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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20241206T080000
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SUMMARY:IOC/WESTPAC Workshop on the Asian Marginal Seas Program
DESCRIPTION:Phuket\, Thailand\, 4-6 November 2025				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n        \n            Overview\n        \n\n        \n            Program\n        \n\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n\n    \n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Seagrass ecosystems are of vital ecological\, social and economic significance in the Western Pacific. Seagrass ecosystems in Southeast Asia are experiencing rapid degradation due to increasing anthropogenic pressures\, including overfishing\, pollution\, coastal development\, and the impacts of climate change. In recent years\, several documented or suspected large-scale seagrass die-offs in the region have underscored a critical challenge: the lack of comprehensive knowledge and data on seagrass continues to hinder the ability of scientists and policymakers to formulate and implement effective conservation and management strategies. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									To address this challenge\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) decided to form a Working Group on Seagrass Research and Conservation in the Western Pacific.								\n				\n				\n				\n									As an initial step\, a kickoff workshop\, hosted by the Phuket Marine Biological Center\, will bring together seagrass experts and managers from member states in the region to share knowledge on current status of seagrass ecosystem and related research\, identify key challenges and knowledge gaps\, and explore opportunities of developing joint initiatives and collaborative activities.								\n				\n				\n				\n									A one-day field visit to a seagrass restoration site will be organized to provide practical insights that complement the workshop discussions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Social media posts				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Workshop ObjectivesThe workshop aims to: Share knowledge about the current status of seagrass ecosystem and related research including relevant policies\, management practices\, research approaches\, methods\, and techniques;Identify key challenges and knowledge gaps\, and explore opportunities of joint initiatives and collaborative activities in the Western Pacific.Launch the Seagrass Working Group and initiate its major activities;Conduct a field visit to observe degradation status and examine local restoration efforts.								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Qualified ParticipantsThe kickoff workshop will convoke seagrass experts\, researchers\, and managers from Member States in the Western Pacific. Ideally\, they should have rich experience in seagrass research and conservation\, and the capacity to lead and carry out seagrass research and conservation in their respective countries.  Community organizations and NGOs in Thailand will also be invited to join the field trip to share their perspectives and contributions to local restoration efforts. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									RegistrationIndividuals who are nominated or self-nominated and are committed to contributing to the collective effort and shared goals are encouraged to complete the Online Registration Form (no more available) as early as possible\, preferably before 16 August 2025. If you are unable to access the online form\, please complete the Offline Registration Form (no more available) and email it to iocwestpac@unesco.org with the subject line: “Registration Form – Seagrass Collaboration Kickoff Workshop.” Please note that funding for international travel is limited and will be prioritized for participants from developing countries. Selection will be based primarily on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and previous engagement with WESTPAC or other related international programmes. Updated information about the workshop will be made available in due course at this event page. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Important Links Concept note (pdf)Executive Summary (updated on Dec 15)
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/ams-2024/
LOCATION:Toyama\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20250311T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20250313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T153518
CREATED:20241024T014811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T084726Z
UID:35134-1741680000-1741885200@ioc-westpac.org
SUMMARY:Fifteenth Intergovernmental Session of the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC-XV)
DESCRIPTION:Phuket\, Thailand\, 4-6 November 2025				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n        \n            Overview\n        \n\n        \n            Program\n        \n\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n\n    \n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Seagrass ecosystems are of vital ecological\, social and economic significance in the Western Pacific. Seagrass ecosystems in Southeast Asia are experiencing rapid degradation due to increasing anthropogenic pressures\, including overfishing\, pollution\, coastal development\, and the impacts of climate change. In recent years\, several documented or suspected large-scale seagrass die-offs in the region have underscored a critical challenge: the lack of comprehensive knowledge and data on seagrass continues to hinder the ability of scientists and policymakers to formulate and implement effective conservation and management strategies. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									To address this challenge\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) decided to form a Working Group on Seagrass Research and Conservation in the Western Pacific.								\n				\n				\n				\n									As an initial step\, a kickoff workshop\, hosted by the Phuket Marine Biological Center\, will bring together seagrass experts and managers from member states in the region to share knowledge on current status of seagrass ecosystem and related research\, identify key challenges and knowledge gaps\, and explore opportunities of developing joint initiatives and collaborative activities.								\n				\n				\n				\n									A one-day field visit to a seagrass restoration site will be organized to provide practical insights that complement the workshop discussions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Social media posts				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Workshop ObjectivesThe workshop aims to: Share knowledge about the current status of seagrass ecosystem and related research including relevant policies\, management practices\, research approaches\, methods\, and techniques;Identify key challenges and knowledge gaps\, and explore opportunities of joint initiatives and collaborative activities in the Western Pacific.Launch the Seagrass Working Group and initiate its major activities;Conduct a field visit to observe degradation status and examine local restoration efforts.								