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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251002T080000
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DTSTAMP:20260620T024721
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SUMMARY:2nd International Workshop on Small Island Research and Development (SIRaD)
DESCRIPTION:Bangkok\, Thailand\, 20 – 22 July 2026				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n\n\n    \n        \n            Overview\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				\n									Introduction 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) has gaining increasing attention from Member States in the Western Pacific\, as an effective process to support policy-makers and stakeholders in making informed and coordinated decisions about how to use marine spaces and resources sustainably. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									In 2022\,  the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) launched the United Nations Ocean Decade Action 21: Accelerating Marine Spatial Planning in the Western Pacific in 2022. More importantly\, Member States in the region adopted the Action Framework for Accelerating Marine Spatial Planning in the Western Pacific and its Adjacent Areas (2025-2030)\, representing a collective commitment to advancing MSP for boosting a sustainable blue economy and fulfilling both national and international ocean-related commitments. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Among other efforts\, this in-person training aims to strengthen national and regional capacity for MSP in the East Asian Seas. The activity is a joint initiative\, and the WESTPAC is pleased to co-organize this event together with our partners: IW:LEARN\, MSPglobal\, the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand Strategic Action Programme (SCS-SAP) Project\, and the UNEP Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Workshop objectives 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The in-person training workshop aims to: Strengthen the understanding and capacities on MSP concepts\, processes\, and practical implementation approaches\, as a way to help accelerate the implementation of MSP in the region;Enhance awareness on existing national and regional MSP mechanisms and their linkages to global frameworks;Train participants on the application of the newly developed practical approach to integrate MSP and sustainable blue economy into the TDA/SAP process implemented at the scale of the LMEs.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The training workshop includes three parts: The first part covers the fundamentals of MSP\, including interactive sessions using the MSP Challenge board game adapted to specific regional needs.The second part focuses on practical ways to integrate MSP and sustainable blue economy approaches into the transboundary diagnostic analysis/strategic action programme (TDA/SAP) process used by Large Marine Ecosystem (LME) programmes\, based on a new practical approach developed with the support of GRID-Arendal.The third part explores how MSP links to global and regional frameworks. Countries will also have the opportunity to share their experiences and approaches\, followed by examples of technical support provided to countries.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Workshop participants 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The training will bring together participants from Global Environment Facility (GEF) International Waters (IW) projects\, national authorities and supporting institutions engaged in MSP initiatives\, regional organizations\, representatives of government and academia.
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/2nd-sirad-workshop/
LOCATION:Malang\, Indonesia
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251009T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251010T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T024721
CREATED:20250923T091217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T052746Z
UID:42427-1760018400-1760097600@ioc-westpac.org
SUMMARY:Scoping Workshop for the Intersessional Task Force on Ocean Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Bangkok\, Thailand\, 20 – 22 July 2026				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n\n\n    \n        \n            Overview\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				\n									Introduction 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) has gaining increasing attention from Member States in the Western Pacific\, as an effective process to support policy-makers and stakeholders in making informed and coordinated decisions about how to use marine spaces and resources sustainably. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									In 2022\,  the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) launched the United Nations Ocean Decade Action 21: Accelerating Marine Spatial Planning in the Western Pacific in 2022. More importantly\, Member States in the region adopted the Action Framework for Accelerating Marine Spatial Planning in the Western Pacific and its Adjacent Areas (2025-2030)\, representing a collective commitment to advancing MSP for boosting a sustainable blue economy and fulfilling both national and international ocean-related commitments. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Among other efforts\, this in-person training aims to strengthen national and regional capacity for MSP in the East Asian Seas. The activity is a joint initiative\, and the WESTPAC is pleased to co-organize this event together with our partners: IW:LEARN\, MSPglobal\, the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand Strategic Action Programme (SCS-SAP) Project\, and the UNEP Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Workshop objectives 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The in-person training workshop aims to: Strengthen the understanding and capacities on MSP concepts\, processes\, and practical implementation approaches\, as a way to help accelerate the implementation of MSP in the region;Enhance awareness on existing national and regional MSP mechanisms and their linkages to global frameworks;Train participants on the application of the newly developed practical approach to integrate MSP and sustainable blue economy into the TDA/SAP process implemented at the scale of the LMEs.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The training workshop includes three parts: The first part covers the fundamentals of MSP\, including interactive sessions using the MSP Challenge board game adapted to specific regional needs.The second part focuses on practical ways to integrate MSP and sustainable blue economy approaches into the transboundary diagnostic analysis/strategic action programme (TDA/SAP) process used by Large Marine Ecosystem (LME) programmes\, based on a new practical approach developed with the support of GRID-Arendal.The third part explores how MSP links to global and regional frameworks. Countries will also have the opportunity to share their experiences and approaches\, followed by examples of technical support provided to countries.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Workshop participants 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The training will bring together participants from Global Environment Facility (GEF) International Waters (IW) projects\, national authorities and supporting institutions engaged in MSP initiatives\, regional organizations\, representatives of government and academia.
