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6 March 2026
The 16th WESTPAC Intergovernmental Session to Convene in Hangzhou, China, on 10–12 November 2026
11 February 2026
Call for Entries! The Photo Competition 2026: Guardians of the Coral Reef
4 February 2026
Call for Project Proposals on Coastal Ecosystem Conservation and Restoration
22 November 2025
Restoring the Coastline’s Defenders: A Renewed Push for Mangroves in the Western Pacific
10 November 2025
WESTPAC Convenes Experts to Accelerate Seagrass Research, Conservation, and Restoration
16 October 2025
Countries and Partners Unite to Advance the Regional Action Framework for Marine Spatial Planning (2025-2030)
Events
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12th WESTPAC International Marine Science Conference & 3rd UN Ocean Decade Regional Conference
20 Apr–23 Apr 2027
Manila, Philippines
In-Person Training: Building Capacity on Biodiversity-Inclusive and Climate-Smart MSP and Area-Based Management for ABNJ
13 Jul–17 Jul 2026
Busan, South Korea
International Training Workshop on Environmental DNA (eDNA) Applications in Marine Biodiversity Monitoring and Assessment
22 Jun–24 Jun 2026
Chonburi, Thailand
About the WESTPAC
The IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) is a regional intergovernmental platform for ocean science and cooperation. We work with 22 Member States and regional marine scientific community across the Western Pacific and adjacent seas to advance knowledge and cooperation for a healthy ocean and prosperous society.