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Qualified ParticipantsThe kickoff workshop will convoke seagrass experts\, researchers\, and managers from Member States in the Western Pacific. Ideally\, they should have rich experience in seagrass research and conservation\, and the capacity to lead and carry out seagrass research and conservation in their respective countries.  Community organizations and NGOs in Thailand will also be invited to join the field trip to share their perspectives and contributions to local restoration efforts. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									RegistrationIndividuals who are nominated or self-nominated and are committed to contributing to the collective effort and shared goals are encouraged to complete the Online Registration Form (no more available) as early as possible\, preferably before 16 August 2025. If you are unable to access the online form\, please complete the Offline Registration Form (no more available) and email it to iocwestpac@unesco.org with the subject line: “Registration Form – Seagrass Collaboration Kickoff Workshop.” Please note that funding for international travel is limited and will be prioritized for participants from developing countries. Selection will be based primarily on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and previous engagement with WESTPAC or other related international programmes. Updated information about the workshop will be made available in due course at this event page. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Important Links Concept note (pdf)Executive Summary (updated on Dec 15)
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/westpac-xv/
LOCATION:Tokyo\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251002T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T153518
CREATED:20250630T015209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T060244Z
UID:39354-1759392000-1759597200@ioc-westpac.org
SUMMARY:2nd International Workshop on Small Island Research and Development (SIRaD)
DESCRIPTION:Phuket\, Thailand\, 4-6 November 2025				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n        \n            Overview\n        \n\n        \n            Program\n        \n\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n\n    \n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Seagrass ecosystems are of vital ecological\, social and economic significance in the Western Pacific. Seagrass ecosystems in Southeast Asia are experiencing rapid degradation due to increasing anthropogenic pressures\, including overfishing\, pollution\, coastal development\, and the impacts of climate change. In recent years\, several documented or suspected large-scale seagrass die-offs in the region have underscored a critical challenge: the lack of comprehensive knowledge and data on seagrass continues to hinder the ability of scientists and policymakers to formulate and implement effective conservation and management strategies. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									To address this challenge\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) decided to form a Working Group on Seagrass Research and Conservation in the Western Pacific.								\n				\n				\n				\n									As an initial step\, a kickoff workshop\, hosted by the Phuket Marine Biological Center\, will bring together seagrass experts and managers from member states in the region to share knowledge on current status of seagrass ecosystem and related research\, identify key challenges and knowledge gaps\, and explore opportunities of developing joint initiatives and collaborative activities.								\n				\n				\n				\n									A one-day field visit to a seagrass restoration site will be organized to provide practical insights that complement the workshop discussions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Social media posts				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Workshop ObjectivesThe workshop aims to: Share knowledge about the current status of seagrass ecosystem and related research including relevant policies\, management practices\, research approaches\, methods\, and techniques;Identify key challenges and knowledge gaps\, and explore opportunities of joint initiatives and collaborative activities in the Western Pacific.Launch the Seagrass Working Group and initiate its major activities;Conduct a field visit to observe degradation status and examine local restoration efforts.								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Qualified ParticipantsThe kickoff workshop will convoke seagrass experts\, researchers\, and managers from Member States in the Western Pacific. Ideally\, they should have rich experience in seagrass research and conservation\, and the capacity to lead and carry out seagrass research and conservation in their respective countries.  Community organizations and NGOs in Thailand will also be invited to join the field trip to share their perspectives and contributions to local restoration efforts. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									RegistrationIndividuals who are nominated or self-nominated and are committed to contributing to the collective effort and shared goals are encouraged to complete the Online Registration Form (no more available) as early as possible\, preferably before 16 August 2025. If you are unable to access the online form\, please complete the Offline Registration Form (no more available) and email it to iocwestpac@unesco.org with the subject line: “Registration Form – Seagrass Collaboration Kickoff Workshop.” Please note that funding for international travel is limited and will be prioritized for participants from developing countries. Selection will be based primarily on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and previous engagement with WESTPAC or other related international programmes. Updated information about the workshop will be made available in due course at this event page. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Important Links Concept note (pdf)Executive Summary (updated on Dec 15)
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:20260503T153518
CREATED:20250923T091217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T052746Z
UID:42427-1760018400-1760097600@ioc-westpac.org