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/scoping-workshop-on-ocean-literacy/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251014T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251016T170000
DTSTAMP:20260620T024721
CREATED:20250708T072415Z
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SUMMARY:2nd WESTPAC Workshop on Marine Spatial Planning
DESCRIPTION:Bangkok\, Thailand\, 20 – 22 July 2026				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n\n\n    \n        \n            Overview\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				\n									Introduction 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) has gaining increasing attention from Member States in the Western Pacific\, as an effective process to support policy-makers and stakeholders in making informed and coordinated decisions about how to use marine spaces and resources sustainably. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									In 2022\,  the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) launched the United Nations Ocean Decade Action 21: Accelerating Marine Spatial Planning in the Western Pacific in 2022. More importantly\, Member States in the region adopted the Action Framework for Accelerating Marine Spatial Planning in the Western Pacific and its Adjacent Areas (2025-2030)\, representing a collective commitment to advancing MSP for boosting a sustainable blue economy and fulfilling both national and international ocean-related commitments. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Among other efforts\, this in-person training aims to strengthen national and regional capacity for MSP in the East Asian Seas. The activity is a joint initiative\, and the WESTPAC is pleased to co-organize this event together with our partners: IW:LEARN\, MSPglobal\, the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand Strategic Action Programme (SCS-SAP) Project\, and the UNEP Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Workshop objectives 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The in-person training workshop aims to: Strengthen the understanding and capacities on MSP concepts\, processes\, and practical implementation approaches\, as a way to help accelerate the implementation of MSP in the region;Enhance awareness on existing national and regional MSP mechanisms and their linkages to global frameworks;Train participants on the application of the newly developed practical approach to integrate MSP and sustainable blue economy into the TDA/SAP process implemented at the scale of the LMEs.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The training workshop includes three parts: The first part covers the fundamentals of MSP\, including interactive sessions using the MSP Challenge board game adapted to specific regional needs.The second part focuses on practical ways to integrate MSP and sustainable blue economy approaches into the transboundary diagnostic analysis/strategic action programme (TDA/SAP) process used by Large Marine Ecosystem (LME) programmes\, based on a new practical approach developed with the support of GRID-Arendal.The third part explores how MSP links to global and regional frameworks. Countries will also have the opportunity to share their experiences and approaches\, followed by examples of technical support provided to countries.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Workshop participants 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The training will bring together participants from Global Environment Facility (GEF) International Waters (IW) projects\, national authorities and supporting institutions engaged in MSP initiatives\, regional organizations\, representatives of government and academia.
