BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) - ECPv6.15.14//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ioc-westpac.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Shanghai BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20200101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Krasnoyarsk BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0700 TZOFFSETTO:+0700 TZNAME:+07 DTSTART:20200101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Karachi BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0500 TZOFFSETTO:+0500 TZNAME:PKT DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260207 DTSTAMP:20260430T222217 CREATED:20260109T065748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T072641Z UID:45275-1770163200-1770422399@ioc-westpac.org SUMMARY:WPI-AIMEC and Nature Positive Core Joint Symposium on the UN Ocean Decade Actions: COSMEC and ANEMONE Global DESCRIPTION:Busan\, Republic of Korea\, 13–17 July 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Overview\n Program & Documents\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introduction This in-person training is a joint initiative aiming to enhance national and regional capacity for marine spatial planning (MSP) with tools applied to areas within and beyond national jurisdiction\, including ecosystem-based and climate-resilient approaches\, and area-based management methodologies and processes. This training course is jointly organized by the IOC (in support of the MSPglobal\, Ocean Decade Capacity Development Facility\, OceanTeacher Global Academy\, and IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC)) in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST).  The training includes two parts: Part 1:  Regional training on Biodiversity Inclusive and Climate Smart Marine Spatial Planning for Asia and Pacific\, 13 to 14 July 2026 A 2-day course aiming to strengthen the capacity of MSP practitioners and decision-makers to integrate biodiversity conservation\, climate adaptation and mitigation\, and inclusive governance into planning processes. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide and its complementary volumes on Biodiversity-Inclusive and Climate-Smart MSP \, the course combines conceptual alignment with hands-on application. Participants will develop a shared understanding of ecosystem-based and climate-resilient planning principles\, explore the implications of biodiversity loss and climate change for marine management\, and examine policy alignment and inclusive governance approaches. Through interactive exercises and a simulated MSP process\, they will learn how to apply these principles across all phases of the MSP cycle from scoping and assessment to plan development\, implementation\, monitoring\, and adaptive management. Part 2: Applying Marine Spatial Planning Tools to Area-Based Management in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) for Asia and Pacific\, 15 to 17 July 2026 This 3-day training equips practitioners working in MSP or MPA management\, ocean governance\, conservation\, management\, and related fields with the frameworks and practical knowledge needed to design Area-Based Management Tool (ABMT) proposals in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) under the BBNJ Agreement. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide on Marine Spatial Planning\, the course bridges established MSP methodologies with the scientific and technical requirements of BBNJ governance and operationalization\, exploring how biodiversity\, climate\, and equity — including the integration of traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) — apply in ABNJ contexts. *Note that self-sponsored participants may choose or be selected to participate in only one or both parts of the training. Participants who receive sponsorship from the organization must attend both parts.  \n \n \n \n Workshop objectives Part 1 of the training aims to: Strengthen participants’ understanding of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart principles across the different phases of the marine spatial planning (MSP) process;Support participants in identifying entry points for integrating biodiversity\, climate\, and equity considerations throughout the MSP cycle;Enhance capacities to design and facilitate stakeholder engagement processes that promote inclusive and equitable marine governance;Improve participants’ ability to communicate MSP strategies effectively to diverse audiences and stakeholders;Encourage engagement in regional and global communities of practice on biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart MSP.Part 2 of the training aims to: Provide an understanding of the scientific and technical requirements for area-based management tool (ABMT) proposals under the BBNJ Agreement\, including relevant methodologies;Clarify key components of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart spatial planning in the context of ABNJ governance;Strengthen knowledge on the use of MSP-based analysis to support ABMT proposals\, including the integration of global spatial datasets on biodiversity\, human activities\, and climate;Raise awareness of the implications of data gaps for spatial decision-making and ABMT design and implementation;Support participants in assessing how MSP spatial analysis approaches can be applied in their own national or regional contexts\, including identifying relevant data sources\, governance actors\, and potential constraints. \n \n \n \n Workshop participants This training is designed for practitioners working in marine spatial planning (MSP)\, ocean governance\, or related fields — particularly those involved in MSP processes or BBNJ implementation at national or regional levels\, including the design and application of area-based management tools (ABMTs) in ABNJ. List of eligible countries for the open call for participation: Cook Islands\, Fiji\, Kiribati\, Maldives\, Marshall Islands\, Micronesia (Federated States of)\, Nauru\, Niue\, Palau\, Papua New Guinea\, Samoa\, Solomon Islands\, Timor-Leste\, Torkelau\, Tonga\, Tuvalu\, and Vanuatu.   *Note remaining part of the available places will be dedicated to direct contact invitations issued by WESTPAC to its Member States. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assessment & certificate This training will include pre-and-post self-assessments\, and a final assignment report.   *Note that the preparation online courses suggested in the pre-requisites have a different assessment rationale\, and certificate of completion.  To receive a Certificate of Completion\, for each part of the training course\, participants shall:  Fully attend to the in-person sessions  Engage and complete every proposed training activity  Successfully complete the report assignment    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1.Agenda URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/wpi-aimec-and-nature-positive-core-joint-symposium-on-the-un-ocean-decade-actions-cosmec-and-anemone-global/ LOCATION:Tokyo\, Japan ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ioc-westpac.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/events_title-e1767943582266.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260128T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260130T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222217 CREATED:20251218T034245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T043603Z UID:45197-1769587200-1769792400@ioc-westpac.org SUMMARY:Expanded WESTPAC Advisory Group Strategic Consultative Meeting 2026 DESCRIPTION:Busan\, Republic of Korea\, 13–17 July 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Overview\n Program & Documents\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introduction This in-person training is a joint initiative aiming to enhance national and regional capacity for marine spatial planning (MSP) with tools applied to areas within and beyond national jurisdiction\, including ecosystem-based and climate-resilient approaches\, and area-based management methodologies and processes. This training course is jointly organized by the IOC (in support of the MSPglobal\, Ocean Decade Capacity Development Facility\, OceanTeacher Global Academy\, and IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC)) in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST).  The training includes two parts: Part 1:  Regional training on Biodiversity Inclusive and Climate Smart Marine Spatial Planning for Asia and Pacific\, 13 to 14 July 2026 A 2-day course aiming to strengthen the capacity of MSP practitioners and decision-makers to integrate biodiversity conservation\, climate adaptation and mitigation\, and inclusive governance into planning processes. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide and its complementary volumes on Biodiversity-Inclusive and Climate-Smart MSP \, the course combines conceptual alignment with hands-on application. Participants will develop a shared understanding of ecosystem-based and climate-resilient planning principles\, explore the implications of biodiversity loss and climate change for marine management\, and examine policy alignment and inclusive governance approaches. Through interactive exercises and a simulated MSP process\, they will learn how to apply these principles across all phases of the MSP cycle from scoping and assessment to plan development\, implementation\, monitoring\, and adaptive management. Part 2: Applying Marine Spatial Planning Tools to Area-Based Management in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) for Asia and Pacific\, 15 to 17 July 2026 This 3-day training equips practitioners working in MSP or MPA management\, ocean governance\, conservation\, management\, and related fields with the frameworks and practical knowledge needed to design Area-Based Management Tool (ABMT) proposals in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) under the BBNJ Agreement. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide on Marine Spatial Planning\, the course bridges established MSP methodologies with the scientific and technical requirements of BBNJ governance and operationalization\, exploring how biodiversity\, climate\, and equity — including the integration of traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) — apply in ABNJ contexts. *Note that self-sponsored participants may choose or be selected to participate in only one or both parts of the training. Participants who receive sponsorship from the organization must attend both parts.  \n \n \n \n Workshop objectives Part 1 of the training aims to: Strengthen participants’ understanding of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart principles across the different phases of the marine spatial planning (MSP) process;Support participants in identifying entry points for integrating biodiversity\, climate\, and equity considerations throughout the MSP cycle;Enhance capacities to design and facilitate stakeholder engagement processes that promote inclusive and equitable marine governance;Improve participants’ ability to communicate MSP strategies effectively to diverse audiences and stakeholders;Encourage engagement in regional and global communities of practice on biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart MSP.Part 2 of the training aims to: Provide an understanding of the scientific and technical requirements for area-based management tool (ABMT) proposals under the BBNJ Agreement\, including relevant methodologies;Clarify key components of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart spatial planning in the context of ABNJ governance;Strengthen knowledge on the use of MSP-based analysis to support ABMT proposals\, including the integration of global spatial datasets on biodiversity\, human activities\, and climate;Raise awareness of the implications of data gaps for spatial decision-making and ABMT design and implementation;Support participants in assessing how MSP spatial analysis approaches can be applied in their own national or regional contexts\, including identifying relevant data sources\, governance actors\, and potential constraints. \n \n \n \n Workshop participants This training is designed for practitioners working in marine spatial planning (MSP)\, ocean governance\, or related fields — particularly those involved in MSP processes or BBNJ implementation at national or regional levels\, including the design and application of area-based management tools (ABMTs) in ABNJ. List of eligible countries for the open call for participation: Cook Islands\, Fiji\, Kiribati\, Maldives\, Marshall Islands\, Micronesia (Federated States of)\, Nauru\, Niue\, Palau\, Papua New Guinea\, Samoa\, Solomon Islands\, Timor-Leste\, Torkelau\, Tonga\, Tuvalu\, and Vanuatu.   *Note remaining part of the available places will be dedicated to direct contact invitations issued by WESTPAC to its Member States. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assessment & certificate This training will include pre-and-post self-assessments\, and a final assignment report.   *Note that the preparation online courses suggested in the pre-requisites have a different assessment rationale\, and certificate of completion.  To receive a Certificate of Completion\, for each part of the training course\, participants shall:  Fully attend to the in-person sessions  Engage and complete every proposed training activity  Successfully complete the report assignment    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1.Agenda URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/ag2026/ LOCATION:Penang\, Malaysia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ioc-westpac.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/shutterstock_2521694091.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251129 DTSTAMP:20260430T222217 CREATED:20251114T034630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T035133Z UID:43709-1763942400-1764374399@ioc-westpac.org SUMMARY:Small Island Research and Development (SIRaD) International Training Workshop on Remote Sensing for Marine Environment Mapping DESCRIPTION:Busan\, Republic of Korea\, 13–17 July 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Overview\n Program & Documents\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introduction This in-person training is a joint initiative aiming to enhance national and regional capacity for marine spatial planning (MSP) with tools applied to areas within and beyond national jurisdiction\, including ecosystem-based and climate-resilient approaches\, and area-based management methodologies and processes. This training course is jointly organized by the IOC (in support of the MSPglobal\, Ocean Decade Capacity Development Facility\, OceanTeacher Global Academy\, and IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC)) in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST).  The training includes two parts: Part 1:  Regional training on Biodiversity Inclusive and Climate Smart Marine Spatial Planning for Asia and Pacific\, 13 to 14 July 2026 A 2-day course aiming to strengthen the capacity of MSP practitioners and decision-makers to integrate biodiversity conservation\, climate adaptation and mitigation\, and inclusive governance into planning processes. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide and its complementary volumes on Biodiversity-Inclusive and Climate-Smart MSP \, the course combines conceptual alignment with hands-on application. Participants will develop a shared understanding of ecosystem-based and climate-resilient planning principles\, explore the implications of biodiversity loss and climate change for marine management\, and examine policy alignment and inclusive governance approaches. Through interactive exercises and a simulated MSP process\, they will learn how to apply these principles across all phases of the MSP cycle from scoping and assessment to plan development\, implementation\, monitoring\, and adaptive management. Part 2: Applying Marine Spatial Planning Tools to Area-Based Management in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) for Asia and Pacific\, 15 to 17 July 2026 This 3-day training equips practitioners working in MSP or MPA management\, ocean governance\, conservation\, management\, and related fields with the frameworks and practical knowledge needed to design Area-Based Management Tool (ABMT) proposals in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) under the BBNJ Agreement. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide on Marine Spatial Planning\, the course bridges established MSP methodologies with the scientific and technical requirements of BBNJ governance and operationalization\, exploring how biodiversity\, climate\, and equity — including the integration of traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) — apply in ABNJ contexts. *Note that self-sponsored participants may choose or be selected to participate in only one or both parts of the training. Participants who receive sponsorship from the organization must attend both parts.  \n \n \n \n Workshop objectives Part 1 of the training aims to: Strengthen participants’ understanding of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart principles across the different phases of the marine spatial planning (MSP) process;Support participants in identifying entry points for integrating biodiversity\, climate\, and equity considerations throughout the MSP cycle;Enhance capacities to design and facilitate stakeholder engagement processes that promote inclusive and equitable marine governance;Improve participants’ ability to communicate MSP strategies effectively to diverse audiences and stakeholders;Encourage engagement in regional and global communities of practice on biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart MSP.Part 2 of the training aims to: Provide an understanding of the scientific and technical requirements for area-based management tool (ABMT) proposals under the BBNJ Agreement\, including relevant methodologies;Clarify key components of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart spatial planning in the context of ABNJ governance;Strengthen knowledge on the use of MSP-based analysis to support ABMT proposals\, including the integration of global spatial datasets on biodiversity\, human activities\, and climate;Raise awareness of the implications of data gaps for spatial decision-making and ABMT design and implementation;Support participants in assessing how MSP spatial analysis approaches can be applied in their own national or regional contexts\, including identifying relevant data sources\, governance actors\, and potential constraints. \n \n \n \n Workshop participants This training is designed for practitioners working in marine spatial planning (MSP)\, ocean governance\, or related fields — particularly those involved in MSP processes or BBNJ implementation at national or regional levels\, including the design and application of area-based management tools (ABMTs) in ABNJ. List of eligible countries for the open call for participation: Cook Islands\, Fiji\, Kiribati\, Maldives\, Marshall Islands\, Micronesia (Federated States of)\, Nauru\, Niue\, Palau\, Papua New Guinea\, Samoa\, Solomon Islands\, Timor-Leste\, Torkelau\, Tonga\, Tuvalu\, and Vanuatu.   *Note remaining part of the available places will be dedicated to direct contact invitations issued by WESTPAC to its Member States. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assessment & certificate This training will include pre-and-post self-assessments\, and a final assignment report.   *Note that the preparation online courses suggested in the pre-requisites have a different assessment rationale\, and certificate of completion.  To receive a Certificate of Completion\, for each part of the training course\, participants shall:  Fully attend to the in-person sessions  Engage and complete every proposed training activity  Successfully complete the report assignment    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1.Agenda URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/small-island-research-and-development-sirad-international-training-workshop-on-remote-sensing-for-marine-environment-mapping/ LOCATION:Jakarta\, Indonesia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ioc-westpac.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SIRaD20251124-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20251106T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20251108T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222217 CREATED:20250817T021906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T091808Z UID:41350-1762416000-1762621200@ioc-westpac.org SUMMARY:Kickoff Workshop on Blue Carbon Ecosystem Restoration in the Western Pacific DESCRIPTION:Busan\, Republic of Korea\, 13–17 July 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Overview\n Program & Documents\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introduction This in-person training is a joint initiative aiming to enhance national and regional capacity for marine spatial planning (MSP) with tools applied to areas within and beyond national jurisdiction\, including ecosystem-based and climate-resilient approaches\, and area-based management methodologies and processes. This training course is jointly organized by the IOC (in support of the MSPglobal\, Ocean Decade Capacity Development Facility\, OceanTeacher Global Academy\, and IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC)) in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST).  The training includes two parts: Part 1:  Regional training on Biodiversity Inclusive and Climate Smart Marine Spatial Planning for Asia and Pacific\, 13 to 14 July 2026 A 2-day course aiming to strengthen the capacity of MSP practitioners and decision-makers to integrate biodiversity conservation\, climate adaptation and mitigation\, and inclusive governance into planning processes. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide and its complementary volumes on Biodiversity-Inclusive and Climate-Smart MSP \, the course combines conceptual alignment with hands-on application. Participants will develop a shared understanding of ecosystem-based and climate-resilient planning principles\, explore the implications of biodiversity loss and climate change for marine management\, and examine policy alignment and inclusive governance approaches. Through interactive exercises and a simulated MSP process\, they will learn how to apply these principles across all phases of the MSP cycle from scoping and assessment to plan development\, implementation\, monitoring\, and adaptive management. Part 2: Applying Marine Spatial Planning Tools to Area-Based Management in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) for Asia and Pacific\, 15 to 17 July 2026 This 3-day training equips practitioners working in MSP or MPA management\, ocean governance\, conservation\, management\, and related fields with the frameworks and practical knowledge needed to design Area-Based Management Tool (ABMT) proposals in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) under the BBNJ Agreement. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide on Marine Spatial Planning\, the course bridges established MSP methodologies with the scientific and technical requirements of BBNJ governance and operationalization\, exploring how biodiversity\, climate\, and equity — including the integration of traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) — apply in ABNJ contexts. *Note that self-sponsored participants may choose or be selected to participate in only one or both parts of the training. Participants who receive sponsorship from the organization must attend both parts.  \n \n \n \n Workshop objectives Part 1 of the training aims to: Strengthen participants’ understanding of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart principles across the different phases of the marine spatial planning (MSP) process;Support participants in identifying entry points for integrating biodiversity\, climate\, and equity considerations throughout the MSP cycle;Enhance capacities to design and facilitate stakeholder engagement processes that promote inclusive and equitable marine governance;Improve participants’ ability to communicate MSP strategies effectively to diverse audiences and stakeholders;Encourage engagement in regional and global communities of practice on biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart MSP.Part 2 of the training aims to: Provide an understanding of the scientific and technical requirements for area-based management tool (ABMT) proposals under the BBNJ Agreement\, including relevant methodologies;Clarify key components of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart spatial planning in the context of ABNJ governance;Strengthen knowledge on the use of MSP-based analysis to support ABMT proposals\, including the integration of global spatial datasets on biodiversity\, human activities\, and climate;Raise awareness of the implications of data gaps for spatial decision-making and ABMT design and implementation;Support participants in assessing how MSP spatial analysis approaches can be applied in their own national or regional contexts\, including identifying relevant data sources\, governance actors\, and potential constraints. \n \n \n \n Workshop participants This training is designed for practitioners working in marine spatial planning (MSP)\, ocean governance\, or related fields — particularly those involved in MSP processes or BBNJ implementation at national or regional levels\, including the design and application of area-based management tools (ABMTs) in ABNJ. List of eligible countries for the open call for participation: Cook Islands\, Fiji\, Kiribati\, Maldives\, Marshall Islands\, Micronesia (Federated States of)\, Nauru\, Niue\, Palau\, Papua New Guinea\, Samoa\, Solomon Islands\, Timor-Leste\, Torkelau\, Tonga\, Tuvalu\, and Vanuatu.   *Note remaining part of the available places will be dedicated to direct contact invitations issued by WESTPAC to its Member States. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assessment & certificate This training will include pre-and-post self-assessments\, and a final assignment report.   *Note that the preparation online courses suggested in the pre-requisites have a different assessment rationale\, and certificate of completion.  To receive a Certificate of Completion\, for each part of the training course\, participants shall:  Fully attend to the in-person sessions  Engage and complete every proposed training activity  Successfully complete the report assignment    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1.Agenda URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/kickoff-workshop-on-blue-carbon-ecosystem-restoration/ LOCATION:Xiamen\, China ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ioc-westpac.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Mangrove.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251104T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251106T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222217 CREATED:20250629T052917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T081937Z UID:39235-1762243200-1762448400@ioc-westpac.org SUMMARY:Kickoff Workshop on Advancing International Collaboration for Seagrass Ecosystem Research\, Conservation and Restoration DESCRIPTION:Busan\, Republic of Korea\, 13–17 July 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Overview\n Program & Documents\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introduction This in-person training is a joint initiative aiming to enhance national and regional capacity for marine spatial planning (MSP) with tools applied to areas within and beyond national jurisdiction\, including ecosystem-based and climate-resilient approaches\, and area-based management methodologies and processes. This training course is jointly organized by the IOC (in support of the MSPglobal\, Ocean Decade Capacity Development Facility\, OceanTeacher Global Academy\, and IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC)) in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST).  The training includes two parts: Part 1:  Regional training on Biodiversity Inclusive and Climate Smart Marine Spatial Planning for Asia and Pacific\, 13 to 14 July 2026 A 2-day course aiming to strengthen the capacity of MSP practitioners and decision-makers to integrate biodiversity conservation\, climate adaptation and mitigation\, and inclusive governance into planning processes. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide and its complementary volumes on Biodiversity-Inclusive and Climate-Smart MSP \, the course combines conceptual alignment with hands-on application. Participants will develop a shared understanding of ecosystem-based and climate-resilient planning principles\, explore the implications of biodiversity loss and climate change for marine management\, and examine policy alignment and inclusive governance approaches. Through interactive exercises and a simulated MSP process\, they will learn how to apply these principles across all phases of the MSP cycle from scoping and assessment to plan development\, implementation\, monitoring\, and adaptive management. Part 2: Applying Marine Spatial Planning Tools to Area-Based Management in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) for Asia and Pacific\, 15 to 17 July 2026 This 3-day training equips practitioners working in MSP or MPA management\, ocean governance\, conservation\, management\, and related fields with the frameworks and practical knowledge needed to design Area-Based Management Tool (ABMT) proposals in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) under the BBNJ Agreement. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide on Marine Spatial Planning\, the course bridges established MSP methodologies with the scientific and technical requirements of BBNJ governance and operationalization\, exploring how biodiversity\, climate\, and equity — including the integration of traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) — apply in ABNJ contexts. *Note that self-sponsored participants may choose or be selected to participate in only one or both parts of the training. Participants who receive sponsorship from the organization must attend both parts.  \n \n \n \n Workshop objectives Part 1 of the training aims to: Strengthen participants’ understanding of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart principles across the different phases of the marine spatial planning (MSP) process;Support participants in identifying entry points for integrating biodiversity\, climate\, and equity considerations throughout the MSP cycle;Enhance capacities to design and facilitate stakeholder engagement processes that promote inclusive and equitable marine governance;Improve participants’ ability to communicate MSP strategies effectively to diverse audiences and stakeholders;Encourage engagement in regional and global communities of practice on biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart MSP.Part 2 of the training aims to: Provide an understanding of the scientific and technical requirements for area-based management tool (ABMT) proposals under the BBNJ Agreement\, including relevant methodologies;Clarify key components of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart spatial planning in the context of ABNJ governance;Strengthen knowledge on the use of MSP-based analysis to support ABMT proposals\, including the integration of global spatial datasets on biodiversity\, human activities\, and climate;Raise awareness of the implications of data gaps for spatial decision-making and ABMT design and implementation;Support participants in assessing how MSP spatial analysis approaches can be applied in their own national or regional contexts\, including identifying relevant data sources\, governance actors\, and potential constraints. \n \n \n \n Workshop participants This training is designed for practitioners working in marine spatial planning (MSP)\, ocean governance\, or related fields — particularly those involved in MSP processes or BBNJ implementation at national or regional levels\, including the design and application of area-based management tools (ABMTs) in ABNJ. List of eligible countries for the open call for participation: Cook Islands\, Fiji\, Kiribati\, Maldives\, Marshall Islands\, Micronesia (Federated States of)\, Nauru\, Niue\, Palau\, Papua New Guinea\, Samoa\, Solomon Islands\, Timor-Leste\, Torkelau\, Tonga\, Tuvalu\, and Vanuatu.   *Note remaining part of the available places will be dedicated to direct contact invitations issued by WESTPAC to its Member States. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assessment & certificate This training will include pre-and-post self-assessments\, and a final assignment report.   *Note that the preparation online courses suggested in the pre-requisites have a different assessment rationale\, and certificate of completion.  To receive a Certificate of Completion\, for each part of the training course\, participants shall:  Fully attend to the in-person sessions  Engage and complete every proposed training activity  Successfully complete the report assignment    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1.Agenda URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/kickoff-workshop-on-seagrass-research/ LOCATION:Phuket\, Thailand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ioc-westpac.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Seagrass.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251014T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251016T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222217 CREATED:20250708T072415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T054942Z UID:39428-1760428800-1760634000@ioc-westpac.org SUMMARY:2nd WESTPAC Workshop on Marine Spatial Planning DESCRIPTION:Busan\, Republic of Korea\, 13–17 July 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Overview\n Program & Documents\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introduction This in-person training is a joint initiative aiming to enhance national and regional capacity for marine spatial planning (MSP) with tools applied to areas within and beyond national jurisdiction\, including ecosystem-based and climate-resilient approaches\, and area-based management methodologies and processes. This training course is jointly organized by the IOC (in support of the MSPglobal\, Ocean Decade Capacity Development Facility\, OceanTeacher Global Academy\, and IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC)) in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST).  The training includes two parts: Part 1:  Regional training on Biodiversity Inclusive and Climate Smart Marine Spatial Planning for Asia and Pacific\, 13 to 14 July 2026 A 2-day course aiming to strengthen the capacity of MSP practitioners and decision-makers to integrate biodiversity conservation\, climate adaptation and mitigation\, and inclusive governance into planning processes. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide and its complementary volumes on Biodiversity-Inclusive and Climate-Smart MSP \, the course combines conceptual alignment with hands-on application. Participants will develop a shared understanding of ecosystem-based and climate-resilient planning principles\, explore the implications of biodiversity loss and climate change for marine management\, and examine policy alignment and inclusive governance approaches. Through interactive exercises and a simulated MSP process\, they will learn how to apply these principles across all phases of the MSP cycle from scoping and assessment to plan development\, implementation\, monitoring\, and adaptive management. Part 2: Applying Marine Spatial Planning Tools to Area-Based Management in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) for Asia and Pacific\, 15 to 17 July 2026 This 3-day training equips practitioners working in MSP or MPA management\, ocean governance\, conservation\, management\, and related fields with the frameworks and practical knowledge needed to design Area-Based Management Tool (ABMT) proposals in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) under the BBNJ Agreement. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide on Marine Spatial Planning\, the course bridges established MSP methodologies with the scientific and technical requirements of BBNJ governance and operationalization\, exploring how biodiversity\, climate\, and equity — including the integration of traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) — apply in ABNJ contexts. *Note that self-sponsored participants may choose or be selected to participate in only one or both parts of the training. Participants who receive sponsorship from the organization must attend both parts.  \n \n \n \n Workshop objectives Part 1 of the training aims to: Strengthen participants’ understanding of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart principles across the different phases of the marine spatial planning (MSP) process;Support participants in identifying entry points for integrating biodiversity\, climate\, and equity considerations throughout the MSP cycle;Enhance capacities to design and facilitate stakeholder engagement processes that promote inclusive and equitable marine governance;Improve participants’ ability to communicate MSP strategies effectively to diverse audiences and stakeholders;Encourage engagement in regional and global communities of practice on biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart MSP.Part 2 of the training aims to: Provide an understanding of the scientific and technical requirements for area-based management tool (ABMT) proposals under the BBNJ Agreement\, including relevant methodologies;Clarify key components of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart spatial planning in the context of ABNJ governance;Strengthen knowledge on the use of MSP-based analysis to support ABMT proposals\, including the integration of global spatial datasets on biodiversity\, human activities\, and climate;Raise awareness of the implications of data gaps for spatial decision-making and ABMT design and implementation;Support participants in assessing how MSP spatial analysis approaches can be applied in their own national or regional contexts\, including identifying relevant data sources\, governance actors\, and potential constraints. \n \n \n \n Workshop participants This training is designed for practitioners working in marine spatial planning (MSP)\, ocean governance\, or related fields — particularly those involved in MSP processes or BBNJ implementation at national or regional levels\, including the design and application of area-based management tools (ABMTs) in ABNJ. List of eligible countries for the open call for participation: Cook Islands\, Fiji\, Kiribati\, Maldives\, Marshall Islands\, Micronesia (Federated States of)\, Nauru\, Niue\, Palau\, Papua New Guinea\, Samoa\, Solomon Islands\, Timor-Leste\, Torkelau\, Tonga\, Tuvalu\, and Vanuatu.   *Note remaining part of the available places will be dedicated to direct contact invitations issued by WESTPAC to its Member States. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assessment & certificate This training will include pre-and-post self-assessments\, and a final assignment report.   *Note that the preparation online courses suggested in the pre-requisites have a different assessment rationale\, and certificate of completion.  To receive a Certificate of Completion\, for each part of the training course\, participants shall:  Fully attend to the in-person sessions  Engage and complete every proposed training activity  Successfully complete the report assignment    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1.Agenda URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/2nd-workshop-on-msp/ LOCATION:Chonburi\, Thailand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ioc-westpac.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Chonburi-wp-e1761731471558.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251009T140000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251010T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222217 CREATED:20250923T091217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T052746Z UID:42427-1760018400-1760097600@ioc-westpac.org SUMMARY:Scoping Workshop for the Intersessional Task Force on Ocean Literacy DESCRIPTION:Busan\, Republic of Korea\, 13–17 July 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Overview\n Program & Documents\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introduction This in-person training is a joint initiative aiming to enhance national and regional capacity for marine spatial planning (MSP) with tools applied to areas within and beyond national jurisdiction\, including ecosystem-based and climate-resilient approaches\, and area-based management methodologies and processes. This training course is jointly organized by the IOC (in support of the MSPglobal\, Ocean Decade Capacity Development Facility\, OceanTeacher Global Academy\, and IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC)) in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST).  The training includes two parts: Part 1:  Regional training on Biodiversity Inclusive and Climate Smart Marine Spatial Planning for Asia and Pacific\, 13 to 14 July 2026 A 2-day course aiming to strengthen the capacity of MSP practitioners and decision-makers to integrate biodiversity conservation\, climate adaptation and mitigation\, and inclusive governance into planning processes. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide and its complementary volumes on Biodiversity-Inclusive and Climate-Smart MSP \, the course combines conceptual alignment with hands-on application. Participants will develop a shared understanding of ecosystem-based and climate-resilient planning principles\, explore the implications of biodiversity loss and climate change for marine management\, and examine policy alignment and inclusive governance approaches. Through interactive exercises and a simulated MSP process\, they will learn how to apply these principles across all phases of the MSP cycle from scoping and assessment to plan development\, implementation\, monitoring\, and adaptive management. Part 2: Applying Marine Spatial Planning Tools to Area-Based Management in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) for Asia and Pacific\, 15 to 17 July 2026 This 3-day training equips practitioners working in MSP or MPA management\, ocean governance\, conservation\, management\, and related fields with the frameworks and practical knowledge needed to design Area-Based Management Tool (ABMT) proposals in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) under the BBNJ Agreement. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide on Marine Spatial Planning\, the course bridges established MSP methodologies with the scientific and technical requirements of BBNJ governance and operationalization\, exploring how biodiversity\, climate\, and equity — including the integration of traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) — apply in ABNJ contexts. *Note that self-sponsored participants may choose or be selected to participate in only one or both parts of the training. Participants who receive sponsorship from the organization must attend both parts.  \n \n \n \n Workshop objectives Part 1 of the training aims to: Strengthen participants’ understanding of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart principles across the different phases of the marine spatial planning (MSP) process;Support participants in identifying entry points for integrating biodiversity\, climate\, and equity considerations throughout the MSP cycle;Enhance capacities to design and facilitate stakeholder engagement processes that promote inclusive and equitable marine governance;Improve participants’ ability to communicate MSP strategies effectively to diverse audiences and stakeholders;Encourage engagement in regional and global communities of practice on biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart MSP.Part 2 of the training aims to: Provide an understanding of the scientific and technical requirements for area-based management tool (ABMT) proposals under the BBNJ Agreement\, including relevant methodologies;Clarify key components of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart spatial planning in the context of ABNJ governance;Strengthen knowledge on the use of MSP-based analysis to support ABMT proposals\, including the integration of global spatial datasets on biodiversity\, human activities\, and climate;Raise awareness of the implications of data gaps for spatial decision-making and ABMT design and implementation;Support participants in assessing how MSP spatial analysis approaches can be applied in their own national or regional contexts\, including identifying relevant data sources\, governance actors\, and potential constraints. \n \n \n \n Workshop participants This training is designed for practitioners working in marine spatial planning (MSP)\, ocean governance\, or related fields — particularly those involved in MSP processes or BBNJ implementation at national or regional levels\, including the design and application of area-based management tools (ABMTs) in ABNJ. List of eligible countries for the open call for participation: Cook Islands\, Fiji\, Kiribati\, Maldives\, Marshall Islands\, Micronesia (Federated States of)\, Nauru\, Niue\, Palau\, Papua New Guinea\, Samoa\, Solomon Islands\, Timor-Leste\, Torkelau\, Tonga\, Tuvalu\, and Vanuatu.   *Note remaining part of the available places will be dedicated to direct contact invitations issued by WESTPAC to its Member States. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assessment & certificate This training will include pre-and-post self-assessments\, and a final assignment report.   *Note that the preparation online courses suggested in the pre-requisites have a different assessment rationale\, and certificate of completion.  To receive a Certificate of Completion\, for each part of the training course\, participants shall:  Fully attend to the in-person sessions  Engage and complete every proposed training activity  Successfully complete the report assignment    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1.Agenda URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/scoping-workshop-on-ocean-literacy/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ioc-westpac.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/oceanshinechildren-1-e1761731572104.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251002T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251004T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222217 CREATED:20250630T015209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T060244Z UID:39354-1759392000-1759597200@ioc-westpac.org SUMMARY:2nd International Workshop on Small Island Research and Development (SIRaD) DESCRIPTION:Busan\, Republic of Korea\, 13–17 July 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Overview\n Program & Documents\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introduction This in-person training is a joint initiative aiming to enhance national and regional capacity for marine spatial planning (MSP) with tools applied to areas within and beyond national jurisdiction\, including ecosystem-based and climate-resilient approaches\, and area-based management methodologies and processes. This training course is jointly organized by the IOC (in support of the MSPglobal\, Ocean Decade Capacity Development Facility\, OceanTeacher Global Academy\, and IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC)) in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST).  The training includes two parts: Part 1:  Regional training on Biodiversity Inclusive and Climate Smart Marine Spatial Planning for Asia and Pacific\, 13 to 14 July 2026 A 2-day course aiming to strengthen the capacity of MSP practitioners and decision-makers to integrate biodiversity conservation\, climate adaptation and mitigation\, and inclusive governance into planning processes. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide and its complementary volumes on Biodiversity-Inclusive and Climate-Smart MSP \, the course combines conceptual alignment with hands-on application. Participants will develop a shared understanding of ecosystem-based and climate-resilient planning principles\, explore the implications of biodiversity loss and climate change for marine management\, and examine policy alignment and inclusive governance approaches. Through interactive exercises and a simulated MSP process\, they will learn how to apply these principles across all phases of the MSP cycle from scoping and assessment to plan development\, implementation\, monitoring\, and adaptive management. Part 2: Applying Marine Spatial Planning Tools to Area-Based Management in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) for Asia and Pacific\, 15 to 17 July 2026 This 3-day training equips practitioners working in MSP or MPA management\, ocean governance\, conservation\, management\, and related fields with the frameworks and practical knowledge needed to design Area-Based Management Tool (ABMT) proposals in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) under the BBNJ Agreement. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide on Marine Spatial Planning\, the course bridges established MSP methodologies with the scientific and technical requirements of BBNJ governance and operationalization\, exploring how biodiversity\, climate\, and equity — including the integration of traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) — apply in ABNJ contexts. *Note that self-sponsored participants may choose or be selected to participate in only one or both parts of the training. Participants who receive sponsorship from the organization must attend both parts.  \n \n \n \n Workshop objectives Part 1 of the training aims to: Strengthen participants’ understanding of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart principles across the different phases of the marine spatial planning (MSP) process;Support participants in identifying entry points for integrating biodiversity\, climate\, and equity considerations throughout the MSP cycle;Enhance capacities to design and facilitate stakeholder engagement processes that promote inclusive and equitable marine governance;Improve participants’ ability to communicate MSP strategies effectively to diverse audiences and stakeholders;Encourage engagement in regional and global communities of practice on biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart MSP.Part 2 of the training aims to: Provide an understanding of the scientific and technical requirements for area-based management tool (ABMT) proposals under the BBNJ Agreement\, including relevant methodologies;Clarify key components of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart spatial planning in the context of ABNJ governance;Strengthen knowledge on the use of MSP-based analysis to support ABMT proposals\, including the integration of global spatial datasets on biodiversity\, human activities\, and climate;Raise awareness of the implications of data gaps for spatial decision-making and ABMT design and implementation;Support participants in assessing how MSP spatial analysis approaches can be applied in their own national or regional contexts\, including identifying relevant data sources\, governance actors\, and potential constraints. \n \n \n \n Workshop participants This training is designed for practitioners working in marine spatial planning (MSP)\, ocean governance\, or related fields — particularly those involved in MSP processes or BBNJ implementation at national or regional levels\, including the design and application of area-based management tools (ABMTs) in ABNJ. List of eligible countries for the open call for participation: Cook Islands\, Fiji\, Kiribati\, Maldives\, Marshall Islands\, Micronesia (Federated States of)\, Nauru\, Niue\, Palau\, Papua New Guinea\, Samoa\, Solomon Islands\, Timor-Leste\, Torkelau\, Tonga\, Tuvalu\, and Vanuatu.   *Note remaining part of the available places will be dedicated to direct contact invitations issued by WESTPAC to its Member States. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assessment & certificate This training will include pre-and-post self-assessments\, and a final assignment report.   *Note that the preparation online courses suggested in the pre-requisites have a different assessment rationale\, and certificate of completion.  To receive a Certificate of Completion\, for each part of the training course\, participants shall:  Fully attend to the in-person sessions  Engage and complete every proposed training activity  Successfully complete the report assignment    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1.Agenda URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/2nd-sirad-workshop/ LOCATION:Malang\, Indonesia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ioc-westpac.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Malang.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20250311T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20250313T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222217 CREATED:20241024T014811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T084726Z UID:35134-1741680000-1741885200@ioc-westpac.org SUMMARY:Fifteenth Intergovernmental Session of the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC-XV) DESCRIPTION:Busan\, Republic of Korea\, 13–17 July 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Overview\n Program & Documents\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introduction This in-person training is a joint initiative aiming to enhance national and regional capacity for marine spatial planning (MSP) with tools applied to areas within and beyond national jurisdiction\, including ecosystem-based and climate-resilient approaches\, and area-based management methodologies and processes. This training course is jointly organized by the IOC (in support of the MSPglobal\, Ocean Decade Capacity Development Facility\, OceanTeacher Global Academy\, and IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC)) in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST).  The training includes two parts: Part 1:  Regional training on Biodiversity Inclusive and Climate Smart Marine Spatial Planning for Asia and Pacific\, 13 to 14 July 2026 A 2-day course aiming to strengthen the capacity of MSP practitioners and decision-makers to integrate biodiversity conservation\, climate adaptation and mitigation\, and inclusive governance into planning processes. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide and its complementary volumes on Biodiversity-Inclusive and Climate-Smart MSP \, the course combines conceptual alignment with hands-on application. Participants will develop a shared understanding of ecosystem-based and climate-resilient planning principles\, explore the implications of biodiversity loss and climate change for marine management\, and examine policy alignment and inclusive governance approaches. Through interactive exercises and a simulated MSP process\, they will learn how to apply these principles across all phases of the MSP cycle from scoping and assessment to plan development\, implementation\, monitoring\, and adaptive management. Part 2: Applying Marine Spatial Planning Tools to Area-Based Management in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) for Asia and Pacific\, 15 to 17 July 2026 This 3-day training equips practitioners working in MSP or MPA management\, ocean governance\, conservation\, management\, and related fields with the frameworks and practical knowledge needed to design Area-Based Management Tool (ABMT) proposals in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) under the BBNJ Agreement. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide on Marine Spatial Planning\, the course bridges established MSP methodologies with the scientific and technical requirements of BBNJ governance and operationalization\, exploring how biodiversity\, climate\, and equity — including the integration of traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) — apply in ABNJ contexts. *Note that self-sponsored participants may choose or be selected to participate in only one or both parts of the training. Participants who receive sponsorship from the organization must attend both parts.  \n \n \n \n Workshop objectives Part 1 of the training aims to: Strengthen participants’ understanding of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart principles across the different phases of the marine spatial planning (MSP) process;Support participants in identifying entry points for integrating biodiversity\, climate\, and equity considerations throughout the MSP cycle;Enhance capacities to design and facilitate stakeholder engagement processes that promote inclusive and equitable marine governance;Improve participants’ ability to communicate MSP strategies effectively to diverse audiences and stakeholders;Encourage engagement in regional and global communities of practice on biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart MSP.Part 2 of the training aims to: Provide an understanding of the scientific and technical requirements for area-based management tool (ABMT) proposals under the BBNJ Agreement\, including relevant methodologies;Clarify key components of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart spatial planning in the context of ABNJ governance;Strengthen knowledge on the use of MSP-based analysis to support ABMT proposals\, including the integration of global spatial datasets on biodiversity\, human activities\, and climate;Raise awareness of the implications of data gaps for spatial decision-making and ABMT design and implementation;Support participants in assessing how MSP spatial analysis approaches can be applied in their own national or regional contexts\, including identifying relevant data sources\, governance actors\, and potential constraints. \n \n \n \n Workshop participants This training is designed for practitioners working in marine spatial planning (MSP)\, ocean governance\, or related fields — particularly those involved in MSP processes or BBNJ implementation at national or regional levels\, including the design and application of area-based management tools (ABMTs) in ABNJ. List of eligible countries for the open call for participation: Cook Islands\, Fiji\, Kiribati\, Maldives\, Marshall Islands\, Micronesia (Federated States of)\, Nauru\, Niue\, Palau\, Papua New Guinea\, Samoa\, Solomon Islands\, Timor-Leste\, Torkelau\, Tonga\, Tuvalu\, and Vanuatu.   *Note remaining part of the available places will be dedicated to direct contact invitations issued by WESTPAC to its Member States. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assessment & certificate This training will include pre-and-post self-assessments\, and a final assignment report.   *Note that the preparation online courses suggested in the pre-requisites have a different assessment rationale\, and certificate of completion.  To receive a Certificate of Completion\, for each part of the training course\, participants shall:  Fully attend to the in-person sessions  Engage and complete every proposed training activity  Successfully complete the report assignment    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1.Agenda URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/westpac-xv/ LOCATION:Tokyo\, Japan ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ioc-westpac.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/AdobeStock_83452854.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20241206T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20241208T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222217 CREATED:20241125T210642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T022200Z UID:35588-1733472000-1733677200@ioc-westpac.org SUMMARY:IOC/WESTPAC Workshop on the Asian Marginal Seas Program DESCRIPTION:Busan\, Republic of Korea\, 13–17 July 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Overview\n Program & Documents\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introduction This in-person training is a joint initiative aiming to enhance national and regional capacity for marine spatial planning (MSP) with tools applied to areas within and beyond national jurisdiction\, including ecosystem-based and climate-resilient approaches\, and area-based management methodologies and processes. This training course is jointly organized by the IOC (in support of the MSPglobal\, Ocean Decade Capacity Development Facility\, OceanTeacher Global Academy\, and IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC)) in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST).  The training includes two parts: Part 1:  Regional training on Biodiversity Inclusive and Climate Smart Marine Spatial Planning for Asia and Pacific\, 13 to 14 July 2026 A 2-day course aiming to strengthen the capacity of MSP practitioners and decision-makers to integrate biodiversity conservation\, climate adaptation and mitigation\, and inclusive governance into planning processes. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide and its complementary volumes on Biodiversity-Inclusive and Climate-Smart MSP \, the course combines conceptual alignment with hands-on application. Participants will develop a shared understanding of ecosystem-based and climate-resilient planning principles\, explore the implications of biodiversity loss and climate change for marine management\, and examine policy alignment and inclusive governance approaches. Through interactive exercises and a simulated MSP process\, they will learn how to apply these principles across all phases of the MSP cycle from scoping and assessment to plan development\, implementation\, monitoring\, and adaptive management. Part 2: Applying Marine Spatial Planning Tools to Area-Based Management in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) for Asia and Pacific\, 15 to 17 July 2026 This 3-day training equips practitioners working in MSP or MPA management\, ocean governance\, conservation\, management\, and related fields with the frameworks and practical knowledge needed to design Area-Based Management Tool (ABMT) proposals in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) under the BBNJ Agreement. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide on Marine Spatial Planning\, the course bridges established MSP methodologies with the scientific and technical requirements of BBNJ governance and operationalization\, exploring how biodiversity\, climate\, and equity — including the integration of traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) — apply in ABNJ contexts. *Note that self-sponsored participants may choose or be selected to participate in only one or both parts of the training. Participants who receive sponsorship from the organization must attend both parts.  \n \n \n \n Workshop objectives Part 1 of the training aims to: Strengthen participants’ understanding of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart principles across the different phases of the marine spatial planning (MSP) process;Support participants in identifying entry points for integrating biodiversity\, climate\, and equity considerations throughout the MSP cycle;Enhance capacities to design and facilitate stakeholder engagement processes that promote inclusive and equitable marine governance;Improve participants’ ability to communicate MSP strategies effectively to diverse audiences and stakeholders;Encourage engagement in regional and global communities of practice on biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart MSP.Part 2 of the training aims to: Provide an understanding of the scientific and technical requirements for area-based management tool (ABMT) proposals under the BBNJ Agreement\, including relevant methodologies;Clarify key components of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart spatial planning in the context of ABNJ governance;Strengthen knowledge on the use of MSP-based analysis to support ABMT proposals\, including the integration of global spatial datasets on biodiversity\, human activities\, and climate;Raise awareness of the implications of data gaps for spatial decision-making and ABMT design and implementation;Support participants in assessing how MSP spatial analysis approaches can be applied in their own national or regional contexts\, including identifying relevant data sources\, governance actors\, and potential constraints. \n \n \n \n Workshop participants This training is designed for practitioners working in marine spatial planning (MSP)\, ocean governance\, or related fields — particularly those involved in MSP processes or BBNJ implementation at national or regional levels\, including the design and application of area-based management tools (ABMTs) in ABNJ. List of eligible countries for the open call for participation: Cook Islands\, Fiji\, Kiribati\, Maldives\, Marshall Islands\, Micronesia (Federated States of)\, Nauru\, Niue\, Palau\, Papua New Guinea\, Samoa\, Solomon Islands\, Timor-Leste\, Torkelau\, Tonga\, Tuvalu\, and Vanuatu.   *Note remaining part of the available places will be dedicated to direct contact invitations issued by WESTPAC to its Member States. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assessment & certificate This training will include pre-and-post self-assessments\, and a final assignment report.   *Note that the preparation online courses suggested in the pre-requisites have a different assessment rationale\, and certificate of completion.  To receive a Certificate of Completion\, for each part of the training course\, participants shall:  Fully attend to the in-person sessions  Engage and complete every proposed training activity  Successfully complete the report assignment    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1.Agenda URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/ams-2024/ LOCATION:Toyama\, Japan ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ioc-westpac.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Toyama-Bay.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20241113T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20241115T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222217 CREATED:20241101T083041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T023740Z UID:35425-1731484800-1731690000@ioc-westpac.org SUMMARY:Second International Scientific Symposium of CSK-2 & the Fifth Meeting of the CSK-2 International Steering Group DESCRIPTION:Busan\, Republic of Korea\, 13–17 July 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Overview\n Program & Documents\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introduction This in-person training is a joint initiative aiming to enhance national and regional capacity for marine spatial planning (MSP) with tools applied to areas within and beyond national jurisdiction\, including ecosystem-based and climate-resilient approaches\, and area-based management methodologies and processes. This training course is jointly organized by the IOC (in support of the MSPglobal\, Ocean Decade Capacity Development Facility\, OceanTeacher Global Academy\, and IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC)) in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST).  The training includes two parts: Part 1:  Regional training on Biodiversity Inclusive and Climate Smart Marine Spatial Planning for Asia and Pacific\, 13 to 14 July 2026 A 2-day course aiming to strengthen the capacity of MSP practitioners and decision-makers to integrate biodiversity conservation\, climate adaptation and mitigation\, and inclusive governance into planning processes. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide and its complementary volumes on Biodiversity-Inclusive and Climate-Smart MSP \, the course combines conceptual alignment with hands-on application. Participants will develop a shared understanding of ecosystem-based and climate-resilient planning principles\, explore the implications of biodiversity loss and climate change for marine management\, and examine policy alignment and inclusive governance approaches. Through interactive exercises and a simulated MSP process\, they will learn how to apply these principles across all phases of the MSP cycle from scoping and assessment to plan development\, implementation\, monitoring\, and adaptive management. Part 2: Applying Marine Spatial Planning Tools to Area-Based Management in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) for Asia and Pacific\, 15 to 17 July 2026 This 3-day training equips practitioners working in MSP or MPA management\, ocean governance\, conservation\, management\, and related fields with the frameworks and practical knowledge needed to design Area-Based Management Tool (ABMT) proposals in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) under the BBNJ Agreement. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide on Marine Spatial Planning\, the course bridges established MSP methodologies with the scientific and technical requirements of BBNJ governance and operationalization\, exploring how biodiversity\, climate\, and equity — including the integration of traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) — apply in ABNJ contexts. *Note that self-sponsored participants may choose or be selected to participate in only one or both parts of the training. Participants who receive sponsorship from the organization must attend both parts.  \n \n \n \n Workshop objectives Part 1 of the training aims to: Strengthen participants’ understanding of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart principles across the different phases of the marine spatial planning (MSP) process;Support participants in identifying entry points for integrating biodiversity\, climate\, and equity considerations throughout the MSP cycle;Enhance capacities to design and facilitate stakeholder engagement processes that promote inclusive and equitable marine governance;Improve participants’ ability to communicate MSP strategies effectively to diverse audiences and stakeholders;Encourage engagement in regional and global communities of practice on biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart MSP.Part 2 of the training aims to: Provide an understanding of the scientific and technical requirements for area-based management tool (ABMT) proposals under the BBNJ Agreement\, including relevant methodologies;Clarify key components of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart spatial planning in the context of ABNJ governance;Strengthen knowledge on the use of MSP-based analysis to support ABMT proposals\, including the integration of global spatial datasets on biodiversity\, human activities\, and climate;Raise awareness of the implications of data gaps for spatial decision-making and ABMT design and implementation;Support participants in assessing how MSP spatial analysis approaches can be applied in their own national or regional contexts\, including identifying relevant data sources\, governance actors\, and potential constraints. \n \n \n \n Workshop participants This training is designed for practitioners working in marine spatial planning (MSP)\, ocean governance\, or related fields — particularly those involved in MSP processes or BBNJ implementation at national or regional levels\, including the design and application of area-based management tools (ABMTs) in ABNJ. List of eligible countries for the open call for participation: Cook Islands\, Fiji\, Kiribati\, Maldives\, Marshall Islands\, Micronesia (Federated States of)\, Nauru\, Niue\, Palau\, Papua New Guinea\, Samoa\, Solomon Islands\, Timor-Leste\, Torkelau\, Tonga\, Tuvalu\, and Vanuatu.   *Note remaining part of the available places will be dedicated to direct contact invitations issued by WESTPAC to its Member States. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assessment & certificate This training will include pre-and-post self-assessments\, and a final assignment report.   *Note that the preparation online courses suggested in the pre-requisites have a different assessment rationale\, and certificate of completion.  To receive a Certificate of Completion\, for each part of the training course\, participants shall:  Fully attend to the in-person sessions  Engage and complete every proposed training activity  Successfully complete the report assignment    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1.Agenda URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/csk2-second-symposium/ LOCATION:Sendai\, Japan ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ioc-westpac.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AdobeStock_86384790_600.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20240923T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20241004T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222217 CREATED:20240707T223145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T024138Z UID:33837-1727078400-1728061200@ioc-westpac.org SUMMARY:Training Course on Remote Sensing-based Seagrass Blue Carbon Assessment DESCRIPTION:Busan\, Republic of Korea\, 13–17 July 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Overview\n Program & Documents\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introduction This in-person training is a joint initiative aiming to enhance national and regional capacity for marine spatial planning (MSP) with tools applied to areas within and beyond national jurisdiction\, including ecosystem-based and climate-resilient approaches\, and area-based management methodologies and processes. This training course is jointly organized by the IOC (in support of the MSPglobal\, Ocean Decade Capacity Development Facility\, OceanTeacher Global Academy\, and IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC)) in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST).  