Innovation And Digitizing Ocean Action

ST 3.3: China-ASEAN Ocean Remote Sensing Technology Training Workshop

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. Simultaneously, China-ASEAN Ocean Remote Sensing Center which established by 4IO is built in 2022, aiming to promote the sustainable development of ASEAN countries and build the comprehensive strategic partnership of China-ASEAN. 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.

To promote the sustainable development of ASEAN countries and build the comprehensive strategic partnership of China-ASEAN, China-ASEAN Ocean Remote Sensing Center is built in 2022. This center is building by collecting multi-source remote sensing data such as marine satellite remote sensing images and ground observation data, a series of ocean remote sensing products could be made and shared with China-ASEAN countries to support the ocean biodiversity protection in the future, and this workshop could also help to support the development of ocean remote sensing and promote sustainable development at the background of “Ocean Decade”.

Program Objectives:

Exchange the development of ocean remote sensing technology, discuss the remote sensing technology such as machine learning, modeling, investigate the application of ocean and coastal remote sensing, such as environment monitoring, mangrove protection, shoreline variation, red tide, climate change, marine spatial planning, and explore opportunities and directions for cooperation.

Program

TIME AGENDA
14:30 – 16:30 ASEAN-China Ocean Remote Sensing Technology Training Workshop

· Host：Xu Xingyong, Fourth Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources
1. Optical Oceanography at Xiamen University

· Speaker：Zhongping Lee, College of Ocean and Earth Sciences, Xiamen University
2. Typical Marine Ecosystem Remote Sensing Monitoring

· Speaker：Zou Yarong, Researcher of National Satellite Ocean Application Service
3. Detection and Monitoring of Typical Geological Hazards in ASEAN

· Speaker：Xu Suning, Researcher of Land Satellite Remote Sensing Application Center, Ministry of Natural Resources

 
4. Nature-based solution for climate change adaptation: mangrove restoration in Xiamen Bay of China

· Speaker：Yang Suzhen, Associate Researcher of Fourth Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources
1630 Summary
26 August, 2024

ST 3.2: Digital DEPTH (Workshop on Digital Deep-sea Typical Habitats Programme)

Overview

“Digital DeEP-sea Typical Habitats (Digital DEPTH)” is one of major scientific plan in the field of deep-sea habitats initiated under the framework of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (UN Ocean Decade). It was officially approved by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO on World Oceans Day in 2023 and is open to the world. The programme is operated by the China Deep Ocean Affairs Administration and led by chief scientist, Dr. Jiabiao Li, from Second Institute of Oceanography. Digital DEPTH focuses on 4 types of deep-sea habitats: seamounts, mid-ocean ridges, continental slopes and abyssal plains, which are vulnerable to human activities and global changes. The programme successfully hosted the western Pacific International Expedition. The workshop will help to discuss the update for the programme, emphasize the importance of international collaboration, thereby promoting the science-based approach to achieve deep-sea conservation and sustainable development.

Program Objectives:

The “Digital DEPTH” workshop is a groundbreaking initiative that delves into the typical deep-sea habitats. These unique ecosystems are not only essential to the planet’s biodiversity but also increasingly being vulnerable to human activities and global environmental changes. The Digital DEPTH is designed to strengthen our capacity to observe, simulate, and map these deep-sea environments, ultimately fostering a harmonious balance between deep-sea conservation and sustainable development. The successful western Pacific international Expedition has attracted scientists from 5 continents and valuable samples have been collected. A consensus has been achieved for exploring the deep-sea habitats to foster a sustainable ocean.

Program

TIME AGENDA
Opening and Introduction
Part 0. Welcome remarks

· Mrs. Dongmei Tang, China Deep Ocean Affairs Administration, Ministry of Natural Resources, China

· Dr. Yinxia Fang, Second Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, China
Part 1. Introduction and progress of Digital DEPTH, and International Cruise 2024

· Dr. Jiabiao Li, Second Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, China
Part 2. Academic reports and roundtable discussion for 2024 Western Pacific International Expedition (Dr. Xuewei Xu)

· Habitats and inhabitants of the deep-sea: from diversity to ecology to a prosperous ocean world,

o Erika Gress, James Cook University, Australia

· Research priorities for deep sea habitats,

o Dongsheng Zhang, Second Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, China