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/2nd-workshop-on-msp/
LOCATION:Chonburi\, Thailand
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251104T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260620T024721
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:Bangkok\, Thailand\, 20 – 22 July 2026				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n\n\n    \n        \n            Overview\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				\n									Introduction 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) has gaining increasing attention from Member States in the Western Pacific\, as an effective process to support policy-makers and stakeholders in making informed and coordinated decisions about how to use marine spaces and resources sustainably. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									In 2022\,  the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) launched the United Nations Ocean Decade Action 21: Accelerating Marine Spatial Planning in the Western Pacific in 2022. More importantly\, Member States in the region adopted the Action Framework for Accelerating Marine Spatial Planning in the Western Pacific and its Adjacent Areas (2025-2030)\, representing a collective commitment to advancing MSP for boosting a sustainable blue economy and fulfilling both national and international ocean-related commitments. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Among other efforts\, this in-person training aims to strengthen national and regional capacity for MSP in the East Asian Seas. The activity is a joint initiative\, and the WESTPAC is pleased to co-organize this event together with our partners: IW:LEARN\, MSPglobal\, the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand Strategic Action Programme (SCS-SAP) Project\, and the UNEP Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Workshop objectives 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The in-person training workshop aims to: Strengthen the understanding and capacities on MSP concepts\, processes\, and practical implementation approaches\, as a way to help accelerate the implementation of MSP in the region;Enhance awareness on existing national and regional MSP mechanisms and their linkages to global frameworks;Train participants on the application of the newly developed practical approach to integrate MSP and sustainable blue economy into the TDA/SAP process implemented at the scale of the LMEs.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The training workshop includes three parts: The first part covers the fundamentals of MSP\, including interactive sessions using the MSP Challenge board game adapted to specific regional needs.The second part focuses on practical ways to integrate MSP and sustainable blue economy approaches into the transboundary diagnostic analysis/strategic action programme (TDA/SAP) process used by Large Marine Ecosystem (LME) programmes\, based on a new practical approach developed with the support of GRID-Arendal.The third part explores how MSP links to global and regional frameworks. Countries will also have the opportunity to share their experiences and approaches\, followed by examples of technical support provided to countries.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Workshop participants 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The training will bring together participants from Global Environment Facility (GEF) International Waters (IW) projects\, national authorities and supporting institutions engaged in MSP initiatives\, regional organizations\, representatives of government and academia.
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20251106T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20251108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260620T024721
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:Bangkok\, Thailand\, 20 – 22 July 2026				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n\n\n    \n        \n            Overview\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				\n									Introduction 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) has gaining increasing attention from Member States in the Western Pacific\, as an effective process to support policy-makers and stakeholders in making informed and coordinated decisions about how to use marine spaces and resources sustainably. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									In 2022\,  the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) launched the United Nations Ocean Decade Action 21: Accelerating Marine Spatial Planning in the Western Pacific in 2022. More importantly\, Member States in the region adopted the Action Framework for Accelerating Marine Spatial Planning in the Western Pacific and its Adjacent Areas (2025-2030)\, representing a collective commitment to advancing MSP for boosting a sustainable blue economy and fulfilling both national and international ocean-related commitments. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Among other efforts\, this in-person training aims to strengthen national and regional capacity for MSP in the East Asian Seas. The activity is a joint initiative\, and the WESTPAC is pleased to co-organize this event together with our partners: IW:LEARN\, MSPglobal\, the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand Strategic Action Programme (SCS-SAP) Project\, and the UNEP Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Workshop objectives 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The in-person training workshop aims to: Strengthen the understanding and capacities on MSP concepts\, processes\, and practical implementation approaches\, as a way to help accelerate the implementation of MSP in the region;Enhance awareness on existing national and regional MSP mechanisms and their linkages to global frameworks;Train participants on the application of the newly developed practical approach to integrate MSP and sustainable blue economy into the TDA/SAP process implemented at the scale of the LMEs.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The training workshop includes three parts: The first part covers the fundamentals of MSP\, including interactive sessions using the MSP Challenge board game adapted to specific regional needs.The second part focuses on practical ways to integrate MSP and sustainable blue economy approaches into the transboundary diagnostic analysis/strategic action programme (TDA/SAP) process used by Large Marine Ecosystem (LME) programmes\, based on a new practical approach developed with the support of GRID-Arendal.The third part explores how MSP links to global and regional frameworks. Countries will also have the opportunity to share their experiences and approaches\, followed by examples of technical support provided to countries.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Workshop participants 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The training will bring together participants from Global Environment Facility (GEF) International Waters (IW) projects\, national authorities and supporting institutions engaged in MSP initiatives\, regional organizations\, representatives of government and academia.
