ST 2.14: China-ASEAN Marine Ecosystem Protection and Restoration Symposium
Overview
The Fourth Institute of Oceanography (4IO), also known as China-ASEAN Countries Joint Research and Development Center of Marine Science and Technology and Guangxi Marine Development Institute, is directly affiliated to the Ministry of Natural Resources of the People’s Republic of China. 4IO is committed to serving the construction of national marine ecological civilization, contributing to the Initiative of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road and promoting the high-quality development of the sea-oriented economy of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. 4IO focuses on the key tasks of supporting the construction of the marine ecological civilization in Beibu Gulf and facilitating marine sci-tech exchanges and cooperation between China and ASEAN countries.
With economic globalization and social development, ocean ecological and environmental issues have become significant factors affecting the sustainable development of countries and regions. Both China and ASEAN countries face ecological and environmental problems such as the decline of biodiversity, coastal degradation, and the deterioration of the structure and function of marine ecosystems, necessitating joint cooperation to seek solutions.
Program Objectives:
Jointly explore the latest technologies and methods for the protection and restoration of marine ecosystems, share experiences and successful cases, and explore opportunities and directions for cooperation.
Programme:
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| Opening Ceremony
· Host：Guan Yao, Fourth Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources |
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| Opening Remarks
1. Remarks By the Third Institute of Oceanography, MNR 2. Remarks By National Marine Hazard Mitigation Service, MNR 3. Remarks By Island Research Center, MNR 4. Remarks By the Fourth Institute of Oceanography, MNR |
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| Group Photo | |
| Public Goods Release and Signing Ceremony
1. Public Goods Release: China-ASEAN Marine Science, Technology and Industry Development Report 2024 2. Signing Ceremony: Fourth Institute of Oceanography, MNR and Prince of Songkla University, Thailand |
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| Thematic Reports
1. Exploration of Mangrove Carbon Sink Pathways and Blue Carbon Trading Models · Speaker：Chen Guangcheng, Research Fellow of Third Institute of Oceanography, MNR. 2. Construction of Marine Nature Reserves in China · Speaker：Zeng Jiangning, Researcher of the Second Institute of Oceanography, MNR 3. Operational service for Marine Hazard Assessment and Mitigation · Speaker：Zhang Yao, Senior Research Scientist of National Marine Hazard Mitigation Service, MNR 4. Conservation genetics to improve biodiversity and resource management · Speaker：Dang Thuy Binh, Senior Lecturer of the Institute of Biology and Environment, Nha Trang University 5. Marine environmental protection and blue economy development in Cambodia · Speaker：Meas Rithy, Deputy director of Department of Coastal Zone Marine Conservation, Ministry of Environment 6. Myanmar Experiences in Managing the Challenges and Opportunities of Mangroves Ecosystem · Speaker：Nang Mya Han, Marine Science Department, University of Myeik 7. Seaweed Farming for Sustainable Development Goals in Blue Economy context · Speaker：Maya Puspita, Head of Research and Development, Indonesian Seaweed Association |