SUMMARY:Scoping Workshop for the Intersessional Task Force on Ocean Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Phuket\, Thailand\, 4-6 November 2025				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n        \n            Overview\n        \n\n        \n            Program\n        \n\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n\n    \n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Seagrass ecosystems are of vital ecological\, social and economic significance in the Western Pacific. Seagrass ecosystems in Southeast Asia are experiencing rapid degradation due to increasing anthropogenic pressures\, including overfishing\, pollution\, coastal development\, and the impacts of climate change. In recent years\, several documented or suspected large-scale seagrass die-offs in the region have underscored a critical challenge: the lack of comprehensive knowledge and data on seagrass continues to hinder the ability of scientists and policymakers to formulate and implement effective conservation and management strategies. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									To address this challenge\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) decided to form a Working Group on Seagrass Research and Conservation in the Western Pacific.								\n				\n				\n				\n									As an initial step\, a kickoff workshop\, hosted by the Phuket Marine Biological Center\, will bring together seagrass experts and managers from member states in the region to share knowledge on current status of seagrass ecosystem and related research\, identify key challenges and knowledge gaps\, and explore opportunities of developing joint initiatives and collaborative activities.								\n				\n				\n				\n									A one-day field visit to a seagrass restoration site will be organized to provide practical insights that complement the workshop discussions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Social media posts				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Workshop ObjectivesThe workshop aims to: Share knowledge about the current status of seagrass ecosystem and related research including relevant policies\, management practices\, research approaches\, methods\, and techniques;Identify key challenges and knowledge gaps\, and explore opportunities of joint initiatives and collaborative activities in the Western Pacific.Launch the Seagrass Working Group and initiate its major activities;Conduct a field visit to observe degradation status and examine local restoration efforts.								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Qualified ParticipantsThe kickoff workshop will convoke seagrass experts\, researchers\, and managers from Member States in the Western Pacific. Ideally\, they should have rich experience in seagrass research and conservation\, and the capacity to lead and carry out seagrass research and conservation in their respective countries.  Community organizations and NGOs in Thailand will also be invited to join the field trip to share their perspectives and contributions to local restoration efforts. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									RegistrationIndividuals who are nominated or self-nominated and are committed to contributing to the collective effort and shared goals are encouraged to complete the Online Registration Form (no more available) as early as possible\, preferably before 16 August 2025. If you are unable to access the online form\, please complete the Offline Registration Form (no more available) and email it to iocwestpac@unesco.org with the subject line: “Registration Form – Seagrass Collaboration Kickoff Workshop.” Please note that funding for international travel is limited and will be prioritized for participants from developing countries. Selection will be based primarily on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and previous engagement with WESTPAC or other related international programmes. Updated information about the workshop will be made available in due course at this event page. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Important Links Concept note (pdf)Executive Summary (updated on Dec 15)
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:20260503T153518
CREATED:20250708T072415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T054942Z
UID:39428-1760428800-1760634000@ioc-westpac.org
SUMMARY:2nd WESTPAC Workshop on Marine Spatial Planning
DESCRIPTION:Phuket\, Thailand\, 4-6 November 2025				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n        \n            Overview\n        \n\n        \n            Program\n        \n\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n\n    \n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Seagrass ecosystems are of vital ecological\, social and economic significance in the Western Pacific. Seagrass ecosystems in Southeast Asia are experiencing rapid degradation due to increasing anthropogenic pressures\, including overfishing\, pollution\, coastal development\, and the impacts of climate change. In recent years\, several documented or suspected large-scale seagrass die-offs in the region have underscored a critical challenge: the lack of comprehensive knowledge and data on seagrass continues to hinder the ability of scientists and policymakers to formulate and implement effective conservation and management strategies. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									To address this challenge\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) decided to form a Working Group on Seagrass Research and Conservation in the Western Pacific.								\n				\n				\n				\n									As an initial step\, a kickoff workshop\, hosted by the Phuket Marine Biological Center\, will bring together seagrass experts and managers from member states in the region to share knowledge on current status of seagrass ecosystem and related research\, identify key challenges and knowledge gaps\, and explore opportunities of developing joint initiatives and collaborative activities.								\n				\n				\n				\n									A one-day field visit to a seagrass restoration site will be organized to provide practical insights that complement the workshop discussions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Social media posts				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Workshop ObjectivesThe workshop aims to: Share knowledge about the current status of seagrass ecosystem and related research including relevant policies\, management practices\, research approaches\, methods\, and techniques;Identify key challenges and knowledge gaps\, and explore opportunities of joint initiatives and collaborative activities in the Western Pacific.Launch the Seagrass Working Group and initiate its major activities;Conduct a field visit to observe degradation status and examine local restoration efforts.								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Qualified ParticipantsThe kickoff workshop will convoke seagrass experts\, researchers\, and managers from Member States in the Western Pacific. Ideally\, they should have rich experience in seagrass research and conservation\, and the capacity to lead and carry out seagrass research and conservation in their respective countries.  Community organizations and NGOs in Thailand will also be invited to join the field trip to share their perspectives and contributions to local restoration efforts. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									RegistrationIndividuals who are nominated or self-nominated and are committed to contributing to the collective effort and shared goals are encouraged to complete the Online Registration Form (no more available) as early as possible\, preferably before 16 August 2025. If you are unable to access the online form\, please complete the Offline Registration Form (no more available) and email it to iocwestpac@unesco.org with the subject line: “Registration Form – Seagrass Collaboration Kickoff Workshop.” Please note that funding for international travel is limited and will be prioritized for participants from developing countries. Selection will be based primarily on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and previous engagement with WESTPAC or other related international programmes. Updated information about the workshop will be made available in due course at this event page. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Important Links Concept note (pdf)Executive Summary (updated on Dec 15)