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251129
DTSTAMP:20260620T024721
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:Bangkok\, Thailand\, 20 – 22 July 2026				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n\n\n    \n        \n            Overview\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				\n									Introduction 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) has gaining increasing attention from Member States in the Western Pacific\, as an effective process to support policy-makers and stakeholders in making informed and coordinated decisions about how to use marine spaces and resources sustainably. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									In 2022\,  the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) launched the United Nations Ocean Decade Action 21: Accelerating Marine Spatial Planning in the Western Pacific in 2022. More importantly\, Member States in the region adopted the Action Framework for Accelerating Marine Spatial Planning in the Western Pacific and its Adjacent Areas (2025-2030)\, representing a collective commitment to advancing MSP for boosting a sustainable blue economy and fulfilling both national and international ocean-related commitments. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Among other efforts\, this in-person training aims to strengthen national and regional capacity for MSP in the East Asian Seas. The activity is a joint initiative\, and the WESTPAC is pleased to co-organize this event together with our partners: IW:LEARN\, MSPglobal\, the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand Strategic Action Programme (SCS-SAP) Project\, and the UNEP Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Workshop objectives 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The in-person training workshop aims to: Strengthen the understanding and capacities on MSP concepts\, processes\, and practical implementation approaches\, as a way to help accelerate the implementation of MSP in the region;Enhance awareness on existing national and regional MSP mechanisms and their linkages to global frameworks;Train participants on the application of the newly developed practical approach to integrate MSP and sustainable blue economy into the TDA/SAP process implemented at the scale of the LMEs.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The training workshop includes three parts: The first part covers the fundamentals of MSP\, including interactive sessions using the MSP Challenge board game adapted to specific regional needs.The second part focuses on practical ways to integrate MSP and sustainable blue economy approaches into the transboundary diagnostic analysis/strategic action programme (TDA/SAP) process used by Large Marine Ecosystem (LME) programmes\, based on a new practical approach developed with the support of GRID-Arendal.The third part explores how MSP links to global and regional frameworks. Countries will also have the opportunity to share their experiences and approaches\, followed by examples of technical support provided to countries.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Workshop participants 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The training will bring together participants from Global Environment Facility (GEF) International Waters (IW) projects\, national authorities and supporting institutions engaged in MSP initiatives\, regional organizations\, representatives of government and academia.
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260128T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260620T024721
CREATED:20251218T034245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T043603Z
UID:45197-1769587200-1769792400@ioc-westpac.org
SUMMARY:Expanded WESTPAC Advisory Group  Strategic Consultative Meeting 2026
DESCRIPTION:Bangkok\, Thailand\, 20 – 22 July 2026				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n\n\n    \n        \n            Overview\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				\n									Introduction 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) has gaining increasing attention from Member States in the Western Pacific\, as an effective process to support policy-makers and stakeholders in making informed and coordinated decisions about how to use marine spaces and resources sustainably. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									In 2022\,  the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) launched the United Nations Ocean Decade Action 21: Accelerating Marine Spatial Planning in the Western Pacific in 2022. More importantly\, Member States in the region adopted the Action Framework for Accelerating Marine Spatial Planning in the Western Pacific and its Adjacent Areas (2025-2030)\, representing a collective commitment to advancing MSP for boosting a sustainable blue economy and fulfilling both national and international ocean-related commitments. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Among other efforts\, this in-person training aims to strengthen national and regional capacity for MSP in the East Asian Seas. The activity is a joint initiative\, and the WESTPAC is pleased to co-organize this event together with our partners: IW:LEARN\, MSPglobal\, the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand Strategic Action Programme (SCS-SAP) Project\, and the UNEP Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Workshop objectives 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The in-person training workshop aims to: Strengthen the understanding and capacities on MSP concepts\, processes\, and practical implementation approaches\, as a way to help accelerate the implementation of MSP in the region;Enhance awareness on existing national and regional MSP mechanisms and their linkages to global frameworks;Train participants on the application of the newly developed practical approach to integrate MSP and sustainable blue economy into the TDA/SAP process implemented at the scale of the LMEs.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The training workshop includes three parts: The first part covers the fundamentals of MSP\, including interactive sessions using the MSP Challenge board game adapted to specific regional needs.The second part focuses on practical ways to integrate MSP and sustainable blue economy approaches into the transboundary diagnostic analysis/strategic action programme (TDA/SAP) process used by Large Marine Ecosystem (LME) programmes\, based on a new practical approach developed with the support of GRID-Arendal.The third part explores how MSP links to global and regional frameworks. Countries will also have the opportunity to share their experiences and approaches\, followed by examples of technical support provided to countries.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Workshop participants 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The training will bring together participants from Global Environment Facility (GEF) International Waters (IW) projects\, national authorities and supporting institutions engaged in MSP initiatives\, regional organizations\, representatives of government and academia.
