PEMSEA

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

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

ST 1.8: Biofouling Management in the East Asian Seas (EAS) Region

Overview

A workshop to raise awareness on the status, socio-economic impacts and regional strategy  to manage biofouling and prevent invasive aquatic species  in the East Asian Seas

The introduction and establishment of Invasive Aquatic Species (IAS) is considered as one of the threats to the biodiversity of the world’s freshwater, coastal and marine ecosystems. The global economic impacts of IAS, including disruption to fisheries, damage to coastal industry and infrastructure, shipping industry, tourism industry and marine ecosystem services, have been estimated at several hundred million dollars per year (IMO). The main vectors of the unintentional transfer of non-indigenous species are ships’ ballast water, biofouling of mobile marine structures and aquaculture practices.

Biofouling is the accumulation of aquatic microorganisms, plants, algae, or small animals on the surfaces and structures immersed or exposed to the aquatic environment. Significant research during the last 25 years have confirmed that biofouling had been underestimated as a possible vector for non-indigenous species and may in fact be one of the main mechanisms for their introduction or expansion of species into new marine or freshwater habitats. Improving or minimizing biofouling on ships has the added benefit of improving their energy efficiency. As a result, biofouling has been identified as one of the potential key resources that may contribute in the short term to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping industry.

In order to improve the management of biofouling, minimize its role as a potential vector for the introduction of IAS and help maritime industries to reduce their carbon footprint, the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) launched the  GloFouling Partnerships Project in 2019. PEMSEA is the regional coordinating mechanism in the ASEAN/East Asian Seas region. The project includes a conscious effort to seek the expertise accumulated by the private sector, from maritime, shipping, ocean energy, aquaculture and other ocean-based industries as well as academe and policy makers to help identify common difficulties and solutions, facilitate innovative solutions and developed a regional strategy to manage biofouling in the region.

As  part of the awareness raising and stakeholder consultation on the regional strategy, PEMSEA Resource Facility conducts stakeholder and awareness raising dialogue on Biofouling Management and Invasive Aquatic Species during the EAS Congress on  6th November 2024 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

Programme

Moderator: Ms. Diane Factuar

TIME AGENDA
1430 – 1445 Welcome and Introduction to Invasive Aquatic Species and Biofouling Management in the EAS region

●    Ms. Diana C. Factuar, Consultant, PEMSEA Resource Facility
1445 – 1520 Sharing of Biofouling Management Initiatives at the Global and National Level (China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, and the Philippines)

Economic Costs of Marine Invasive Species at the Global Scale and China’s Experience on Invasive Aquatic Species

●    Prof. Liu Chunlong, Professor of Fisheries, Ocean University of China

National Status Assessment of Biofouling Management to Minimise the Introduction of Invasive Aquatic Species

●    Assoc. Prof. Eur. Ing. Ts. Ir. Dr. Syuhaida Binti Ismail, Maritime Institute of Malaysia (MIMA), Malaysia

Biofouling Management – MLIT of Japan Initiatives

●    Mr. Masashi Kawabe, Director, International Ocean Affairs

Ocean Policy Division, Policy Bureau, MLIT, Japan

Challenges in Implementing Biofouling Policies and Programs in the Philippines

●    Ms. Diana C. Factuar, PEMSEA Resource Facility
1520 – 1540 National Rapid Economic Assessment on Biofouling Management and Invasive Aquatic Species of Indonesia

  • Dr. Mochammad Riyanto, IPB, Indonesia

Economic Impacts of IAS and Biofouling Management in the Philippines

  • Mr. Renato C. Cardinal, Consultant, PEMSEA Resource Facility
1540 – 1545 Regional Strategy on Biofouling Management in the EAS Region

●    Ms. Aimee T. Gonzales, Executive Director, PEMSEA Resource Facility,
1545 – 1600 Q & A
1600 – 1615 Conclusions, Recommendations and next steps

●    Facilitated by Ms. Diana C. Factuar
1615 – 1630 Virtual reality game
26 August, 2024

ST 1.2: Sharing Experiences and Best Practice in Sustainable Management of MPAs Workshop

Partners

  • Ant Forest Foundation
  • Beijing Office of WildAid
  • Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
  • National Marine Hazard Mitigation Service, MNR (NMHMS)
  • Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) Beijing Representative Office
  • SEE Foundation
  • Third Institute of Oceanography, MNR (TIO)
  • World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Beijing Representative Office

Overview

Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, as the common vision for global biodiversity conservation, is a major and important achievement for international cooperation on the biodiversity conservation. The TARGET 3 of the Framework indicates that at least 30 percent of marine and coastal areas are effectively conserved and managed through protected areas and other effective area-based conservation measures by 2030.