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:20260503T153518
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:Phuket\, Thailand\, 4-6 November 2025				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n        \n            Overview\n        \n\n        \n            Program\n        \n\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n\n    \n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Seagrass ecosystems are of vital ecological\, social and economic significance in the Western Pacific. Seagrass ecosystems in Southeast Asia are experiencing rapid degradation due to increasing anthropogenic pressures\, including overfishing\, pollution\, coastal development\, and the impacts of climate change. In recent years\, several documented or suspected large-scale seagrass die-offs in the region have underscored a critical challenge: the lack of comprehensive knowledge and data on seagrass continues to hinder the ability of scientists and policymakers to formulate and implement effective conservation and management strategies. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									To address this challenge\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) decided to form a Working Group on Seagrass Research and Conservation in the Western Pacific.								\n				\n				\n				\n									As an initial step\, a kickoff workshop\, hosted by the Phuket Marine Biological Center\, will bring together seagrass experts and managers from member states in the region to share knowledge on current status of seagrass ecosystem and related research\, identify key challenges and knowledge gaps\, and explore opportunities of developing joint initiatives and collaborative activities.								\n				\n				\n				\n									A one-day field visit to a seagrass restoration site will be organized to provide practical insights that complement the workshop discussions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Social media posts				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Workshop ObjectivesThe workshop aims to: Share knowledge about the current status of seagrass ecosystem and related research including relevant policies\, management practices\, research approaches\, methods\, and techniques;Identify key challenges and knowledge gaps\, and explore opportunities of joint initiatives and collaborative activities in the Western Pacific.Launch the Seagrass Working Group and initiate its major activities;Conduct a field visit to observe degradation status and examine local restoration efforts.								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Qualified ParticipantsThe kickoff workshop will convoke seagrass experts\, researchers\, and managers from Member States in the Western Pacific. Ideally\, they should have rich experience in seagrass research and conservation\, and the capacity to lead and carry out seagrass research and conservation in their respective countries.  Community organizations and NGOs in Thailand will also be invited to join the field trip to share their perspectives and contributions to local restoration efforts. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									RegistrationIndividuals who are nominated or self-nominated and are committed to contributing to the collective effort and shared goals are encouraged to complete the Online Registration Form (no more available) as early as possible\, preferably before 16 August 2025. If you are unable to access the online form\, please complete the Offline Registration Form (no more available) and email it to iocwestpac@unesco.org with the subject line: “Registration Form – Seagrass Collaboration Kickoff Workshop.” Please note that funding for international travel is limited and will be prioritized for participants from developing countries. Selection will be based primarily on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and previous engagement with WESTPAC or other related international programmes. Updated information about the workshop will be made available in due course at this event page. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Important Links Concept note (pdf)Executive Summary (updated on Dec 15)
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/kickoff-workshop-on-seagrass-research/
LOCATION:Phuket\, Thailand
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ioc-westpac.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Seagrass.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20251106T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20251108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T153518
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:Phuket\, Thailand\, 4-6 November 2025				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n        \n            Overview\n        \n\n        \n            Program\n        \n\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n\n    \n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Seagrass ecosystems are of vital ecological\, social and economic significance in the Western Pacific. Seagrass ecosystems in Southeast Asia are experiencing rapid degradation due to increasing anthropogenic pressures\, including overfishing\, pollution\, coastal development\, and the impacts of climate change. In recent years\, several documented or suspected large-scale seagrass die-offs in the region have underscored a critical challenge: the lack of comprehensive knowledge and data on seagrass continues to hinder the ability of scientists and policymakers to formulate and implement effective conservation and management strategies. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									To address this challenge\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) decided to form a Working Group on Seagrass Research and Conservation in the Western Pacific.								\n				\n				\n				\n									As an initial step\, a kickoff workshop\, hosted by the Phuket Marine Biological Center\, will bring together seagrass experts and managers from member states in the region to share knowledge on current status of seagrass ecosystem and related research\, identify key challenges and knowledge gaps\, and explore opportunities of developing joint initiatives and collaborative activities.								\n				\n				\n				\n									A one-day field visit to a seagrass restoration site will be organized to provide practical insights that complement the workshop discussions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Social media posts				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Workshop ObjectivesThe workshop aims to: Share knowledge about the current status of seagrass ecosystem and related research including relevant policies\, management practices\, research approaches\, methods\, and techniques;Identify key challenges and knowledge gaps\, and explore opportunities of joint initiatives and collaborative activities in the Western Pacific.Launch the Seagrass Working Group and initiate its major activities;Conduct a field visit to observe degradation status and examine local restoration efforts.								