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/ag2026/
LOCATION:Penang\, Malaysia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260207
DTSTAMP:20260620T024721
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:Bangkok\, Thailand\, 20 – 22 July 2026				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n\n\n    \n        \n            Overview\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				\n									Introduction 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) has gaining increasing attention from Member States in the Western Pacific\, as an effective process to support policy-makers and stakeholders in making informed and coordinated decisions about how to use marine spaces and resources sustainably. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									In 2022\,  the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) launched the United Nations Ocean Decade Action 21: Accelerating Marine Spatial Planning in the Western Pacific in 2022. More importantly\, Member States in the region adopted the Action Framework for Accelerating Marine Spatial Planning in the Western Pacific and its Adjacent Areas (2025-2030)\, representing a collective commitment to advancing MSP for boosting a sustainable blue economy and fulfilling both national and international ocean-related commitments. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Among other efforts\, this in-person training aims to strengthen national and regional capacity for MSP in the East Asian Seas. The activity is a joint initiative\, and the WESTPAC is pleased to co-organize this event together with our partners: IW:LEARN\, MSPglobal\, the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand Strategic Action Programme (SCS-SAP) Project\, and the UNEP Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Workshop objectives 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The in-person training workshop aims to: Strengthen the understanding and capacities on MSP concepts\, processes\, and practical implementation approaches\, as a way to help accelerate the implementation of MSP in the region;Enhance awareness on existing national and regional MSP mechanisms and their linkages to global frameworks;Train participants on the application of the newly developed practical approach to integrate MSP and sustainable blue economy into the TDA/SAP process implemented at the scale of the LMEs.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The training workshop includes three parts: The first part covers the fundamentals of MSP\, including interactive sessions using the MSP Challenge board game adapted to specific regional needs.The second part focuses on practical ways to integrate MSP and sustainable blue economy approaches into the transboundary diagnostic analysis/strategic action programme (TDA/SAP) process used by Large Marine Ecosystem (LME) programmes\, based on a new practical approach developed with the support of GRID-Arendal.The third part explores how MSP links to global and regional frameworks. Countries will also have the opportunity to share their experiences and approaches\, followed by examples of technical support provided to countries.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Workshop participants 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The training will bring together participants from Global Environment Facility (GEF) International Waters (IW) projects\, national authorities and supporting institutions engaged in MSP initiatives\, regional organizations\, representatives of government and academia.
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260622T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260624T170000
DTSTAMP:20260620T024721
CREATED:20260316T084704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T052008Z
UID:46056-1782115200-1782320400@ioc-westpac.org
SUMMARY:International Training Workshop on  Environmental DNA (eDNA) Applications in Marine Biodiversity Monitoring and Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Bangkok\, Thailand\, 20 – 22 July 2026				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n\n\n    \n        \n            Overview\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				\n									Introduction 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) has gaining increasing attention from Member States in the Western Pacific\, as an effective process to support policy-makers and stakeholders in making informed and coordinated decisions about how to use marine spaces and resources sustainably. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									In 2022\,  the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) launched the United Nations Ocean Decade Action 21: Accelerating Marine Spatial Planning in the Western Pacific in 2022. More importantly\, Member States in the region adopted the Action Framework for Accelerating Marine Spatial Planning in the Western Pacific and its Adjacent Areas (2025-2030)\, representing a collective commitment to advancing MSP for boosting a sustainable blue economy and fulfilling both national and international ocean-related commitments. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Among other efforts\, this in-person training aims to strengthen national and regional capacity for MSP in the East Asian Seas. The activity is a joint initiative\, and the WESTPAC is pleased to co-organize this event together with our partners: IW:LEARN\, MSPglobal\, the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand Strategic Action Programme (SCS-SAP) Project\, and the UNEP Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Workshop objectives 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The in-person training workshop aims to: Strengthen the understanding and capacities on MSP concepts\, processes\, and practical implementation approaches\, as a way to help accelerate the implementation of MSP in the region;Enhance awareness on existing national and regional MSP mechanisms and their linkages to global frameworks;Train participants on the application of the newly developed practical approach to integrate MSP and sustainable blue economy into the TDA/SAP process implemented at the scale of the LMEs.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The training workshop includes three parts: The first part covers the fundamentals of MSP\, including interactive sessions using the MSP Challenge board game adapted to specific regional needs.The second part focuses on practical ways to integrate MSP and sustainable blue economy approaches into the transboundary diagnostic analysis/strategic action programme (TDA/SAP) process used by Large Marine Ecosystem (LME) programmes\, based on a new practical approach developed with the support of GRID-Arendal.The third part explores how MSP links to global and regional frameworks. Countries will also have the opportunity to share their experiences and approaches\, followed by examples of technical support provided to countries.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Workshop participants 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The training will bring together participants from Global Environment Facility (GEF) International Waters (IW) projects\, national authorities and supporting institutions engaged in MSP initiatives\, regional organizations\, representatives of government and academia.
