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SUMMARY:Mangrove Monitoring International Training
DESCRIPTION:Mangrove health index (MHI) has been developed to propose a single metric for estimating forest community healthiness based on three main stand structure parameters\, i.e. diameter\, canopy coverage and density. The index was considered for representing mangrove ecosystems on an ecosystem scale since mangrove plant communities have an important role in ecosystem productivity and stabilized food chain. The value of MHI was significantly correlated to several vegetation indices based on remote sensing analysis. MHI could be estimated from multiple indices such as GCI\, SIPI\, NBR and ARVI. The model is the potential to be applied in other areas and various temporal settings. The development of MHI could be encouraged as a new approach for assessing mangrove forest during managing mangrove in international scale. \nIn addition\, a smartphone-based app\, namely MonMang\, has been released in October 2020 which has a functionality to record\, analyze\, and interpret data simultaneously on the field site\, so that parameter information could be completed real-time (Dharmawan\, 2020). On the initial version\, MonMang facilitates some basic information such as parameters in mangrove community structure for forest monitoring\, a robust canopy coverage value based on hemispherical photography method\, a single metric of mangrove health index (MHI) and threat quantification. Recently\, MonMang has been significantly upgraded with some features which is not only used for monitoring activities but also enhancing young generation awareness in mangrove existence. \nPROGRAMME-BOOK_MMIT2021Download
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/mangrove-monitoring-international-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20220317T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20220318T170000
DTSTAMP:20260820T092514
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SUMMARY:CREPSUM-IOC/WESTPAC Online Workshop on Jellyfish Identification
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nProgram\nOverview \n1. About the event \nSoutheast Asia is a hotspot of jellyfish diversity. However\, there have been a limited number of taxonomic studies of jellyfish in Southeast Asia. Early taxonomical studies were done by the Europeans and Americans in early 1900s. After then\, jellyfish studies were conducted by SE Asian researchers. As many were not specialized in jellyfish taxonomy\, therefore there are many misidentifications. In recent years\, the study of jellyfish in Southeast Asia has become more active. The ability to classify not only Scyphozoa including large edible jellyfish\, but also Cubozoa\, Hydrozoa and Staurozoa has become a necessity. The need to conduct capacity development on jellyfish identification is more urgent now due to the increasing incidences of jellyfish stings\, some of which even caused casualties. \nBuilding on the established research network and present knowledge\, this workshop\, scheduled for 17-18 March 2022\, will focus on the classical and molecular taxonomy of jellyfish. \nThis workshop is a collaboration between JSPS-CREPSUM (Collaborative Research and Education Project in Southeast Asia for Sustainable Use of Marine Ecosystem) and IOC/WESTPAC\, led by Kitasato University (Japan) and Centre For Marine & Coastal Studies\, Universiti Sains Malaysia (Malaysia). \n2. Objectives \n• This workshop aims to : learn and master the identification methods for each of the jellyfish taxa \n• improve the understanding\, and develop regional capability of research and monitoring of jellyfish blooms in the Western Pacific and its adjacent areas \n• share information on current status of jellyfish occurrences\, hazard awareness and research in each country \n• explore the possibility of building a jellyfish joint research on jellyfish diversity\, distribution\, and abundance. \n\n3. Who will participate? \nParticipants will be invited from the current members of JSPS-CREPSUM and IOC/WESTPAC. Other participants\, who are interested to join the network or develop collaborations\, will also be welcomed. The participants should have some basic experience conducting jellyfish related research and monitoring\, and/or able to lead and carry out jellyfish research and monitoring in their countries for moving forward. \nProgram \nThe workshop will be conducted online. Invited presentations will be given on different groups of jellyfish and discuss on the present practices of monitoring harmful jellyfish and the basic knowledge for the identification of harmful jellyfish. \nNational experts nominated and/or identified from each country will be invited to provide follow-up reports on: \n1. major issues on harmful jellyfish in the respective countries; \n2. research and monitoring efforts of the harmful jellyfish; \n3. related education and awareness activities if any; and \n4. what they believe is required and important for a regional collaborative network. \n\nDownload the program
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/crepsum-ioc-westpac-online-workshop-on-jellyfish-identification/
CATEGORIES:Jellyfish
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20220920T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20220922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260820T092514
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221120T035115Z
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SUMMARY:National Ocean Acidification Training Workshop for Malaysia
DESCRIPTION:  \nFlyer on the National Ocean Acidification Training Workshop for Malaysia
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/malaysia-national-oa-training/
LOCATION:Penang\, Malaysia
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20221013T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20221015T170000
DTSTAMP:20260820T092514
CREATED:20220901T083753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T082709Z
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SUMMARY:National Ocean Acidification Training Workshop for Vietnam
DESCRIPTION:Flyer on the National Ocean Acidification Training Workshop for Vietnam
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/vietnam-national-oa-training/
LOCATION:Nha Trang\, Viet Nam
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20221026T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20221028T170000
DTSTAMP:20260820T092514
CREATED:20221012T075755Z
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SUMMARY:WESTPAC Advisory Group Meeting 2022
DESCRIPTION:Provisional Agenda\nMeeting Documents\nParticipants \n1. Opening \n2. Adoption of agenda \nPart I. WESTPAC strategy\, activities and capacities \n3. Brief review of on-going WESTPAC programs/projects/working groups since the 13th WESTPAC Session\, (27-29 April 2021\, Virtual) and the implementation of relevant suggestions from the 13thSession \n3.1 Ocean and climate\n3.2 Marine biodiversity\, ocean ecosystem health and human health\n3.3 Knowledge of emerging issues (WGs)\n3.4 Capacity development (in general)\n3.5 An overview about the Sub-Commission’s development since its last Intergovernmental Session (WESTPAC-XIII\, April 2021) \n4. Development status of the IOC Regional Network of Training and Research Centres\, and evaluation on a new proposal for a Regional Training and Research Centre on Pollution Assessment and Monitoring (City University of Hong Kong) \n5. Latest development on the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) \n5.1 Global development\n5.2 WESTPAC led UN Decade Actions and Decade Coordination Office \n\nUN21: Accelerate Marine Spatial Planning in the Western Pacific and its Adjacent Areas\nUN22: Stem the tide of Asia’s riverine plastic emission into the ocean\nUN23: Accelerating transformations in capacity development in the Western Pacific – Regional Network of Training and Research Centers (RTRCs) on Marine Science\nUN 24: Explore the strongest ocean current in the Western Pacific: the 2nd Cooperative Study of Kuroshio and Adjacent Regions – from its sciences to human well beings\nDecade Coordination Office\n\n5.3  Other Decade related matters \n6. The 11th WESTPAC International Marine Science Conference & 1st Regional UN Ocean Science Conference \nPart II. Brainstorming on WESTPAC’s future development in the post pandemic era \n7. Brainstorming on what we shall further develop (10–12-minute thoughts\, ideas\, and perspectives by everyone) \nRoundtable discussion \n8. Future development for the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) and Decade Coordination Office (DCO) \n9. Preparations for the Fourteenth WESTPAC Intergovernmental Session (tentatively Mar-April 2023) \n\nHost country and relevant arrangements\nPreliminary Agenda of the WESTPAC-XIV\n\n10. Date and Venue for the next Advisory Group meeting \n11. Other matters \n12. Closure \n  \n\nAgenda 2: Provisional Agenda \n  \n\nAgenda 2: Provisional Timetable \n  \n\nAgenda 4: Proposal for hosting a Regional Training and Research Center (RTRC) \nProposal for hosting a Regional Training and Research Center (RTRC) for the IOC Regional Network of Training & Research Centers on Marine Science in the Western Pacific and Adjacent Areas \n  \n\nList of participants
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/ag-meeting-2022/
LOCATION:Phuket\, Thailand
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20221102T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20221104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260820T092514
CREATED:20220901T092251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221120T034838Z
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SUMMARY:National Ocean Acidification Training Workshop for Thailand
DESCRIPTION:  \nFlyer on the National Ocean Acidification Training Workshop for Thailand
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/thailand-national-oa-training/
LOCATION:Phuket\, Thailand
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20221122T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20221202T110000
DTSTAMP:20260820T092514
CREATED:20221119T121437Z
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SUMMARY:International Webinar Series on Advancing Remote Sensing Applications for Ocean Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n22/11/22\n29/11/22\n06/12/22\n13/12/22\n20/12/22 \nRemote sensing can provide much greater and more detailed coverage of the ocean than would be possible to obtain solely by conventional observations. With the advance of its technologies\, remote sensing has got a wide range of applications in the study and conservation of ocean\, seas\, and marine resources. \nIn partnership with the Burapha University(BUU)\, Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) of Thailand\, and Asia-Oceania Group on Earth Observations (AOGEO)\,  the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) plans to conduct a series of webinars on ocean remote sensing to further promote its applications to the sustainable development of ocean\, marine and coastal resources.  The webinars will be held during 22 November – 20 December 2022\, with financial support of the Japanese Funds-in-Trust for UNESCO. \nThe primary objective of the webinars is to facilitate an exchange of knowledge and development practices about ocean remote sensing applications between ocean remote sensing communities and relevant ocean stakeholders such as researchers\, resource managers and policy/decision makers in the region;  and to develop opportunities for member states in the region to increase their capacity for applying remote sensing to the conservation and sustainable development of marine and coastal resources. \n\n\nProgramme & Abstract\n\n\n\n  \nRegister for this event and get the zoom meeting link by scanning or clicking the QR code!
