We, representatives of the P.R. China and the Russian Federation participating in the TumenNET Strategic Action Program (SAP) Tumen River Basin Zonal (TRZ) meeting,

further recognizing the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis(TDA) as a basic document on which concrete measures should be taken to address the root-causes for environmental degradation

have reached an agreement as follows, with the TumenNET Project Coordination Unit(PCU) and SAP Lead Agent (the R.O.K.) as witnesses

1. Biodiversity protection in the Tumen River Area, especially the protection of Northeast Tiger (Amur tiger), Far East Leopard, migratory birds, cold-water fishes, etc.;
2. Wetland rehabilitation and protection in the Tumen River Area;
3. Biodiversity protection in the Changbai Mountain Area and improvement of management and supervision in particular the monitoring and warning system;

4. Publicity, awareness-raising and education network on environmental protection including web site establishment, human resource development and public participation.

1. Monitoring of pollutants’ distribution in affected landscapes in Tumen River basin and coastal zone.

- regular complex field research for pollutants’ distribution in affected landscape to fill up gaps in our knowledge about river and coastal zone;
- establishing a permanent monitoring station at Tumen river estuary and its coordination in a framework of special regional program.

2. Valuable ecosystem fire-protection in Primorskii territory in order to protect rare and endangered species.
3. Prevent or minimize degradation and rehabilitate the most valuable ecosystems (primary forests, wetlands, marines, grasslands).
4. Optimization of a system of nature protected areas (NPA), including strictly reserves (zapovednics), national parks and others as its main elements. Creation of ecological networks, including cores, ecological corridors, buffer and restoration zones.
5. Support and development the measure system for Amur tiger and Far-Eastern leopard in wildlife and migratory birds.

1. establishing and enlarging Nature Protected Areas (NPA) to protect threatened species like the Amur tiger, the far-eastern leopard, migratory birds in each country, This may involve actions;

- strengthened NPA management


- strengthen the ecosystem management in strict accordance with national laws and regulations.


- public information and awareness raising measures


- comprehensive ecosystem approach


2. establishing eco-corridors connecting NPAs across the bordering countries (see attached map)
3. protecting wetlands in southwestern Primorskii Krai of the Russian Federation and in the Tumen River Area of the P.R. China
4. promoting eco-tourism where it is appropriate and establish the necessary infrastructure for it.
5. Organization of regular monitoring data exchange according to national laws;
6. Capacity building for strengthening activity in instrumental tools for implementing national juridical legislation in practice, and for strengthening participation of stakeholders from related ministries/agencies, local communities, private sectors, etc.

1. water pollution of the Tumen River and its subsidiaries is of common concern. Significant levels of pollution from industry, agriculture, municipal sewage enter the Tumen River Basin and urgent action is needed to address this problem.

- The P.R. China has made significant progress in improving the situation. Indicative of these efforts are: a system of national and provincial laws and regulations that set maximum levels of pollutants for waste water and solid waste in Jilin Province; sewage treatment facilities for Kaishantun pulp and paper mill and for Shixian paper mill are under construction; work has commenced to build a municipal wastewater treatment plant for the city of Yanji, a water treatment plant for the city of Hunchun is under preparation; and garbage treatment plants for Yanji city and Longjing city have been completed.

- The Russian Federation too has been active in setting and enforcing national regulations that limit effluent discharge. In addition Russia has established a long-term monitoring plan of the Tumen River Basin and its offshore areas.

- The PCU informed that the DPRK has been active in seeking international support to reduce mine effluents from Musan Iron Ore Mine in North Hamgyong Province, and also commenced a small community-based education program targeted at municipal and household waste management

2. Russian water quality monitoring data in the Tumen Estuary shows some improvement during the past 10 years. Despite this encouraging trend, more needs to be done however and further regional cooperation is required to address pollution of the Tumen River in a comprehensive and integrated manner.
3. The main constraint lies in the fact that the Tumen River is a border river between the DPRK, Russia and China. Any cooperative mechanisms to jointly address pollution of the Tumen River Basin must therefore involve the Government of the DPRK and both China and Russia seek the support from the TumenNET PCU to obtain DPRK participation in this important issue.

1. that DPRK fully participates in regional efforts to better manage the Tumen river basin ecosystem
2. participating countries to further explore the possibility of establishing cooperation mechanism to effectively address environmental issues.

Mr. Wang Guocai

Mr. Konstantin M. Kutchenko