building local capacities in environmental management of coastal areas, community-based management of coastal resources, fisheries management, integrated waste management and sustainable tourism. Foundation of The Strategy Inform Conserve Protect Develop Implement

STRATEGY -> IMPLEMENT IMPLEMENT appropriate policies, regulations and guidelines to achieve sustainable development of the Klang and Kuala Langat watershed and coastal areas.

STRATEGY -> IMPLEMENT

IMPLEMENT appropriate policies, regulations and guidelines to achieve sustainable development of the Klang and Kuala Langat watershed and coastal areas.