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/remote-sensing-international-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20221216T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20221216T150000
DTSTAMP:20260820T092514
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SUMMARY:Regional Forum for Accelerating Marine Spatial Planning  in the Western Pacific
DESCRIPTION:Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) is a process that proposes a more integrative\, multisectoral approach to managing marine spaces and resources. It can improve decision-making and provide a framework for balancing sectoral interests\, to achieve the sustainable use of marine resources. \nThe IOC/UNESCO and the European Commission are working together to accelerate MSP processes tthrough a joint action called MSProadmap. IOC’s work on promoting ecosystem-based management through MSP is also a major contribution to the UN Decade of Ocean Sciences for Sustainable Development (2021-2030). \nObjectives: To bring together various MSP stakeholders in the region\, including national authorities\, research/academia\, business/private sectors\, NGOs\, ECOPs and foundations\, to \n\nShare the outcomes of the 5th International MSPforum and the 3rd International Conference on Marine/Maritime Spatial Planning;\nBrief on national and regional relevant achievements\, tools\, and innovation demonstration;\nExpress views\, and seek a better mutual understanding of marine spatial planning processes undertaken within the specific regional contexts;\nSeek new opportunities for exchange and cooperation\, and explore the possibility of developing a roadmap to accelerate marine spatial planning in the region.\n\n\n\nFlyer of the event\n\n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n \n\nRegister for this event\nYou will receive a confirmation email. \nOrganized by\n\n\n \nIn partnership with
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/regional-mspforum/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20230220T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20230222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260820T092514
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SUMMARY:First International Scientific Symposium of CSK-2 & the Third Meeting of the CSK-2 International Steering Group
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nProgram \nJoin the collective CSK-2 efforts in improving the understanding of the Kuroshio\, its adjacent areas and ecosystems\, to improve regional weather forecasts and climate predictions\, and inform fisheries and aquaculture management.  \nThe IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) is pleased to invite you to join the first International Scientific Symposium of CSK-2\, which is to be held on 20 February 2023\, Thailand\, in a hybrid mode. \nThe Symposium is open to any experts and relevant stakeholders who are interested in the CSK-2. Topics will focus on\, but not limited to\, scientific advancement on the Kuroshio\, its adjacent areas and ecosystems. Any new initiatives or data management issues\, related to the Kuroshio are also welcome! Ideas from Early Career Ocean Professionals are strongly encouraged. \n\n\n											\n										CSK-2 Symposium Flyer\n											\n									\n\nFollowing the symposium\, the Third Meeting of the CSK-2 International Steering Group will take place on 21-22 February 2023. The IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific established an International Steering Group (ISG) to provide guidance and oversight on the development and implementation of the CSK-2 program. \nThe ISG was convened two times virtually on 8 December 2021 and 20 June 2022\, respectively.  The third meeting of ISC will be held on 21-22 February 2022\, succeeding the CSK-2 Science Symposium on 20 February.  We encourage the ISG members to join the Symposium. Should you wish to make a presentation at the Symposium\, please submit your abstract (less than 500 words) and descriptive CV (less than 200 words) to iocwestpac@unesco.org by 10 January 2023.  Some symposium participants may be invited to join the 3rd ISG meeting. \nThe third ISG meeting will be held in a hybrid mode. Specifically\, the ISG will brief on the progress made since the 13th WESTPAC Session (April 2021); review\, make recommendations on\, and endorse new initiatives to be part of the CSK-2 program; and plan the CSK-2 activities over the next intersessional period. \n  \n\n\n\n\n20 February 2023 (UTC+7\, Bangkok Time)\n\n\n0830-0900\nOpening & group photo\n\n\n0900-1230\nCritical science in CSK-2\n\n\n1230-1400\nLunch time\n\n\n1400-1630\nProposals on CSK-2 projects\n\n\n1630-1730\nOther matters & wrap up\n\n\n1730-1740\nClosing\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n21-22 February 2023 (UTC+7\, Bangkok Time)\n\n\n1. Opening and self-introduction\n\n\n2. Major progress since  its establishment at the 13th WESTPAC Session (April 2021)\n\n\n3. Review of new initiatives \n\n\n4.	National or institutional reports on CSK-2\n\n\n5.	Administrative\, and technical arrangements for CSK-2\n\n\n6.	Other matters\n\n\n7.	Closure of the meeting
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/csk-2-third-meeting/
LOCATION:Bangkok\, Thailand
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20230403T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20230413T180000
DTSTAMP:20260820T092514
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SUMMARY:Training Workshop on Coral Larval Reseeding\, Bolinao\, Pangasinan\, Philippines
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nProgram\nParticipants \nThe UNESCO/IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) are pleased to invite you to participate in the training workshop that will take place on 3 to 13 April 2023 in Bolinao\, Pangasinan\, Philippines \nAbout the event  \nWhile the demand for marine goods and services continuously escalate\, coral reefs around the world face increasing degradation caused by combined anthropogenic and natural disturbances which disrupt reef structure and functions. As a remediation\, ecological restoration aims to assist the natural recovery of degraded\, damaged\, or destroyed reefs. Whenever natural reef recovery is outpaced by the rate of degradation\, active restoration is employed to initiate recovery by physical\, chemical\, and biological restoration. The biological approach generally involves increasing coral cover through transplantation of corals\, which are either asexually- or sexually-propagated. Apart from coral transplantation\, direct larval reseeding of coral larvae is also being re-explored. \nIn the past two decades\, many developments on various restoration techniques have been made\, which offer various insights on their application. Given that each technique offers its own benefits that outweigh its consequences\, guidelines on their general use appear to be scarce given with limited ways or attempts of comparison. This makes finding the best appropriate technique seemingly obscure and unguided. \nWith the increased occurrence of disturbances on the coral reef and growing necessity for ecological restoration efforts\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) would like to establish a regional research network on coral reef restoration studies\, and conduct training workshop on research and monitoring of the long term impacts of coral restoration. \nThe training workshop will mainly consist of lecture sessions and hatchery and field activities and observations. Key lectures will be given by lead scientists in coral restoration ecology from local and international agencies. All trainees will be given 10-15 minute presentation for their own restoration program or experiment. \n What we aim to achieve? \nThis training workshop aims to review and evaluate the most common biological restoration techniques\, present recent advances on other restoration techniques among countries\, and develop general protocols on appropriate application of these techniques\, especially on coral larval reseeding \nEstablish network of scientists and students who are interested in advancing coral restoration techniques and develop collaborative research on coral reproduction and reef connectivity that aims to enhance reef resilience at a regional level \n\n Who will participate?