Field Visits
TBC
EAS Partnership Night
Organizers
PEMSEA
Blue Nature Alliance
Venue
Overview
Program
Session ST 2.8: Marine Plastics ODA: Innovative solutions and technologies on MP./ Project Meeting
Convenors
ODA – PEMSEA Resource Facility
Venue
TBC
Overview
Details to follow
Program
Programme to follow
ST 2.8: Marine Plastics ODA: Innovative solutions and technologies on MP (Part 1)
Convenor
Marine Plastics ODA Project, PEMSEA Resource Facility
Venue
TBC
Overview
Plastic pollution is a severe global challenge, threatening the health of our planet and its diverse species. The IUCN Issue Brief (May 2024) reveals that annually, approximately 460 million tons of plastic are produced, with 20 million tons ending up in the oceans. This influx has devastating effects, including suffocation, starvation, and injury to marine life, leading to declines in populations and even the extinction of some species. Furthermore, plastic pollution has far-reaching economic impacts, affecting industries such as tourism, fishing, and shipping, while also contributing to the depletion of natural resources and biodiversity, both crucial for human well-being and economic prosperity.
The East Asia Seas region is particularly vulnerable to marine plastic pollution, with countries in the area being among the largest contributors to this global issue. A study by the Ocean Conservancy (Stemming the Tide, 2015) identified five Southeast Asian countries – China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam – as responsible for 60% of the plastic waste entering the ocean worldwide.
In response to this pressing issue, Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA) and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) of the Republic of Korea have launched an Official Development Assistance (ODA) project titled “Reducing Marine Plastic Litter in the East Asia Seas” in 2023, a six-year (2023-2028) initiative with total funding of US$9M from MOF.
The ODA project aims to improve local governance on marine plastic management, demonstrate best practices and innovative solutions for reducing marine plastics and marine plastic management, conduct beach monitoring on marine plastics and litter, and raise capacity and awareness and improve communication among stakeholders and public on the impact of marine plastics on the environment, human health and economy. This endeavor involves collaboration with Local Government Units (LGUs), including six LGUs in the Philippines (Bulan Municipality, Puerto Princesa City, Calbayog City, Daanbantayan Municipality, Dipolog City and Tandag City) and four municipalities in Timor-Leste (Dili, Atauro, Manatuto and Liquica).
Objectives of this session include:
- Report the outputs of the 2 years of implementation at local sites;
- Share experiences and lesson learned at the local sites; and
- Discuss way forward on the project implementation
Program
| Time | Agenda | Note |
| OPENING | ||
| 10:00-10:20 | Welcome remarks
Congratulatory remarks Congratulatory remarks |
Ms. Aimee T. Gonzales
Executive Director PEMSEA Hon. Mr. Song Myungdal Vice Minister Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, RO Korea Mr. Celestino da Cunha Barreto Director General for Fisheries Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Forestry, Timor-Leste |
| PART 1. KEY NOTE PRESENTATION | ||
| 10:20-10:40 | Plastics pollution in the East Asian Seas Region: Status and Perspectives | Dr. Maria Antonia Tanchuling
Dean School of Engineering University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines |
| 10:40-11:00 | Group photo and coffee break | |
Session ST 2.2: A Training Session on Pollution Assessment and Management (PAM)
Convenors
State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution (SKLMP), City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China (SKLMP) Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA)
Venue
TBC
Overview
This 4-hour training session will introduce the fundamental concepts and best practices in environmental risk assessment and management of chemical contaminants. It will also provide an overview of the frontier technologies in monitoring and assessment of marine pollution. Special focus will be placed on new pollutants and the risks they pose to the marine ecosystem and public health. We will also introduce the research progress of some global-scale studies.
Through this training session, participants will acquire the concepts and principles of environmental risk assessment, risk management, and communication as applied in practice. They will also understand the basic risk assessment tools (i.e., prospective, retrospective, and tiered approaches) for environmental risk management. By learning from the latest research, participants will learn about advanced methods for monitoring emerging chemicals of concern and their current status in coastal environments around the world. This training session will also enable participants to appreciate and employ modern approaches in pollution assessment and management in environmental policy formulation and decision-making.
Program
| Time | AGENDA |
Chair
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| 10 min | Welcoming and Introduction
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| 40 min | Environmental Risk Assessment and Risk Management
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| 40 min | Ecotoxicology of Persistent Organic Pollutants
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| 40 min | Environmental Monitoring and Innovative Technology
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| 10 min | Break |
| 40 min | Environmental Risks of E-Waste
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| 40 min | The Threats and Monitoring Techniques for Antibiotic Resistant Gene
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| 20 min | Free Discussion and Closing Remarks |
Session ST 1.8: PEMSEA: Biofouling
Convenors
PEMSEA Resource Facility
Venue
TBC
Overview
Details to follow
Program
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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)
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
ST 4.2 Blue Carbon
Organizers
OPRI-SPF
CIMA
PEMSEA Resource Facility
Venue
TBC
Overview
Details to follow.
Program
Details to follow.
ST 1.7: Integrated River Basin Management (IRBM) – State of the River Basin
Convener
PEMSEA Resource Facility
Venue
TBC
Program
TBC
