UNEP Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA)

ST 2.1: Tackling the Triple Planetary Crises in the East Asian Seas Region – Climate Change Impacts; Nature and Marine Biodiversity Loss; Marine Pollution

Convener

UNEP Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA) and UNEP GEF South China Seas Strategic Action Programme (SCS SAP)

Venue

TBC

Overview

In line with COBSEA’s Strategic Directions 2023-27, the roundtable will bring together key proponents to discuss scaling local solutions and community-driven initiatives to combat the triple planetary crises of Climate change, Biodiversity Loss, and Pollution in the East Asian Seas region.  

The roundtable will also discuss effective ocean governance mechanisms in promoting “Blue Synergy for a Shared Future: One Sustainable and Resilient Ocean”, the theme of the EAS 2024 Conference.

The session aims to enhance knowledge and partnerships for tackling the triple planetary crises in the East Asian Seas: Climate Change Impacts; Nature and Marine Biodiversity Loss; Marine Pollution.

Expected Output/s:

  • Report of the roundtable discussion on: effective ocean governance mechanisms in promoting “Blue Synergy for a Shared Future: One Sustainable and Resilient Ocean”

Program

Details to follow