\n\nThe training workshop will establish a network of experts\, researchers\, government representatives and students from within and outside the region. Priority will be given to applicants who are conducting monitoring and research on coral reproduction in their selected sites. Other participants who are interested to join the network or develop collaborations\, are welcome. They should have experience conducting research and monitoring on coral reproduction and communities\, and/or be able to lead and carry out monitoring and research in their countries for moving forward. \n How to register or apply financial assistance \nFor anyone who is interested in joining the event\, please fill in the attached Registration Form. \nThere is a very limited resource in support of the international travel of some colleagues\, particularly those from the developing states. A joint committee will be established to select the most suitable participants that would be provided financial support. The selection will be made mainly based on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and his/her engagement in WESTPAC or other relevant international programmes. \nPlease submit registration forms duly completed to iocwestpac@unesco.org  as early as possible\, preferably before 4 March 2023. \n\n\n\n3 April 2023\nArrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport\, Philippines; and travel to Bolinao Marine Laboratory in Pangasinan\n\n\n4 April 2023\nRapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals\n\n\n5 April 2023\n\n\nLecture on coral biology and ecology\, including reef resilience and connectivity\, and coral larval reseeding methods\nUpscaling coral restoration using larval enhancement method (Prof. Peter Harrison);\nGenomics approaches in coral restoration (Dr. Cecilia Conaco);\nGovernance of coral reef restoration (Dr. Vanessa Baria-Rodriquez);\nReef management: preventive approach in restoration (Dr. Michael Atrigenio)\n\n\n\n\n6 April 2023\n\n\nPresentations of existing coral reef restoration initiatives by participants\nRapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals; preparation of floating cages for coral rearing and culture; night assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n\n\n7 April 2023\nNight assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n8 April 2023\nFull moon; night assessment for coral spawning; and coral larval rearing at sea\n\n\n9 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; and maintenance of floating cages\n\n\n10 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; maintenance of floating cages; and coral larval reseeding\n\n\n11 April 2023\nCoral larval reseeding; feedback workshop and planning for regional assessment of coral reproduction and reef connectivity studies\n\n\n12 April 2023\nNo dive; preparation for travel\n\n\n13 April 2023\nTravel to airport
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/training-on-coral-larval-reseeding/
LOCATION:Bolinao\, Philippines
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20230404T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20230407T180000
DTSTAMP:20260820T092514
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SUMMARY:Fourteenth Intergovernmental Session of the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC-XIV)
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nProvisional Agenda & Meeting Documents\nParticipants \nThe Fourteenth Session of the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC-XIV) is generously hosted by the Government of Indonesia from 4 to 7 April 2023 in Jakarta. \nThe session will bring together national competent governmental agencies\, marine scientific communities and other relevant IOC ocean stakeholders in the region\, aiming to foster ocean science-policy interface\, advance ocean science development and cooperation\, enhance related technical and institutional capacities\, and jointly develop ocean science solutions to critical challenges for sustainable development in the Western Pacific and its adjacent areas. \nIn Jakarta\, the Sub-Commission will review its developments and achievements during the intersessional period\, be updated with the global ocean-related developments\, including the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030)\, and then deliberate on the Sub-Commission’s engagement in and contribution to the Ocean Decade. \nThe Subcommission will be expected to elect its Officers\, and formulate its programme and budget for the period May 2023–April 2025. Kindly note that given the limited regular budget allocated from IOC\, the WESTPAC Programme and Budget normally serves as guidance on the programmes and activities that Member States would like to jointly promote and seek funding from various sources to support their implementation. \nFor more information\, please refer to the documents below. \n  \n\n\n											\n										IOC Circular Letter No 2918\n											\n									\n\n											\n										CL 2918 Forms: Biennial Elections for Chairperson & Vice-Chairperson\n											\n									\n\n											\n										Senior Governmental Officials Roundtable on  the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030)\, 0900-1040\, UTC+7\, 5 April 2023\, Jakarta\, Indonesia\n											\n									\n\n											\n										Side Event: National Decade Committees Forum\,1630-1830\, UTC+7\, 5 April 2023\, Jakarta\, Indonesia\n											\n									\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAuditorium Sumitro Djojohadikusumo\, B.J Habibie Building\, the Headquarters of National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)\, Indonesia\nDocument (pdf)\nPPT (pdf)\n\n\n1.\nOPENING\n \n \n\n\n \n1.1\nWELCOMING REMARKS\n \n \n\n\n \n1.2\nKEYNOTE\n \n \n\n\n2.\nORGANIZATION OF THE SESSION\n \n \n\n\n \n2.1\nADOPTION OF THE AGENDA\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\nProvisional Agenda\n\n\nXIV/2.1 prov.\n \n\n\n \n2.2\nCONDUCT OF THE SESSION\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\nProvisional timetable\n\n\nXIV/2.1 prov.timetable\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\nAnnotated provisional agenda\n\n\nXIV/2.1 annotated prov.\n \n\n\n3.\nSTATUTORY REPORTS\n \n \n\n\n \n3.1\nSTATEMENT OF THE CO-CHAIRPERSONS\nXIV/3.1\n \n\n\n \n3.2\nREPORT BY THE HEAD OF WESTPAC OFFICE ON INTERSESSIONAL PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION\, INCLUDING THE OPERATION OF THE WESTPAC OFFICE AND DECADE COORDINATION OFFICE\nXIV/3.2\nPPT\n\n\n \n \n\n\nGuidelines for improving delivery\, efficiency and impact of WESTPAC Programs and Projects\n\n\nGuideline for the improvement\n \n\n\n \n3.3\nRECENT DEVELOPMENTS WITHIN UNESCO\, THE IOC\, AND THEIR RELEVANCE TO WESTPAC-UPDATE BY THE IOC EXECUTIVE SECRETARY\n \n \n\n\n4.\nSTRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT\n \n \n\n\n \n4.1\nCONTRIBUTION OF WESTPAC TO COUNTRIES’ IMPLEMENTATION OF SDGs\, IN PARTICULAR\, SDG 14: LIFE BELOW WATER\n \nPPT\n\n\n \n4.2\nCONTRIBUTION OF WESTPAC TO THE UN DECADE OF OCEAN SCIENCE\n \n \n\n\n \n \n4.2.1\nUN Ocean Decade global developments\n \nPPT\n\n\n \n \n4.2.2\nWESTPAC led Decade Actions and Decade Coordination Office\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\nWESTPAC effort and the Decade Coordination Office for the region\n\n\n \nPPT\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\nUN21: Accelerate Marine Spatial Planning in the Western Pacific and its Adjacent Areas\n\n\nXIV/4.2.2 UN21\nPPT\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\nUN22: Stem the tide of Asia’s riverine plastic emission into the ocean\n\n\nXIV/4.2.2 UN22\nPPT\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\nUN23: Accelerating transformations in capacity development in the Western Pacific – Regional Network of Training and Research Centers (RTRCs) on Marine Science\n\n\n \nPPT\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\nUN 24: Explore the strongest ocean current in the Western Pacific: the 2nd Cooperative Study of Kuroshio and Adjacent Regions\n\n\nXIV/4.2.2 UN24\nPPT\n\n\n \n4.3\nPREPARATIONS FOR THE SECOND UN OCEAN DECADE REGIONAL CONFERENCE & THE ELEVENTH WESTPAC INTERNATIONAL MARINE SCIENCE CONFERENCE (SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 2024\, BANGKOK\, THAILAND)\n \nPPT\n\n\n \n4.4\n\nSENIOR GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS ROUNDTABLE ON THE UN OCEAN DECADE\, 0900-1040\, UTC+7\, 5 April 2023 \n\nDraft SGOs Statement_clear version(updated on 31/03/2023)\nDraft SGOs Statement_track change mode(updated on 31/03/2023)\n\n\n\n\nSGO Concept Note and programme (31/03/2023)\nAdopted SGOs Jakarta Statement (05/04/2023)\n\n\nBrief report by SGOs Roundtable\n\n\nSIDE EVENT: NATIONAL DECADE COMMITTEES FORUM\,1700-1900\, UTC+7\, 5 April 2023\nNDC Concept Note and programme (31/03/2023)\nBrief report by NDCs Forum\n\n\n \n1700-1705\nOpening remarks and brief on the side event\n \n \n\n\n \n1705-1720\nIntroduction to the NDCs development and its operational guidelines\n \nPPT\n\n\n \n1720-1810\nBriefs about the established NDCs in the region\, including their compositions\, functions\, operation\, activities\, challenges\, and opportunities (8 minutes each)\n \n \n\n\n \n \nChina; Indonesia; Japan; Republic of Korea; Thailand; USA\n \n \n\n\n \n1810-1850\nOpen discussions and sharing of NDCs’ perspectives and suggestions\n \n \n\n\n \n1850-1900\nWrap-up and closure\n \n \n\n\n5.