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/training-workshop-on-environmental-dna-edna-applications-in-marine-biodiversity-monitoring-and-assessment/
LOCATION:Chonburi\, Thailand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260713T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260717T170000
DTSTAMP:20260620T024721
CREATED:20260418T144334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T051929Z
UID:47387-1783929600-1784307600@ioc-westpac.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Training: Building Capacity on Biodiversity-Inclusive and Climate-Smart MSP and Area-Based Management for ABNJ
DESCRIPTION:Bangkok\, Thailand\, 20 – 22 July 2026				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n\n\n    \n        \n            Overview\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				\n									Introduction 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) has gaining increasing attention from Member States in the Western Pacific\, as an effective process to support policy-makers and stakeholders in making informed and coordinated decisions about how to use marine spaces and resources sustainably. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									In 2022\,  the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) launched the United Nations Ocean Decade Action 21: Accelerating Marine Spatial Planning in the Western Pacific in 2022. More importantly\, Member States in the region adopted the Action Framework for Accelerating Marine Spatial Planning in the Western Pacific and its Adjacent Areas (2025-2030)\, representing a collective commitment to advancing MSP for boosting a sustainable blue economy and fulfilling both national and international ocean-related commitments. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Among other efforts\, this in-person training aims to strengthen national and regional capacity for MSP in the East Asian Seas. The activity is a joint initiative\, and the WESTPAC is pleased to co-organize this event together with our partners: IW:LEARN\, MSPglobal\, the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand Strategic Action Programme (SCS-SAP) Project\, and the UNEP Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Workshop objectives 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The in-person training workshop aims to: Strengthen the understanding and capacities on MSP concepts\, processes\, and practical implementation approaches\, as a way to help accelerate the implementation of MSP in the region;Enhance awareness on existing national and regional MSP mechanisms and their linkages to global frameworks;Train participants on the application of the newly developed practical approach to integrate MSP and sustainable blue economy into the TDA/SAP process implemented at the scale of the LMEs.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The training workshop includes three parts: The first part covers the fundamentals of MSP\, including interactive sessions using the MSP Challenge board game adapted to specific regional needs.The second part focuses on practical ways to integrate MSP and sustainable blue economy approaches into the transboundary diagnostic analysis/strategic action programme (TDA/SAP) process used by Large Marine Ecosystem (LME) programmes\, based on a new practical approach developed with the support of GRID-Arendal.The third part explores how MSP links to global and regional frameworks. Countries will also have the opportunity to share their experiences and approaches\, followed by examples of technical support provided to countries.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Workshop participants 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The training will bring together participants from Global Environment Facility (GEF) International Waters (IW) projects\, national authorities and supporting institutions engaged in MSP initiatives\, regional organizations\, representatives of government and academia.
