Convenor
- Ministry of Natural Resources
- PEMSEA
This event is by invitation only.
Background
The 8th Ministerial Forum bears the theme ‘From Declaration to Delivery: Innovations, Opportunities and Prospects for the EAS Region’ and gathers environmental ministers and senior officials from the East Asian Seas region to evaluate PEMSEA’s progress in implementing the SDS-SEA and reaffirm country commitments. It aims to catalyze synergies for sustainable and resilient seas by advancing ocean knowledge, scaling local solutions to transboundary challenges and identifying blue financing opportunities.
Program
| Time | Agenda |
| 10:45-10:50 |
|
| 2.0 Ministerial Dialogue | |
| 10:50-11:05
(3 mins each max) |
(1) Synergy on Ensuring Inclusive Multistakeholder Engagement and Science-Policy Interface
How can we ensure inclusive decision-making and multisectoral collaboration for sustainable blue development? How can we improve science-policy interface to ensure that information are effectively communicated and considered? Cite particular new or proven initiatives/mechanisms in your country to ensure equitable participation in the coastal and ocean governance process, as well as initiatives on science-driven policies. |
| 11:05-11:15
(3 mins each max) |
(2) Synergy on Innovations in Technologies and Approaches
With the emergence of AI and other innovative technologies, what do you think are the key capacity building needs in the region to adopt and implement these innovations in coastal and ocean management effectively? How can we ensure that innovations are culturally appropriate and address actual needs in the countries? Cite examples of key programs or initiatives that leverage innovations related to sustainable coastal and ocean management in your countries. |
| 11:15-11:25
(3 mins each max) |
Question 3: Synergy on Blue Financing and Investments
What opportunities do you see and how can we mobilize diverse blue financing to support blue economy initiatives in the region? What do you think are the particular areas of coastal and ocean management/governance that require immediate or more investments? Cite examples of ongoing and/or planned investments, funds or programs in support of blue economy in your countries? |
| 11:25-12:00
(3 mins each max) |
3.0 Statements on commitments and aspirations linked with the EAS Congress theme and the Xiamen Ministerial Declaration |
| 12:00-12:15 | 4.0 Conclusion by the Moderator |