\nREVIEW AND EVALUATION OF REGIONAL PROGRAMMES\, PROJECTS AND WORKING GROUPS FOR MAY 2021–APRIL 2023\n \n \n\n\n \n5.1\nOCEAN-BASED SOLUTIONS TO CLIMATE CHANGE\n \nPPT\n\n\n \n \n5.1.1\nNorth East Asian Regional-GOOS\nXIV/5.1.1\n \n\n\n \n \n5.1.2\nOcean Forecasting System\nXIV/5.1.2\n \n\n\n \n \n5.1.3\nMonitoring the Ecological Impact of Ocean Acidification on Coral Reefs\nXIV/5.1.3\n \n\n\n \n \n5.1.4\nChanging Asian Marginal Seas and their Response to Climate Change\nXIV/5.1.4\n \n\n\n \n \n5.1.5\nSouth China Sea Fluvial Sediments and Environmental Changes\nXIV/5.1.5\n \n\n\n \n \n5.1.6\nIndo-Pacific Ocean Environmental Variations and Air-Sea Interactions\nXIV/5.1.6\n \n\n\n \n \n5.1.7\nUpwelling studies through ocean data integration towards sustaining ocean health and productivity\nXIV/5.1.7\n \n\n\n \n \n5.1.8\nMonsoon Onset Monitoring and its Social & Ecosystem Impact\nXIV/5.1.8\n \n\n\n \n5.2\nMARINE BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION\, OCEAN ECOSYSTEM AND HUMAN HEALTH\, AND BLUE ECONOMY\n \nPPT\n\n\n \n \n5.2.1\nCoral Reef Resilience\nXIV/5.2.1\n \n\n\n \n \n5.2.2\nCoral Reef Restoration\nXIV/5.2.2\n \n\n\n \n \n5.2.3\nHarmful Algal Blooms\nXIV/5.2.3\n \n\n\n \n \n5.2.4\nHarmful Jellyfish Research Network\nXIV/5.2.4\n \n\n\n \n \n5.2.5\nDNA Taxonomy and Recruitment Monitoring of the Coral Reef Marine Organisms\nXIV/5.2.5\n \n\n\n \n \n5.2.6\nOcean Remote Sensing for Coastal Habitat Mapping\nXIV/5.2.6\n \n\n\n \n \n5.2.7\nMarine Microplastic Research and Monitoring\nXIV/5.2.7\n \n\n\n \n \n5.2.8\nMarine Toxins and Seafood Safety\nXIV/5.2.8\n \n\n\n \n5.3\nKNOWLEDGE FOR EMERGING ISSUES/DEMANDS OF MEMBER STATES\n \nPPT\n\n\n \n \n5.3.1\nWG 005: Ocean Oxygen Network (WESTPAC O2NE) \n \nPPT\n\n\n \n \n5.3.2\nWG007: Gas Hydrates and Methane Fluxes in the Indo-Pacific\nXIV/5.3.2\n \n\n\n \n \n5.3.3\nWG008: Rapid Detection Technology for Harmful Algal Blooms \nXIV/5.3.3\n \n\n\n \n \n5.3.4\nWG009: Integrated Investigation in the Indo-Pacific Convergent Center: Marine Ecosystem and Biodiversity\nXIV/5.3.4\n \n\n\n \n5.4\nCAPACITY DEVELOPMENT\n \nPPT\n\n\n \n \n5.4.1\nRegional Training and Research Centre on Ocean Dynamics and Climate (RTRC-ODC)\nXIV/5.4.1\n \n\n\n \n \n5.4.2\nRegional Training and Research Centre on Marine Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health (RTRC-MarBEST)\nXIV/5.4.2\n \n\n\n \n \n5.4.3\nRegional Training and Research Centre on Marine Plastic Debris and Microplastics\nXIV/5.4.3\n \n\n\n \n \n5.4.4\nRegional Training and Research centre on Reef Management and Restoration\nXIV/5.4.4\n \n\n\n \n \n5.4.5\nRegional Training and Research Marine Toxins and Seafood Safety\nXIV/5.4.5\n \n\n\n6.\nRECOMMENDATION OF THE WESTPAC ADVISORY GROUP ON THE PROGRAMME/PROJECT/WORKING GROUP TERMINATION\, AND IMPROVEMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION\n \nPPT\n\n\n7.\nESTABLISHMENT OF NEW PROGRAMME/PROJECT/WORKING GROUP\n \n \n\n\n \n7.1\nWORKING GROUP ON SMALL ISLAND RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (SIRaD)\nXIV/7.1\nPPT\n\n\n \n7.2\nWORKING GROUP ON BLUE CARBON ACTIONS (WGBCA) IN WESTERN PACIFIC REGION\nXIV/7.2\nPPT\n\n\n \n7.3\nWORKING GROUP ON ADVANCING MARINE CITIZEN SCIENCE: ACT LOCAL TO GO REGIONAL\nXIV/7.3\n \n\n\n \n7.4\nWORKING GROUP ON TRADITIONAL AND LOCAL OCEAN KNOWLEDGE\nXIV/7.4\nPPT\n\n\n8.\nEVALUATION OF THE FEASIBILITY STUDY ON A NEW PROPOSAL FOR A REGIONAL TRAINING AND RESEARCH CENTRE ON MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING (CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG)\nXIV/8\nPPT (Assessment)PPT (Proposal)\n\n\n9.\nFURTHER ENGAGEMENT IN AND CONTRIBUTION TO THE UN DECADE OF OCEAN SCIENCE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (2021–2030)\n \n \n\n\n10.\nWESTPAC WORKPLAN AND BUDGET FOR THE PERIOD MAY 2023–APRIL 2025\n\nXIV/10updated on 18 April 2023\, with the inclusion of the newly established four Working Groups’ workplans \nXIV/10as of 31 March 2023 \n\n \n\n\n11.\nELECTIONS\nXIV/11-Election procedures and forms\n \n\n\n12.\nDATE AND PLACE OF THE NEXT SESSION (IN EARLY 2025)\n \n \n\n\n13.\nOTHER MATTERS (INCLUDING BRIEF REPORTS BY SGO ROUNDTABLE\, AND NDCS FORUM\, RESPECTIVELY)\nBrief report by NDCs Forum\nBrief report by SGOs Roundtable\n\n\n14.\nADOPTION OF DECISIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS\nExecutive summary of the meeting of the session\n \n\n\n15.\nCLOSURE\n \n 
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/westpac-xiv/
LOCATION:Jakarta\, Indonesia
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20231114T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20231115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260820T092514
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SUMMARY:First WESTPAC Marine Spatial Planning Expert Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nProgram \nBackground \nMarine Spatial Planning (MSP) is a comprehensive and strategic process to allocate the rational use of marine space and the interactions among its uses to minimize the conflicts between human activities and balance the economic development and environmental protection. It is an enabler to addressing climate change\, optimizing marine conservation\, and developing the blue economy as well as a major contribution to the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030)\, also known as the “Ocean Decade”\, adopted by the 72nd UN General Assembly on 5 December 2017. \nMSP has gained increasing attention from the Western Pacific countries\, but its development in most of countries and adjacent areas are still at the early stage. Considering the pressing demands of IOC Member States in the region for marine management and sustainable use of resources\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) initiated an Ocean Decade Action “Accelerate Marine Spatial Planning in the Western Pacific”\, which was officially registered as UN 21 project in 2022. The project strives to capitalize on the MSPglobal Initiative and its results\, and provide guidelines to the countries in the region to reach their environmental\, social and economic objectives with an ecosystem-based approach and promote the development of their MSP plans. \nIn this context\, with the aim to promote the implementation and engagement in the UN21 project and accelerate the MSP process in the Western Pacific and its adjacent areas\, IOC/WESTPAC was determined to convene a group of experts to provide policy and technical insights\, assistance and support to facilitate the MSP development in the region. Upon the approval by the 14th Intergovernmental Session of IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC-XIV) and based on the recommendations from the member states\, the Group of Experts (GoE) in Marine Spatial Planning in the Western Pacific has been established. \n  \nObjectives \nThe first MSP Expert Meeting will rally wisdom and expertise to push forward the implementation of the Ocean Decade Action UN21 “Accelerate Marine Spatial Planning in the Western Pacific” and facilitate cooperation and communication on regional\, national and local MSP efforts/processes/initiatives. \nThe specific objectives of the meeting are to: \n\nShare progress\, experience\, lessons learned and issues in the MSP implementation in different countries in the region.\nBrainstorming discussions on the science and technology\, capacity development and cooperative mechanism framework of MSP in the region.\nDiscuss the next steps of MSP work in the region.