On 25-27 August 2008, a total of 415 participants from 23 academic institutes, government agencies and private sectors in Thailand and invited representatives from international organizations attended the National Marine Science Conference 2008 in Phuket. The meeting was sponsored by the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment… Continue reading Thailand National Marine Science Conference 2008 in Phuket
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Two IOCs in China
On the occasion of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, China launched its first National Ocean Awareness Day on 18 July 2008, Qingdao. Chairperson of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO, Mr. Javier A.VALLADARES addressed the launching ceremony. He highly valued the theme chosen for this event: “The Ocean and the Olympics”. “The Olympic ideal… Continue reading Two IOCs in China
WESTPAC at the 2nd EAS Partnership Council Meeting
WESTPAC is pleased to announce that the new version of its SEAGOOS OFS is now accessible through the website http://221.215.61.118:2018/#/ The new generation of OFS, building on past eight years’ achievements, provides 5 days forecast products and downloadable archived data of surface wave height, wave period, sea level, three-dimensional ocean current, sea temperature and salinity etc.… Continue reading WESTPAC at the 2nd EAS Partnership Council Meeting
WESTPAC at the 41st Session of IOC Executive Council
Paris, 1 July 2008 – 41st Session of IOC Executive Council adopts Resolutions. The 41st Session of IOC Executive Council endorses the WESTPAC-VII Executive Summary and the set of Recommendations therein, including the WESTPAC Strategy and Programme Structure (2008-2013), WESTPAC Advisory Group, Changes to the WESTPAC Meeting Schedule and date and place of the next… Continue reading WESTPAC at the 41st Session of IOC Executive Council
The seventh International Scientific Symposium of IOC/WESTPAC on “Natural Hazards and Changing Marine Environment in the Western Pacific”
The Seventh IOC/WESTPAC International Scientific Symposium “Natural Hazards and Changing Marine Environment in the Western Pacific” was held in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, 21-25 May 2008, with the kind support of the Government of Malaysia. The Symposium was to provide a platform for scientists to present, discuss and share their research findings and experiences related… Continue reading The seventh International Scientific Symposium of IOC/WESTPAC on “Natural Hazards and Changing Marine Environment in the Western Pacific”
Kick-off meeting for the project on “Improving Emergency Response to Ocean-based Extreme Events through Coastal Mapping Capacity Building in the India Ocean (COAST-MAP-IO)
The kick-off meeting for the project on “Improving Emergency Response to Ocean-based Extreme Events through Coastal Mapping Capacity Building in the Indian Ocean (COAST-MAP-IO)” was held in Bangkok, Thailand, 24-26 October 2007, with the kind support of Hydrographic Department, Royal Thai Navy (HDRTN). As one element in the suite of long-term response, particularly on the… Continue reading Kick-off meeting for the project on “Improving Emergency Response to Ocean-based Extreme Events through Coastal Mapping Capacity Building in the India Ocean (COAST-MAP-IO)
Summary Report of the 11th Session of NEAR-GOOS Coordinating Committee available at IOC-GOOS Website
The Eleventh Session of NEAR-GOOS Coordinating Committee was held in Bangkok, Thailand, 18-19 January 2007, with the kind support of the Government of Thailand. The meeting reviewed the status of NEAR-GOOS and progress made during the inter-sessional period; exchange information on related programmes in this region; identified possible areas in cooperation with other Regional programmes;… Continue reading Summary Report of the 11th Session of NEAR-GOOS Coordinating Committee available at IOC-GOOS Website
Cooperation with other regional programmes and projects
Cooperation with UNDP/GEF PEMSEA ProjectOn 16 December 2006, a Letter of Cooperation (LoC) and Partnership Operating Arrangement were signed between IOC/WESTPAC Secretariat and PEMSEA Programme Office. Both parties are committed to forging a long-term stakeholder partnership for the implementation of the SDS-SEA , During this process, IOC/WESTPAC can provide scientific inputs to address critical uncertainties… Continue reading Cooperation with other regional programmes and projects