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Qualified ParticipantsThe kickoff workshop will convoke seagrass experts\, researchers\, and managers from Member States in the Western Pacific. Ideally\, they should have rich experience in seagrass research and conservation\, and the capacity to lead and carry out seagrass research and conservation in their respective countries.  Community organizations and NGOs in Thailand will also be invited to join the field trip to share their perspectives and contributions to local restoration efforts. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									RegistrationIndividuals who are nominated or self-nominated and are committed to contributing to the collective effort and shared goals are encouraged to complete the Online Registration Form (no more available) as early as possible\, preferably before 16 August 2025. If you are unable to access the online form\, please complete the Offline Registration Form (no more available) and email it to iocwestpac@unesco.org with the subject line: “Registration Form – Seagrass Collaboration Kickoff Workshop.” Please note that funding for international travel is limited and will be prioritized for participants from developing countries. Selection will be based primarily on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and previous engagement with WESTPAC or other related international programmes. Updated information about the workshop will be made available in due course at this event page. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Important Links Concept note (pdf)Executive Summary (updated on Dec 15)
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251129
DTSTAMP:20260503T153518
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:Phuket\, Thailand\, 4-6 November 2025				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n        \n            Overview\n        \n\n        \n            Program\n        \n\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n\n    \n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Seagrass ecosystems are of vital ecological\, social and economic significance in the Western Pacific. Seagrass ecosystems in Southeast Asia are experiencing rapid degradation due to increasing anthropogenic pressures\, including overfishing\, pollution\, coastal development\, and the impacts of climate change. In recent years\, several documented or suspected large-scale seagrass die-offs in the region have underscored a critical challenge: the lack of comprehensive knowledge and data on seagrass continues to hinder the ability of scientists and policymakers to formulate and implement effective conservation and management strategies. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									To address this challenge\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) decided to form a Working Group on Seagrass Research and Conservation in the Western Pacific.								\n				\n				\n				\n									As an initial step\, a kickoff workshop\, hosted by the Phuket Marine Biological Center\, will bring together seagrass experts and managers from member states in the region to share knowledge on current status of seagrass ecosystem and related research\, identify key challenges and knowledge gaps\, and explore opportunities of developing joint initiatives and collaborative activities.								\n				\n				\n				\n									A one-day field visit to a seagrass restoration site will be organized to provide practical insights that complement the workshop discussions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Social media posts				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Workshop ObjectivesThe workshop aims to: Share knowledge about the current status of seagrass ecosystem and related research including relevant policies\, management practices\, research approaches\, methods\, and techniques;Identify key challenges and knowledge gaps\, and explore opportunities of joint initiatives and collaborative activities in the Western Pacific.Launch the Seagrass Working Group and initiate its major activities;Conduct a field visit to observe degradation status and examine local restoration efforts.								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Qualified ParticipantsThe kickoff workshop will convoke seagrass experts\, researchers\, and managers from Member States in the Western Pacific. Ideally\, they should have rich experience in seagrass research and conservation\, and the capacity to lead and carry out seagrass research and conservation in their respective countries.  Community organizations and NGOs in Thailand will also be invited to join the field trip to share their perspectives and contributions to local restoration efforts. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									RegistrationIndividuals who are nominated or self-nominated and are committed to contributing to the collective effort and shared goals are encouraged to complete the Online Registration Form (no more available) as early as possible\, preferably before 16 August 2025. If you are unable to access the online form\, please complete the Offline Registration Form (no more available) and email it to iocwestpac@unesco.org with the subject line: “Registration Form – Seagrass Collaboration Kickoff Workshop.” Please note that funding for international travel is limited and will be prioritized for participants from developing countries. Selection will be based primarily on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and previous engagement with WESTPAC or other related international programmes. Updated information about the workshop will be made available in due course at this event page. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Important Links Concept note (pdf)Executive Summary (updated on Dec 15)
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260128T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T153518
CREATED:20251218T034245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T043603Z
UID:45197-1769587200-1769792400@ioc-westpac.org
SUMMARY:Expanded WESTPAC Advisory Group  Strategic Consultative Meeting 2026