\n\n\n\n\nTuesday 14 November 2023\n\n\n09:00-09:50\nOpening\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening Remarks\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelf-introduction of participants\n\n\n\n\n\n09:50-10:20\nGroup photo & Coffee break\n\n\n\n10:20-11:40\nSetting the scene\n\n\n\n\n\nSetting the scene\n\n\nWenxi Zhu\n\n\n\n\nMSP matters: An overview about MSP development status\n\n\nZhiwei Zhang\n\n\n\n\nMSProadmap and MSPglobal project 1.0 & 2.0\n\n\nMichele Quesada da Silva\n\n\n\n\nUN 21: Accelerating MSP in the region\n\n\nZhiwei Zhang\n\n\n\n\nRole of Foundation in the MSP development\n\n\nXinchun Pan\n\n\n11:40-12:00\nCountry/Institutional Report on MSP Status\n\n\n\n\n\nKorea: Recent Trends of MSP Policy and Technology in Korea\n\n\nMoon-Suk LEE\n\n\n12:00-13:30\nLunch break\n\n\n\n13:30-15:30\nCountry/Institutional Report on MSP Status\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJapan: Marine Spatial Planning in Japan\n\n\nKazumi Wakita\n\n\n\n\n\nMalaysia: MSP in Malaysia: Challenges and Way Forward\n\n\nSazlina Salleh & Nurfatin Wahida Puspa\n\n\n\n\n\nIndonesia: MSP in Indonesia\n\n\nSuharyanto\n\n\n\n\n\nPacific island countries: Marine Spatial Planning in the Pacific: Opportunities and Challenges\n\n\nArpana Pratap\n\n\n\n\n\nThailand: National Marine Spatial Planning Initiative and capacity building needs for Thailand\n\n\nSakanan Plathong\n\n\n\n\n\nVietnam: MSP in Viet Nam: Opportunities and Challenges\n\n\nPham Van Lam\n\n\n15:30-16:00\nCoffee break\n\n\n\n16:00-16:40\n\n\nChina: MSP in China: Experiences\, Opportunities and Challenges\n\n\nXiao Yang & Xin Teng\n\n\n\n\n\nInternational partners: COBSEA’s Marine and Coastal Spatial Planning (Video)\n\n\nMargarita Victoria Caballa\n\n\n16:40-17:30\nBrainstorming Discussions \n\nScience and Technology:  What MSP techniques or tools still need to be developed in your country or the region?\n\n\nWenxi Zhu & All\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday 15 November2023\n\n\n09:00-10:30\nBrainstorming Discussions \n\nCapacity Development Aspects of MSP Development in Indonesia: Scientific Perspectives\nCapacity development: In addition to the ongoing CD efforts\, what else capacity development activities need to be developed (Each will be expected to contribute ideas and suggestions. 2 or 3 slides each would be great)\nIntroduction of MSP Challenge\n\n\nWenxi Zhu & All \n\nArio Damar\nMichele Quesada da Silva\n\n\n\n\n10:30-11:00\nCoffee break\n\n\n\n11:00-11:30\nBrainstorming Discussions \n\nCooperative mechanism\, framework\, and opportunities for MSP development in the region\n\n\nWenxi Zhu & All\n\n\n11:30-12:00\nBrainstorming Discussions \n\nPilot and demonstration activities (Each will be expected to consider what pilot and demonstration activities could be planned and conducted in this Action)\n\n\nWenxi Zhu & All\n\n\n12:00-13:30\nLunch break\n\n\n\n13:30-15:00\nBrainstorming Discussions \n\nDevelopment of a regional MSP roadmap?\n\n\nWenxi Zhu & All\n\n\n15:00-15:30\nCoffee break\n\n\n\n15:30-16:00\nConclusion\, next steps and closing\nWenxi Zhu
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/first-westpac-msp-expert-workshop/
LOCATION:Qingdao\, China
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20231120T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20231122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260820T092514
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SUMMARY:WESTPAC-ECNU International Workshop “Stem the tide of Asia’s riverine plastic emission into the ocean”
DESCRIPTION:The UNESCO/IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and the East China Normal University (ECNU) are pleased to invite you to join this event that will take place on 20-22 November 2023\, Sanya\, Hainan\, China. \nAbout the event\nPlastic pollution has been attracting ever increasing global attention and actions. Plastic\, including microplastic\, is the most prevalent type of marine debris in our coasts and oceans. This transboundary environmental challenge needs to be addressed urgently through concrete actions at all levels involving international coordination and cooperation\, scientific research and technology innovations\, local actions\, citizen and corporate commitment. Plastic and microplastic pollution have been at top agenda of a number of national and international agreements and frameworks\, emphasizing the urgency to intensify efforts in researching their sources\, transport and impacts. Notably\, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed in 2017 a Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) to gather ocean stakeholders worldwide and catalyze ocean science solutions to sustainable development of the ocean\, and the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2) in 2022 unanimously approved a historic resolution to develop an internationally binding instrument on plastic pollution\, including in the marine environment. \nRivers are recognized as major pathways for land-based plastic transported to the ocean. Based on previous model results\, the rivers in the Asia-Pacific accounted for more than half of the global riverine plastic waste. However\, arguments have been mounting about the modelling results due to the lack of reliable in-situ observations. To serve the needs of Member States in the region to better understand the status of river inputs of plastic waste into the ocean\, and to generate timely data\, information and knowledge needed to formulate and implement technological\, behavioral\, and policy solutions\, the Sub-Commission together with its Member States and their institutions in the region developed and registered in 2022 a UN Ocean Decade Action- UN22. Stem the tide of Asia’s riverine plastic emission into the ocean. This Decade Action was built on the past achievements that the Sub-Commission has been making since 2017 in marine microplastic research and monitoring\, capitalizing on the well-established network and enhanced national and regional capacity for plastic research and monitoring\, and the ever-increasing commitment of Member State to combating marine plastic pollution in the region. \nWho shall participate in?\nThis workshop will convoke experts\, researchers\, students\, and government representatives from within and outside the region who are willing to engage in the development of the UN Decade Action\, and conduct plastic research\, monitoring\, and mitigation in the region. \nPriority will be given to these participants in the WESTPAC plastic activities\, particularly those conducting monitoring and research in their selected pilot sites and already engaged in the initial development of the UN Decade Action. Other experts who are interested to join the network or develop collaborations\, will be welcome. Again\, they should have experience conducting plastic and microplastics related research and monitoring and/or be able to lead and carry out monitoring and research in their countries for moving forward. \nWe encourage all participants to actively engage in the discussions\, share their expertise\, and foster meaningful collaborations. \nHow to register or apply for financial assistance?\nFor anyone who is interested to join the event\, please fill in and submit the online Registration Form\, preferably no later than 30 September 2023. \nThere is a very limited resource in support of the international travel of some colleagues\, particularly those from developing states. A joint committee will be established to select the most suitable participants that would be provided financial support. The selection will be made mainly based on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and his/her engagement in WESTPAC or other relevant international programmes. Again\, priority will be accorded to those who are conducting monitoring and research in the Marine Plastic Programme. Updated information on the workshop will be made available\, in due course\, at the WESTPAC website (https://ioc-westpac.org ) \nVenue\nThe workshop will take place at the Innovative Research and Education Valley\, Yazhou district\, Sanya\, Hainan\, China. It is approximately 33km away from Sanya Phoenix International Airport. \nAccomodation: Sanya Yazhou Bay Resort\, Curio Collection by HiltonAddress: Creative New Town\, Plot in (A37-1/2)\, Yazhou Bay\, Sanya\, Hainan\, P.R. China
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/stem-the-tide-of-asia-riverine-plastic/
LOCATION:Sanya\, Hainan\, China
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20231127T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20231129T180000
DTSTAMP:20260820T092514
CREATED:20230809T023414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T035755Z
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SUMMARY:Training Workshop on Monitoring Marine Fish Communities with Environmental DNA Method
