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Ocean Decade in the Western Pacific – Interview with Denmark Decade Committee

This article was originally written by Uffe Wilken and published on the website of the Denmark National Decade Committee. From coral reefs with the sea’s highest biodiversity to the globe’s… Continue reading Ocean Decade in the Western Pacific – Interview with Denmark Decade Committee

The ocean plays a pivotal role in the sustainable development of this densely populated and rapid developing region. From 5-7 November 2024, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC)… Continue reading WESTPAC Strategic Consultative Meeting Charts the Path Forward

A flock of black-tailed gulls, native to East Asia, flying around the Matsushima Pleasure Cruise in Sendai, Japan. © Weerawath / Adobe StockOn 15 November 2024, the IOC Sub-Commission for… Continue reading The Fifth Session of the CSK-2 and the Second Scientific Symposium Concluded in Sendai, Japan

The submission deadline is on 2 February 2025. UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (UNESCO-IOC), Portugal and EurOcean Foundation are inviting Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs) to apply to the 2nd edition of the… Continue reading 2nd Edition of the Mário Ruivo Memorial Lecture Series Invites ECOPs to Submit Outstanding Projects

Due by 31 October 2024 The IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) cordially invites interested institutions, Member States, and stakeholders to submit new proposal(s) for the WESTPAC Program, Project, or Working Group. … Continue reading Call for New Proposals to Advance Ocean Solutions in the Western Pacific

On 22 August 2024, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific launched a field study on marine spatial planning (MSP) practices in Sinan County, South Jeolla Province, Republic of Korea.The… Continue reading The Sub-Commission designates Sinan County as a Marine Spatial Planning Demonstration Site in the Republic of Korea

Qinzhou City, a coastal city nestled in the south-central Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, was designated as a Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) demonstration site. A plaque unveiling ceremony, held in… Continue reading Qinzhou City Designated as a Marine Spatial Planning Demonstration Site

From May 22-23, 2024, a Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) National Training Workshop was held in Nanning city, the capital of Guangxi Zhang Autonomous Region, China. This workshop aimed to enhance… Continue reading Propelling Marine Spatial Planning in Guangxi, China: A Convergence of Theory and Practice

As the first and sole female Director in the 102-year history of the Institute of Oceanography, Vietnam and concurrently serving as the Chairwoman of Vietnam National Committee for the UNESCO… Continue reading The Vietnam Glory awarded Sub-Commission Advisory Group member Dao Viet Ha.

On 25 April 2024, the 2nd UN Ocean Decade Regional Conference & 11th WESTPAC International Marine Science Conference culminated in the issuance of two significant documents, symbolizing the unified stance… Continue reading Bangkok Declaration Sets Course for Regional Ocean Action