Marine protected areas (MPAs) are a crucial and effective measure to protect marine ecosystem, provide ecosystem services and goods, mitigate climate change, conserve marine biodiversity, and support blue economy in coast and ocean. While Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs) are one of the important area-based management tools for marine on-site conservation. In recent years, OECMs have gradually gained international attention and are considered as new powerful tools that can significantly increase the protected areas both in land and oceans.

Such efforts align closely with the goals outlined in the regional framework of the Sustainable Development Strategy for the Seas of East Asia (SDS-SEA) 2023-2027, aiming to enhance the biodiversity conservation and management by developing National Biodiversity Strategic Action Plans (NBSAPs) that incorporate post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework targets for ocean, coastal, and marine management.

This Experience and Practice Sharing Workshop for Sustainable Management of MPAs aims to promote MPA’s management effectiveness, understand international commitments for marine biodiversity conservation, and exchange the excellent management practice of MPAs and OECMs. The workshop will discuss the international best practice and tools for MPA management, share experiences among regional MPAs, identify marine conservation gaps and hotspots, foster networking of MPAs in the EAS region, and explore potential pathway to realize the 3030 Target in the EAS region.

Expected Output/s:

    • By promoting the exchange of MPA management information, expertise, and experiences, this workshop is expected to facilitate the understanding of MPA management despite differences in types and sizes; identify potential cooperative actions for regional cooperation among MPAs and OECMs; and enhance the managing capacity and effectiveness of MPA and OECM through the release of four important outputs.

     

    Contact Information

    • ZHU Xiaotong, China-PEMSEA Center, 15666528639 (English)
    • LIU Yidan, First Institute of Oceanography, 18653245759 (Chinese)

Programme

Best Practice & Tools for MPA Management

TIME AGENDA
Session 1

Chaired by:

·         Mr. Liu Shenghao, Deputy Director of Marine Ecology Center, FIO
10:00 – 10:20 Opening remarks

·         Mr. Antao WANG, Deputy Director-General, International Cooperation Department, Ministry of Natural Resources

·         Ms. Aimee Gonzales, PEMSEA Executive Director,

·         Mr. Tiegang LI, Director-General, First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources
10:20 – 10:40 Safeguarding Thailand’s Marine Biodiversity through scaling up the network of Marine  Protected Areas and OECMs

·         Dr. Petch MANOPAWITR, Advisor of WILDAID Thailand Program
10:40 – 11:00 Eco-Region Based Identification of Marine Key Biodiversity Areas in China for Conservation Planning

·         Ms. Jing WANG, Director of Marine Conservation Program, SEE FOUNDATION
11:00 – 11:20 Internet Charity Impower Marine Protected Area: Tongguling National Nature Reserve Case

·         Mr. DOU Rui, Program Director of Ant Group Sustainability Department, Deputy Secretary-General of tthe Ant Forest Foundation
11:20 – 11:40 New Outputs Releasing: 《MPA Patrol Framework》

·         Ms. Chong YU, Chief Representative of Wild Aid Beijing Office
11:40 – 12:00 New Outputs Releasing:《Conservation Gaps and Initiative of Spotted Seals》

·         Mr. Hongfei ZHUANG, First Institute of Oceanography, MNR

 

MPA & OECM for 3030 Target in EAS region

TIME AGENDA
Session 2

Chaired by

·         Ms. Ning Hua, Director of Conservation Program, NRDC
14:30 – 14:50 Scientific research on OECMs and case studies

·         Ms. Elizabeth Pike, Director of Marine Protection Atlas, Marine Conservation Institute
14:50 – 15:10 Community-based Management in Chongming Dongtan National Natural Reserve

·         Mr. Yimo ZHANG, Program Director of Ocean, WWF-China
15:10 – 15:25 How to technically support Sea Turtles Protected Areas – Experience Sharing from Huawei

·         Mr. Joyce LIU, Director of TECH4ALL Digital Inclusion Program Office, Huawei
15:25 – 15:35 New outputs releasing

(Study Report on Marine OECMs Identification in China)

Ms. Shuyun LI, First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, China
15:35 – 15:45 New outputs releasing

Studies on Marine Protected Areas: Summary of Monitoring Programs within

Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument

·         Ms. Yue YAO, Project Manager, Conservation Project, Natural Resources Defense Council
15:45 – 16:00 Coffee Break
Session 3

Chaired by

·         Mr. Zhang Zhaohui, Deputy Director of China-PEMSEA Coastal Sustainable Management Center
16:00 – 16:20 Perspectives on North-East Asia MPA Networks

