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WESTPAC Scientists Step up Efforts to Combat Ocean Acidification

Ocean acidification is a direct threat to the lives, livelihoods and ecological health of the Asia-Pacific region, making long-term monitoring and better understanding of its causes and effects essential. WESTPAC… Continue reading WESTPAC Scientists Step up Efforts to Combat Ocean Acidification

Professor Mitsuo Uematsu awarded Japan Prime Minister’s Prize

On 25 August 2016, Professor Mitsuo Uematsu, Co-Chair of the WESTPAC Working Group on Asian Dust and its Impact on Ocean Ecosystem (2010-2015), was awarded the Japan Prime Minister’s Commendations… Continue reading Professor Mitsuo Uematsu awarded Japan Prime Minister’s Prize

WCRP/CLIVAR and IOC/WESTPAC Joint Workshop on Future Cooperation

On 16th September 2015 WCRP/CLIVAR and IOC/WESTPAC hosted a joint workshop on “Advancing Ocean Climate Observations and Studies in the Indo-Pacific” at the First Institute of Oceanography (FIO) with the… Continue reading WCRP/CLIVAR and IOC/WESTPAC Joint Workshop on Future Cooperation

Dr Yutaka Michida awarded Japan Prime Minister’s Prize

On 16 July 2015, Dr Yutaka Michida, a winner for the “WESTPAC Outstanding Scientists”, was given the Prize at the Japan’s Prime Minister’s Office in recognition of his outstanding achievements… Continue reading Dr Yutaka Michida awarded Japan Prime Minister’s Prize

WESTPAC sets out action plan on dangers to oceans in 10th session

Changing climate, threats to marine biodiversity and seafood security and the health of ocean ecosystems were among the top priorities for action agreed to at the recent 10th Session of… Continue reading WESTPAC sets out action plan on dangers to oceans in 10th session

WESTPAC welcomes Bangladesh

Bangladesh has become the 22nd Member State of the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC). Dr Vladimir Ryabinin, the newly appointed Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC),… Continue reading WESTPAC welcomes Bangladesh

China renews commitment to IOC Regional Training and Research Centre

China has renewed its commitment to the regional training and research centre it hosts for UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC). UNESCO/IOC and the First Institute of Oceanography, State Oceanic Administration… Continue reading China renews commitment to IOC Regional Training and Research Centre

Scientists aim to boost research and observing on ocean acidification in region

Ongoing acidification of our oceans is threatening our marine life and ocean-based food security and the potentially dire effects of this trend are not properly understood, largely due to a… Continue reading Scientists aim to boost research and observing on ocean acidification in region

Advisory group charts course to strengthen WESTPAC’s role in region

WESTPAC should spearhead efforts to bolster regional networks and programmes to ensure a unified, cohesive response to the vital issues related to marine science and sustainability in the region. This… Continue reading Advisory group charts course to strengthen WESTPAC’s role in region

IOC Regional Training and Research Center to be established in Japan

Japan is one step closer to hosting a Regional Training and Research Center (RTRC) for UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) following a recent feasibility study workshop. In recent years, as… Continue reading IOC Regional Training and Research Center to be established in Japan