Special Events

PEMSEA and ACB Partnership Renewal

The ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) has been a long-standing non-country partner of the Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA).

At the East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress 2024, ACB and the PEMSEA Resource Facility (PRF) shall renew their shared commitment to pursue collaborative actions aligned with global and regional agreements to help conserve and promote the sustainable use of biological diversity, including the equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of such natural treasures by imparting and delivering knowledge and tools to better manage biodiversity.

This programme aims to present the above commitments through a Letter of Cooperation between ACB and PEMSEA signed in October 2024 while discussing its collaboration through the UNDP / GEF / ASEAN project entitled Effectively Managing Networks of Marine Protected Areas in Large Marine Ecosystems in the ASEAN Region (ASEAN ENMAPS).

The collaborative action specifically focuses on strengthening the enabling environment for the management and governance of Marine Protected Area (MPA) networks through training and capacity development activities, linking Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) and other area-based management tools like marine spatial planning and ecosystems-based fisheries management through learning exchange, knowledge management and peer-to-peer networking.

 

Programme
TIME AGENDA NOTE
8:00 – 8:05 Opening and introduction to the programme and opening speaker ACB emcee
8:05 – 8:10 Opening remarks Akiko Yamamoto, Regional Team Leader, Nature, Climate, Energy and Waste Team, UNDP Asia-Pacific
8:05 – 8:10 ACB-PEMSEA

History of Partnership

Brief introduction on LOC

 Aimee Gonzales,

PEMSEA Executive Director
8:10 – 8:20 Introduction of ASEAN ENMAPs project and presentation of the signed MOA followed by a  video presentation Dr. Sheila Vergara, ASEAN ENMAPs Regional Project Manager, ACB
8:20 – 8:25 Group photo
8:25 – 8:30 Closing Remarks Dr. Theresa Mundita Lim

ACB Executive Director
02 November, 2024

Field Visits

Regular Participants’ Field Trip

  1. Time: 14:30-17:00, Nov. 8th (Friday)
  2. Location: Huli District, Siming District, Xiamen
  3. Participants: Participants of EAS Congress
  4. Itinerary：
Time Activity Location
14:30 Gathering Xiamen International Conference Center Hotel
14:30-14:45 Leaving for Wuyuan Bay Wetland Park Gate of the Hotel Lobby
14:45-15:45 Field research on the ecological restoration and comprehensive development of Wuyuan Bay No.289, Penang Road, Huli District
15:45-16:15 Gathering and leaving for Yefengzhai, a southeast sea area of Xiamen No.289, Penang Road, Huli District
16:15-16:45 Field research on the development of the beautiful bay in the southeast sea area of Xiamen Yefengzhai
16:45-17:00 Gathering and back to Hotel Xiamen International Conference Center Hotel
26 August, 2024

PEMSEA Network of Local Governments General Assembly

This event is exclusive to PNLG members only.

The governing body of the PEMSEA Network of Local Governments is governed by a General Assembly, which shall be composed of regular members in good standing. The PNLG General Assembly meets annually to discuss strategic directions and provide administrative oversight of the Network.

TIME PROGRAMME
14:00-14:30 Entrance of Guests (Play of PNLG Promotional Video On Loop)
14:30-14:45 Opening Remarks

Mr. Le Dai Thang, Intergovernmental Session Co-Chair of the East Asian Seas Partnership Council

Leader from Department of International Cooperation, Ministry of Natural Resources, P.R. China (TBC)

Leader from Xiamen Municipal People’s Government (TBC)
14:45-15:00 Signing Ceremony

Witness (TBC)

l  Signing of Letter of Cooperation between PNLG and PNLC

Signatory (TBC)

l  Signing of MOU between Tangerang Regency and PNLC (TBC)

Signatory (TBC)
15:00-15:10 Group Photo
15:10-15:25 Keynote Speech

Xiamen Practice on Integrated Coastal Management (TBC)

Mr. ZHOU Lumin, Member of Marine Expert Group of Xiamen Municipal Government; Former Director of Xiamen ICM Program Management Office
15:25-15:35 Induction of New PNLG members

Witness (TBC)

New Member: Dongying Huanhai Institute of Marine Conservation and Development
15:35-15:45 PNLG Work Progress and Plan

PNLG Secretariat
15:45-15:55 Integrated Coastal Management System (ICMS) Recognition Ceremony

Presenter: Representative from PEMSEA

Recipient: Changyi, Quanzhou of China
15:55-16:10 Handover of PNLG Flag

l  Appreciation of the 2024 PNLG Forum Host City

l  Announcement of the Host Local Government of the 2025 PNLG Forum with Handover of PNLG Flag

l  Message by the Representative of the Host Local Government of 2025 PNLG Forum
26 August, 2024

PEMSEA Network of Learning Centers (PNLC) General Assembly

This event is exclusive to members of the PNLC only.