·         Ms. Mi-Jin Lee, East and North-East Asia office of UN-ESCAP
16:20 – 16:40 Perspectives on China-ASEAN MPA Network

·         Dr. Zhenghua LIU, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources
16:40 – 17:00 How to Support Community-Led Enforcement of MPAs: Success Stories from WildAid’s Global Programs

·         Mr. Gregg CASAD, Senior Compliance Advisor of WildAid
17:00 – 17:30 Panel Discussion on Realizing 3030 Target for the EAS Region

  • Yinfeng GUO，National Marine Hazard Mitigation Service (NMHMS), MNR
  • Patrick YEUNG, Climate Action Platform, Asian Venture Philanthropy Network
  • Akbar，CEO of Yapeka, Indonesia, Representative of Local NGO and Fishery Community, Blue Partnership Action Fund Partner
  • Zhiwei ZHANG, Director, Research Center for Coastal Science & Marine Planning, FIO MNR
26 August, 2024

FOCUS : GLOBAL CHALLENGES, LOCAL SOLUTIONS

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) UN Environment Programme (UNEP)

PANEL DISCUSSION
1300 – 1400 • Mr. Darren Waterman, Engagement Director, Oil Spill Response Limited

• Dr. Handoko Adi Susanto, UNDP/GEF ATSEA 2 Regional Project Manager

• Ms. Aya Silva, Vice President, Fish Forever, RARE, Philippines

• Ms. Anabelle Cayabyab, Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer, Office of the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer (OPENRO), Cavite, Philippines

• Mr. Prak Visal, Director, Division of Public Relation and International Cooperation, Preah Sihanouk Provincial Government, Cambodia

• Mr. Delio da Costa, EAS Youth Forum Delegate for Timor Leste and Coordinator, Sustainable Ocean Alliance Timor-Leste
26 August, 2024

FOCUS : OCEAN SCIENCE, POLICY, AND PRACTICE

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 real-world 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: Dr. Jungho Nam, Senior Research Fellow, Korea Maritime Institute

PROGRAM
0900 – 0945 PANEL DISCUSSION

• Dr. Chen Bin, Deputy Director General of the Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, China

• Mr. Le Dai Thang, Deputy Director, Bureau of Marine Resources Control and Marine Island Environmental Protection, Viet Nam Administration of Seas and Islands, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment

• Dr. Luky 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

ST 4.1: Marine Litter Fund Forum

Overview

Marine plastic litter has emerged as a significant global environmental challenge that demands immediate and effective intervention. The East Asian Seas region is a major contributor to marine plastic litter, due to factors such as high population density, rapid urbanization, and inadequate waste management systems. Consequently, this region is responsible for over 50% of the world’s marine plastic litter. Given the interconnected nature of marine ecosystems, addressing this issue requires coordinated and collaborative efforts among neighboring countries. Effective collaboration between developed and developing nations that share these marine resources is crucial, especially in supporting countries that lack the necessary technical, policy, and economic capacities to tackle the problem independently.

Despite the severity of the marine litter problem, international cooperation remains insufficient, and this is particularly true in the East Asian Seas region. It is time to move beyond merely recognizing the issue and to implement concrete, actionable solutions. Establishing a fund as a first step will be a practical measure to achieve tangible results. Given the substantial contributions to marine litter from the East Asian Seas region, there is an urgent need to discuss the formation of a fund to enhance international cooperation in this domain.

In response, Korea Maritime Institute, COBSEA, PEMSEA, and the World Bank are jointly organizing this forum to foster international cooperation on marine litter and to discuss the establishment of a dedicated fund. We anticipate that this forum will serve as a crucial foundational step in deliberating the necessary funding mechanisms to jointly address the marine litter issue in the East Asian Seas region.

Purpose 

The purpose of this forum is to share the necessity of establishing a fund among neighboring countries to address the marine litter problem in the East Asian region and to discuss strategies for fund-raising through cooperation. Through these efforts, we aim to strengthen international cooperation for the protection of the marine environment and sustainable development. The specific objectives are as follows:

  1. Sharing Trends and Policies on Marine Litter in East Asian Seas region: Discussing the current state of marine litter pollution, the policies implemented to address it, and the status of international cooperation to reassess the severity of the issue and emphasize the necessity of collective response.
  2. Examining International Cooperation Efforts: Analyzing funding strategies and the effectiveness of international cooperation through case studies from the World Bank, and discussing the implications for East Asia.
  3. Exploring the Marine Plastic Value Chain: Investigating areas for collaboration based on the analysis of the marine plastic value chain, which constitutes most of the marine litter.
  4. Reviewing Private Fund Trends and Potential: Examining the trends and future potential of private funds in addressing marine litter, focusing on initiatives by financial institutions involved in the UNEP Finance Initiative.
  5. Assessing International Cooperation and Fundraising Case Studies: Reviewing the current state of international cooperation on marine litter in East Asia and exploring case studies of international environmental funds to propose possible directions for establishing a marine litter fund.

