Plenary Session

FOCUS : GLOBAL CHALLENGES, LOCAL SOLUTIONS

Convenor

PEMSEA Resource Facility

 

Venue

TBC

 

Background

Can local actions truly make a difference in addressing global marine issues? Discover the power of
community-driven initiatives in tackling worldwide ocean challenges. From the critical role of coastal
communities in meeting climate targets to innovative approaches in sustainable fisheries, this session will
inspire and showcase how local solutions can create global impacts.

 

Program

Moderator:  Mahesh Pradhan, Coordinator, Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA) 

PANEL DISCUSSION

  • Dr. Kim Jong-Deog, President, Korea Maritime Institute (tbc)
  • Dr. Handoko Adi Susanto, UNDP/GEF ATSEA 2 Regional Project Manager 
  • Aya Silva, Vice President, Fish Forever, RARE, Philippines
  • LGU representative (TBC)
  • Community organization representative (TBC)
  • Youth representative (TBC)
26 August, 2024

FOCUS : OCEAN SCIENCE, POLICY, AND PRACTICE

Convenors

 

Venue

 

Background

What does effective ocean governance look like in an era of complex environmental challenges? Join
leading experts as they unravel the intricate web connecting ocean science, policy formulation, and realworld practices. Through a dynamic panel discussion, explore how we can bridge the gap between research,
decision-making, and implementation to create more resilient marine ecosystems.

Program

Moderator: TBC

PANEL DISCUSSION

  • H.E. Eang Sophalleth, Minister, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia (tbc)
  • Dr. Atsushi Sunami, President Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Japan/Hide Sakaguchi , President, Ocean Policy Research Institute of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Japan (tbc)
  • Dr. Augusto Lourdes da Silva, Adviser to the Minister, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Forestry (tbc)
  • Dr. Luki Adrianto, Director of International Research Institute on Maritime, Marine and Fisheries, IPB University
  • Dr. Sheila Vergara, Regional Project Manager, ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity 

 

26 August, 2024

FOCUS : Ocean Innovations and Financing

How can we harness cutting-edge technologies and innovative financing to protect our oceans while fostering sustainable development? Dive into the future of ocean management with keynote presentations on maintaining our momentum for ocean conservation, leveraging satellite technology and exploring ocean-climate financing opportunities. This session promises to unveil the latest developments transforming the blue economy.

 Moderator:  Dr. Minhan Dai, Xiamen University

13:00-13:10 Keynote Presentation: Maintaining the Momentum for Action to Conserve and Sustainably Use the Coastal and Marine Resources for Sustainable and Resilient Blue Economy – video presentation

Dr. Kanni Winaraja, UN Assistant Secretary- General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
13:10-13:20 Keynote Presentation : Sea from Space: Harnessing Information from Ocean Observation Platforms for Sound Planning and Decision Making” and “Today’s Models, Tomorrow’s Future

Professor Icarus Allen, Chief Executive, Plymouth Marine Laboratory
13:20-13:30 Keynote Presentation:  Funding the Ocean-Climate Nexus

TBC
13:30-14:00 Moderated Panel Discussion

Respondents:

Akiko Yamamoto, Regional Team Leader, Nature, Climate, Energy and Waste Team, UNDP Asia-Pacific 

Ministry of Sustainability and Environment, Singapore (tbc)
23 August, 2024