· Deep-sea exploration for biodiversity,

o Ruiyan Zhang, Second Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, China
Part 3. Introduction of newly adopted and future projects under Digital DEPTH (Dr. Rong Wang)

· Junhui Shi, Zhejiang Lab, China

· Bassem Jalali, Institut National des Sciences et Technologies de la Mer, Tunisia & Second Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, China

· Yang Liu, Ocean University of China, China

 
Part 4. Vision for Digital DEPTH by international collaborator and advisory (Dr. Peiyuan Qian)

1. Amr Hamouda, National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Egypt

2. Peiyuan Qian, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, China

3. Suzan El-Gharabawy, National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Egypt

4. Jianwen Qiu, Hong Kong Baptist University, China
Part 5. Discussion on future plan in 2025 and beyond

· Dr. Xuewei Xu, National Deep Sea Center, Ministry of Natural Resources, China
Part 6. Closing remarks

· Dr. Jiabiao Li, Second Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, China

· Mrs. Dongmei Tang, China Deep Ocean Affairs Administration, Ministry of Natural Resources, China
23 August, 2024

ST 3.1: Marine Spatial Management Utilizing a Big Data-driven Policy Simulator

Background

With recent increases in intensity of marine spatial utilization and various activities, conflicts and activity overlaps among stakeholders are deepening. Particularly, there is a demand for establishing means of integrated management of marine space to promote rational development and utilization, and to induce eco-friendly and sustainable marine activities.

In this session, experts from each country such as Korea, Japan, China, and Indonesia will share their expertise and know-how in marine spatial management, and build an international cooperation basis to realize sustainable marine space utilization. With the expected effect of contributing to the development of intelligent marine spatial policy simulation technology based on a marine digital platform for predicting Asian marine activities and scenario-based spatial changes and policy diagnosis.

Session Objective:

  • Securing scientific policy support technology to diagnose policy effects by performing simulations in a virtual reality (digital twin) environment.

This session aims the:

  • Derivation of marine space policies and development of simulation evaluation indicators for each policy
  • Policy simulation scenario development
  • Development of policy simulator for maritime digital twin
  • Verification and utilization of policy simulator based on maritime digital platform

 

Program

TIME AGENDA
Registration
14:30 – 14:40 Opening address

· Kwon, Suk-Jae (Research Scientist, Korea Institute of Ocean Science & Technology, and Technical Session Co-Chair, PEMSEA)

 

Group Photo
Presentation Session 1
14:40 – 16:40 Presentation 1: Marine Spatial Planning and Offshore Wind Power Generation in Korea: A Data-Driven Approach Through an Environmental Information Platform

· Kim, Choongki (Senior Research Fellow, Korea Environment Institute)

 

Presentation 2: Development of Simulator for Ship Activity Conflict and Future Demand

· Son, Woo-Ju (Postdoctoral Researcher, Korea Maritime and Ocean University)

 

Presentation 3: Analysis of Characteristic Factors Affecting Changes in Catch of Inshore and Offshore Fisheries Areas in South Korea using a Spatial Panel

· Nam, Jong-Oh (Professor, Pukyong National University)

 

Presentation 4: Development and direction of policy simulators as decision-making tools

· Kang, Seungwon (Senior Research Scientist, Korea Institute of Ocean Science & Technology)

 

Presentation 5: Development of marine policy-supportive simulator for assessing the impact of coastal development on physical environments

· Son, Donghwi (Researcher, Korea Institute of Ocean Science & Technology)

 

Presentation 6: Comparisons of Two Catch-Quota Management Regimes: An Experimental Investigation

· Zhi Li (Professor, Xiamen University)
16:40 – 17:00 Break
17:00 – 17:30 Panel Discussion

· Chair: Luky Adrianto (Professor, Bogor University

Panel

· Panel 1. Kim, Choongki (Senior Research Fellow, Korea Environment Institute)

· Panel 2. Son, Woo-Ju (Postdoctoral Researcher, Korea Maritime and Ocean University)

· Panel 3. Nam, Jong-Oh (Professor, Pukyong National University)

· Panel 4. Kang, Seungwon (Senior Research Scientist, KIOST)

· Panel 5. Son, Donghwi (Researcher, Korea Institute of Ocean Science & Technology)

· Panel 6. Zhi Li (Associate Professor, Xiamen University)

 

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