IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC)
Advancing knowledge and cooperation for a healthy ocean and prosperous society
UN 23:
Accelerating Capacity Development Transformation in the Western Pacific
Regional Network of Training and Research Centers (RTRCs) on Marine Science
RTRC on Marine Plastic Debris and Microplastics
The RTRC on Marine Plastic Debris and Microplastics was officially approved by the UNESCO/IOC WESTPAC at its 12th Intergovernmental Session (WESTPAC-XII, 2 April 2019, Manila, the Philippines), and hosted by the East China Normal University.
Aims to
- Improve the research and monitoring capacity of countries in the region for plastics and microplastics, including sampling techniques, measurement, modeling, and impact assessment;
- Develop and cultivate a network of talented young researchers on plastics and microplastics;
- Share and learn the best practices on marine environmental governance among developing countries in the region.
Regional Network of Training and Research Centers (RTRCs)
RTRC on Ocean Dynamics and Climate
Host Institute:
First Institute of Oceanography (FIO), Qingdao, China
Establishment:
RTRC on Marine Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health
Host Institute:
National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Jakarta, Indonesia
Establishment:
RTRC on Marine Plastic Debris and Microplastics
Host Institute:
East China Normal University, Shanghai, China
Establishment:
RTRC on Marine Toxins and Seafood Safety
Host Institute:
Institute of Oceanography, Khánh Hòa, Vietnam
Establishment:
RTRC on Reef Management and Restoration
Host Institute:
University of the Philippines, Philippines
Establishment:
RTRC on Coastal Contaminant Monitoring and Marine Innovation Technology
Host Institute:
City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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