Agenda Speaker/Presenter Document No.
1.0      Opening of the meeting and approval of the meeting agenda

Action: Approval of GA Meeting Agenda

 Prof. Dr. Yonvitner

President, PNLC

 DOC/01: Provisional Agenda
2.0      Signing of PNLC Secretariat Turnover MOA

Action: Signing of MOA and Formal Transfer

 PNLC EC and IPB

 

 DOC/02: Turnover MOA
3.0   Signing of the PNLC Charter by New

         Members

 

 

 

 

 

 

Action: Signing of Charter

 

  

Representatives of

  • MSU-Naawan, Philippines
  • NUoL, Lao PDR
  • Guangdong Ocean University, China
  • Fujian Institute for Sustainable Oceans (FISO) Xiamen University, China

PNLC Officers

 

  

DOC/03: Brief on New Members

 

 
4.0   Presentations from the New PNLC Members Representatives of

  • MSU-Naawan, Philippines
  • NUoL, Lao PDR
  • Guangdong Ocean University, China
  • Fujian Institute for Sustainable Oceans (FISO) Xiamen University, China
  

DOC/04: Presentations of New Members

 
5.0   Presentation of PNLC Accomplishments in 2023-24 and Workplan for 2025 

Action: Approval of PNLC Accomplishment 2024 and Workplan 2025

 Ms. Isdahartatie

PNLC Secretariat

 DOC/05:

Accomplishment Report and PNLC Workplan 2025
6.0   PNLC Sustainability Plan and Regional Targets 

Action: Discussion on mapping matrix and options for sustainability programs and activities

 Dr. Surya Gentha Akmal

PNLC Secretariat

 DOC/06: Sustainability Plan and Mapping matrix
7.0   PNLC Working Group Discussions 

Action: For inputs

 Ms. Maida Aguinaldo,

PRF

 DOC/07: Concept notes

 
8.0   Other business:

  • Seas of East Asia Knowledge Bank (SEAKB) Re-launch

 

  • Presentation on Sustainability Initiative in the Marginal Seas of South and East Asia (SIMSEA)

 

  • Announcements by PNLC Members
  

 

Ms. Maida Aguinaldo,

PRF

 

Dr. Kazuo Nadaoka

SIMSEA

 

Prof. Dr. Yonvitner

President, PNLC

  

 
9.0 Next steps and Closing Prof. Dr. Qinhua Fang

Vice President, PNLC

  

 

 
   
26 August, 2024

JOINT PNLG-PNLC FORUM: Local Practices of Marine Ecological Protection and Restoration under the Integrated Coastal Management Framework

Hosts: Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA); PEMSEA Network of Local Governments for Sustainable Coastal Development (PNLG), PEMSEA Network of Learning Centers (PNLC)

Theme: Local Practices on Marine Ecological Protection and Restoration under the Integrated Coastal Management Framework

Chair: Prof. FANG Qinhua, Deputy Secretary-General of PNLG Secretariat; Deputy Director of Coastal and Ocean Management Institute (COMI), Xiamen University

Co-chair: Prof. Dr. Yonvitner, President of PNLC; Director of Center for Coastal and Marine Resources Studies (CCMRS), IPB University

TIME PROGRAMME
10:00 – 10:10 Opening Messages

Dr. Le Quang Nam

PNLG President

Vice Chairman of People’s Committee of Da Nang City, Viet Nam
Prof. Dr. Arif Satria, SP, MSi

Rector

IPB University (PNLC Secretariat host)

Indonesia
10:10 – 10:25 Keynote Presentation

Beach Protection and Nourishment Enhancing Coastal Resilience

Dr. Cai Feng

Director General & Professor

Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, China
10:25 – 10:35 Strategy for Marine Ecosystem Restoration in Jakarta Province, Indonesia

Mr. Imam Fitrianto

Head of Marine Division

Food Security, Marine and Agriculture Agency of Provincial Government of Jakarta, Indonesia
10:35 – 10:45 Enhancing Climate Resiliency through Strengthening Marine Fisheries Management Area Management Effectiveness in Kampong Smach, Prey Nob District, Preah Sihanouk, Cambodia

Mr. Prak Visal

Director

Public Relations and International Cooperation Division of Preah Sihanouk Province, Cambodia
10:45 – 10:55 Sustainable Protection of Coastal Ecosystems and Communities from Climate Change Impacts through Biodiversity Conservation in Guimaras Province, Philippines

Mr. Francis Gentoral

Provincial Economic Development Officer

Guimaras Province, Philippines
10:55 – 11:05 Enhancing Mangrove Conservation in Tangerang Regency through the Mangrove Learning and Research Center

Dr. Ujang Sudiartono, MT

Head, Regional Planning Agency

Tangerang Regency, Indonesia
11:05 – 11:15 Asia-Pacific Climate Change Adaptation Information Platform for Supporting Science-based Decision Making and Effective Climate Change Adaptation Measures

Dr. Pham Ngoc Bao

Deputy Director

Adaptation and Water Area

Institute for Global Environmental Strategies, Japan
11:15 – 11:50 Facilitated Discussion

Mechanisms and opportunities to enhance PNLG-PNLC networking

  • Capacity building: Application of tools and approaches to enhance planning and support decision making of local governments
  • Knowledge management: Documenting good practices and lessons learned for replication and upscaling
  • Joint PNLG-PNLC Learning Forum: platform for knowledge sharing and joint planning
11:50 – 12:00 Summary
26 August, 2024

EAS Partnership Night

Programme:

Time Activity
17:45 PM – 18:00 PM Arrival of participants and serving of cocktails
18:00 PM – 18:05 PM Welcome remarks

Dr. Vann Monyneath, EAS PC Chair
18:05 PM – 18:25 PM Awarding of the Humans of East Asian Seas

  • Brief introduction of the Humans of EAS initiative (Emcee may do the intro and presentation)
  • Presentation of awards to 30 selected individuals by EC members and Dr. Chua
18:25 PM – 18:30 PM Inspirational Message from Chairman Emeritus

Dr. Chua Thia-Eng
18:30 PM – 18:35 PM Closing Remarks

DDG Wang Antao, Deputy Director General, Department of

International Cooperation, Ministry of Natural Resources, China
18:35 PM – 18:30 PM Networking Dinner:

– Xiamen Cultural Performances

– Feature a PEMSEA video (i.e., EAS Youth Forum Call to Action/ PEMSEA 30th video, replay of Opening video)
18:30 PM Event concludes
26 August, 2024