Opening Ceremony
Background
The Opening Ceremony of EAS Congress 2024 marks a historic collaboration, jointly held with the World Ocean Week in Xiamen for the first time. This landmark event at the Xiamen International Conference Center Hotel features addresses from key ocean advocates from China and internationally and will highlight the signing of the 8th East Asian Seas Ministerial Declaration, symbolizing the continued regional commitment to sustainable ocean management.
Program
| OPENING CEREMONY | ||
| 0830 – 0835 | Opening Video | |
| 0835 – 0840 | Introduction of Key Guests | |
| 0840 – 0910 | Opening Address
Address of the National Leader of China Mr. Vidar Helgesen Executive Secretary, IOC-UNESCO Assistant Secretary-General, UNESCO Dr. Vann Monyneath Chair of the EAS Partnership Council Leader of Fujian Province |
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| 0910 – 0925 | Keynote Address: “Xiamen’s Practice of Promoting Harmony between Human and the Sea: Experience Sharing in Marine Ecological Conservation and Restoration”
Leader of Xiamen Municipal People’s Government |
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| 0925 – 0935 | Awards Ceremony for Achievement Award for Best Practice of Marine Ecological Conservation and Restoration | |
| 0935 – 0945 | Launch of National Bulletin on Ecological Restoration of PR China | |
| 0945 – 1000 | Presentation and Signing of the Xiamen Ministerial Declaration and Group Photo | |
