Table 26.5 (continued)
Focal area
National objectives
National actions
“centres of excellence” related to
different aspects of peatlands
3.2.3 Identification of options for
sharing of technology on sustainable peatland management
3.2.4 Establish National Working Group on peatlands
3.2.5 Establish Working Groups
on peatland issues at state level
4. Information sharing
4.1 Strengthen mechanism for
information storage and
exchange
4.1.1 Strengthen existing information systems to manage and
make available information
related to peatlands
4.1.2 Support national and
regional exchange of experience
and networking
5. Policies and legislation
5.1 Review and strengthen
policies, legislations and
guidelines and their
implementation
5.1.1 Designate specific lead
institutions for different aspects
of peatland management
5.1.2 Review and strengthen
existing policies and laws for
sustainable peatland
management
5.1.3 Strengthen enforcement of
laws and regulations related to
peatland use
5.1.4 Review and update
National Wetland Policy
6. Fire prevention, control
and monitoring
6.1 Reduce occurrences of
peat fires and associated haze
6.1.1 Compile information at
national and local level on fire
prone peat areas and develop fire
prone risk maps and prevention
plans
6.1.2 Strengthen fire prevention,
forecasting, monitoring and
control measures
6.1.3 Implement proper water
management and control measures to prevent fires
6.1.4 Establish peat fire prevention units in agencies, responsible for forestry and agriculture,
private sector and local communities in fire prone areas
6.1.5 Strengthen capacity of
local authorities and other agencies in areas with high fire risk
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