Programme

TIME AGENDA
1400 – 1430 Registration
1430 – 1450​ Opening Ceremony

Opening Address

  • Jung Hee, Cho, Vice President, Korea Maritime Institute

Welcome Address

  • Aimee Gonzales, Executive Director, PEMSEA
  • Mahesh Pradhan, Coordinator, Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA)

Group Photo
1450 – 1605 Presentations:

Presentation 1: Current State of Marine Litter in East Asia

  • Xinhong Wang, Professor, College of the Environment & Ecology, Xiamen University

Presentation 2: World Bank’s Marine Litter Fundraising and International Cooperation Cases

  • Giovanni Ruta, Lead Environmental Economist, World Bank Group

Presentation 3: Areas of International Cooperation from the Perspective of the Marine Plastic Value Chain

Presentation 4: Initiative to Combat Marine Litter and Beat Plastic Pollution

  • Liu Yue, Manager, Green Finance Department of Xiamen Bank

Presentation 5: Directions for Establishing a Fund to Achieve a Plastic-Free East Asian Sea

  • Yoonjung Lee, Associate Research Fellow, Korea Maritime Institute
1605 – 1630 Break
1630 – 1720 Panel Discussion

Moderator

  • Maeve Nightingale, Senior Programme Officer, IUCN

Panels

  • Panel 1. Mahesh Pradhan, Coordinator, COBSEA
  • Panel 2. Anders Poulsen, Senior Project Manager, SCS SAP Project
  • Panel 3. Sung-Jin Cho, Senior Researcher, Korea Maritime Institute
1720 – 1730 Closing and Closing Remarks

 

23 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 Wignaraja, 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: Financing and Investment for the Oceans

Mr. Andrew Hume, Senior Environment Specialist, International Waters Focal Area Coordinator,
Global Environment Facility
13:30-14:00 Moderated Panel Discussion

Respondents:

Dr. Akiko Yamamoto, Regional Team Leader, Environment Team, Asia & the Pacific, United Nations Development Programme, Bangkok Regional Hub

Mr. Masanori Kobayashi, Senior Resource Fellow, Ocean Policy
23 August, 2024

8th East Asian Seas Ministerial Forum (proper)

This event is by invitation only.

 

Background

The 8th Ministerial Forum bears the theme ‘From Declaration to Delivery: Innovations, Opportunities and Prospects for the EAS Region’ and gathers environmental ministers and senior officials from the East Asian Seas region to evaluate PEMSEA’s progress in implementing the SDS-SEA and reaffirm country commitments. It aims to catalyze synergies for sustainable and resilient seas by advancing ocean knowledge, scaling local solutions to transboundary challenges and identifying blue financing opportunities.

 

Program

 

Time Agenda
10:45-10:50
  • Opening by Moderator and Introduction of Ministers
2.0 Ministerial Dialogue 
10:50-11:05

(3 mins each max)

 (1) Synergy on Ensuring Inclusive Multistakeholder Engagement and Science-Policy Interface

How can we ensure inclusive decision-making and multisectoral collaboration for sustainable blue development? How can we improve science-policy interface to ensure that information are effectively communicated and considered? Cite particular new or proven initiatives/mechanisms in your country to ensure equitable participation in the coastal and ocean governance process, as well as initiatives on science-driven policies.
11:05-11:15

(3 mins each max)

 (2) Synergy on Innovations in Technologies and Approaches

With the emergence of AI and other innovative technologies, what do you think are the key capacity building needs in the region to adopt and implement these innovations in coastal and ocean management effectively? How can we ensure that innovations are culturally appropriate and address actual needs in the countries? Cite examples of key programs or initiatives that leverage innovations related to sustainable coastal and ocean management in your countries.
11:15-11:25

(3 mins each max)

 Question 3: Synergy on Blue Financing and Investments

What opportunities do you see and how can we mobilize diverse blue financing to support blue economy initiatives in the region? What do you think are the particular areas of coastal and ocean management/governance that require immediate or more investments? Cite examples of ongoing and/or planned investments, funds or programs in support of blue economy in your countries?
11:25-12:00

(3 mins each max)

 3.0 Statements on commitments and aspirations linked with the EAS Congress theme and the Xiamen Ministerial Declaration
12:00-12:15 4.0 Conclusion by the Moderator
23 August, 2024