DESCRIPTION:Phuket Marine Biological Center\, Phuket\, Thailand \n27-29 November 2023\n\n1. Background \nCoral reefs and seagrass meadows are critical habitats for maintaining fish populations that support sustainable livelihoods and economy. While the human activities and climate change have been escalating\, our conservation efforts have been constrained by limited knowledge about their impacts on marine biodiversity. Comprehensive baseline information about species diversity\, richness\, distribution and their migration patterns is essential to develop conservation measures and secure those measures will be effective. However\, conventional methods for monitoring marine biodiversity are difficult to scale up to cover the entire coastline of countries. \nEnvironmental DNA (eDNA) has recently attracted considerable attention for its potential in measuring marine biodiversity\, due to its cost effectiveness and without the need to extract organisms from their environment. \nDespite some limitations of eDNA protocols\, such as inadequate regional fish barcode data\,  limited sampling efficiency and laboratory protocols\, the eDNA-based fish monitoring has been gradually applied in different marine ecosystems\, with significant improvement made in the last few years. \nAs an initial effort\, The IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) in partnership with the Marine and Coastal Resources Research and Development Institute (Thailand)\, and the Nanjing University (China)\,will organize a training workshop at the Phuket Marine Biological Center\, Thailand to introduce how the eDNA method could be used for researching and monitoring fish communities in coastal habitats. \n2. Objectives: \n\nTo develop the capacity of researchers for using the eDNA method to monitor fish communities in essential marine ecosystems;\nTo transfer knowledge on\, and exchange experience in the eDNA data analysis and assessment on the status of fish communities;\nTo build partnerships and networks\, and explore the possibility of a potential regional programme using eDNA monitoring for marine ecosystem management.\n\n3. Contents of the training workshop \nThis technical training will consist of theory lectures\, practical demonstration\, and professional on-site sample collection\, including: \n\nBarcode database of marine fish\, including consideration of national and international barcode database development;\nPrimer selection and spatial layout design for eDNA monitoring;\neDNA sample collection and processing;\nQuantitative PCR/digital PCR biological monitoring technology; and\nData process and evaluation of eDNA biomonitoring.\n\n4. Expected outputs \n\nComprehensive knowledge learnt on the process of conducting the eDNA monitoring\, including sampling design\, sample analysis\, data processing and deposition\, and interpretation of data to inform marine ecosystem management\, particularly on fish communities;\nCollaborations established with a concrete plan on the eDNA research and monitoring.\n\n5. Venue \nThe training workshop will take place at the Phuket Marine Biological Center (PMBC)\, Phuket Thailand. \nPMBC will provide relevant meeting and lab facilities for the training workshop\, such as a lecture room\, labs with essential equipment for primary preparation and preservation of samples for further process. \n6. Tentative Agenda \nDay 1 \nLecture 1: Significance of eDNA biomonitoring and its applications in the marine ecosystem \nLecture 2: Principle and technical guideline I – Field sampling \nLecture 3: Principle and technical guideline II – Lab preparation \nDay 2 \nLecture 4: Principle and technical guideline III – Nucleic acid testing  \nLecture 5: Principle and technical guideline IV – Data analysis  \nField trip (Demonstration and practice of eDNA sampling with equipment) \nDay 3 \nLab practice (Sample processing and testing) \nBrainstorming discussion and wrap up
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/environmental-dna-method/
LOCATION:Phuket\, Thailand
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SUMMARY:The Fourth Session of the CSK-2 International Steering Group
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n        Program \nProvisional Programme \n(0900-1730\, GMT+8\, 4-6 December 2023\, Qingdao) \n\n\n\nTime\nAgenda\nModerator& speaker\n\n\nGMT+8\, Monday\, 4 December 2023 (Beijing Time\, check time zone converter here\, if needed )\n\n\n0830\nOpen the virtual meeting room\n \n\n\n \n1. Opening\n \n\n\n0900-0915\n1.1 Welcome and opening remarks\n\nWESTPAC; co-chairs; \nLS welcome remarks \n\n\n\n0915-0930\n1.2 Self-introduction\n \n\n\n0930-0945\n2. Adoption of agenda\n\n\n \n3. Major progress since the third Session (21-22 Feb 2023\, Bangkok)\n\n\n0945-1015\n\n3.1  Overview: \nl  Co-Chairs’ statements \nl  WESTPAC Office’s report \nl  Other ISG members \n\n \n\n\n1015-1030\nGroup photo and coffee break\n\n\n \n3.2 CSK-2 endorsed projects\n\n\n1030-1050\n\n1 Observations in the origin region of the Kuroshio \n3Dec2016-31Dec2032 \n\n\nAkira Nagano  \nJapan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) \nnagano@jamstec.go.jp \n\n\n\n1050-1110\n\n2 Kuroshio Extension Observatory (KEO) \n6Jan2004-31Dec2030 \n\n\nMeghan F. Cronin \nNOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory \nmeghan.f.cronin@noaa.gov \nMakio Honda \nhondam@jamstec.go.jp \n\n\n\n1110-1130\n\n3 Time series observations of Kuroshio variability in the East China Sea \n1June2020-30June2023 \n\n\nHanna Na \nSchool of Earth and Environmental Sciences\, Seoul National University \nhanna.ocean@snu.ac \n\n\n\n\n1130-1150 \n  \n\n\n4 Physical and Biogeochemical Dynamics in the Kuroshio-Oyashio Extension Regions and their impacts on Climate and Fisheries \n1Jan2023-1Dec2025 \n\n\nZhaohui Chen \nOcean University of China \nchenzhaohui@ouc.edu.cn \n\n\n\n1150-1210\n\n5 Dynamical and ecological interaction between the Kuroshio and coastal circulation \n1Jan2022-31Mar2026 \n\n\nKiyoshi TANAKA  \nThe Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute (AORI)\, the University of Tokyo \nktanaka@aori.u-tokyo.ac.jp \n\n\n\n1210-1330\nLunch break\n\n\n1330-1350\n\n6 Subthermocline currents and eddies in the NEC-Kuroshio-MC region \n1Mar2023-29Feb2028 \n\n\nLinlin Zhang  \nInstitute of Oceanology\, Chinese Academy of Sciences zhanglinlin@qdio.ac.cn \n\n\n\n1350-1410\n\n7 Kuroshio Edge Exchange and the Shelf Ecosystem (KEES) \n1Jun2023-31Dec2030 \n\n\nFeng Zhou  \nSecond Institute of Oceanography\, Ministry of Natural Resources \nzhoufeng@sio.org.cn \n\n\n\n1410-1430\n\n8 The Role of Ocean Dynamic for Fish Recruitment Process in the Coral Triangle Region \n1Jun2023-31Dec2026 \n\n\nAugy Syahailatua  \nResearch Centre for Oceanography – BRIN \naugy001@brin.go.id \n\n\n\n1430- 1450\n\n9 Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management Along the Northern Pacific Seaboard\, Philippines \n1Jul2023-30Jun2025 \n\n\nAngel B. Encarnacion  \nBureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources\, the Philippines \nabencarnacion10279@gmail.com \n\n\n\n1450- 1510\n\n10 Banggai Upwelling Dynamics and Ecosystem Experiment (BUDEE) \n1 Aug2022- 30Sep2025 \n\n\nAgus S. Atmadipoera \nDept. of Marine Science and Technology\, IPB\, University Bogor \natmadipoera_itk@apps.ipb.ac.id \n\n\n\n1510- 1530\n\n11 Climatic hotspot2 project \n1Aug2019-31Mar2024 \n\n\nMasami Nonaka \nJAMSTEC \nnona@jamstec.go.jp \n\n\n\n1530-1540\nISG discussions and recommendations\n \n\n\n1540-1600\nCoffee break\n\n\n \n3.3 National or institutional reports on CSK-2 Part 1\n \n\n\n1600-1615\nChina\n\nXiaopei Lin \nOcean University of China \nlinxiaop@ouc.edu.cn \n\n\n\n1615-1630\nIndonesia\n\nAugy Syahailatua \nResearch Centre for Oceanography – BRIN \naugy001@brin.go.id \n\n\n\n1630-1645\nJapan\n\nAndo Kentaro \nJAMSTEC \nandouk@jamstec.go.jp \n\n\n\n1645-1700\nKorea\n\nJae-Hyoung Park \nKorea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology \noceanjhpark@gmail.com \n\n\n\n1700-1710\nSummary\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime\nAgenda\nModerator& speaker\n\n\nCMT+8\, Tuesday\, 5 December 2023\n\n\n \n3.3 National or institutional reports on CSK-2 Part 2\n \n\n\n0900-0915\nRussia\n\nVyacheslav Lobanov \nV.I. Il’ichev Pacific Oceanological Institute \nlobanov@poi.dvo.ru \n\n\n\n0915-0930\nPhilippines\n \n\n\n0930-0945\nUSA\n\nMeghan F. Cronin \nNOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory \nmeghan.f.cronin@noaa.gov \n\n\n\n0945-1000\nVietnam\n\nThai To Duy \nInstitute of Oceanography\, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology \nduythaito@gmail.com \n\n\n\n1000-1015\nCoffee break\n\n\n \n3.4 ECOP Presentation\n \n\n\n1015-1025\nDecadal variation and its environmental effects in the Western North Pacific Ocean\n\nBaolan Wu \nThe Hong Kong University of Science and Technology \nbaolanwu@hkust-gz.edu.cn \n\n\n\n1025-1035\nThe role of the Kuroshio Current on the diurnal cycle of Meiyu-Baiu rainband in mid-June\n\nHyungju Park \nSchool of Earth and Environmental Sciences\, Seoul National University \nspalfh@snu.ac.kr \n\n\n\n1035-1045\nThe