DESCRIPTION:Phuket\, Thailand\, 4-6 November 2025				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n        \n            Overview\n        \n\n        \n            Program\n        \n\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n\n    \n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Seagrass ecosystems are of vital ecological\, social and economic significance in the Western Pacific. Seagrass ecosystems in Southeast Asia are experiencing rapid degradation due to increasing anthropogenic pressures\, including overfishing\, pollution\, coastal development\, and the impacts of climate change. In recent years\, several documented or suspected large-scale seagrass die-offs in the region have underscored a critical challenge: the lack of comprehensive knowledge and data on seagrass continues to hinder the ability of scientists and policymakers to formulate and implement effective conservation and management strategies. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									To address this challenge\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) decided to form a Working Group on Seagrass Research and Conservation in the Western Pacific.								\n				\n				\n				\n									As an initial step\, a kickoff workshop\, hosted by the Phuket Marine Biological Center\, will bring together seagrass experts and managers from member states in the region to share knowledge on current status of seagrass ecosystem and related research\, identify key challenges and knowledge gaps\, and explore opportunities of developing joint initiatives and collaborative activities.								\n				\n				\n				\n									A one-day field visit to a seagrass restoration site will be organized to provide practical insights that complement the workshop discussions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Social media posts				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Workshop ObjectivesThe workshop aims to: Share knowledge about the current status of seagrass ecosystem and related research including relevant policies\, management practices\, research approaches\, methods\, and techniques;Identify key challenges and knowledge gaps\, and explore opportunities of joint initiatives and collaborative activities in the Western Pacific.Launch the Seagrass Working Group and initiate its major activities;Conduct a field visit to observe degradation status and examine local restoration efforts.								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Qualified ParticipantsThe kickoff workshop will convoke seagrass experts\, researchers\, and managers from Member States in the Western Pacific. Ideally\, they should have rich experience in seagrass research and conservation\, and the capacity to lead and carry out seagrass research and conservation in their respective countries.  Community organizations and NGOs in Thailand will also be invited to join the field trip to share their perspectives and contributions to local restoration efforts. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									RegistrationIndividuals who are nominated or self-nominated and are committed to contributing to the collective effort and shared goals are encouraged to complete the Online Registration Form (no more available) as early as possible\, preferably before 16 August 2025. If you are unable to access the online form\, please complete the Offline Registration Form (no more available) and email it to iocwestpac@unesco.org with the subject line: “Registration Form – Seagrass Collaboration Kickoff Workshop.” Please note that funding for international travel is limited and will be prioritized for participants from developing countries. Selection will be based primarily on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and previous engagement with WESTPAC or other related international programmes. Updated information about the workshop will be made available in due course at this event page. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Important Links Concept note (pdf)Executive Summary (updated on Dec 15)
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/ag2026/
LOCATION:Penang\, Malaysia
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ioc-westpac.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/shutterstock_2521694091.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260207
DTSTAMP:20260503T153518
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:Phuket\, Thailand\, 4-6 November 2025				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n        \n            Overview\n        \n\n        \n            Program\n        \n\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n\n    \n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Seagrass ecosystems are of vital ecological\, social and economic significance in the Western Pacific. Seagrass ecosystems in Southeast Asia are experiencing rapid degradation due to increasing anthropogenic pressures\, including overfishing\, pollution\, coastal development\, and the impacts of climate change. In recent years\, several documented or suspected large-scale seagrass die-offs in the region have underscored a critical challenge: the lack of comprehensive knowledge and data on seagrass continues to hinder the ability of scientists and policymakers to formulate and implement effective conservation and management strategies. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									To address this challenge\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) decided to form a Working Group on Seagrass Research and Conservation in the Western Pacific.								\n				\n				\n				\n									As an initial step\, a kickoff workshop\, hosted by the Phuket Marine Biological Center\, will bring together seagrass experts and managers from member states in the region to share knowledge on current status of seagrass ecosystem and related research\, identify key challenges and knowledge gaps\, and explore opportunities of developing joint initiatives and collaborative activities.								\n				\n				\n				\n									A one-day field visit to a seagrass restoration site will be organized to provide practical insights that complement the workshop discussions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Social media posts				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Workshop ObjectivesThe workshop aims to: Share knowledge about the current status of seagrass ecosystem and related research including relevant policies\, management practices\, research approaches\, methods\, and techniques;Identify key challenges and knowledge gaps\, and explore opportunities of joint initiatives and collaborative activities in the Western Pacific.Launch the Seagrass Working Group and initiate its major activities;Conduct a field visit to observe degradation status and examine local restoration efforts.								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Qualified ParticipantsThe kickoff workshop will convoke seagrass experts\, researchers\, and managers from Member States in the Western Pacific. Ideally\, they should have rich experience in seagrass research and conservation\, and the capacity to lead and carry out seagrass research and conservation in their respective countries.  Community organizations and NGOs in Thailand will also be invited to join the field trip to share their perspectives and contributions to local restoration efforts. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									RegistrationIndividuals who are nominated or self-nominated and are committed to contributing to the collective effort and shared goals are encouraged to complete the Online Registration Form (no more available) as early as possible\, preferably before 16 August 2025. If you are unable to access the online form\, please complete the Offline Registration Form (no more available) and email it to iocwestpac@unesco.org with the subject line: “Registration Form – Seagrass Collaboration Kickoff Workshop.” Please note that funding for international travel is limited and will be prioritized for participants from developing countries. Selection will be based primarily on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and previous engagement with WESTPAC or other related international programmes. Updated information about the workshop will be made available in due course at this event page. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Important Links Concept note (pdf)Executive Summary (updated on Dec 15)
