Opening Ceremony

Opening Ceremony

Background

The Opening Ceremony of EAS Congress 2024 marks a historic collaboration, jointly held with the World Ocean Week in Xiamen for the first time. This landmark event at the Xiamen International Conference Center Hotel features addresses from key ocean advocates from China and internationally and will highlight the signing of the 8th East Asian Seas Ministerial Declaration, symbolizing the continued regional commitment to sustainable ocean management.

 

Program

 

OPENING CEREMONY
0830 – 0835               Opening Video  
0835 – 0840 Introduction of Key Guests  
0840 – 0910 Opening Address

  1. Address of the National Leader of China
  2. Address of the Leader of Fujian Province
  3. Address of PEMSEA, Dr. Vann Monyneath, Chair of the EAS Partnership Council
  4. Address of the Host Ministry, H.E. Wang Guanghua, Minister, Ministry of Natural Resources, China
  
0910 – 0925 Keynote Address: “Xiamen’s Practice of Promoting Harmony between Human and the Sea: Experience Sharing in Marine Ecological Conservation and Restoration”

Leader of Xiamen Municipal People’s Government

  
0925 – 0935 Awards Ceremony for Achievement Award for Best Practice of Marine Ecological Conservation and Restoration 
0935 – 0945 Launch of National Bulletin on Ecological Restoration of PR China  
0945 – 1000 Presentation and Signing of the Xiamen Ministerial Declaration and Group Photo  

 

23 August, 2024