Impact of Kuroshio Intrusion on the Marine Ecosystem on the East China Sea Shelf\n\nQicheng Meng \nSecond Institute of Oceanography\, Ministry of Natural Resources \nq.meng@sio.org.cn \n\n\n\n1045-1055\nDestruction and Reinstatement of Coastal Hypoxia in the South China Sea off the Pearl River Estuary\n\nKhanittha Uthaipan \nXiamen University \nKhanittha.kik@gmail.com \n\n\n\n1055-1105\nEnergetic stratified turbulence generated by the Kuroshio-seamount interactions in Tokara Strait\n\nAnne Takahashi   \nAtmosphere and Ocean Research Institute\, University of Tokyo\, Japan\, anne@aori.u-tokyo.ac.jp \n\n\n\n1105-1115\nInfluence of tropical cyclones on Western North Pacific and Kuroshio region\n\nHan Zhang \nSecond Institute of Oceanography\, Ministry of Natural Resources \nzhanghan@sio.org.cn \n\n\n\n1115-1125\nCold- versus Warm-Season Forced Variability of Net Kuroshio Transport\n\nYuma Kawakami \nDepartment of Atmosphere\, Ocean\, and Earth System Modeling Research\, Meteorological Research Institute\, Japan\, y-kawakami@mri-jma.go.jp \n\n\n\n1125-1145\nRoundtable Discussion\n\nFocus on CSK-2 scientific goals to \n1) foster collaboration to do CSK-2 projects; \n2) share requests to CSK-2 community \n\n\n\n1145-1200\nGroup discussions\, proposed questions \nThis session will enable all to share views\, perspectives for the implementation of CSK-2\, and the way forward.\n\n\n1200-1330\nLunch break\n\n\n1330-1430\n4. Review of new initiatives received in response to the Second Call\n\n\n\n1330-1350 \n  \n\n\nOcean circulation at the Pacific Entrance of the Indonesian Throughflow \n1 Jan 2024-31Dec 2028 \n\n\nDongliang Yuan  \nFirst Institute of Oceanography\, Ministry of Natural Resources\, China \ndyuan@fio.org.cn \n\n\n\n1350-1410\n\nThe impact of Kuroshio intrusion on the transport and biogeographic patterns in the South China Sea \n1 Jan 2024-31Dec 2033 \n\n\nYun Qiu \nThird Institute of Oceanography\, Ministry of Natural Resources，China \nqiuyun@tio.org.cn \n\n\n\n1410-1430\n\nAmami-Kuroshio project: Baseline assessment of subtropical environment of Amami Islands along the Kuroshio and its influence to the biosphere and humanosphere \n4 Jan 2022-31March 2027 \n\n\nYusuke Yokoyama  \nAtmosphere and Ocean Research Institute\, the University of Tokyo \nyokoyama@aori.u-tokyo.ac.jp \nHiroaki Saito (Report) \nhsaito@aori.u-tokyo.ac.jp \n\n\n\n1430-1500\n5. CSK-2 at the 2nd UN Ocean Decade Regional Conference and 11th WESTPAC International Marine Science Conference (22-25 April 2024\, Bangkok)\n\n\n1500-1510\nCoffee break\n\n\n1510-1620\n6. Potential collaborations\n \n\n\n1510-1520\n\nThis session encourages invited experts to share their interest and mission\, present their expectation and recommendations on the CSK-2 and join some projects or co-design some proposals in CSK-2 to promote its implementation. \n  \n\n\nLiu Guimei  \nNational Marine Environmental \nForecasting Center\, China \nliugm@nmefc.cn \n\n\n\n1520-1530\n\nMa Suhong \nChina Meterological Administration \nmash@cma.gov.cn \n\n\n\n1530-1540\n\nAndri Ramdhani  \nIndonesia Agency for Meteorology \nClimatology and Geophysics (BMKG) \nandri.ramdhani@bmkg.go.id \n\n\n\n1540-1550\n\nSwadhin Behera \nJAMSTEC \nbehera@jamstec.go.jp \n\n\n\n1550-1600\n\nJoon-Soo Lee \nNational Institute of Fishery Science \nleejoonsoo@korea.kr \n\n\n\n1600-1620\nDiscussion about possible collaboration issues\n \n\n\n1620-1640\n7. Discussion about work-plan over the next two years\n \n\n\n1640-1700\n8. Administrative\, and technical arrangements for CSK-2\nProgress of Support office\n\n\n1700-1710\n9. Other matters\n \n\n\n1710-1720\n10. Venue and time for the next ISG meeting (ISG-5)\n \n\n\n1720-1730\n11. Closure\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime\nAgenda\nModerator& speaker\n\n\nCMT+8\, Wednesday\, 6 December 2023\n\n\n \n12. Technical tour to the Oceantec Valley in Qingdao
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/4th-session-csk-2/
LOCATION:Qingdao\, China
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SUMMARY:2nd UN Ocean Decade Regional Conference  &  11th WESTPAC International Marine Science Conference
DESCRIPTION:2nd UN Ocean Decade Regional Conference\n& 11th WESTPAC International Marine Science Conference\n“Accelerating Ocean Science Solutions for Sustainable Development”\n22-25 April 2024\, Bangkok\, Thailand\n			\n						Click here to visit the conference website\, where registration and abstract submissions are now open!\n					\n\n\nAnnouncement\nCall for Proposals:Scientific Session\nCall for Proposals:Decade Action Incubator\nCall for Proposals:Decade Action Workshop\n																														 \nFirst Announcement\nCall for Proposals for Scientific Sessions\, Decade Action Incubators & Decade Action Workshops\nHosted by the Government of Thailand and co-organized with the UNESCO/IOC[1] Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC)\, the 2nd UN Ocean Decade Regional Conference in conjunction with the 11th WESTPAC International Marine Science Conference will take place on 22-25 April 2024 in Bangkok\, Thailand. \nThe ocean is at the heart of the sustainable development. Proclaimed in 2017 by the United Nations General Assembly\, the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) (‘the Ocean Decade’) provides a convening framework for scientists and stakeholders from diverse sectors to co-design ocean science solutions to achieve the 2030 Agenda. \nThe ocean\, seas\, and coastal areas in the Western Pacific are of ecological\, social and economic significance. The UN Ocean Decade Regional Kick-off Conference for the Western Pacific and its adjacent areas\, 25-26 November 2021\, marked the beginning of the region-wide efforts in the development and implementation of substantive Decade Actions. \nThree years later\, the 2nd Decade Regional Conference & the 11th WESTPAC International Marine Science Conference\, to be held IN PERSON ONLY\,  will bring various ocean stakeholders including governments\, research communities/academia\, private and business sectors\, philanthropic foundations\, UN agencies\, NGOs and civil society\, to present the current status of ocean knowledge\, take stock of the first three years’ achievements of the Ocean Decade Actions\, identify future priorities\, and continuously catalyze partnerships and concrete actions for transformative ocean-based solutions to sustainability challenges in this particular region\, such as resource depletion\, marine pollution\, biodiversity loss and habitat degradation\, climate change and ocean acidification\, and natural hazards. \nThe Conferences will comprise the following three components. We cordially invite you to be part of this exciting event\, and submit proposals for Scientific Sessions\, Decade Action Incubators\, or Decade Action Workshops. \n\n\n\n \n \nPurpose\nSubmission Deadline\nOnline Form\n\n\n1\nScientific Sessions\nTo present the latest science development and knowledge\, consisting of oral and poster scientific presentations\n20 July 2023\nClick here\n\n\n2\nDecade Action Incubators\nTo facilitate the development of new UN Decade Action proposals\n10 September 2023\n\nClick here \nSubmission Guideline.pdf \n\n\n\n3\nDecade Action Workshops\nTo enable the UN Decade Actions (Programmes and projects)\, particularly those which have a focus on the region\, to review their implementation progress\, develop new partnerships and cooperation\, and deliberate on the plans of action over the next period.\n10 September 2023\nClick here\n\n\n\n[1] Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO \n\n\n											\n										Flyer of the First Announcement\n											\n									\n\nCall for Proposals: Scientific Session\nDeadline for submission: 20 July 2023\n			\n						Submit proposal\n					\n																														 \nWe are now inviting scientific session proposals from interested parties to present high quality scientific session at the Conferences\, to address the following common priority issues of countries in the region. \n\nOcean processes and climate change;\nMarine biodiversity conservation\, seafood safety and security\, blue economy;\nOcean ecosystem and public health;\nKnowledge for emerging ocean issues and cross-cutting topics.