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/wpi-aimec-and-nature-positive-core-joint-symposium-on-the-un-ocean-decade-actions-cosmec-and-anemone-global/
LOCATION:Tokyo\, Japan
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ioc-westpac.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/events_title-e1767943582266.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260622T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260624T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T153518
CREATED:20260316T084704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T081745Z
UID:46056-1782115200-1782320400@ioc-westpac.org
SUMMARY:International Training Workshop on  Environmental DNA (eDNA) Applications in Marine Biodiversity Monitoring and Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Phuket\, Thailand\, 4-6 November 2025				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n        \n            Overview\n        \n\n        \n            Program\n        \n\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n\n    \n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Seagrass ecosystems are of vital ecological\, social and economic significance in the Western Pacific. Seagrass ecosystems in Southeast Asia are experiencing rapid degradation due to increasing anthropogenic pressures\, including overfishing\, pollution\, coastal development\, and the impacts of climate change. In recent years\, several documented or suspected large-scale seagrass die-offs in the region have underscored a critical challenge: the lack of comprehensive knowledge and data on seagrass continues to hinder the ability of scientists and policymakers to formulate and implement effective conservation and management strategies. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									To address this challenge\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) decided to form a Working Group on Seagrass Research and Conservation in the Western Pacific.								\n				\n				\n				\n									As an initial step\, a kickoff workshop\, hosted by the Phuket Marine Biological Center\, will bring together seagrass experts and managers from member states in the region to share knowledge on current status of seagrass ecosystem and related research\, identify key challenges and knowledge gaps\, and explore opportunities of developing joint initiatives and collaborative activities.								\n				\n				\n				\n									A one-day field visit to a seagrass restoration site will be organized to provide practical insights that complement the workshop discussions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Social media posts				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Workshop ObjectivesThe workshop aims to: Share knowledge about the current status of seagrass ecosystem and related research including relevant policies\, management practices\, research approaches\, methods\, and techniques;Identify key challenges and knowledge gaps\, and explore opportunities of joint initiatives and collaborative activities in the Western Pacific.Launch the Seagrass Working Group and initiate its major activities;Conduct a field visit to observe degradation status and examine local restoration efforts.								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Qualified ParticipantsThe kickoff workshop will convoke seagrass experts\, researchers\, and managers from Member States in the Western Pacific. Ideally\, they should have rich experience in seagrass research and conservation\, and the capacity to lead and carry out seagrass research and conservation in their respective countries.  Community organizations and NGOs in Thailand will also be invited to join the field trip to share their perspectives and contributions to local restoration efforts. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									RegistrationIndividuals who are nominated or self-nominated and are committed to contributing to the collective effort and shared goals are encouraged to complete the Online Registration Form (no more available) as early as possible\, preferably before 16 August 2025. If you are unable to access the online form\, please complete the Offline Registration Form (no more available) and email it to iocwestpac@unesco.org with the subject line: “Registration Form – Seagrass Collaboration Kickoff Workshop.” Please note that funding for international travel is limited and will be prioritized for participants from developing countries. Selection will be based primarily on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and previous engagement with WESTPAC or other related international programmes. Updated information about the workshop will be made available in due course at this event page. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Important Links Concept note (pdf)Executive Summary (updated on Dec 15)
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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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260713T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260717T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T153518
CREATED:20260418T144334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T165959Z
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:Phuket\, Thailand\, 4-6 November 2025				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n        \n            Overview\n        \n\n        \n            Program\n        \n\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n\n    \n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Seagrass ecosystems are of vital ecological\, social and economic significance in the Western Pacific. Seagrass ecosystems in Southeast Asia are experiencing rapid degradation due to increasing anthropogenic pressures\, including overfishing\, pollution\, coastal development\, and the impacts of climate change. In recent years\, several documented or suspected large-scale seagrass die-offs in the region have underscored a critical challenge: the lack of comprehensive knowledge and data on seagrass continues to hinder the ability of scientists and policymakers to formulate and implement effective conservation and management strategies. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									To address this challenge\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) decided to form a Working Group on Seagrass Research and Conservation in the Western Pacific.								\n				\n				\n				\n									As an initial step\, a kickoff workshop\, hosted by the Phuket Marine Biological Center\, will bring together seagrass experts and managers from member states in the region to share knowledge on current status of seagrass ecosystem and related research\, identify key challenges and knowledge gaps\, and explore opportunities of developing joint initiatives and collaborative activities.								\n				\n				\n				\n									A one-day field visit to a seagrass restoration site will be organized to provide practical insights that complement the workshop discussions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Social media posts				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Workshop ObjectivesThe workshop aims to: Share knowledge about the current status of seagrass ecosystem and related research including relevant policies\, management practices\, research approaches\, methods\, and techniques;Identify key challenges and knowledge gaps\, and explore opportunities of joint initiatives and collaborative activities in the Western Pacific.Launch the Seagrass Working Group and initiate its major activities;Conduct a field visit to observe degradation status and examine local restoration efforts.								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Qualified ParticipantsThe kickoff workshop will convoke seagrass experts\, researchers\, and managers from Member States in the Western Pacific. Ideally\, they should have rich experience in seagrass research and conservation\, and the capacity to lead and carry out seagrass research and conservation in their respective countries.  Community organizations and NGOs in Thailand will also be invited to join the field trip to share their perspectives and contributions to local restoration efforts. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									RegistrationIndividuals who are nominated or self-nominated and are committed to contributing to the collective effort and shared goals are encouraged to complete the Online Registration Form (no more available) as early as possible\, preferably before 16 August 2025. If you are unable to access the online form\, please complete the Offline Registration Form (no more available) and email it to iocwestpac@unesco.org with the subject line: “Registration Form – Seagrass Collaboration Kickoff Workshop.” Please note that funding for international travel is limited and will be prioritized for participants from developing countries. Selection will be based primarily on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and previous engagement with WESTPAC or other related international programmes. Updated information about the workshop will be made available in due course at this event page. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Important Links Concept note (pdf)Executive Summary (updated on Dec 15)
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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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20270420T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20270423T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T153518
CREATED:20251216T080645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T084550Z
UID:44019-1808208000-1808499600@ioc-westpac.org
SUMMARY:12th WESTPAC International Marine Science Conference & 3rd UN Ocean Decade Regional Conference
DESCRIPTION:Phuket\, Thailand\, 4-6 November 2025				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n        \n            Overview\n        \n\n        \n            Program\n        \n\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n\n    \n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Seagrass ecosystems are of vital ecological\, social and economic significance in the Western Pacific. Seagrass ecosystems in Southeast Asia are experiencing rapid degradation due to increasing anthropogenic pressures\, including overfishing\, pollution\, coastal development\, and the impacts of climate change. In recent years\, several documented or suspected large-scale seagrass die-offs in the region have underscored a critical challenge: the lack of comprehensive knowledge and data on seagrass continues to hinder the ability of scientists and policymakers to formulate and implement effective conservation and management strategies. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									To address this challenge\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) decided to form a Working Group on Seagrass Research and Conservation in the Western Pacific.								\n				\n				\n				\n									As an initial step\, a kickoff workshop\, hosted by the Phuket Marine Biological Center\, will bring together seagrass experts and managers from member states in the region to share knowledge on current status of seagrass ecosystem and related research\, identify key challenges and knowledge gaps\, and explore opportunities of developing joint initiatives and collaborative activities.								\n				\n				\n				\n									A one-day field visit to a seagrass restoration site will be organized to provide practical insights that complement the workshop discussions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Social media posts				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Workshop ObjectivesThe workshop aims to: Share knowledge about the current status of seagrass ecosystem and related research including relevant policies\, management practices\, research approaches\, methods\, and techniques;Identify key challenges and knowledge gaps\, and explore opportunities of joint initiatives and collaborative activities in the Western Pacific.Launch the Seagrass Working Group and initiate its major activities;Conduct a field visit to observe degradation status and examine local restoration efforts.								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Qualified ParticipantsThe kickoff workshop will convoke seagrass experts\, researchers\, and managers from Member States in the Western Pacific. Ideally\, they should have rich experience in seagrass research and conservation\, and the capacity to lead and carry out seagrass research and conservation in their respective countries.  Community organizations and NGOs in Thailand will also be invited to join the field trip to share their perspectives and contributions to local restoration efforts. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									RegistrationIndividuals who are nominated or self-nominated and are committed to contributing to the collective effort and shared goals are encouraged to complete the Online Registration Form (no more available) as early as possible\, preferably before 16 August 2025. If you are unable to access the online form\, please complete the Offline Registration Form (no more available) and email it to iocwestpac@unesco.org with the subject line: “Registration Form – Seagrass Collaboration Kickoff Workshop.” Please note that funding for international travel is limited and will be prioritized for participants from developing countries. Selection will be based primarily on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and previous engagement with WESTPAC or other related international programmes. Updated information about the workshop will be made available in due course at this event page. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Important Links Concept note (pdf)Executive Summary (updated on Dec 15)
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/imsc12/
LOCATION:Manila\, Manila\, Philippines
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