The training includes two parts: Part 1:  Regional training on Biodiversity Inclusive and Climate Smart Marine Spatial Planning for Asia and Pacific\, 13 to 14 July 2026 A 2-day course aiming to strengthen the capacity of MSP practitioners and decision-makers to integrate biodiversity conservation\, climate adaptation and mitigation\, and inclusive governance into planning processes. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide and its complementary volumes on Biodiversity-Inclusive and Climate-Smart MSP \, the course combines conceptual alignment with hands-on application. Participants will develop a shared understanding of ecosystem-based and climate-resilient planning principles\, explore the implications of biodiversity loss and climate change for marine management\, and examine policy alignment and inclusive governance approaches. Through interactive exercises and a simulated MSP process\, they will learn how to apply these principles across all phases of the MSP cycle from scoping and assessment to plan development\, implementation\, monitoring\, and adaptive management. Part 2: Applying Marine Spatial Planning Tools to Area-Based Management in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) for Asia and Pacific\, 15 to 17 July 2026 This 3-day training equips practitioners working in MSP or MPA management\, ocean governance\, conservation\, management\, and related fields with the frameworks and practical knowledge needed to design Area-Based Management Tool (ABMT) proposals in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) under the BBNJ Agreement. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide on Marine Spatial Planning\, the course bridges established MSP methodologies with the scientific and technical requirements of BBNJ governance and operationalization\, exploring how biodiversity\, climate\, and equity — including the integration of traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) — apply in ABNJ contexts. *Note that self-sponsored participants may choose or be selected to participate in only one or both parts of the training. Participants who receive sponsorship from the organization must attend both parts.  \n \n \n \n Workshop objectives Part 1 of the training aims to: Strengthen participants’ understanding of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart principles across the different phases of the marine spatial planning (MSP) process;Support participants in identifying entry points for integrating biodiversity\, climate\, and equity considerations throughout the MSP cycle;Enhance capacities to design and facilitate stakeholder engagement processes that promote inclusive and equitable marine governance;Improve participants’ ability to communicate MSP strategies effectively to diverse audiences and stakeholders;Encourage engagement in regional and global communities of practice on biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart MSP.Part 2 of the training aims to: Provide an understanding of the scientific and technical requirements for area-based management tool (ABMT) proposals under the BBNJ Agreement\, including relevant methodologies;Clarify key components of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart spatial planning in the context of ABNJ governance;Strengthen knowledge on the use of MSP-based analysis to support ABMT proposals\, including the integration of global spatial datasets on biodiversity\, human activities\, and climate;Raise awareness of the implications of data gaps for spatial decision-making and ABMT design and implementation;Support participants in assessing how MSP spatial analysis approaches can be applied in their own national or regional contexts\, including identifying relevant data sources\, governance actors\, and potential constraints. \n \n \n \n Workshop participants This training is designed for practitioners working in marine spatial planning (MSP)\, ocean governance\, or related fields — particularly those involved in MSP processes or BBNJ implementation at national or regional levels\, including the design and application of area-based management tools (ABMTs) in ABNJ. List of eligible countries for the open call for participation: Cook Islands\, Fiji\, Kiribati\, Maldives\, Marshall Islands\, Micronesia (Federated States of)\, Nauru\, Niue\, Palau\, Papua New Guinea\, Samoa\, Solomon Islands\, Timor-Leste\, Torkelau\, Tonga\, Tuvalu\, and Vanuatu.   *Note remaining part of the available places will be dedicated to direct contact invitations issued by WESTPAC to its Member States. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assessment & certificate This training will include pre-and-post self-assessments\, and a final assignment report.   *Note that the preparation online courses suggested in the pre-requisites have a different assessment rationale\, and certificate of completion.  To receive a Certificate of Completion\, for each part of the training course\, participants shall:  Fully attend to the in-person sessions  Engage and complete every proposed training activity  Successfully complete the report assignment    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1.Agenda URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/rtrc-marbest-2024/ LOCATION:Jakarta\, Indonesia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ioc-westpac.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/seagrass.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20240422T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20240425T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222217 CREATED:20230509T170058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T064404Z UID:26066-1713772800-1714064400@ioc-westpac.org SUMMARY:2nd UN Ocean Decade Regional Conference & 11th WESTPAC International Marine Science Conference DESCRIPTION:Busan\, Republic of Korea\, 13–17 July 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Overview\n Program & Documents\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introduction This in-person training is a joint initiative aiming to enhance national and regional capacity for marine spatial planning (MSP) with tools applied to areas within and beyond national jurisdiction\, including ecosystem-based and climate-resilient approaches\, and area-based management methodologies and processes. This training course is jointly organized by the IOC (in support of the MSPglobal\, Ocean Decade Capacity Development Facility\, OceanTeacher Global Academy\, and IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC)) in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST).  The training includes two parts: Part 1:  Regional training on Biodiversity Inclusive and Climate Smart Marine Spatial Planning for Asia and Pacific\, 13 to 14 July 2026 A 2-day course aiming to strengthen the capacity of MSP practitioners and decision-makers to integrate biodiversity conservation\, climate adaptation and mitigation\, and inclusive governance into planning processes. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide and its complementary volumes on Biodiversity-Inclusive and Climate-Smart MSP \, the course combines conceptual alignment with hands-on application. Participants will develop a shared understanding of ecosystem-based and climate-resilient planning principles\, explore the implications of biodiversity loss and climate change for marine management\, and examine policy alignment and inclusive governance approaches. Through interactive exercises and a simulated MSP process\, they will learn how to apply these principles across all phases of the MSP cycle from scoping and assessment to plan development\, implementation\, monitoring\, and adaptive management. Part 2: Applying Marine Spatial Planning Tools to Area-Based Management in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) for Asia and Pacific\, 15 to 17 July 2026 This 3-day training equips practitioners working in MSP or MPA management\, ocean governance\, conservation\, management\, and related fields with the frameworks and practical knowledge needed to design Area-Based Management Tool (ABMT) proposals in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) under the BBNJ Agreement. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide on Marine Spatial Planning\, the course bridges established MSP methodologies with the scientific and technical requirements of BBNJ governance and operationalization\, exploring how biodiversity\, climate\, and equity — including the integration of traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) — apply in ABNJ contexts. *Note that self-sponsored participants may choose or be selected to participate in only one or both parts of the training. Participants who receive sponsorship from the organization must attend both parts.  \n \n \n \n Workshop objectives Part 1 of the training aims to: Strengthen participants’ understanding of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart principles across the different phases of the marine spatial planning (MSP) process;Support participants in identifying entry points for integrating biodiversity\, climate\, and equity considerations throughout the MSP cycle;Enhance capacities to design and facilitate stakeholder engagement processes that promote inclusive and equitable marine governance;Improve participants’ ability to communicate MSP strategies effectively to diverse audiences and stakeholders;Encourage engagement in regional and global communities of practice on biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart MSP.Part 2 of the training aims to: Provide an understanding of the scientific and technical requirements for area-based management tool (ABMT) proposals under the BBNJ Agreement\, including relevant methodologies;Clarify key components of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart spatial planning in the context of ABNJ governance;Strengthen knowledge on the use of MSP-based analysis to support ABMT proposals\, including the integration of global spatial datasets on biodiversity\, human activities\, and climate;Raise awareness of the implications of data gaps for spatial decision-making and ABMT design and implementation;Support participants in assessing how MSP spatial analysis approaches can be applied in their own national or regional contexts\, including identifying relevant data sources\, governance actors\, and potential constraints. \n \n \n \n Workshop participants This training is designed for practitioners working in marine spatial planning (MSP)\, ocean governance\, or related fields — particularly those involved in MSP processes or BBNJ implementation at national or regional levels\, including the design and application of area-based management tools (ABMTs) in ABNJ. List of eligible countries for the open call for participation: Cook Islands\, Fiji\, Kiribati\, Maldives\, Marshall Islands\, Micronesia (Federated States of)\, Nauru\, Niue\, Palau\, Papua New Guinea\, Samoa\, Solomon Islands\, Timor-Leste\, Torkelau\, Tonga\, Tuvalu\, and Vanuatu.   *Note remaining part of the available places will be dedicated to direct contact invitations issued by WESTPAC to its Member States. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assessment & certificate This training will include pre-and-post self-assessments\, and a final assignment report.   *Note that the preparation online courses suggested in the pre-requisites have a different assessment rationale\, and certificate of completion.  To receive a Certificate of Completion\, for each part of the training course\, participants shall:  Fully attend to the in-person sessions  Engage and complete every proposed training activity  Successfully complete the report assignment    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1.Agenda URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/imsc11/ LOCATION:Bangkok\, Thailand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ioc-westpac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Chaophraya.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20231204T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20231206T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222217 CREATED:20231203T194831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T004554Z UID:32497-1701676800-1701882000@ioc-westpac.org SUMMARY:The Fourth Session of the CSK-2 International Steering Group DESCRIPTION:Busan\, Republic of Korea\, 13–17 July 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Overview\n Program & Documents\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introduction This in-person training is a joint initiative aiming to enhance national and regional capacity for marine spatial planning (MSP) with tools applied to areas within and beyond national jurisdiction\, including ecosystem-based and climate-resilient approaches\, and area-based management methodologies and processes. This training course is jointly organized by the IOC (in support of the MSPglobal\, Ocean Decade Capacity Development Facility\, OceanTeacher Global Academy\, and IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC)) in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST).  The training includes two parts: Part 1:  Regional training on Biodiversity Inclusive and Climate Smart Marine Spatial Planning for Asia and Pacific\, 13 to 14 July 2026 A 2-day course aiming to strengthen the capacity of MSP practitioners and decision-makers to integrate biodiversity conservation\, climate adaptation and mitigation\, and inclusive governance into planning processes. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide and its complementary volumes on Biodiversity-Inclusive and Climate-Smart MSP \, the course combines conceptual alignment with hands-on application. Participants will develop a shared understanding of ecosystem-based and climate-resilient planning principles\, explore the implications of biodiversity loss and climate change for marine management\, and examine policy alignment and inclusive governance approaches. Through interactive exercises and a simulated MSP process\, they will learn how to apply these principles across all phases of the MSP cycle from scoping and assessment to plan development\, implementation\, monitoring\, and adaptive management. Part 2: Applying Marine Spatial Planning Tools to Area-Based Management in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) for Asia and Pacific\, 15 to 17 July 2026 This 3-day training equips practitioners working in MSP or MPA management\, ocean governance\, conservation\, management\, and related fields with the frameworks and practical knowledge needed to design Area-Based Management Tool (ABMT) proposals in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) under the BBNJ Agreement. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide on Marine Spatial Planning\, the course bridges established MSP methodologies with the scientific and technical requirements of BBNJ governance and operationalization\, exploring how biodiversity\, climate\, and equity — including the integration of traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) — apply in ABNJ contexts. *Note that self-sponsored participants may choose or be selected to participate in only one or both parts of the training. Participants who receive sponsorship from the organization must attend both parts.  \n \n \n \n Workshop objectives Part 1 of the training aims to: Strengthen participants’ understanding of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart principles across the different phases of the marine spatial planning (MSP) process;Support participants in identifying entry points for integrating biodiversity\, climate\, and equity considerations throughout the MSP cycle;Enhance capacities to design and facilitate stakeholder engagement processes that promote inclusive and equitable marine governance;Improve participants’ ability to communicate MSP strategies effectively to diverse audiences and stakeholders;Encourage engagement in regional and global communities of practice on biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart MSP.Part 2 of the training aims to: Provide an understanding of the scientific and technical requirements for area-based management tool (ABMT) proposals under the BBNJ Agreement\, including relevant methodologies;Clarify key components of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart spatial planning in the context of ABNJ governance;Strengthen knowledge on the use of MSP-based analysis to support ABMT proposals\, including the integration of global spatial datasets on biodiversity\, human activities\, and climate;Raise awareness of the implications of data gaps for spatial decision-making and ABMT design and implementation;Support participants in assessing how MSP spatial analysis approaches can be applied in their own national or regional contexts\, including identifying relevant data sources\, governance actors\, and potential constraints. \n \n \n \n Workshop participants This training is designed for practitioners working in marine spatial planning (MSP)\, ocean governance\, or related fields — particularly those involved in MSP processes or BBNJ implementation at national or regional levels\, including the design and application of area-based management tools (ABMTs) in ABNJ. List of eligible countries for the open call for participation: Cook Islands\, Fiji\, Kiribati\, Maldives\, Marshall Islands\, Micronesia (Federated States of)\, Nauru\, Niue\, Palau\, Papua New Guinea\, Samoa\, Solomon Islands\, Timor-Leste\, Torkelau\, Tonga\, Tuvalu\, and Vanuatu.   *Note remaining part of the available places will be dedicated to direct contact invitations issued by WESTPAC to its Member States. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assessment & certificate This training will include pre-and-post self-assessments\, and a final assignment report.   *Note that the preparation online courses suggested in the pre-requisites have a different assessment rationale\, and certificate of completion.  To receive a Certificate of Completion\, for each part of the training course\, participants shall:  Fully attend to the in-person sessions  Engage and complete every proposed training activity  Successfully complete the report assignment    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1.Agenda URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/4th-session-csk-2/ LOCATION:Qingdao\, China ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ioc-westpac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/First-WESTPAC-Marine-Spatial-Planning-Expert-Workshop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20231127T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20231129T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222217 CREATED:20230808T193414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T004643Z UID:28247-1701072000-1701280800@ioc-westpac.org SUMMARY:Training Workshop on Monitoring Marine Fish Communities with Environmental DNA Method DESCRIPTION:Busan\, Republic of Korea\, 13–17 July 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Overview\n Program & Documents\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introduction This in-person training is a joint initiative aiming to enhance national and regional capacity for marine spatial planning (MSP) with tools applied to areas within and beyond national jurisdiction\, including ecosystem-based and climate-resilient approaches\, and area-based management methodologies and processes. This training course is jointly organized by the IOC (in support of the MSPglobal\, Ocean Decade Capacity Development Facility\, OceanTeacher Global Academy\, and IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC)) in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST).  The training includes two parts: Part 1:  Regional training on Biodiversity Inclusive and Climate Smart Marine Spatial Planning for Asia and Pacific\, 13 to 14 July 2026 A 2-day course aiming to strengthen the capacity of MSP practitioners and decision-makers to integrate biodiversity conservation\, climate adaptation and mitigation\, and inclusive governance into planning processes. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide and its complementary volumes on Biodiversity-Inclusive and Climate-Smart MSP \, the course combines conceptual alignment with hands-on application. Participants will develop a shared understanding of ecosystem-based and climate-resilient planning principles\, explore the implications of biodiversity loss and climate change for marine management\, and examine policy alignment and inclusive governance approaches. Through interactive exercises and a simulated MSP process\, they will learn how to apply these principles across all phases of the MSP cycle from scoping and assessment to plan development\, implementation\, monitoring\, and adaptive management. Part 2: Applying Marine Spatial Planning Tools to Area-Based Management in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) for Asia and Pacific\, 15 to 17 July 2026 This 3-day training equips practitioners working in MSP or MPA management\, ocean governance\, conservation\, management\, and related fields with the frameworks and practical knowledge needed to design Area-Based Management Tool (ABMT) proposals in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) under the BBNJ Agreement. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide on Marine Spatial Planning\, the course bridges established MSP methodologies with the scientific and technical requirements of BBNJ governance and operationalization\, exploring how biodiversity\, climate\, and equity — including the integration of traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) — apply in ABNJ contexts. *Note that self-sponsored participants may choose or be selected to participate in only one or both parts of the training. Participants who receive sponsorship from the organization must attend both parts.  \n \n \n \n Workshop objectives Part 1 of the training aims to: Strengthen participants’ understanding of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart principles across the different phases of the marine spatial planning (MSP) process;Support participants in identifying entry points for integrating biodiversity\, climate\, and equity considerations throughout the MSP cycle;Enhance capacities to design and facilitate stakeholder engagement processes that promote inclusive and equitable marine governance;Improve participants’ ability to communicate MSP strategies effectively to diverse audiences and stakeholders;Encourage engagement in regional and global communities of practice on biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart MSP.Part 2 of the training aims to: Provide an understanding of the scientific and technical requirements for area-based management tool (ABMT) proposals under the BBNJ Agreement\, including relevant methodologies;Clarify key components of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart spatial planning in the context of ABNJ governance;Strengthen knowledge on the use of MSP-based analysis to support ABMT proposals\, including the integration of global spatial datasets on biodiversity\, human activities\, and climate;Raise awareness of the implications of data gaps for spatial decision-making and ABMT design and implementation;Support participants in assessing how MSP spatial analysis approaches can be applied in their own national or regional contexts\, including identifying relevant data sources\, governance actors\, and potential constraints. \n \n \n \n Workshop participants This training is designed for practitioners working in marine spatial planning (MSP)\, ocean governance\, or related fields — particularly those involved in MSP processes or BBNJ implementation at national or regional levels\, including the design and application of area-based management tools (ABMTs) in ABNJ. List of eligible countries for the open call for participation: Cook Islands\, Fiji\, Kiribati\, Maldives\, Marshall Islands\, Micronesia (Federated States of)\, Nauru\, Niue\, Palau\, Papua New Guinea\, Samoa\, Solomon Islands\, Timor-Leste\, Torkelau\, Tonga\, Tuvalu\, and Vanuatu.   *Note remaining part of the available places will be dedicated to direct contact invitations issued by WESTPAC to its Member States. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assessment & certificate This training will include pre-and-post self-assessments\, and a final assignment report.   *Note that the preparation online courses suggested in the pre-requisites have a different assessment rationale\, and certificate of completion.  