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/in-person-training-building-capacity-on-biodiversity-inclusive-and-climate-smart-msp-and-area-based-management-for-abnj/
LOCATION:Busan\, South Korea\, Busan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20260720T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20260720T170000
DTSTAMP:20260620T024721
CREATED:20260603T084625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T060920Z
UID:48291-1784538000-1784566800@ioc-westpac.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Training: Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) Regional Training Workshop for the East Asian Seas
DESCRIPTION:Bangkok\, Thailand\, 20 – 22 July 2026				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n\n\n    \n        \n            Overview\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				\n									Introduction 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) has gaining increasing attention from Member States in the Western Pacific\, as an effective process to support policy-makers and stakeholders in making informed and coordinated decisions about how to use marine spaces and resources sustainably. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									In 2022\,  the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) launched the United Nations Ocean Decade Action 21: Accelerating Marine Spatial Planning in the Western Pacific in 2022. More importantly\, Member States in the region adopted the Action Framework for Accelerating Marine Spatial Planning in the Western Pacific and its Adjacent Areas (2025-2030)\, representing a collective commitment to advancing MSP for boosting a sustainable blue economy and fulfilling both national and international ocean-related commitments. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Among other efforts\, this in-person training aims to strengthen national and regional capacity for MSP in the East Asian Seas. The activity is a joint initiative\, and the WESTPAC is pleased to co-organize this event together with our partners: IW:LEARN\, MSPglobal\, the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand Strategic Action Programme (SCS-SAP) Project\, and the UNEP Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Workshop objectives 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The in-person training workshop aims to: Strengthen the understanding and capacities on MSP concepts\, processes\, and practical implementation approaches\, as a way to help accelerate the implementation of MSP in the region;Enhance awareness on existing national and regional MSP mechanisms and their linkages to global frameworks;Train participants on the application of the newly developed practical approach to integrate MSP and sustainable blue economy into the TDA/SAP process implemented at the scale of the LMEs.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The training workshop includes three parts: The first part covers the fundamentals of MSP\, including interactive sessions using the MSP Challenge board game adapted to specific regional needs.The second part focuses on practical ways to integrate MSP and sustainable blue economy approaches into the transboundary diagnostic analysis/strategic action programme (TDA/SAP) process used by Large Marine Ecosystem (LME) programmes\, based on a new practical approach developed with the support of GRID-Arendal.The third part explores how MSP links to global and regional frameworks. Countries will also have the opportunity to share their experiences and approaches\, followed by examples of technical support provided to countries.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Workshop participants 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The training will bring together participants from Global Environment Facility (GEF) International Waters (IW) projects\, national authorities and supporting institutions engaged in MSP initiatives\, regional organizations\, representatives of government and academia.
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/in-person-training-marine-spatial-planning-msp-regional-training-workshop-for-the-east-asian-seas/
LOCATION:Bangkok\, Thailand
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20270420T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20270423T170000
DTSTAMP:20260620T024721
CREATED:20251216T080645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T043844Z
UID:44019-1808208000-1808499600@ioc-westpac.org
SUMMARY:12th WESTPAC International Marine Science Conference & 3rd UN Ocean Decade Regional Conference
DESCRIPTION:Bangkok\, Thailand\, 20 – 22 July 2026				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n\n\n    \n        \n            Overview\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				\n									Introduction 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) has gaining increasing attention from Member States in the Western Pacific\, as an effective process to support policy-makers and stakeholders in making informed and coordinated decisions about how to use marine spaces and resources sustainably. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									In 2022\,  the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) launched the United Nations Ocean Decade Action 21: Accelerating Marine Spatial Planning in the Western Pacific in 2022. More importantly\, Member States in the region adopted the Action Framework for Accelerating Marine Spatial Planning in the Western Pacific and its Adjacent Areas (2025-2030)\, representing a collective commitment to advancing MSP for boosting a sustainable blue economy and fulfilling both national and international ocean-related commitments. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Among other efforts\, this in-person training aims to strengthen national and regional capacity for MSP in the East Asian Seas. The activity is a joint initiative\, and the WESTPAC is pleased to co-organize this event together with our partners: IW:LEARN\, MSPglobal\, the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand Strategic Action Programme (SCS-SAP) Project\, and the UNEP Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Workshop objectives 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The in-person training workshop aims to: Strengthen the understanding and capacities on MSP concepts\, processes\, and practical implementation approaches\, as a way to help accelerate the implementation of MSP in the region;Enhance awareness on existing national and regional MSP mechanisms and their linkages to global frameworks;Train participants on the application of the newly developed practical approach to integrate MSP and sustainable blue economy into the TDA/SAP process implemented at the scale of the LMEs.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The training workshop includes three parts: The first part covers the fundamentals of MSP\, including interactive sessions using the MSP Challenge board game adapted to specific regional needs.The second part focuses on practical ways to integrate MSP and sustainable blue economy approaches into the transboundary diagnostic analysis/strategic action programme (TDA/SAP) process used by Large Marine Ecosystem (LME) programmes\, based on a new practical approach developed with the support of GRID-Arendal.The third part explores how MSP links to global and regional frameworks. Countries will also have the opportunity to share their experiences and approaches\, followed by examples of technical support provided to countries.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Workshop participants 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The training will bring together participants from Global Environment Facility (GEF) International Waters (IW) projects\, national authorities and supporting institutions engaged in MSP initiatives\, regional organizations\, representatives of government and academia.
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/imsc12/
LOCATION:Manila\, Manila\, Philippines
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