24 April 2017—Emergency measures to respond to threats such as marine micro-plastics and the establishment of a regional ocean oxygen network were among the highlights of the 11th Intergovernmental Session… Continue reading WESTPAC-XI strengthens commission’s role in protecting region’s oceans, advancing SDGs
22 April 2017- A cheerful ceremony was held at the 11th Intergovernmental Session in Qingdao, China with an Agreement signed between the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) and the IOC/UNESCO,… Continue reading Indonesia Commits to Supporting Regional Training and Research on Marine Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health
22 April 2017–“It is ever-increasingly urgent for all countries in the region to concert efforts in developing our knowledge and understanding on the distribution, source, fate and effects of microplastics… Continue reading WESTPAC taking action to combat marine microplastics
The WESTPAC 10th International Scientific Conference concluded on 20 April 2017, Qingdao, China with a number of recommendations made towards future marine science development and cooperation. The Conference, entitled “Advancing… Continue reading “Advancing Ocean Knowledge, Fostering Sustainable Development” -a call from the 10th WESTPAC International Scientific Conference
Dr Weidong Yu (China), Dr Youn-Ho Lee (Republic of Korea) and Dr Teruhisa Komatsu (Japan) were awarded WESTPAC Outstanding Scientist 2017 on 17 April 2017 at the 10th WESTPAC International… Continue reading WESTPAC awards its Outstanding Scientist of 2017
20 April 2017- The IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) selected its five best young scientists on 20 April 2017 at the 10th International Scientific Conference, Qingdao, China. Among… Continue reading WESTPAC announced its Five Best Young Scientists 2017
On 18 and 19 April 2017, over 1,000 of young students (9-16 years old) in Qingdao were fascinated by the wonders of the ocean during a WESTPAC organized event “Bring… Continue reading WESTPAC Brings Marine Science into Schools
18 April 2017- a group of young scientists convened the first “WESTPAC Youth Forum” in Qingdao, China during their participation into the 10th WESTPAC International Scientific Conference “Advancing Ocean Knowledge,… Continue reading WESTPAC Calls on Young Scientists to Enhance Marine Science Development and Collaboration towards “The Future We Want”
“To successfully achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 14, functional, proactive and transformative partnership among all sectors at all levels is a critical requirement”- This is one of… Continue reading WESTPAC Pushes forward Asia-Pacific Implementation of the 2030 Agenda
More than twenty experts from countries in the Western Pacific gathered in Nha Trang, Vietnam, 19-22 December 2016 to foster cooperation and define research priorities for Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)… Continue reading WESTPAC Scientists Set out Actionable Strategy to Combat HABs in the Region
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