\n\nScientific Sessions provide opportunities to present\, share and exchange latest scientific knowledge\, identify knowledge gaps\,  and\, if feasible\, explore transformative ocean science  solutions for sustainable ocean and livelihoods in the region. Normally a session consists of oral and poster presentations. \nResponsibilities of proponent (s) \nIf the proposal is accepted\, the proponent(s) of Scientific Session\, will be responsible for: \n\nthe organization\, execution\, and reporting of the session;\npromoting participation;\nreview of submitted abstracts for consistency with the topic;\nselection of oral and poster presentations\, including the identification of “backup” oral presentations from among the posters in case of last-minute cancellation; editing abstracts accepted for their session;\nIdentification of co-sponsors (organizations with similar interests who are prepared to support the session);\nPreparation of the session programme\, including oral and poster presentation\, in close consultation with the Conference Secretariat.\n\nFor any inquiry\, you can send your email to:iocwestpac@unesco.org and  iocwestpac2024@gmail.com\,  with a subject line of “Session proposal inquiry.”   \nCall for proposals: Decade Action Incubator\nDeadline for submission: 10 September 2023\n			\n						Submit proposal\n					\n																														 \nThe Decade Action Incubator serves as an interactive forum to catalyze partnerships\, strengthen dialogue from ocean knowledge generators to knowledge users\, initiate co-designing processes\, facilitate the development of potential Decade Actions such as Decade programmes[1]\, Decade projects[2]\, and key crosscutting topics including capacity development and Early Career Ocean Professionals. Each Incubator will run for a period of no longer than three hours. \nThe proposed Decade Action Incubator shall address one or more of the seven Ocean Decade Outcomes as follows: a clean ocean\, a healthy and resilient ocean\, a productive ocean\, a predicted ocean\, a safe ocean\, a transparent and accessible ocean\, and an inspiring and engaging ocean. \nOcean stakeholders\, including scientists\, policymakers\, philanthropic foundations\, UN agencies\, governments\, NGOs and civil society\, and private and business sectors\, are invited to submit their proposals by 10 September 2023. \nSelection criteria for Decade Action Incubator \nEach proposal will be assessed both in terms of the quality of running the Incubator session\, and proposed potential Decade Action. \nThe basic criteria for selection include the following: \n\nAlignment with the vision and mission of the Ocean Decade\, and contribution to the societal outcomes and challenges of the Ocean Decade;\nGeneration of transformative ocean science[3] in comparison to what has been done before;\nPromotion of multidisciplinary\, solution-oriented approach;\nEngagement of broad stakeholders\, including private sector and major groups\, and promotion of their interactions and actions;\nConsideration given to gender balance and geographic representation in the choice of speakers and panelists;\n\nResponsibility of the Incubator Convenor(s) \nThe Incubator Convenor(s) will be responsible for the following: \n\nIdentifying conveners\, speakers and panelists;\nInviting participants from Member States\, major groups and other stakeholders;\nPreparing the event programme and share it with the Conference Secretariat no later than 10 January 2024\n\nAll queries relating to “Decade Action Incubators” should be addressed to the following contacts\, with a subject line of “Decade Action Incubators”. \nUNESCO/IOC Sub-Commission for the Western PacificEmail: iocwestpac@unesco.org \nDepartment of Marine and Coastal ResourcesMinistry of Natural Resources and Environment\, ThailandEmail: iocwestpac2024@gmail.com \n[1] A Decade programmed is typically global or regional in scale and will contribute to the achievement of one or more of the Ocean Decade Challenges. It is long-term (multi-year)\, interdisciplinary and will consist of component projects\, and potentially enabling activities \n[2] A Decade project is a discrete and focused undertaking. It may be regional\, national or sub-national and it will typically contribute to an identified Decade programmed. \n[3] The notion of transformation is central to the Decade. The Decade\, both in terms of action and outcomes\, needs to move beyond business as usual to a true revolution in ocean science. The different ways in which the transformative nature of the Decade will manifest include the promotion and facilitation of ocean science that: \n\nuses the 2030 Agenda as a central framework to identify and address the most pressing societal questions related to SDG14 and related SDGs;\nis co-designed and co-delivered in a multi-stakeholder  environment to be relevant and responsive across the entire value-chain from knowledge generation\, to applications and services to use of science for solutions;\nis solutions-focused and contributes to a wide variety of potential solutions including policy\, decision-making\, management or governance frameworks\, or technology development and innovation;\nwhere needed\, is big\, audacious\, forward-looking\, and spans geographies;\nreaches across disciplines and actively integrates natural and social science disciplines;\nembraces local and indigenous knowledge as a key knowledge source;\nis transformative because of who is doing it or where it is being done\, including in both less developed and developed countries;\nstrives for generational\, gender and geographic diversity in all its manifestations;\nis communicated in forms that are widely understood across society and that trigger excitement about the ocean and behavior change; and\nis shared openly and available for re-use.\n\nCall for proposals: Decade Action Workshop\nDeadline for submission: 10 September 2023\n			\n						Submit proposal\n					\n																														 \nThe Decade Action Workshops during the Conferences will allow UN Ocean Decade Actions (Decade Programmes and Decade Projects)\, particularly those which have a focus on the region\, to bring together Action partners\, review their development progress\, catalyze new partnerships\, and deliberate on action plans over the next phase.   \nResponsibility of the proponent \nThe logistics of the Decade Action Workshop\, such as a meeting room allocation and the setting up of audiovisual equipment\, need to be arranged in collaboration with the Conference Secretariat. The proponent of the workshop will be responsible for the following:  \n\nInviting the partners of Decade Action to participate in the workshop;\nIdentifying and Inviting participants from Member States\, significant groups\, and relevant stakeholders;\nPreparing the event programme and send it to the Conference Secretariat no later than 10 January 2024.\n\nCommunication \nAny inquiry relating to “Decade Action Workshop” should be addressed to the following\, with a subject line of “Decade Action Workshop”. \nUNESCO/IOC Sub-Commission for the Western PacificEmail: iocwestpac@unesco.org \nDepartment of Marine and Coastal ResourcesMinistry of Natural Resources and Environment\, ThailandEmail: iocwestpac2024@gmail.com \nImportant Dates\nDeadline for session proposal submission                                                     20 July 2023 \nRegistration & session abstract submission\, ECOPs travel grant application\, and ECOPs Best Oral & Poster Presentation Award  application open                                                                                              15 August 2023 \nDeadline for Decade Action Incubator & Decade Action Workshop proposal submission                                                                                         10 September 2023 \nDeadline for session abstract submission\, ECOPs travel grant application\, and ECOPs Best Oral & Poster Presentation Award application                                                                                                         30 November 2023 \nNotification for session abstract acceptance and ECOPs travel grant         15 December 2023 \nThe Conferences open                                                                                     22 April 2024 \nConference Secretariat Contact\nIOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC):Nachapa SaransuthIOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC)Decade Coordination Office for the Western Pacific and Adjacent AreasIntergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCOTel: +66 2 1411288; Fax: +66 2 1439245Email: iocwestpac@unesco.org \nHost country secretariat contact:Chanakarn ThammavichanDepartment of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR)Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment\, ThailandTel: +66 2 1414690; Fax: +66 2 1439259Email: iocwestpac2024@gmail.com
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/imsc11/
LOCATION:Bangkok\, Thailand
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