To receive a Certificate of Completion\, for each part of the training course\, participants shall:  Fully attend to the in-person sessions  Engage and complete every proposed training activity  Successfully complete the report assignment    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1.Agenda URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/environmental-dna-method/ LOCATION:Phuket\, Thailand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ioc-westpac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/school-of-fish.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20231120T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20231122T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222217 CREATED:20231109T024009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T004719Z UID:32168-1700467200-1700672400@ioc-westpac.org SUMMARY:WESTPAC-ECNU International Workshop “Stem the tide of Asia’s riverine plastic emission into the ocean” DESCRIPTION:Busan\, Republic of Korea\, 13–17 July 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Overview\n Program & Documents\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introduction This in-person training is a joint initiative aiming to enhance national and regional capacity for marine spatial planning (MSP) with tools applied to areas within and beyond national jurisdiction\, including ecosystem-based and climate-resilient approaches\, and area-based management methodologies and processes. This training course is jointly organized by the IOC (in support of the MSPglobal\, Ocean Decade Capacity Development Facility\, OceanTeacher Global Academy\, and IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC)) in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST).  The training includes two parts: Part 1:  Regional training on Biodiversity Inclusive and Climate Smart Marine Spatial Planning for Asia and Pacific\, 13 to 14 July 2026 A 2-day course aiming to strengthen the capacity of MSP practitioners and decision-makers to integrate biodiversity conservation\, climate adaptation and mitigation\, and inclusive governance into planning processes. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide and its complementary volumes on Biodiversity-Inclusive and Climate-Smart MSP \, the course combines conceptual alignment with hands-on application. Participants will develop a shared understanding of ecosystem-based and climate-resilient planning principles\, explore the implications of biodiversity loss and climate change for marine management\, and examine policy alignment and inclusive governance approaches. Through interactive exercises and a simulated MSP process\, they will learn how to apply these principles across all phases of the MSP cycle from scoping and assessment to plan development\, implementation\, monitoring\, and adaptive management. Part 2: Applying Marine Spatial Planning Tools to Area-Based Management in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) for Asia and Pacific\, 15 to 17 July 2026 This 3-day training equips practitioners working in MSP or MPA management\, ocean governance\, conservation\, management\, and related fields with the frameworks and practical knowledge needed to design Area-Based Management Tool (ABMT) proposals in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) under the BBNJ Agreement. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide on Marine Spatial Planning\, the course bridges established MSP methodologies with the scientific and technical requirements of BBNJ governance and operationalization\, exploring how biodiversity\, climate\, and equity — including the integration of traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) — apply in ABNJ contexts. *Note that self-sponsored participants may choose or be selected to participate in only one or both parts of the training. Participants who receive sponsorship from the organization must attend both parts.  \n \n \n \n Workshop objectives Part 1 of the training aims to: Strengthen participants’ understanding of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart principles across the different phases of the marine spatial planning (MSP) process;Support participants in identifying entry points for integrating biodiversity\, climate\, and equity considerations throughout the MSP cycle;Enhance capacities to design and facilitate stakeholder engagement processes that promote inclusive and equitable marine governance;Improve participants’ ability to communicate MSP strategies effectively to diverse audiences and stakeholders;Encourage engagement in regional and global communities of practice on biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart MSP.Part 2 of the training aims to: Provide an understanding of the scientific and technical requirements for area-based management tool (ABMT) proposals under the BBNJ Agreement\, including relevant methodologies;Clarify key components of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart spatial planning in the context of ABNJ governance;Strengthen knowledge on the use of MSP-based analysis to support ABMT proposals\, including the integration of global spatial datasets on biodiversity\, human activities\, and climate;Raise awareness of the implications of data gaps for spatial decision-making and ABMT design and implementation;Support participants in assessing how MSP spatial analysis approaches can be applied in their own national or regional contexts\, including identifying relevant data sources\, governance actors\, and potential constraints. \n \n \n \n Workshop participants This training is designed for practitioners working in marine spatial planning (MSP)\, ocean governance\, or related fields — particularly those involved in MSP processes or BBNJ implementation at national or regional levels\, including the design and application of area-based management tools (ABMTs) in ABNJ. List of eligible countries for the open call for participation: Cook Islands\, Fiji\, Kiribati\, Maldives\, Marshall Islands\, Micronesia (Federated States of)\, Nauru\, Niue\, Palau\, Papua New Guinea\, Samoa\, Solomon Islands\, Timor-Leste\, Torkelau\, Tonga\, Tuvalu\, and Vanuatu.   *Note remaining part of the available places will be dedicated to direct contact invitations issued by WESTPAC to its Member States. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assessment & certificate This training will include pre-and-post self-assessments\, and a final assignment report.   *Note that the preparation online courses suggested in the pre-requisites have a different assessment rationale\, and certificate of completion.  To receive a Certificate of Completion\, for each part of the training course\, participants shall:  Fully attend to the in-person sessions  Engage and complete every proposed training activity  Successfully complete the report assignment    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1.Agenda URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/stem-the-tide-of-asia-riverine-plastic/ LOCATION:Sanya\, Hainan\, China ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ioc-westpac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/plastice-in-the-sea.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20231114T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20231115T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222217 CREATED:20231106T030632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T075003Z UID:31743-1699948800-1700067600@ioc-westpac.org SUMMARY:First WESTPAC Marine Spatial Planning Expert Workshop DESCRIPTION:Busan\, Republic of Korea\, 13–17 July 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Overview\n Program & Documents\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introduction This in-person training is a joint initiative aiming to enhance national and regional capacity for marine spatial planning (MSP) with tools applied to areas within and beyond national jurisdiction\, including ecosystem-based and climate-resilient approaches\, and area-based management methodologies and processes. This training course is jointly organized by the IOC (in support of the MSPglobal\, Ocean Decade Capacity Development Facility\, OceanTeacher Global Academy\, and IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC)) in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST).  The training includes two parts: Part 1:  Regional training on Biodiversity Inclusive and Climate Smart Marine Spatial Planning for Asia and Pacific\, 13 to 14 July 2026 A 2-day course aiming to strengthen the capacity of MSP practitioners and decision-makers to integrate biodiversity conservation\, climate adaptation and mitigation\, and inclusive governance into planning processes. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide and its complementary volumes on Biodiversity-Inclusive and Climate-Smart MSP \, the course combines conceptual alignment with hands-on application. Participants will develop a shared understanding of ecosystem-based and climate-resilient planning principles\, explore the implications of biodiversity loss and climate change for marine management\, and examine policy alignment and inclusive governance approaches. Through interactive exercises and a simulated MSP process\, they will learn how to apply these principles across all phases of the MSP cycle from scoping and assessment to plan development\, implementation\, monitoring\, and adaptive management. Part 2: Applying Marine Spatial Planning Tools to Area-Based Management in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) for Asia and Pacific\, 15 to 17 July 2026 This 3-day training equips practitioners working in MSP or MPA management\, ocean governance\, conservation\, management\, and related fields with the frameworks and practical knowledge needed to design Area-Based Management Tool (ABMT) proposals in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) under the BBNJ Agreement. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide on Marine Spatial Planning\, the course bridges established MSP methodologies with the scientific and technical requirements of BBNJ governance and operationalization\, exploring how biodiversity\, climate\, and equity — including the integration of traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) — apply in ABNJ contexts. *Note that self-sponsored participants may choose or be selected to participate in only one or both parts of the training. Participants who receive sponsorship from the organization must attend both parts.  \n \n \n \n Workshop objectives Part 1 of the training aims to: Strengthen participants’ understanding of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart principles across the different phases of the marine spatial planning (MSP) process;Support participants in identifying entry points for integrating biodiversity\, climate\, and equity considerations throughout the MSP cycle;Enhance capacities to design and facilitate stakeholder engagement processes that promote inclusive and equitable marine governance;Improve participants’ ability to communicate MSP strategies effectively to diverse audiences and stakeholders;Encourage engagement in regional and global communities of practice on biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart MSP.Part 2 of the training aims to: Provide an understanding of the scientific and technical requirements for area-based management tool (ABMT) proposals under the BBNJ Agreement\, including relevant methodologies;Clarify key components of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart spatial planning in the context of ABNJ governance;Strengthen knowledge on the use of MSP-based analysis to support ABMT proposals\, including the integration of global spatial datasets on biodiversity\, human activities\, and climate;Raise awareness of the implications of data gaps for spatial decision-making and ABMT design and implementation;Support participants in assessing how MSP spatial analysis approaches can be applied in their own national or regional contexts\, including identifying relevant data sources\, governance actors\, and potential constraints. \n \n \n \n Workshop participants This training is designed for practitioners working in marine spatial planning (MSP)\, ocean governance\, or related fields — particularly those involved in MSP processes or BBNJ implementation at national or regional levels\, including the design and application of area-based management tools (ABMTs) in ABNJ. List of eligible countries for the open call for participation: Cook Islands\, Fiji\, Kiribati\, Maldives\, Marshall Islands\, Micronesia (Federated States of)\, Nauru\, Niue\, Palau\, Papua New Guinea\, Samoa\, Solomon Islands\, Timor-Leste\, Torkelau\, Tonga\, Tuvalu\, and Vanuatu.   *Note remaining part of the available places will be dedicated to direct contact invitations issued by WESTPAC to its Member States. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assessment & certificate This training will include pre-and-post self-assessments\, and a final assignment report.   *Note that the preparation online courses suggested in the pre-requisites have a different assessment rationale\, and certificate of completion.  To receive a Certificate of Completion\, for each part of the training course\, participants shall:  Fully attend to the in-person sessions  Engage and complete every proposed training activity  Successfully complete the report assignment    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1.Agenda URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/first-westpac-msp-expert-workshop/ LOCATION:Qingdao\, China ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ioc-westpac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/First-WESTPAC-Marine-Spatial-Planning-Expert-Workshop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20230404T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20230407T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222217 CREATED:20221119T055003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T023037Z UID:22832-1680598800-1680890400@ioc-westpac.org SUMMARY:Fourteenth Intergovernmental Session of the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC-XIV) DESCRIPTION:Busan\, Republic of Korea\, 13–17 July 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Overview\n Program & Documents\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introduction This in-person training is a joint initiative aiming to enhance national and regional capacity for marine spatial planning (MSP) with tools applied to areas within and beyond national jurisdiction\, including ecosystem-based and climate-resilient approaches\, and area-based management methodologies and processes. This training course is jointly organized by the IOC (in support of the MSPglobal\, Ocean Decade Capacity Development Facility\, OceanTeacher Global Academy\, and IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC)) in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST).  The training includes two parts: Part 1:  Regional training on Biodiversity Inclusive and Climate Smart Marine Spatial Planning for Asia and Pacific\, 13 to 14 July 2026 A 2-day course aiming to strengthen the capacity of MSP practitioners and decision-makers to integrate biodiversity conservation\, climate adaptation and mitigation\, and inclusive governance into planning processes. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide and its complementary volumes on Biodiversity-Inclusive and Climate-Smart MSP \, the course combines conceptual alignment with hands-on application. Participants will develop a shared understanding of ecosystem-based and climate-resilient planning principles\, explore the implications of biodiversity loss and climate change for marine management\, and examine policy alignment and inclusive governance approaches. Through interactive exercises and a simulated MSP process\, they will learn how to apply these principles across all phases of the MSP cycle from scoping and assessment to plan development\, implementation\, monitoring\, and adaptive management. Part 2: Applying Marine Spatial Planning Tools to Area-Based Management in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) for Asia and Pacific\, 15 to 17 July 2026 This 3-day training equips practitioners working in MSP or MPA management\, ocean governance\, conservation\, management\, and related fields with the frameworks and practical knowledge needed to design Area-Based Management Tool (ABMT) proposals in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) under the BBNJ Agreement. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide on Marine Spatial Planning\, the course bridges established MSP methodologies with the scientific and technical requirements of BBNJ governance and operationalization\, exploring how biodiversity\, climate\, and equity — including the integration of traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) — apply in ABNJ contexts. *Note that self-sponsored participants may choose or be selected to participate in only one or both parts of the training. Participants who receive sponsorship from the organization must attend both parts.  \n \n \n \n Workshop objectives Part 1 of the training aims to: Strengthen participants’ understanding of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart principles across the different phases of the marine spatial planning (MSP) process;Support participants in identifying entry points for integrating biodiversity\, climate\, and equity considerations throughout the MSP cycle;Enhance capacities to design and facilitate stakeholder engagement processes that promote inclusive and equitable marine governance;Improve participants’ ability to communicate MSP strategies effectively to diverse audiences and stakeholders;Encourage engagement in regional and global communities of practice on biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart MSP.Part 2 of the training aims to: Provide an understanding of the scientific and technical requirements for area-based management tool (ABMT) proposals under the BBNJ Agreement\, including relevant methodologies;Clarify key components of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart spatial planning in the context of ABNJ governance;Strengthen knowledge on the use of MSP-based analysis to support ABMT proposals\, including the integration of global spatial datasets on biodiversity\, human activities\, and climate;Raise awareness of the implications of data gaps for spatial decision-making and ABMT design and implementation;Support participants in assessing how MSP spatial analysis approaches can be applied in their own national or regional contexts\, including identifying relevant data sources\, governance actors\, and potential constraints. \n \n \n \n Workshop participants This training is designed for practitioners working in marine spatial planning (MSP)\, ocean governance\, or related fields — particularly those involved in MSP processes or BBNJ implementation at national or regional levels\, including the design and application of area-based management tools (ABMTs) in ABNJ. List of eligible countries for the open call for participation: Cook Islands\, Fiji\, Kiribati\, Maldives\, Marshall Islands\, Micronesia (Federated States of)\, Nauru\, Niue\, Palau\, Papua New Guinea\, Samoa\, Solomon Islands\, Timor-Leste\, Torkelau\, Tonga\, Tuvalu\, and Vanuatu.   *Note remaining part of the available places will be dedicated to direct contact invitations issued by WESTPAC to its Member States. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assessment & certificate This training will include pre-and-post self-assessments\, and a final assignment report.   *Note that the preparation online courses suggested in the pre-requisites have a different assessment rationale\, and certificate of completion.  To receive a Certificate of Completion\, for each part of the training course\, participants shall:  Fully attend to the in-person sessions  Engage and complete every proposed training activity  Successfully complete the report assignment    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1.Agenda URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/westpac-xiv/ LOCATION:Jakarta\, Indonesia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ioc-westpac.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/BRIN.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20230403T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20230413T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222217 CREATED:20230131T174217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T004814Z UID:25575-1680512400-1681408800@ioc-westpac.org SUMMARY:Training Workshop on Coral Larval Reseeding\, Bolinao\, Pangasinan\, Philippines DESCRIPTION:Busan\, Republic of Korea\, 13–17 July 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Overview\n Program & Documents\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introduction This in-person training is a joint initiative aiming to enhance national and regional capacity for marine spatial planning (MSP) with tools applied to areas within and beyond national jurisdiction\, including ecosystem-based and climate-resilient approaches\, and area-based management methodologies and processes. This training course is jointly organized by the IOC (in support of the MSPglobal\, Ocean Decade Capacity Development Facility\, OceanTeacher Global Academy\, and IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC)) in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST).  The training includes two parts: Part 1:  Regional training on Biodiversity Inclusive and Climate Smart Marine Spatial Planning for Asia and Pacific\, 13 to 14 July 2026 A 2-day course aiming to strengthen the capacity of MSP practitioners and decision-makers to integrate biodiversity conservation\, climate adaptation and mitigation\, and inclusive governance into planning processes. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide and its complementary volumes on Biodiversity-Inclusive and Climate-Smart MSP \, the course combines conceptual alignment with hands-on application. Participants will develop a shared understanding of ecosystem-based and climate-resilient planning principles\, explore the implications of biodiversity loss and climate change for marine management\, and examine policy alignment and inclusive governance approaches. Through interactive exercises and a simulated MSP process\, they will learn how to apply these principles across all phases of the MSP cycle from scoping and assessment to plan development\, implementation\, monitoring\, and adaptive management. Part 2: Applying Marine Spatial Planning Tools to Area-Based Management in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) for Asia and Pacific\, 15 to 17 July 2026 This 3-day training equips practitioners working in MSP or MPA management\, ocean governance\, conservation\, management\, and related fields with the frameworks and practical knowledge needed to design Area-Based Management Tool (ABMT) proposals in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) under the BBNJ Agreement. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide on Marine Spatial Planning\, the course bridges established MSP methodologies with the scientific and technical requirements of BBNJ governance and operationalization\, exploring how biodiversity\, climate\, and equity — including the integration of traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) — apply in ABNJ contexts. *Note that self-sponsored participants may choose or be selected to participate in only one or both parts of the training. Participants who receive sponsorship from the organization must attend both parts.  \n \n \n \n Workshop objectives Part 1 of the training aims to: Strengthen participants’ understanding of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart principles across the different phases of the marine spatial planning (MSP) process;Support participants in identifying entry points for integrating biodiversity\, climate\, and equity considerations throughout the MSP cycle;Enhance capacities to design and facilitate stakeholder engagement processes that promote inclusive and equitable marine governance;Improve participants’ ability to communicate MSP strategies effectively to diverse audiences and stakeholders;Encourage engagement in regional and global communities of practice on biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart MSP.Part 2 of the training aims to: Provide an understanding of the scientific and technical requirements for area-based management tool (ABMT) proposals under the BBNJ Agreement\, including relevant methodologies;Clarify key components of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart spatial planning in the context of ABNJ governance;Strengthen knowledge on the use of MSP-based analysis to support ABMT proposals\, including the integration of global spatial datasets on biodiversity\, human activities\, and climate;Raise awareness of the implications of data gaps for spatial decision-making and ABMT design and implementation;Support participants in assessing how MSP spatial analysis approaches can be applied in their own national or regional contexts\, including identifying relevant data sources\, governance actors\, and potential constraints. \n \n \n \n Workshop participants This training is designed for practitioners working in marine spatial planning (MSP)\, ocean governance\, or related fields — particularly those involved in MSP processes or BBNJ implementation at national or regional levels\, including the design and application of area-based management tools (ABMTs) in ABNJ. List of eligible countries for the open call for participation: Cook Islands\, Fiji\, Kiribati\, Maldives\, Marshall Islands\, Micronesia (Federated States of)\, Nauru\, Niue\, Palau\, Papua New Guinea\, Samoa\, Solomon Islands\, Timor-Leste\, Torkelau\, Tonga\, Tuvalu\, and Vanuatu.   *Note remaining part of the available places will be dedicated to direct contact invitations issued by WESTPAC to its Member States. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assessment & certificate This training will include pre-and-post self-assessments\, and a final assignment report.   *Note that the preparation online courses suggested in the pre-requisites have a different assessment rationale\, and certificate of completion.  To receive a Certificate of Completion\, for each part of the training course\, participants shall:  Fully attend to the in-person sessions  Engage and complete every proposed training activity  Successfully complete the report assignment    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1.Agenda URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/training-on-coral-larval-reseeding/ LOCATION:Bolinao\, Philippines ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ioc-westpac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Coral.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20230220T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20230222T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222217 CREATED:20230112T032016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T004830Z UID:24252-1676880000-1677085200@ioc-westpac.org SUMMARY:First International Scientific Symposium of CSK-2 & the Third Meeting of the CSK-2 International Steering Group DESCRIPTION:Busan\, Republic of Korea\, 13–17 July 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Overview\n Program & Documents\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introduction This in-person training is a joint initiative aiming to enhance national and regional capacity for marine spatial planning (MSP) with tools applied to areas within and beyond national jurisdiction\, including ecosystem-based and climate-resilient approaches\, and area-based management methodologies and processes. This training course is jointly organized by the IOC (in support of the MSPglobal\, Ocean Decade Capacity Development Facility\, OceanTeacher Global Academy\, and IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC)) in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST).  The training includes two parts: Part 1:  Regional training on Biodiversity Inclusive and Climate Smart Marine Spatial Planning for Asia and Pacific\, 13 to 14 July 2026 A 2-day course aiming to strengthen the capacity of MSP practitioners and decision-makers to integrate biodiversity conservation\, climate adaptation and mitigation\, and inclusive governance into planning processes. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide and its complementary volumes on Biodiversity-Inclusive and Climate-Smart MSP \, the course combines conceptual alignment with hands-on application. Participants will develop a shared understanding of ecosystem-based and climate-resilient planning principles\, explore the implications of biodiversity loss and climate change for marine management\, and examine policy alignment and inclusive governance approaches. Through interactive exercises and a simulated MSP process\, they will learn how to apply these principles across all phases of the MSP cycle from scoping and assessment to plan development\, implementation\, monitoring\, and adaptive management. Part 2: Applying Marine Spatial Planning Tools to Area-Based Management in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) for Asia and Pacific\, 15 to 17 July 2026 This 3-day training equips practitioners working in MSP or MPA management\, ocean governance\, conservation\, management\, and related fields with the frameworks and practical knowledge needed to design Area-Based Management Tool (ABMT) proposals in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) under the BBNJ Agreement. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide on Marine Spatial Planning\, the course bridges established MSP methodologies with the scientific and technical requirements of BBNJ governance and operationalization\, exploring how biodiversity\, climate\, and equity — including the integration of traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) — apply in ABNJ contexts. *Note that self-sponsored participants may choose or be selected to participate in only one or both parts of the training. Participants who receive sponsorship from the organization must attend both parts.  \n \n \n \n Workshop objectives Part 1 of the training aims to: Strengthen participants’ understanding of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart principles across the different phases of the marine spatial planning (MSP) process;Support participants in identifying entry points for integrating biodiversity\, climate\, and equity considerations throughout the MSP cycle;Enhance capacities to design and facilitate stakeholder engagement processes that promote inclusive and equitable marine governance;Improve participants’ ability to communicate MSP strategies effectively to diverse audiences and stakeholders;Encourage engagement in regional and global communities of practice on biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart MSP.Part 2 of the training aims to: Provide an understanding of the scientific and technical requirements for area-based management tool (ABMT) proposals under the BBNJ Agreement\, including relevant methodologies;Clarify key components of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart spatial planning in the context of ABNJ governance;Strengthen knowledge on the use of MSP-based analysis to support ABMT proposals\, including the integration of global spatial datasets on biodiversity\, human activities\, and climate;Raise awareness of the implications of data gaps for spatial decision-making and ABMT design and implementation;Support participants in assessing how MSP spatial analysis approaches can be applied in their own national or regional contexts\, including identifying relevant data sources\, governance actors\, and potential constraints. \n \n \n \n Workshop participants This training is designed for practitioners working in marine spatial planning (MSP)\, ocean governance\, or related fields — particularly those involved in MSP processes or BBNJ implementation at national or regional levels\, including the design and application of area-based management tools (ABMTs) in ABNJ. List of eligible countries for the open call for participation: Cook Islands\, Fiji\, Kiribati\, Maldives\, Marshall Islands\, Micronesia (Federated States of)\, Nauru\, Niue\, Palau\, Papua New Guinea\, Samoa\, Solomon Islands\, Timor-Leste\, Torkelau\, Tonga\, Tuvalu\, and Vanuatu.   *Note remaining part of the available places will be dedicated to direct contact invitations issued by WESTPAC to its Member States. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assessment & certificate This training will include pre-and-post self-assessments\, and a final assignment report.   *Note that the preparation online courses suggested in the pre-requisites have a different assessment rationale\, and certificate of completion.  To receive a Certificate of Completion\, for each part of the training course\, participants shall:  Fully attend to the in-person sessions  Engage and complete every proposed training activity  Successfully complete the report assignment    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1.Agenda URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/csk-2-third-meeting/ LOCATION:Bangkok\, Thailand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ioc-westpac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Wave.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20221216T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20221216T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222217 CREATED:20221202T153806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T004846Z UID:23224-1671181200-1671202800@ioc-westpac.org SUMMARY:Regional Forum for Accelerating Marine Spatial Planning in the Western Pacific DESCRIPTION:Busan\, Republic of Korea\, 13–17 July 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Overview\n Program & Documents\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introduction This in-person training is a joint initiative aiming to enhance national and regional capacity for marine spatial planning (MSP) with tools applied to areas within and beyond national jurisdiction\, including ecosystem-based and climate-resilient approaches\, and area-based management methodologies and processes. This training course is jointly organized by the IOC (in support of the MSPglobal\, Ocean Decade Capacity Development Facility\, OceanTeacher Global Academy\, and IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC)) in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST).  The training includes two parts: Part 1:  Regional training on Biodiversity Inclusive and Climate Smart Marine Spatial Planning for Asia and Pacific\, 13 to 14 July 2026 A 2-day course aiming to strengthen the capacity of MSP practitioners and decision-makers to integrate biodiversity conservation\, climate adaptation and mitigation\, and inclusive governance into planning processes. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide and its complementary volumes on Biodiversity-Inclusive and Climate-Smart MSP \, the course combines conceptual alignment with hands-on application. Participants will develop a shared understanding of ecosystem-based and climate-resilient planning principles\, explore the implications of biodiversity loss and climate change for marine management\, and examine policy alignment and inclusive governance approaches. Through interactive exercises and a simulated MSP process\, they will learn how to apply these principles across all phases of the MSP cycle from scoping and assessment to plan development\, implementation\, monitoring\, and adaptive management. Part 2: Applying Marine Spatial Planning Tools to Area-Based Management in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) for Asia and Pacific\, 15 to 17 July 2026 This 3-day training equips practitioners working in MSP or MPA management\, ocean governance\, conservation\, management\, and related fields with the frameworks and practical knowledge needed to design Area-Based Management Tool (ABMT) proposals in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) under the BBNJ Agreement. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide on Marine Spatial Planning\, the course bridges established MSP methodologies with the scientific and technical requirements of BBNJ governance and operationalization\, exploring how biodiversity\, climate\, and equity — including the integration of traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) — apply in ABNJ contexts. *Note that self-sponsored participants may choose or be selected to participate in only one or both parts of the training. Participants who receive sponsorship from the organization must attend both parts.  \n \n \n \n Workshop objectives Part 1 of the training aims to: Strengthen participants’ understanding of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart principles across the different phases of the marine spatial planning (MSP) process;Support participants in identifying entry points for integrating biodiversity\, climate\, and equity considerations throughout the MSP cycle;Enhance capacities to design and facilitate stakeholder engagement processes that promote inclusive and equitable marine governance;Improve participants’ ability to communicate MSP strategies effectively to diverse audiences and stakeholders;Encourage engagement in regional and global communities of practice on biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart MSP.Part 2 of the training aims to: Provide an understanding of the scientific and technical requirements for area-based management tool (ABMT) proposals under the BBNJ Agreement\, including relevant methodologies;Clarify key components of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart spatial planning in the context of ABNJ governance;Strengthen knowledge on the use of MSP-based analysis to support ABMT proposals\, including the integration of global spatial datasets on biodiversity\, human activities\, and climate;Raise awareness of the implications of data gaps for spatial decision-making and ABMT design and implementation;Support participants in assessing how MSP spatial analysis approaches can be applied in their own national or regional contexts\, including identifying relevant data sources\, governance actors\, and potential constraints. \n \n \n \n Workshop participants This training is designed for practitioners working in marine spatial planning (MSP)\, ocean governance\, or related fields — particularly those involved in MSP processes or BBNJ implementation at national or regional levels\, including the design and application of area-based management tools (ABMTs) in ABNJ. List of eligible countries for the open call for participation: Cook Islands\, Fiji\, Kiribati\, Maldives\, Marshall Islands\, Micronesia (Federated States of)\, Nauru\, Niue\, Palau\, Papua New Guinea\, Samoa\, Solomon Islands\, Timor-Leste\, Torkelau\, Tonga\, Tuvalu\, and Vanuatu.   *Note remaining part of the available places will be dedicated to direct contact invitations issued by WESTPAC to its Member States. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assessment & certificate This training will include pre-and-post self-assessments\, and a final assignment report.   *Note that the preparation online courses suggested in the pre-requisites have a different assessment rationale\, and certificate of completion.  To receive a Certificate of Completion\, for each part of the training course\, participants shall:  Fully attend to the in-person sessions  Engage and complete every proposed training activity  Successfully complete the report assignment    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1.Agenda URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/regional-mspforum/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ioc-westpac.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Ko-Phi-Phi.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20221122T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20221202T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222217 CREATED:20221119T051437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T004857Z UID:22829-1669107600-1669978800@ioc-westpac.org SUMMARY:International Webinar Series on Advancing Remote Sensing Applications for Ocean Sustainability DESCRIPTION:Busan\, Republic of Korea\, 13–17 July 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Overview\n Program & Documents\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introduction This in-person training is a joint initiative aiming to enhance national and regional capacity for marine spatial planning (MSP) with tools applied to areas within and beyond national jurisdiction\, including ecosystem-based and climate-resilient approaches\, and area-based management methodologies and processes. This training course is jointly organized by the IOC (in support of the MSPglobal\, Ocean Decade Capacity Development Facility\, OceanTeacher Global Academy\, and IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC)) in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST).  The training includes two parts: Part 1:  Regional training on Biodiversity Inclusive and Climate Smart Marine Spatial Planning for Asia and Pacific\, 13 to 14 July 2026 A 2-day course aiming to strengthen the capacity of MSP practitioners and decision-makers to integrate biodiversity conservation\, climate adaptation and mitigation\, and inclusive governance into planning processes. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide and its complementary volumes on Biodiversity-Inclusive and Climate-Smart MSP \, the course combines conceptual alignment with hands-on application. Participants will develop a shared understanding of ecosystem-based and climate-resilient planning principles\, explore the implications of biodiversity loss and climate change for marine management\, and examine policy alignment and inclusive governance approaches. Through interactive exercises and a simulated MSP process\, they will learn how to apply these principles across all phases of the MSP cycle from scoping and assessment to plan development\, implementation\, monitoring\, and adaptive management. Part 2: Applying Marine Spatial Planning Tools to Area-Based Management in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) for Asia and Pacific\, 15 to 17 July 2026 This 3-day training equips practitioners working in MSP or MPA management\, ocean governance\, conservation\, management\, and related fields with the frameworks and practical knowledge needed to design Area-Based Management Tool (ABMT) proposals in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) under the BBNJ Agreement. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide on Marine Spatial Planning\, the course bridges established MSP methodologies with the scientific and technical requirements of BBNJ governance and operationalization\, exploring how biodiversity\, climate\, and equity — including the integration of traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) — apply in ABNJ contexts. *Note that self-sponsored participants may choose or be selected to participate in only one or both parts of the training. Participants who receive sponsorship from the organization must attend both parts.  \n \n \n \n Workshop objectives Part 1 of the training aims to: Strengthen participants’ understanding of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart principles across the different phases of the marine spatial planning (MSP) process;Support participants in identifying entry points for integrating biodiversity\, climate\, and equity considerations throughout the MSP cycle;Enhance capacities to design and facilitate stakeholder engagement processes that promote inclusive and equitable marine governance;Improve participants’ ability to communicate MSP strategies effectively to diverse audiences and stakeholders;Encourage engagement in regional and global communities of practice on biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart MSP.Part 2 of the training aims to: Provide an understanding of the scientific and technical requirements for area-based management tool (ABMT) proposals under the BBNJ Agreement\, including relevant methodologies;Clarify key components of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart spatial planning in the context of ABNJ governance;Strengthen knowledge on the use of MSP-based analysis to support ABMT proposals\, including the integration of global spatial datasets on biodiversity\, human activities\, and climate;Raise awareness of the implications of data gaps for spatial decision-making and ABMT design and implementation;Support participants in assessing how MSP spatial analysis approaches can be applied in their own national or regional contexts\, including identifying relevant data sources\, governance actors\, and potential constraints. \n \n \n \n Workshop participants This training is designed for practitioners working in marine spatial planning (MSP)\, ocean governance\, or related fields — particularly those involved in MSP processes or BBNJ implementation at national or regional levels\, including the design and application of area-based management tools (ABMTs) in ABNJ. List of eligible countries for the open call for participation: Cook Islands\, Fiji\, Kiribati\, Maldives\, Marshall Islands\, Micronesia (Federated States of)\, Nauru\, Niue\, Palau\, Papua New Guinea\, Samoa\, Solomon Islands\, Timor-Leste\, Torkelau\, Tonga\, Tuvalu\, and Vanuatu.   *Note remaining part of the available places will be dedicated to direct contact invitations issued by WESTPAC to its Member States. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assessment & certificate This training will include pre-and-post self-assessments\, and a final assignment report.   *Note that the preparation online courses suggested in the pre-requisites have a different assessment rationale\, and certificate of completion.  To receive a Certificate of Completion\, for each part of the training course\, participants shall:  Fully attend to the in-person sessions  Engage and complete every proposed training activity  Successfully complete the report assignment    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1.Agenda URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/remote-sensing-international-webinar-series/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ioc-westpac.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/RS-series-background.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20221102T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20221104T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222217 CREATED:20220901T022251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T004918Z UID:22790-1667376000-1667581200@ioc-westpac.org SUMMARY:National Ocean Acidification Training Workshop for Thailand DESCRIPTION:Busan\, Republic of Korea\, 13–17 July 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Overview\n Program & Documents\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introduction This in-person training is a joint initiative aiming to enhance national and regional capacity for marine spatial planning (MSP) with tools applied to areas within and beyond national jurisdiction\, including ecosystem-based and climate-resilient approaches\, and area-based management methodologies and processes. This training course is jointly organized by the IOC (in support of the MSPglobal\, Ocean Decade Capacity Development Facility\, OceanTeacher Global Academy\, and IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC)) in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST).  The training includes two parts: Part 1:  Regional training on Biodiversity Inclusive and Climate Smart Marine Spatial Planning for Asia and Pacific\, 13 to 14 July 2026 A 2-day course aiming to strengthen the capacity of MSP practitioners and decision-makers to integrate biodiversity conservation\, climate adaptation and mitigation\, and inclusive governance into planning processes. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide and its complementary volumes on Biodiversity-Inclusive and Climate-Smart MSP \, the course combines conceptual alignment with hands-on application. Participants will develop a shared understanding of ecosystem-based and climate-resilient planning principles\, explore the implications of biodiversity loss and climate change for marine management\, and examine policy alignment and inclusive governance approaches. Through interactive exercises and a simulated MSP process\, they will learn how to apply these principles across all phases of the MSP cycle from scoping and assessment to plan development\, implementation\, monitoring\, and adaptive management. Part 2: Applying Marine Spatial Planning Tools to Area-Based Management in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) for Asia and Pacific\, 15 to 17 July 2026 This 3-day training equips practitioners working in MSP or MPA management\, ocean governance\, conservation\, management\, and related fields with the frameworks and practical knowledge needed to design Area-Based Management Tool (ABMT) proposals in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) under the BBNJ Agreement. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide on Marine Spatial Planning\, the course bridges established MSP methodologies with the scientific and technical requirements of BBNJ governance and operationalization\, exploring how biodiversity\, climate\, and equity — including the integration of traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) — apply in ABNJ contexts. *Note that self-sponsored participants may choose or be selected to participate in only one or both parts of the training. Participants who receive sponsorship from the organization must attend both parts.  \n \n \n \n Workshop objectives Part 1 of the training aims to: Strengthen participants’ understanding of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart principles across the different phases of the marine spatial planning (MSP) process;Support participants in identifying entry points for integrating biodiversity\, climate\, and equity considerations throughout the MSP cycle;Enhance capacities to design and facilitate stakeholder engagement processes that promote inclusive and equitable marine governance;Improve participants’ ability to communicate MSP strategies effectively to diverse audiences and stakeholders;Encourage engagement in regional and global communities of practice on biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart MSP.Part 2 of the training aims to: Provide an understanding of the scientific and technical requirements for area-based management tool (ABMT) proposals under the BBNJ Agreement\, including relevant methodologies;Clarify key components of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart spatial planning in the context of ABNJ governance;Strengthen knowledge on the use of MSP-based analysis to support ABMT proposals\, including the integration of global spatial datasets on biodiversity\, human activities\, and climate;Raise awareness of the implications of data gaps for spatial decision-making and ABMT design and implementation;Support participants in assessing how MSP spatial analysis approaches can be applied in their own national or regional contexts\, including identifying relevant data sources\, governance actors\, and potential constraints. \n \n \n \n Workshop participants This training is designed for practitioners working in marine spatial planning (MSP)\, ocean governance\, or related fields — particularly those involved in MSP processes or BBNJ implementation at national or regional levels\, including the design and application of area-based management tools (ABMTs) in ABNJ. List of eligible countries for the open call for participation: Cook Islands\, Fiji\, Kiribati\, Maldives\, Marshall Islands\, Micronesia (Federated States of)\, Nauru\, Niue\, Palau\, Papua New Guinea\, Samoa\, Solomon Islands\, Timor-Leste\, Torkelau\, Tonga\, Tuvalu\, and Vanuatu.   *Note remaining part of the available places will be dedicated to direct contact invitations issued by WESTPAC to its Member States. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assessment & certificate This training will include pre-and-post self-assessments\, and a final assignment report.   *Note that the preparation online courses suggested in the pre-requisites have a different assessment rationale\, and certificate of completion.  To receive a Certificate of Completion\, for each part of the training course\, participants shall:  Fully attend to the in-person sessions  Engage and complete every proposed training activity  Successfully complete the report assignment    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1.Agenda URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/thailand-national-oa-training/ LOCATION:Phuket\, Thailand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ioc-westpac.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/OA-Thailand.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20221026T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20221028T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222217 CREATED:20221012T005755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T005012Z UID:21384-1666774800-1666976400@ioc-westpac.org SUMMARY:WESTPAC Advisory Group Meeting 2022 DESCRIPTION:Busan\, Republic of Korea\, 13–17 July 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Overview\n Program & Documents\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introduction This in-person training is a joint initiative aiming to enhance national and regional capacity for marine spatial planning (MSP) with tools applied to areas within and beyond national jurisdiction\, including ecosystem-based and climate-resilient approaches\, and area-based management methodologies and processes. This training course is jointly organized by the IOC (in support of the MSPglobal\, Ocean Decade Capacity Development Facility\, OceanTeacher Global Academy\, and IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC)) in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST).  The training includes two parts: Part 1:  Regional training on Biodiversity Inclusive and Climate Smart Marine Spatial Planning for Asia and Pacific\, 13 to 14 July 2026 A 2-day course aiming to strengthen the capacity of MSP practitioners and decision-makers to integrate biodiversity conservation\, climate adaptation and mitigation\, and inclusive governance into planning processes. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide and its complementary volumes on Biodiversity-Inclusive and Climate-Smart MSP \, the course combines conceptual alignment with hands-on application. Participants will develop a shared understanding of ecosystem-based and climate-resilient planning principles\, explore the implications of biodiversity loss and climate change for marine management\, and examine policy alignment and inclusive governance approaches. Through interactive exercises and a simulated MSP process\, they will learn how to apply these principles across all phases of the MSP cycle from scoping and assessment to plan development\, implementation\, monitoring\, and adaptive management. Part 2: Applying Marine Spatial Planning Tools to Area-Based Management in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) for Asia and Pacific\, 15 to 17 July 2026 This 3-day training equips practitioners working in MSP or MPA management\, ocean governance\, conservation\, management\, and related fields with the frameworks and practical knowledge needed to design Area-Based Management Tool (ABMT) proposals in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) under the BBNJ Agreement. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide on Marine Spatial Planning\, the course bridges established MSP methodologies with the scientific and technical requirements of BBNJ governance and operationalization\, exploring how biodiversity\, climate\, and equity — including the integration of traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) — apply in ABNJ contexts. *Note that self-sponsored participants may choose or be selected to participate in only one or both parts of the training. Participants who receive sponsorship from the organization must attend both parts.  \n \n \n \n Workshop objectives Part 1 of the training aims to: Strengthen participants’ understanding of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart principles across the different phases of the marine spatial planning (MSP) process;Support participants in identifying entry points for integrating biodiversity\, climate\, and equity considerations throughout the MSP cycle;Enhance capacities to design and facilitate stakeholder engagement processes that promote inclusive and equitable marine governance;Improve participants’ ability to communicate MSP strategies effectively to diverse audiences and stakeholders;Encourage engagement in regional and global communities of practice on biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart MSP.Part 2 of the training aims to: Provide an understanding of the scientific and technical requirements for area-based management tool (ABMT) proposals under the BBNJ Agreement\, including relevant methodologies;Clarify key components of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart spatial planning in the context of ABNJ governance;Strengthen knowledge on the use of MSP-based analysis to support ABMT proposals\, including the integration of global spatial datasets on biodiversity\, human activities\, and climate;Raise awareness of the implications of data gaps for spatial decision-making and ABMT design and implementation;Support participants in assessing how MSP spatial analysis approaches can be applied in their own national or regional contexts\, including identifying relevant data sources\, governance actors\, and potential constraints. \n \n \n \n Workshop participants This training is designed for practitioners working in marine spatial planning (MSP)\, ocean governance\, or related fields — particularly those involved in MSP processes or BBNJ implementation at national or regional levels\, including the design and application of area-based management tools (ABMTs) in ABNJ. List of eligible countries for the open call for participation: Cook Islands\, Fiji\, Kiribati\, Maldives\, Marshall Islands\, Micronesia (Federated States of)\, Nauru\, Niue\, Palau\, Papua New Guinea\, Samoa\, Solomon Islands\, Timor-Leste\, Torkelau\, Tonga\, Tuvalu\, and Vanuatu.   *Note remaining part of the available places will be dedicated to direct contact invitations issued by WESTPAC to its Member States. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assessment & certificate This training will include pre-and-post self-assessments\, and a final assignment report.   *Note that the preparation online courses suggested in the pre-requisites have a different assessment rationale\, and certificate of completion.  To receive a Certificate of Completion\, for each part of the training course\, participants shall:  Fully attend to the in-person sessions  Engage and complete every proposed training activity  Successfully complete the report assignment    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1.Agenda URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/ag-meeting-2022/ LOCATION:Phuket\, Thailand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ioc-westpac.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Phuket.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20221013T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20221015T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222217 CREATED:20220901T013753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T005028Z UID:22775-1665648000-1665853200@ioc-westpac.org SUMMARY:National Ocean Acidification Training Workshop for Vietnam DESCRIPTION:Busan\, Republic of Korea\, 13–17 July 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Overview\n Program & Documents\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introduction This in-person training is a joint initiative aiming to enhance national and regional capacity for marine spatial planning (MSP) with tools applied to areas within and beyond national jurisdiction\, including ecosystem-based and climate-resilient approaches\, and area-based management methodologies and processes. This training course is jointly organized by the IOC (in support of the MSPglobal\, Ocean Decade Capacity Development Facility\, OceanTeacher Global Academy\, and IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC)) in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST).  The training includes two parts: Part 1:  Regional training on Biodiversity Inclusive and Climate Smart Marine Spatial Planning for Asia and Pacific\, 13 to 14 July 2026 A 2-day course aiming to strengthen the capacity of MSP practitioners and decision-makers to integrate biodiversity conservation\, climate adaptation and mitigation\, and inclusive governance into planning processes. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide and its complementary volumes on Biodiversity-Inclusive and Climate-Smart MSP \, the course combines conceptual alignment with hands-on application. Participants will develop a shared understanding of ecosystem-based and climate-resilient planning principles\, explore the implications of biodiversity loss and climate change for marine management\, and examine policy alignment and inclusive governance approaches. Through interactive exercises and a simulated MSP process\, they will learn how to apply these principles across all phases of the MSP cycle from scoping and assessment to plan development\, implementation\, monitoring\, and adaptive management. Part 2: Applying Marine Spatial Planning Tools to Area-Based Management in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) for Asia and Pacific\, 15 to 17 July 2026 This 3-day training equips practitioners working in MSP or MPA management\, ocean governance\, conservation\, management\, and related fields with the frameworks and practical knowledge needed to design Area-Based Management Tool (ABMT) proposals in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) under the BBNJ Agreement. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide on Marine Spatial Planning\, the course bridges established MSP methodologies with the scientific and technical requirements of BBNJ governance and operationalization\, exploring how biodiversity\, climate\, and equity — including the integration of traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) — apply in ABNJ contexts. *Note that self-sponsored participants may choose or be selected to participate in only one or both parts of the training. Participants who receive sponsorship from the organization must attend both parts.  \n \n \n \n Workshop objectives Part 1 of the training aims to: Strengthen participants’ understanding of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart principles across the different phases of the marine spatial planning (MSP) process;Support participants in identifying entry points for integrating biodiversity\, climate\, and equity considerations throughout the MSP cycle;Enhance capacities to design and facilitate stakeholder engagement processes that promote inclusive and equitable marine governance;Improve participants’ ability to communicate MSP strategies effectively to diverse audiences and stakeholders;Encourage engagement in regional and global communities of practice on biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart MSP.Part 2 of the training aims to: Provide an understanding of the scientific and technical requirements for area-based management tool (ABMT) proposals under the BBNJ Agreement\, including relevant methodologies;Clarify key components of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart spatial planning in the context of ABNJ governance;Strengthen knowledge on the use of MSP-based analysis to support ABMT proposals\, including the integration of global spatial datasets on biodiversity\, human activities\, and climate;Raise awareness of the implications of data gaps for spatial decision-making and ABMT design and implementation;Support participants in assessing how MSP spatial analysis approaches can be applied in their own national or regional contexts\, including identifying relevant data sources\, governance actors\, and potential constraints. \n \n \n \n Workshop participants This training is designed for practitioners working in marine spatial planning (MSP)\, ocean governance\, or related fields — particularly those involved in MSP processes or BBNJ implementation at national or regional levels\, including the design and application of area-based management tools (ABMTs) in ABNJ. List of eligible countries for the open call for participation: Cook Islands\, Fiji\, Kiribati\, Maldives\, Marshall Islands\, Micronesia (Federated States of)\, Nauru\, Niue\, Palau\, Papua New Guinea\, Samoa\, Solomon Islands\, Timor-Leste\, Torkelau\, Tonga\, Tuvalu\, and Vanuatu.   *Note remaining part of the available places will be dedicated to direct contact invitations issued by WESTPAC to its Member States. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assessment & certificate This training will include pre-and-post self-assessments\, and a final assignment report.   *Note that the preparation online courses suggested in the pre-requisites have a different assessment rationale\, and certificate of completion.  To receive a Certificate of Completion\, for each part of the training course\, participants shall:  Fully attend to the in-person sessions  Engage and complete every proposed training activity  Successfully complete the report assignment    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1.Agenda URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/vietnam-national-oa-training/ LOCATION:Nha Trang\, Viet Nam ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ioc-westpac.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Nha-Trang-view.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20220920T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20220922T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222217 CREATED:20220701T001423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T005240Z UID:22738-1663660800-1663866000@ioc-westpac.org SUMMARY:National Ocean Acidification Training Workshop for Malaysia DESCRIPTION:Busan\, Republic of Korea\, 13–17 July 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Overview\n Program & Documents\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introduction This in-person training is a joint initiative aiming to enhance national and regional capacity for marine spatial planning (MSP) with tools applied to areas within and beyond national jurisdiction\, including ecosystem-based and climate-resilient approaches\, and area-based management methodologies and processes. This training course is jointly organized by the IOC (in support of the MSPglobal\, Ocean Decade Capacity Development Facility\, OceanTeacher Global Academy\, and IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC)) in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST).  The training includes two parts: Part 1:  Regional training on Biodiversity Inclusive and Climate Smart Marine Spatial Planning for Asia and Pacific\, 13 to 14 July 2026 A 2-day course aiming to strengthen the capacity of MSP practitioners and decision-makers to integrate biodiversity conservation\, climate adaptation and mitigation\, and inclusive governance into planning processes. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide and its complementary volumes on Biodiversity-Inclusive and Climate-Smart MSP \, the course combines conceptual alignment with hands-on application. Participants will develop a shared understanding of ecosystem-based and climate-resilient planning principles\, explore the implications of biodiversity loss and climate change for marine management\, and examine policy alignment and inclusive governance approaches. Through interactive exercises and a simulated MSP process\, they will learn how to apply these principles across all phases of the MSP cycle from scoping and assessment to plan development\, implementation\, monitoring\, and adaptive management. Part 2: Applying Marine Spatial Planning Tools to Area-Based Management in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) for Asia and Pacific\, 15 to 17 July 2026 This 3-day training equips practitioners working in MSP or MPA management\, ocean governance\, conservation\, management\, and related fields with the frameworks and practical knowledge needed to design Area-Based Management Tool (ABMT) proposals in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) under the BBNJ Agreement. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide on Marine Spatial Planning\, the course bridges established MSP methodologies with the scientific and technical requirements of BBNJ governance and operationalization\, exploring how biodiversity\, climate\, and equity — including the integration of traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) — apply in ABNJ contexts. *Note that self-sponsored participants may choose or be selected to participate in only one or both parts of the training. Participants who receive sponsorship from the organization must attend both parts.  \n \n \n \n Workshop objectives Part 1 of the training aims to: Strengthen participants’ understanding of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart principles across the different phases of the marine spatial planning (MSP) process;Support participants in identifying entry points for integrating biodiversity\, climate\, and equity considerations throughout the MSP cycle;Enhance capacities to design and facilitate stakeholder engagement processes that promote inclusive and equitable marine governance;Improve participants’ ability to communicate MSP strategies effectively to diverse audiences and stakeholders;Encourage engagement in regional and global communities of practice on biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart MSP.Part 2 of the training aims to: Provide an understanding of the scientific and technical requirements for area-based management tool (ABMT) proposals under the BBNJ Agreement\, including relevant methodologies;Clarify key components of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart spatial planning in the context of ABNJ governance;Strengthen knowledge on the use of MSP-based analysis to support ABMT proposals\, including the integration of global spatial datasets on biodiversity\, human activities\, and climate;Raise awareness of the implications of data gaps for spatial decision-making and ABMT design and implementation;Support participants in assessing how MSP spatial analysis approaches can be applied in their own national or regional contexts\, including identifying relevant data sources\, governance actors\, and potential constraints. \n \n \n \n Workshop participants This training is designed for practitioners working in marine spatial planning (MSP)\, ocean governance\, or related fields — particularly those involved in MSP processes or BBNJ implementation at national or regional levels\, including the design and application of area-based management tools (ABMTs) in ABNJ. List of eligible countries for the open call for participation: Cook Islands\, Fiji\, Kiribati\, Maldives\, Marshall Islands\, Micronesia (Federated States of)\, Nauru\, Niue\, Palau\, Papua New Guinea\, Samoa\, Solomon Islands\, Timor-Leste\, Torkelau\, Tonga\, Tuvalu\, and Vanuatu.   *Note remaining part of the available places will be dedicated to direct contact invitations issued by WESTPAC to its Member States. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assessment & certificate This training will include pre-and-post self-assessments\, and a final assignment report.   *Note that the preparation online courses suggested in the pre-requisites have a different assessment rationale\, and certificate of completion.  To receive a Certificate of Completion\, for each part of the training course\, participants shall:  Fully attend to the in-person sessions  Engage and complete every proposed training activity  Successfully complete the report assignment    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1.Agenda URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/malaysia-national-oa-training/ LOCATION:Penang\, Malaysia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ioc-westpac.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/OA-Malaysia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20220317T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20220318T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222217 CREATED:20220801T192744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T005250Z UID:4089-1647511200-1647622800@ioc-westpac.org SUMMARY:CREPSUM-IOC/WESTPAC Online Workshop on Jellyfish Identification DESCRIPTION:Busan\, Republic of Korea\, 13–17 July 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Overview\n Program & Documents\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introduction This in-person training is a joint initiative aiming to enhance national and regional capacity for marine spatial planning (MSP) with tools applied to areas within and beyond national jurisdiction\, including ecosystem-based and climate-resilient approaches\, and area-based management methodologies and processes. This training course is jointly organized by the IOC (in support of the MSPglobal\, Ocean Decade Capacity Development Facility\, OceanTeacher Global Academy\, and IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC)) in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST).  The training includes two parts: Part 1:  Regional training on Biodiversity Inclusive and Climate Smart Marine Spatial Planning for Asia and Pacific\, 13 to 14 July 2026 A 2-day course aiming to strengthen the capacity of MSP practitioners and decision-makers to integrate biodiversity conservation\, climate adaptation and mitigation\, and inclusive governance into planning processes. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide and its complementary volumes on Biodiversity-Inclusive and Climate-Smart MSP \, the course combines conceptual alignment with hands-on application. Participants will develop a shared understanding of ecosystem-based and climate-resilient planning principles\, explore the implications of biodiversity loss and climate change for marine management\, and examine policy alignment and inclusive governance approaches. Through interactive exercises and a simulated MSP process\, they will learn how to apply these principles across all phases of the MSP cycle from scoping and assessment to plan development\, implementation\, monitoring\, and adaptive management. Part 2: Applying Marine Spatial Planning Tools to Area-Based Management in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) for Asia and Pacific\, 15 to 17 July 2026 This 3-day training equips practitioners working in MSP or MPA management\, ocean governance\, conservation\, management\, and related fields with the frameworks and practical knowledge needed to design Area-Based Management Tool (ABMT) proposals in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) under the BBNJ Agreement. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide on Marine Spatial Planning\, the course bridges established MSP methodologies with the scientific and technical requirements of BBNJ governance and operationalization\, exploring how biodiversity\, climate\, and equity — including the integration of traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) — apply in ABNJ contexts. *Note that self-sponsored participants may choose or be selected to participate in only one or both parts of the training. Participants who receive sponsorship from the organization must attend both parts.  \n \n \n \n Workshop objectives Part 1 of the training aims to: Strengthen participants’ understanding of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart principles across the different phases of the marine spatial planning (MSP) process;Support participants in identifying entry points for integrating biodiversity\, climate\, and equity considerations throughout the MSP cycle;Enhance capacities to design and facilitate stakeholder engagement processes that promote inclusive and equitable marine governance;Improve participants’ ability to communicate MSP strategies effectively to diverse audiences and stakeholders;Encourage engagement in regional and global communities of practice on biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart MSP.Part 2 of the training aims to: Provide an understanding of the scientific and technical requirements for area-based management tool (ABMT) proposals under the BBNJ Agreement\, including relevant methodologies;Clarify key components of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart spatial planning in the context of ABNJ governance;Strengthen knowledge on the use of MSP-based analysis to support ABMT proposals\, including the integration of global spatial datasets on biodiversity\, human activities\, and climate;Raise awareness of the implications of data gaps for spatial decision-making and ABMT design and implementation;Support participants in assessing how MSP spatial analysis approaches can be applied in their own national or regional contexts\, including identifying relevant data sources\, governance actors\, and potential constraints. \n \n \n \n Workshop participants This training is designed for practitioners working in marine spatial planning (MSP)\, ocean governance\, or related fields — particularly those involved in MSP processes or BBNJ implementation at national or regional levels\, including the design and application of area-based management tools (ABMTs) in ABNJ. List of eligible countries for the open call for participation: Cook Islands\, Fiji\, Kiribati\, Maldives\, Marshall Islands\, Micronesia (Federated States of)\, Nauru\, Niue\, Palau\, Papua New Guinea\, Samoa\, Solomon Islands\, Timor-Leste\, Torkelau\, Tonga\, Tuvalu\, and Vanuatu.   *Note remaining part of the available places will be dedicated to direct contact invitations issued by WESTPAC to its Member States. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assessment & certificate This training will include pre-and-post self-assessments\, and a final assignment report.   *Note that the preparation online courses suggested in the pre-requisites have a different assessment rationale\, and certificate of completion.  To receive a Certificate of Completion\, for each part of the training course\, participants shall:  Fully attend to the in-person sessions  Engage and complete every proposed training activity  Successfully complete the report assignment    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1.Agenda URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/crepsum-ioc-westpac-online-workshop-on-jellyfish-identification/ CATEGORIES:Jellyfish ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ioc-westpac.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/jellyfish.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20210829T133000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20211106T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222217 CREATED:20220802T232542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T005319Z UID:4510-1630243800-1636214400@ioc-westpac.org SUMMARY:Mangrove Monitoring International Training DESCRIPTION:Busan\, Republic of Korea\, 13–17 July 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Overview\n Program & Documents\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introduction This in-person training is a joint initiative aiming to enhance national and regional capacity for marine spatial planning (MSP) with tools applied to areas within and beyond national jurisdiction\, including ecosystem-based and climate-resilient approaches\, and area-based management methodologies and processes. This training course is jointly organized by the IOC (in support of the MSPglobal\, Ocean Decade Capacity Development Facility\, OceanTeacher Global Academy\, and IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC)) in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST).  The training includes two parts: Part 1:  Regional training on Biodiversity Inclusive and Climate Smart Marine Spatial Planning for Asia and Pacific\, 13 to 14 July 2026 A 2-day course aiming to strengthen the capacity of MSP practitioners and decision-makers to integrate biodiversity conservation\, climate adaptation and mitigation\, and inclusive governance into planning processes. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide and its complementary volumes on Biodiversity-Inclusive and Climate-Smart MSP \, the course combines conceptual alignment with hands-on application. Participants will develop a shared understanding of ecosystem-based and climate-resilient planning principles\, explore the implications of biodiversity loss and climate change for marine management\, and examine policy alignment and inclusive governance approaches. Through interactive exercises and a simulated MSP process\, they will learn how to apply these principles across all phases of the MSP cycle from scoping and assessment to plan development\, implementation\, monitoring\, and adaptive management. Part 2: Applying Marine Spatial Planning Tools to Area-Based Management in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) for Asia and Pacific\, 15 to 17 July 2026 This 3-day training equips practitioners working in MSP or MPA management\, ocean governance\, conservation\, management\, and related fields with the frameworks and practical knowledge needed to design Area-Based Management Tool (ABMT) proposals in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) under the BBNJ Agreement. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide on Marine Spatial Planning\, the course bridges established MSP methodologies with the scientific and technical requirements of BBNJ governance and operationalization\, exploring how biodiversity\, climate\, and equity — including the integration of traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) — apply in ABNJ contexts. *Note that self-sponsored participants may choose or be selected to participate in only one or both parts of the training. Participants who receive sponsorship from the organization must attend both parts.  \n \n \n \n Workshop objectives Part 1 of the training aims to: Strengthen participants’ understanding of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart principles across the different phases of the marine spatial planning (MSP) process;Support participants in identifying entry points for integrating biodiversity\, climate\, and equity considerations throughout the MSP cycle;Enhance capacities to design and facilitate stakeholder engagement processes that promote inclusive and equitable marine governance;Improve participants’ ability to communicate MSP strategies effectively to diverse audiences and stakeholders;Encourage engagement in regional and global communities of practice on biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart MSP.Part 2 of the training aims to: Provide an understanding of the scientific and technical requirements for area-based management tool (ABMT) proposals under the BBNJ Agreement\, including relevant methodologies;Clarify key components of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart spatial planning in the context of ABNJ governance;Strengthen knowledge on the use of MSP-based analysis to support ABMT proposals\, including the integration of global spatial datasets on biodiversity\, human activities\, and climate;Raise awareness of the implications of data gaps for spatial decision-making and ABMT design and implementation;Support participants in assessing how MSP spatial analysis approaches can be applied in their own national or regional contexts\, including identifying relevant data sources\, governance actors\, and potential constraints. \n \n \n \n Workshop participants This training is designed for practitioners working in marine spatial planning (MSP)\, ocean governance\, or related fields — particularly those involved in MSP processes or BBNJ implementation at national or regional levels\, including the design and application of area-based management tools (ABMTs) in ABNJ. List of eligible countries for the open call for participation: Cook Islands\, Fiji\, Kiribati\, Maldives\, Marshall Islands\, Micronesia (Federated States of)\, Nauru\, Niue\, Palau\, Papua New Guinea\, Samoa\, Solomon Islands\, Timor-Leste\, Torkelau\, Tonga\, Tuvalu\, and Vanuatu.   *Note remaining part of the available places will be dedicated to direct contact invitations issued by WESTPAC to its Member States. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assessment & certificate This training will include pre-and-post self-assessments\, and a final assignment report.   *Note that the preparation online courses suggested in the pre-requisites have a different assessment rationale\, and certificate of completion.  To receive a Certificate of Completion\, for each part of the training course\, participants shall:  Fully attend to the in-person sessions  Engage and complete every proposed training activity  Successfully complete the report assignment    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1.Agenda URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/mangrove-monitoring-international-training/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ioc-westpac.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/mangrove.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20210705T130000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20210716T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222217 CREATED:20220804T180814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T005323Z UID:4831-1625490000-1626447600@ioc-westpac.org SUMMARY:The 10th ODC Training Course on Regional Application of Coupled Climate Models DESCRIPTION:Busan\, Republic of Korea\, 13–17 July 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Overview\n Program & Documents\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introduction This in-person training is a joint initiative aiming to enhance national and regional capacity for marine spatial planning (MSP) with tools applied to areas within and beyond national jurisdiction\, including ecosystem-based and climate-resilient approaches\, and area-based management methodologies and processes. This training course is jointly organized by the IOC (in support of the MSPglobal\, Ocean Decade Capacity Development Facility\, OceanTeacher Global Academy\, and IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC)) in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST).  The training includes two parts: Part 1:  Regional training on Biodiversity Inclusive and Climate Smart Marine Spatial Planning for Asia and Pacific\, 13 to 14 July 2026 A 2-day course aiming to strengthen the capacity of MSP practitioners and decision-makers to integrate biodiversity conservation\, climate adaptation and mitigation\, and inclusive governance into planning processes. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide and its complementary volumes on Biodiversity-Inclusive and Climate-Smart MSP \, the course combines conceptual alignment with hands-on application. Participants will develop a shared understanding of ecosystem-based and climate-resilient planning principles\, explore the implications of biodiversity loss and climate change for marine management\, and examine policy alignment and inclusive governance approaches. Through interactive exercises and a simulated MSP process\, they will learn how to apply these principles across all phases of the MSP cycle from scoping and assessment to plan development\, implementation\, monitoring\, and adaptive management. Part 2: Applying Marine Spatial Planning Tools to Area-Based Management in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) for Asia and Pacific\, 15 to 17 July 2026 This 3-day training equips practitioners working in MSP or MPA management\, ocean governance\, conservation\, management\, and related fields with the frameworks and practical knowledge needed to design Area-Based Management Tool (ABMT) proposals in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) under the BBNJ Agreement. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide on Marine Spatial Planning\, the course bridges established MSP methodologies with the scientific and technical requirements of BBNJ governance and operationalization\, exploring how biodiversity\, climate\, and equity — including the integration of traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) — apply in ABNJ contexts. *Note that self-sponsored participants may choose or be selected to participate in only one or both parts of the training. Participants who receive sponsorship from the organization must attend both parts.  \n \n \n \n Workshop objectives Part 1 of the training aims to: Strengthen participants’ understanding of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart principles across the different phases of the marine spatial planning (MSP) process;Support participants in identifying entry points for integrating biodiversity\, climate\, and equity considerations throughout the MSP cycle;Enhance capacities to design and facilitate stakeholder engagement processes that promote inclusive and equitable marine governance;Improve participants’ ability to communicate MSP strategies effectively to diverse audiences and stakeholders;Encourage engagement in regional and global communities of practice on biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart MSP.Part 2 of the training aims to: Provide an understanding of the scientific and technical requirements for area-based management tool (ABMT) proposals under the BBNJ Agreement\, including relevant methodologies;Clarify key components of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart spatial planning in the context of ABNJ governance;Strengthen knowledge on the use of MSP-based analysis to support ABMT proposals\, including the integration of global spatial datasets on biodiversity\, human activities\, and climate;Raise awareness of the implications of data gaps for spatial decision-making and ABMT design and implementation;Support participants in assessing how MSP spatial analysis approaches can be applied in their own national or regional contexts\, including identifying relevant data sources\, governance actors\, and potential constraints. \n \n \n \n Workshop participants This training is designed for practitioners working in marine spatial planning (MSP)\, ocean governance\, or related fields — particularly those involved in MSP processes or BBNJ implementation at national or regional levels\, including the design and application of area-based management tools (ABMTs) in ABNJ. List of eligible countries for the open call for participation: Cook Islands\, Fiji\, Kiribati\, Maldives\, Marshall Islands\, Micronesia (Federated States of)\, Nauru\, Niue\, Palau\, Papua New Guinea\, Samoa\, Solomon Islands\, Timor-Leste\, Torkelau\, Tonga\, Tuvalu\, and Vanuatu.   *Note remaining part of the available places will be dedicated to direct contact invitations issued by WESTPAC to its Member States. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assessment & certificate This training will include pre-and-post self-assessments\, and a final assignment report.   *Note that the preparation online courses suggested in the pre-requisites have a different assessment rationale\, and certificate of completion.  To receive a Certificate of Completion\, for each part of the training course\, participants shall:  Fully attend to the in-person sessions  Engage and complete every proposed training activity  Successfully complete the report assignment    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1.Agenda URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/the-10th-odc-training-course-on-regional-application-of-coupled-climate-models/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ioc-westpac.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/wave.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20210505T130000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20210526T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222217 CREATED:20220804T183246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T005330Z UID:4840-1620219600-1622041200@ioc-westpac.org SUMMARY:WESTPAC Webinar Series on Ocean Acidification DESCRIPTION:Busan\, Republic of Korea\, 13–17 July 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Overview\n Program & Documents\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introduction This in-person training is a joint initiative aiming to enhance national and regional capacity for marine spatial planning (MSP) with tools applied to areas within and beyond national jurisdiction\, including ecosystem-based and climate-resilient approaches\, and area-based management methodologies and processes. This training course is jointly organized by the IOC (in support of the MSPglobal\, Ocean Decade Capacity Development Facility\, OceanTeacher Global Academy\, and IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC)) in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST).  The training includes two parts: Part 1:  Regional training on Biodiversity Inclusive and Climate Smart Marine Spatial Planning for Asia and Pacific\, 13 to 14 July 2026 A 2-day course aiming to strengthen the capacity of MSP practitioners and decision-makers to integrate biodiversity conservation\, climate adaptation and mitigation\, and inclusive governance into planning processes. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide and its complementary volumes on Biodiversity-Inclusive and Climate-Smart MSP \, the course combines conceptual alignment with hands-on application. Participants will develop a shared understanding of ecosystem-based and climate-resilient planning principles\, explore the implications of biodiversity loss and climate change for marine management\, and examine policy alignment and inclusive governance approaches. Through interactive exercises and a simulated MSP process\, they will learn how to apply these principles across all phases of the MSP cycle from scoping and assessment to plan development\, implementation\, monitoring\, and adaptive management. Part 2: Applying Marine Spatial Planning Tools to Area-Based Management in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) for Asia and Pacific\, 15 to 17 July 2026 This 3-day training equips practitioners working in MSP or MPA management\, ocean governance\, conservation\, management\, and related fields with the frameworks and practical knowledge needed to design Area-Based Management Tool (ABMT) proposals in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) under the BBNJ Agreement. Building on the MSPglobal International Guide on Marine Spatial Planning\, the course bridges established MSP methodologies with the scientific and technical requirements of BBNJ governance and operationalization\, exploring how biodiversity\, climate\, and equity — including the integration of traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) — apply in ABNJ contexts. *Note that self-sponsored participants may choose or be selected to participate in only one or both parts of the training. Participants who receive sponsorship from the organization must attend both parts.  \n \n \n \n Workshop objectives Part 1 of the training aims to: Strengthen participants’ understanding of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart principles across the different phases of the marine spatial planning (MSP) process;Support participants in identifying entry points for integrating biodiversity\, climate\, and equity considerations throughout the MSP cycle;Enhance capacities to design and facilitate stakeholder engagement processes that promote inclusive and equitable marine governance;Improve participants’ ability to communicate MSP strategies effectively to diverse audiences and stakeholders;Encourage engagement in regional and global communities of practice on biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart MSP.Part 2 of the training aims to: Provide an understanding of the scientific and technical requirements for area-based management tool (ABMT) proposals under the BBNJ Agreement\, including relevant methodologies;Clarify key components of biodiversity-inclusive and climate-smart spatial planning in the context of ABNJ governance;Strengthen knowledge on the use of MSP-based analysis to support ABMT proposals\, including the integration of global spatial datasets on biodiversity\, human activities\, and climate;Raise awareness of the implications of data gaps for spatial decision-making and ABMT design and implementation;Support participants in assessing how MSP spatial analysis approaches can be applied in their own national or regional contexts\, including identifying relevant data sources\, governance actors\, and potential constraints. \n \n \n \n Workshop participants This training is designed for practitioners working in marine spatial planning (MSP)\, ocean governance\, or related fields — particularly those involved in MSP processes or BBNJ implementation at national or regional levels\, including the design and application of area-based management tools (ABMTs) in ABNJ. List of eligible countries for the open call for participation: Cook Islands\, Fiji\, Kiribati\, Maldives\, Marshall Islands\, Micronesia (Federated States of)\, Nauru\, Niue\, Palau\, Papua New Guinea\, Samoa\, Solomon Islands\, Timor-Leste\, Torkelau\, Tonga\, Tuvalu\, and Vanuatu.   *Note remaining part of the available places will be dedicated to direct contact invitations issued by WESTPAC to its Member States. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assessment & certificate This training will include pre-and-post self-assessments\, and a final assignment report.   *Note that the preparation online courses suggested in the pre-requisites have a different assessment rationale\, and certificate of completion.  To receive a Certificate of Completion\, for each part of the training course\, participants shall:  Fully attend to the in-person sessions  Engage and complete every proposed training activity  Successfully complete the report assignment    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1.Agenda URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/westpac-webinar-series-on-ocean-acidification/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ioc-westpac.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/doculib_banner.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR