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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251014T080000
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SUMMARY:2nd WESTPAC Workshop on Marine Spatial Planning
DESCRIPTION:Overview       \nProgram \nParticipants\n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									The UNESCO/IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) are pleased to invite you to participate in the training workshop that will take place on 3 to 13 April 2023 in Bolinao\, Pangasinan\, Philippines About the event  While the demand for marine goods and services continuously escalate\, coral reefs around the world face increasing degradation caused by combined anthropogenic and natural disturbances which disrupt reef structure and functions. As a remediation\, ecological restoration aims to assist the natural recovery of degraded\, damaged\, or destroyed reefs. Whenever natural reef recovery is outpaced by the rate of degradation\, active restoration is employed to initiate recovery by physical\, chemical\, and biological restoration. The biological approach generally involves increasing coral cover through transplantation of corals\, which are either asexually- or sexually-propagated. Apart from coral transplantation\, direct larval reseeding of coral larvae is also being re-explored. In the past two decades\, many developments on various restoration techniques have been made\, which offer various insights on their application. Given that each technique offers its own benefits that outweigh its consequences\, guidelines on their general use appear to be scarce given with limited ways or attempts of comparison. This makes finding the best appropriate technique seemingly obscure and unguided. With the increased occurrence of disturbances on the coral reef and growing necessity for ecological restoration efforts\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) would like to establish a regional research network on coral reef restoration studies\, and conduct training workshop on research and monitoring of the long term impacts of coral restoration. The training workshop will mainly consist of lecture sessions and hatchery and field activities and observations. Key lectures will be given by lead scientists in coral restoration ecology from local and international agencies. All trainees will be given 10-15 minute presentation for their own restoration program or experiment.  What we aim to achieve? This training workshop aims to review and evaluate the most common biological restoration techniques\, present recent advances on other restoration techniques among countries\, and develop general protocols on appropriate application of these techniques\, especially on coral larval reseeding Establish network of scientists and students who are interested in advancing coral restoration techniques and develop collaborative research on coral reproduction and reef connectivity that aims to enhance reef resilience at a regional level  Who will participate?The training workshop will establish a network of experts\, researchers\, government representatives and students from within and outside the region. Priority will be given to applicants who are conducting monitoring and research on coral reproduction in their selected sites. Other participants who are interested to join the network or develop collaborations\, are welcome. They should have experience conducting research and monitoring on coral reproduction and communities\, and/or be able to lead and carry out monitoring and research in their countries for moving forward.  How to register or apply financial assistance For anyone who is interested in joining the event\, please fill in the attached Registration Form. There is a very limited resource in support of the international travel of some colleagues\, particularly those from the developing states. A joint committee will be established to select the most suitable participants that would be provided financial support. The selection will be made mainly based on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and his/her engagement in WESTPAC or other relevant international programmes. Please submit registration forms duly completed to iocwestpac@unesco.org  as early as possible\, preferably before 4 March 2023.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n\n\n3 April 2023\nArrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport\, Philippines; and travel to Bolinao Marine Laboratory in Pangasinan\n\n\n4 April 2023\nRapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals\n\n\n5 April 2023\n\n\n 	Lecture on coral biology and ecology\, including reef resilience and connectivity\, and coral larval reseeding methods\n 	Upscaling coral restoration using larval enhancement method (Prof. Peter Harrison);\n 	Genomics approaches in coral restoration (Dr. Cecilia Conaco);\n 	Governance of coral reef restoration (Dr. Vanessa Baria-Rodriquez);\n 	Reef management: preventive approach in restoration (Dr. Michael Atrigenio)\n\n\n\n\n6 April 2023\n\n\n 	Presentations of existing coral reef restoration initiatives by participants\n 	Rapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals; preparation of floating cages for coral rearing and culture; night assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n\n\n7 April 2023\nNight assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n8 April 2023\nFull moon; night assessment for coral spawning; and coral larval rearing at sea\n\n\n9 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; and maintenance of floating cages\n\n\n10 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; maintenance of floating cages; and coral larval reseeding\n\n\n11 April 2023\nCoral larval reseeding; feedback workshop and planning for regional assessment of coral reproduction and reef connectivity studies\n\n\n12 April 2023\nNo dive; preparation for travel\n\n\n13 April 2023\nTravel to airport
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/2nd-workshop-on-msp/
LOCATION:Chonburi\, Thailand
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251104T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20251106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234544
CREATED:20250629T052917Z
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SUMMARY:Kickoff Workshop on  Advancing International Collaboration for Seagrass Ecosystem Research\, Conservation and Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Overview       \nProgram \nParticipants\n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									The UNESCO/IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) are pleased to invite you to participate in the training workshop that will take place on 3 to 13 April 2023 in Bolinao\, Pangasinan\, Philippines About the event  While the demand for marine goods and services continuously escalate\, coral reefs around the world face increasing degradation caused by combined anthropogenic and natural disturbances which disrupt reef structure and functions. As a remediation\, ecological restoration aims to assist the natural recovery of degraded\, damaged\, or destroyed reefs. Whenever natural reef recovery is outpaced by the rate of degradation\, active restoration is employed to initiate recovery by physical\, chemical\, and biological restoration. The biological approach generally involves increasing coral cover through transplantation of corals\, which are either asexually- or sexually-propagated. Apart from coral transplantation\, direct larval reseeding of coral larvae is also being re-explored. In the past two decades\, many developments on various restoration techniques have been made\, which offer various insights on their application. Given that each technique offers its own benefits that outweigh its consequences\, guidelines on their general use appear to be scarce given with limited ways or attempts of comparison. This makes finding the best appropriate technique seemingly obscure and unguided. With the increased occurrence of disturbances on the coral reef and growing necessity for ecological restoration efforts\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) would like to establish a regional research network on coral reef restoration studies\, and conduct training workshop on research and monitoring of the long term impacts of coral restoration. The training workshop will mainly consist of lecture sessions and hatchery and field activities and observations. Key lectures will be given by lead scientists in coral restoration ecology from local and international agencies. All trainees will be given 10-15 minute presentation for their own restoration program or experiment.  What we aim to achieve? This training workshop aims to review and evaluate the most common biological restoration techniques\, present recent advances on other restoration techniques among countries\, and develop general protocols on appropriate application of these techniques\, especially on coral larval reseeding Establish network of scientists and students who are interested in advancing coral restoration techniques and develop collaborative research on coral reproduction and reef connectivity that aims to enhance reef resilience at a regional level  Who will participate?The training workshop will establish a network of experts\, researchers\, government representatives and students from within and outside the region. Priority will be given to applicants who are conducting monitoring and research on coral reproduction in their selected sites. Other participants who are interested to join the network or develop collaborations\, are welcome. They should have experience conducting research and monitoring on coral reproduction and communities\, and/or be able to lead and carry out monitoring and research in their countries for moving forward.  How to register or apply financial assistance For anyone who is interested in joining the event\, please fill in the attached Registration Form. There is a very limited resource in support of the international travel of some colleagues\, particularly those from the developing states. A joint committee will be established to select the most suitable participants that would be provided financial support. The selection will be made mainly based on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and his/her engagement in WESTPAC or other relevant international programmes. Please submit registration forms duly completed to iocwestpac@unesco.org  as early as possible\, preferably before 4 March 2023.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n\n\n3 April 2023\nArrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport\, Philippines; and travel to Bolinao Marine Laboratory in Pangasinan\n\n\n4 April 2023\nRapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals\n\n\n5 April 2023\n\n\n 	Lecture on coral biology and ecology\, including reef resilience and connectivity\, and coral larval reseeding methods\n 	Upscaling coral restoration using larval enhancement method (Prof. Peter Harrison);\n 	Genomics approaches in coral restoration (Dr. Cecilia Conaco);\n 	Governance of coral reef restoration (Dr. Vanessa Baria-Rodriquez);\n 	Reef management: preventive approach in restoration (Dr. Michael Atrigenio)\n\n\n\n\n6 April 2023\n\n\n 	Presentations of existing coral reef restoration initiatives by participants\n 	Rapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals; preparation of floating cages for coral rearing and culture; night assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n\n\n7 April 2023\nNight assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n8 April 2023\nFull moon; night assessment for coral spawning; and coral larval rearing at sea\n\n\n9 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; and maintenance of floating cages\n\n\n10 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; maintenance of floating cages; and coral larval reseeding\n\n\n11 April 2023\nCoral larval reseeding; feedback workshop and planning for regional assessment of coral reproduction and reef connectivity studies\n\n\n12 April 2023\nNo dive; preparation for travel\n\n\n13 April 2023\nTravel to airport
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/kickoff-workshop-on-seagrass-research/
LOCATION:Phuket\, Thailand
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20251106T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20251108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234544
CREATED:20250817T021906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T091808Z
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SUMMARY:Kickoff Workshop on Blue Carbon Ecosystem Restoration in the Western Pacific
DESCRIPTION:Overview       \nProgram \nParticipants\n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									The UNESCO/IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) are pleased to invite you to participate in the training workshop that will take place on 3 to 13 April 2023 in Bolinao\, Pangasinan\, Philippines About the event  While the demand for marine goods and services continuously escalate\, coral reefs around the world face increasing degradation caused by combined anthropogenic and natural disturbances which disrupt reef structure and functions. As a remediation\, ecological restoration aims to assist the natural recovery of degraded\, damaged\, or destroyed reefs. Whenever natural reef recovery is outpaced by the rate of degradation\, active restoration is employed to initiate recovery by physical\, chemical\, and biological restoration. The biological approach generally involves increasing coral cover through transplantation of corals\, which are either asexually- or sexually-propagated. Apart from coral transplantation\, direct larval reseeding of coral larvae is also being re-explored. In the past two decades\, many developments on various restoration techniques have been made\, which offer various insights on their application. Given that each technique offers its own benefits that outweigh its consequences\, guidelines on their general use appear to be scarce given with limited ways or attempts of comparison. This makes finding the best appropriate technique seemingly obscure and unguided. With the increased occurrence of disturbances on the coral reef and growing necessity for ecological restoration efforts\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) would like to establish a regional research network on coral reef restoration studies\, and conduct training workshop on research and monitoring of the long term impacts of coral restoration. The training workshop will mainly consist of lecture sessions and hatchery and field activities and observations. Key lectures will be given by lead scientists in coral restoration ecology from local and international agencies. All trainees will be given 10-15 minute presentation for their own restoration program or experiment.  What we aim to achieve? This training workshop aims to review and evaluate the most common biological restoration techniques\, present recent advances on other restoration techniques among countries\, and develop general protocols on appropriate application of these techniques\, especially on coral larval reseeding Establish network of scientists and students who are interested in advancing coral restoration techniques and develop collaborative research on coral reproduction and reef connectivity that aims to enhance reef resilience at a regional level  Who will participate?The training workshop will establish a network of experts\, researchers\, government representatives and students from within and outside the region. Priority will be given to applicants who are conducting monitoring and research on coral reproduction in their selected sites. Other participants who are interested to join the network or develop collaborations\, are welcome. They should have experience conducting research and monitoring on coral reproduction and communities\, and/or be able to lead and carry out monitoring and research in their countries for moving forward.  How to register or apply financial assistance For anyone who is interested in joining the event\, please fill in the attached Registration Form. There is a very limited resource in support of the international travel of some colleagues\, particularly those from the developing states. A joint committee will be established to select the most suitable participants that would be provided financial support. The selection will be made mainly based on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and his/her engagement in WESTPAC or other relevant international programmes. Please submit registration forms duly completed to iocwestpac@unesco.org  as early as possible\, preferably before 4 March 2023.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n\n\n3 April 2023\nArrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport\, Philippines; and travel to Bolinao Marine Laboratory in Pangasinan\n\n\n4 April 2023\nRapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals\n\n\n5 April 2023\n\n\n 	Lecture on coral biology and ecology\, including reef resilience and connectivity\, and coral larval reseeding methods\n 	Upscaling coral restoration using larval enhancement method (Prof. Peter Harrison);\n 	Genomics approaches in coral restoration (Dr. Cecilia Conaco);\n 	Governance of coral reef restoration (Dr. Vanessa Baria-Rodriquez);\n 	Reef management: preventive approach in restoration (Dr. Michael Atrigenio)\n\n\n\n\n6 April 2023\n\n\n 	Presentations of existing coral reef restoration initiatives by participants\n 	Rapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals; preparation of floating cages for coral rearing and culture; night assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n\n\n7 April 2023\nNight assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n8 April 2023\nFull moon; night assessment for coral spawning; and coral larval rearing at sea\n\n\n9 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; and maintenance of floating cages\n\n\n10 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; maintenance of floating cages; and coral larval reseeding\n\n\n11 April 2023\nCoral larval reseeding; feedback workshop and planning for regional assessment of coral reproduction and reef connectivity studies\n\n\n12 April 2023\nNo dive; preparation for travel\n\n\n13 April 2023\nTravel to airport
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/kickoff-workshop-on-blue-carbon-ecosystem-restoration/
LOCATION:Xiamen\, China
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251129
DTSTAMP:20260503T234544
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:Overview       \nProgram \nParticipants\n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									The UNESCO/IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) are pleased to invite you to participate in the training workshop that will take place on 3 to 13 April 2023 in Bolinao\, Pangasinan\, Philippines About the event  While the demand for marine goods and services continuously escalate\, coral reefs around the world face increasing degradation caused by combined anthropogenic and natural disturbances which disrupt reef structure and functions. As a remediation\, ecological restoration aims to assist the natural recovery of degraded\, damaged\, or destroyed reefs. Whenever natural reef recovery is outpaced by the rate of degradation\, active restoration is employed to initiate recovery by physical\, chemical\, and biological restoration. The biological approach generally involves increasing coral cover through transplantation of corals\, which are either asexually- or sexually-propagated. Apart from coral transplantation\, direct larval reseeding of coral larvae is also being re-explored. In the past two decades\, many developments on various restoration techniques have been made\, which offer various insights on their application. Given that each technique offers its own benefits that outweigh its consequences\, guidelines on their general use appear to be scarce given with limited ways or attempts of comparison. This makes finding the best appropriate technique seemingly obscure and unguided. With the increased occurrence of disturbances on the coral reef and growing necessity for ecological restoration efforts\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) would like to establish a regional research network on coral reef restoration studies\, and conduct training workshop on research and monitoring of the long term impacts of coral restoration. The training workshop will mainly consist of lecture sessions and hatchery and field activities and observations. Key lectures will be given by lead scientists in coral restoration ecology from local and international agencies. All trainees will be given 10-15 minute presentation for their own restoration program or experiment.  What we aim to achieve? This training workshop aims to review and evaluate the most common biological restoration techniques\, present recent advances on other restoration techniques among countries\, and develop general protocols on appropriate application of these techniques\, especially on coral larval reseeding Establish network of scientists and students who are interested in advancing coral restoration techniques and develop collaborative research on coral reproduction and reef connectivity that aims to enhance reef resilience at a regional level  Who will participate?The training workshop will establish a network of experts\, researchers\, government representatives and students from within and outside the region. Priority will be given to applicants who are conducting monitoring and research on coral reproduction in their selected sites. Other participants who are interested to join the network or develop collaborations\, are welcome. They should have experience conducting research and monitoring on coral reproduction and communities\, and/or be able to lead and carry out monitoring and research in their countries for moving forward.  How to register or apply financial assistance For anyone who is interested in joining the event\, please fill in the attached Registration Form. There is a very limited resource in support of the international travel of some colleagues\, particularly those from the developing states. A joint committee will be established to select the most suitable participants that would be provided financial support. The selection will be made mainly based on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and his/her engagement in WESTPAC or other relevant international programmes. Please submit registration forms duly completed to iocwestpac@unesco.org  as early as possible\, preferably before 4 March 2023.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n\n\n3 April 2023\nArrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport\, Philippines; and travel to Bolinao Marine Laboratory in Pangasinan\n\n\n4 April 2023\nRapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals\n\n\n5 April 2023\n\n\n 	Lecture on coral biology and ecology\, including reef resilience and connectivity\, and coral larval reseeding methods\n 	Upscaling coral restoration using larval enhancement method (Prof. Peter Harrison);\n 	Genomics approaches in coral restoration (Dr. Cecilia Conaco);\n 	Governance of coral reef restoration (Dr. Vanessa Baria-Rodriquez);\n 	Reef management: preventive approach in restoration (Dr. Michael Atrigenio)\n\n\n\n\n6 April 2023\n\n\n 	Presentations of existing coral reef restoration initiatives by participants\n 	Rapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals; preparation of floating cages for coral rearing and culture; night assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n\n\n7 April 2023\nNight assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n8 April 2023\nFull moon; night assessment for coral spawning; and coral larval rearing at sea\n\n\n9 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; and maintenance of floating cages\n\n\n10 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; maintenance of floating cages; and coral larval reseeding\n\n\n11 April 2023\nCoral larval reseeding; feedback workshop and planning for regional assessment of coral reproduction and reef connectivity studies\n\n\n12 April 2023\nNo dive; preparation for travel\n\n\n13 April 2023\nTravel to airport
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/small-island-research-and-development-sirad-international-training-workshop-on-remote-sensing-for-marine-environment-mapping/
LOCATION:Jakarta\, Indonesia
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260128T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T234544
CREATED:20251218T034245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T043603Z
UID:45197-1769587200-1769792400@ioc-westpac.org
SUMMARY:Expanded WESTPAC Advisory Group  Strategic Consultative Meeting 2026
DESCRIPTION:Overview       \nProgram \nParticipants\n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									The UNESCO/IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) are pleased to invite you to participate in the training workshop that will take place on 3 to 13 April 2023 in Bolinao\, Pangasinan\, Philippines About the event  While the demand for marine goods and services continuously escalate\, coral reefs around the world face increasing degradation caused by combined anthropogenic and natural disturbances which disrupt reef structure and functions. As a remediation\, ecological restoration aims to assist the natural recovery of degraded\, damaged\, or destroyed reefs. Whenever natural reef recovery is outpaced by the rate of degradation\, active restoration is employed to initiate recovery by physical\, chemical\, and biological restoration. The biological approach generally involves increasing coral cover through transplantation of corals\, which are either asexually- or sexually-propagated. Apart from coral transplantation\, direct larval reseeding of coral larvae is also being re-explored. In the past two decades\, many developments on various restoration techniques have been made\, which offer various insights on their application. Given that each technique offers its own benefits that outweigh its consequences\, guidelines on their general use appear to be scarce given with limited ways or attempts of comparison. This makes finding the best appropriate technique seemingly obscure and unguided. With the increased occurrence of disturbances on the coral reef and growing necessity for ecological restoration efforts\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) would like to establish a regional research network on coral reef restoration studies\, and conduct training workshop on research and monitoring of the long term impacts of coral restoration. The training workshop will mainly consist of lecture sessions and hatchery and field activities and observations. Key lectures will be given by lead scientists in coral restoration ecology from local and international agencies. All trainees will be given 10-15 minute presentation for their own restoration program or experiment.  What we aim to achieve? This training workshop aims to review and evaluate the most common biological restoration techniques\, present recent advances on other restoration techniques among countries\, and develop general protocols on appropriate application of these techniques\, especially on coral larval reseeding Establish network of scientists and students who are interested in advancing coral restoration techniques and develop collaborative research on coral reproduction and reef connectivity that aims to enhance reef resilience at a regional level  Who will participate?The training workshop will establish a network of experts\, researchers\, government representatives and students from within and outside the region. Priority will be given to applicants who are conducting monitoring and research on coral reproduction in their selected sites. Other participants who are interested to join the network or develop collaborations\, are welcome. They should have experience conducting research and monitoring on coral reproduction and communities\, and/or be able to lead and carry out monitoring and research in their countries for moving forward.  How to register or apply financial assistance For anyone who is interested in joining the event\, please fill in the attached Registration Form. There is a very limited resource in support of the international travel of some colleagues\, particularly those from the developing states. A joint committee will be established to select the most suitable participants that would be provided financial support. The selection will be made mainly based on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and his/her engagement in WESTPAC or other relevant international programmes. Please submit registration forms duly completed to iocwestpac@unesco.org  as early as possible\, preferably before 4 March 2023.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n\n\n3 April 2023\nArrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport\, Philippines; and travel to Bolinao Marine Laboratory in Pangasinan\n\n\n4 April 2023\nRapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals\n\n\n5 April 2023\n\n\n 	Lecture on coral biology and ecology\, including reef resilience and connectivity\, and coral larval reseeding methods\n 	Upscaling coral restoration using larval enhancement method (Prof. Peter Harrison);\n 	Genomics approaches in coral restoration (Dr. Cecilia Conaco);\n 	Governance of coral reef restoration (Dr. Vanessa Baria-Rodriquez);\n 	Reef management: preventive approach in restoration (Dr. Michael Atrigenio)\n\n\n\n\n6 April 2023\n\n\n 	Presentations of existing coral reef restoration initiatives by participants\n 	Rapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals; preparation of floating cages for coral rearing and culture; night assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n\n\n7 April 2023\nNight assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n8 April 2023\nFull moon; night assessment for coral spawning; and coral larval rearing at sea\n\n\n9 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; and maintenance of floating cages\n\n\n10 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; maintenance of floating cages; and coral larval reseeding\n\n\n11 April 2023\nCoral larval reseeding; feedback workshop and planning for regional assessment of coral reproduction and reef connectivity studies\n\n\n12 April 2023\nNo dive; preparation for travel\n\n\n13 April 2023\nTravel to airport
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/ag2026/
LOCATION:Penang\, Malaysia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260207
DTSTAMP:20260503T234544
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:Overview       \nProgram \nParticipants\n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									The UNESCO/IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) are pleased to invite you to participate in the training workshop that will take place on 3 to 13 April 2023 in Bolinao\, Pangasinan\, Philippines About the event  While the demand for marine goods and services continuously escalate\, coral reefs around the world face increasing degradation caused by combined anthropogenic and natural disturbances which disrupt reef structure and functions. As a remediation\, ecological restoration aims to assist the natural recovery of degraded\, damaged\, or destroyed reefs. Whenever natural reef recovery is outpaced by the rate of degradation\, active restoration is employed to initiate recovery by physical\, chemical\, and biological restoration. The biological approach generally involves increasing coral cover through transplantation of corals\, which are either asexually- or sexually-propagated. Apart from coral transplantation\, direct larval reseeding of coral larvae is also being re-explored. In the past two decades\, many developments on various restoration techniques have been made\, which offer various insights on their application. Given that each technique offers its own benefits that outweigh its consequences\, guidelines on their general use appear to be scarce given with limited ways or attempts of comparison. This makes finding the best appropriate technique seemingly obscure and unguided. With the increased occurrence of disturbances on the coral reef and growing necessity for ecological restoration efforts\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) would like to establish a regional research network on coral reef restoration studies\, and conduct training workshop on research and monitoring of the long term impacts of coral restoration. The training workshop will mainly consist of lecture sessions and hatchery and field activities and observations. Key lectures will be given by lead scientists in coral restoration ecology from local and international agencies. All trainees will be given 10-15 minute presentation for their own restoration program or experiment.  What we aim to achieve? This training workshop aims to review and evaluate the most common biological restoration techniques\, present recent advances on other restoration techniques among countries\, and develop general protocols on appropriate application of these techniques\, especially on coral larval reseeding Establish network of scientists and students who are interested in advancing coral restoration techniques and develop collaborative research on coral reproduction and reef connectivity that aims to enhance reef resilience at a regional level  Who will participate?The training workshop will establish a network of experts\, researchers\, government representatives and students from within and outside the region. Priority will be given to applicants who are conducting monitoring and research on coral reproduction in their selected sites. Other participants who are interested to join the network or develop collaborations\, are welcome. They should have experience conducting research and monitoring on coral reproduction and communities\, and/or be able to lead and carry out monitoring and research in their countries for moving forward.  How to register or apply financial assistance For anyone who is interested in joining the event\, please fill in the attached Registration Form. There is a very limited resource in support of the international travel of some colleagues\, particularly those from the developing states. A joint committee will be established to select the most suitable participants that would be provided financial support. The selection will be made mainly based on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and his/her engagement in WESTPAC or other relevant international programmes. Please submit registration forms duly completed to iocwestpac@unesco.org  as early as possible\, preferably before 4 March 2023.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n\n\n3 April 2023\nArrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport\, Philippines; and travel to Bolinao Marine Laboratory in Pangasinan\n\n\n4 April 2023\nRapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals\n\n\n5 April 2023\n\n\n 	Lecture on coral biology and ecology\, including reef resilience and connectivity\, and coral larval reseeding methods\n 	Upscaling coral restoration using larval enhancement method (Prof. Peter Harrison);\n 	Genomics approaches in coral restoration (Dr. Cecilia Conaco);\n 	Governance of coral reef restoration (Dr. Vanessa Baria-Rodriquez);\n 	Reef management: preventive approach in restoration (Dr. Michael Atrigenio)\n\n\n\n\n6 April 2023\n\n\n 	Presentations of existing coral reef restoration initiatives by participants\n 	Rapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals; preparation of floating cages for coral rearing and culture; night assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n\n\n7 April 2023\nNight assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n8 April 2023\nFull moon; night assessment for coral spawning; and coral larval rearing at sea\n\n\n9 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; and maintenance of floating cages\n\n\n10 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; maintenance of floating cages; and coral larval reseeding\n\n\n11 April 2023\nCoral larval reseeding; feedback workshop and planning for regional assessment of coral reproduction and reef connectivity studies\n\n\n12 April 2023\nNo dive; preparation for travel\n\n\n13 April 2023\nTravel to airport
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/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:20260503T234544
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:Overview       \nProgram \nParticipants\n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									The UNESCO/IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) are pleased to invite you to participate in the training workshop that will take place on 3 to 13 April 2023 in Bolinao\, Pangasinan\, Philippines About the event  While the demand for marine goods and services continuously escalate\, coral reefs around the world face increasing degradation caused by combined anthropogenic and natural disturbances which disrupt reef structure and functions. As a remediation\, ecological restoration aims to assist the natural recovery of degraded\, damaged\, or destroyed reefs. Whenever natural reef recovery is outpaced by the rate of degradation\, active restoration is employed to initiate recovery by physical\, chemical\, and biological restoration. The biological approach generally involves increasing coral cover through transplantation of corals\, which are either asexually- or sexually-propagated. Apart from coral transplantation\, direct larval reseeding of coral larvae is also being re-explored. In the past two decades\, many developments on various restoration techniques have been made\, which offer various insights on their application. Given that each technique offers its own benefits that outweigh its consequences\, guidelines on their general use appear to be scarce given with limited ways or attempts of comparison. This makes finding the best appropriate technique seemingly obscure and unguided. With the increased occurrence of disturbances on the coral reef and growing necessity for ecological restoration efforts\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) would like to establish a regional research network on coral reef restoration studies\, and conduct training workshop on research and monitoring of the long term impacts of coral restoration. The training workshop will mainly consist of lecture sessions and hatchery and field activities and observations. Key lectures will be given by lead scientists in coral restoration ecology from local and international agencies. All trainees will be given 10-15 minute presentation for their own restoration program or experiment.  What we aim to achieve? This training workshop aims to review and evaluate the most common biological restoration techniques\, present recent advances on other restoration techniques among countries\, and develop general protocols on appropriate application of these techniques\, especially on coral larval reseeding Establish network of scientists and students who are interested in advancing coral restoration techniques and develop collaborative research on coral reproduction and reef connectivity that aims to enhance reef resilience at a regional level  Who will participate?The training workshop will establish a network of experts\, researchers\, government representatives and students from within and outside the region. Priority will be given to applicants who are conducting monitoring and research on coral reproduction in their selected sites. Other participants who are interested to join the network or develop collaborations\, are welcome. They should have experience conducting research and monitoring on coral reproduction and communities\, and/or be able to lead and carry out monitoring and research in their countries for moving forward.  How to register or apply financial assistance For anyone who is interested in joining the event\, please fill in the attached Registration Form. There is a very limited resource in support of the international travel of some colleagues\, particularly those from the developing states. A joint committee will be established to select the most suitable participants that would be provided financial support. The selection will be made mainly based on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and his/her engagement in WESTPAC or other relevant international programmes. Please submit registration forms duly completed to iocwestpac@unesco.org  as early as possible\, preferably before 4 March 2023.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n\n\n3 April 2023\nArrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport\, Philippines; and travel to Bolinao Marine Laboratory in Pangasinan\n\n\n4 April 2023\nRapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals\n\n\n5 April 2023\n\n\n 	Lecture on coral biology and ecology\, including reef resilience and connectivity\, and coral larval reseeding methods\n 	Upscaling coral restoration using larval enhancement method (Prof. Peter Harrison);\n 	Genomics approaches in coral restoration (Dr. Cecilia Conaco);\n 	Governance of coral reef restoration (Dr. Vanessa Baria-Rodriquez);\n 	Reef management: preventive approach in restoration (Dr. Michael Atrigenio)\n\n\n\n\n6 April 2023\n\n\n 	Presentations of existing coral reef restoration initiatives by participants\n 	Rapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals; preparation of floating cages for coral rearing and culture; night assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n\n\n7 April 2023\nNight assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n8 April 2023\nFull moon; night assessment for coral spawning; and coral larval rearing at sea\n\n\n9 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; and maintenance of floating cages\n\n\n10 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; maintenance of floating cages; and coral larval reseeding\n\n\n11 April 2023\nCoral larval reseeding; feedback workshop and planning for regional assessment of coral reproduction and reef connectivity studies\n\n\n12 April 2023\nNo dive; preparation for travel\n\n\n13 April 2023\nTravel to airport
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/training-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:20260503T234544
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:Overview       \nProgram \nParticipants\n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									The UNESCO/IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) are pleased to invite you to participate in the training workshop that will take place on 3 to 13 April 2023 in Bolinao\, Pangasinan\, Philippines About the event  While the demand for marine goods and services continuously escalate\, coral reefs around the world face increasing degradation caused by combined anthropogenic and natural disturbances which disrupt reef structure and functions. As a remediation\, ecological restoration aims to assist the natural recovery of degraded\, damaged\, or destroyed reefs. Whenever natural reef recovery is outpaced by the rate of degradation\, active restoration is employed to initiate recovery by physical\, chemical\, and biological restoration. The biological approach generally involves increasing coral cover through transplantation of corals\, which are either asexually- or sexually-propagated. Apart from coral transplantation\, direct larval reseeding of coral larvae is also being re-explored. In the past two decades\, many developments on various restoration techniques have been made\, which offer various insights on their application. Given that each technique offers its own benefits that outweigh its consequences\, guidelines on their general use appear to be scarce given with limited ways or attempts of comparison. This makes finding the best appropriate technique seemingly obscure and unguided. With the increased occurrence of disturbances on the coral reef and growing necessity for ecological restoration efforts\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) would like to establish a regional research network on coral reef restoration studies\, and conduct training workshop on research and monitoring of the long term impacts of coral restoration. The training workshop will mainly consist of lecture sessions and hatchery and field activities and observations. Key lectures will be given by lead scientists in coral restoration ecology from local and international agencies. All trainees will be given 10-15 minute presentation for their own restoration program or experiment.  What we aim to achieve? This training workshop aims to review and evaluate the most common biological restoration techniques\, present recent advances on other restoration techniques among countries\, and develop general protocols on appropriate application of these techniques\, especially on coral larval reseeding Establish network of scientists and students who are interested in advancing coral restoration techniques and develop collaborative research on coral reproduction and reef connectivity that aims to enhance reef resilience at a regional level  Who will participate?The training workshop will establish a network of experts\, researchers\, government representatives and students from within and outside the region. Priority will be given to applicants who are conducting monitoring and research on coral reproduction in their selected sites. Other participants who are interested to join the network or develop collaborations\, are welcome. They should have experience conducting research and monitoring on coral reproduction and communities\, and/or be able to lead and carry out monitoring and research in their countries for moving forward.  How to register or apply financial assistance For anyone who is interested in joining the event\, please fill in the attached Registration Form. There is a very limited resource in support of the international travel of some colleagues\, particularly those from the developing states. A joint committee will be established to select the most suitable participants that would be provided financial support. The selection will be made mainly based on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and his/her engagement in WESTPAC or other relevant international programmes. Please submit registration forms duly completed to iocwestpac@unesco.org  as early as possible\, preferably before 4 March 2023.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n\n\n3 April 2023\nArrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport\, Philippines; and travel to Bolinao Marine Laboratory in Pangasinan\n\n\n4 April 2023\nRapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals\n\n\n5 April 2023\n\n\n 	Lecture on coral biology and ecology\, including reef resilience and connectivity\, and coral larval reseeding methods\n 	Upscaling coral restoration using larval enhancement method (Prof. Peter Harrison);\n 	Genomics approaches in coral restoration (Dr. Cecilia Conaco);\n 	Governance of coral reef restoration (Dr. Vanessa Baria-Rodriquez);\n 	Reef management: preventive approach in restoration (Dr. Michael Atrigenio)\n\n\n\n\n6 April 2023\n\n\n 	Presentations of existing coral reef restoration initiatives by participants\n 	Rapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals; preparation of floating cages for coral rearing and culture; night assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n\n\n7 April 2023\nNight assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n8 April 2023\nFull moon; night assessment for coral spawning; and coral larval rearing at sea\n\n\n9 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; and maintenance of floating cages\n\n\n10 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; maintenance of floating cages; and coral larval reseeding\n\n\n11 April 2023\nCoral larval reseeding; feedback workshop and planning for regional assessment of coral reproduction and reef connectivity studies\n\n\n12 April 2023\nNo dive; preparation for travel\n\n\n13 April 2023\nTravel to airport
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/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:20260503T234544
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:Overview       \nProgram \nParticipants\n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									The UNESCO/IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) are pleased to invite you to participate in the training workshop that will take place on 3 to 13 April 2023 in Bolinao\, Pangasinan\, Philippines About the event  While the demand for marine goods and services continuously escalate\, coral reefs around the world face increasing degradation caused by combined anthropogenic and natural disturbances which disrupt reef structure and functions. As a remediation\, ecological restoration aims to assist the natural recovery of degraded\, damaged\, or destroyed reefs. Whenever natural reef recovery is outpaced by the rate of degradation\, active restoration is employed to initiate recovery by physical\, chemical\, and biological restoration. The biological approach generally involves increasing coral cover through transplantation of corals\, which are either asexually- or sexually-propagated. Apart from coral transplantation\, direct larval reseeding of coral larvae is also being re-explored. In the past two decades\, many developments on various restoration techniques have been made\, which offer various insights on their application. Given that each technique offers its own benefits that outweigh its consequences\, guidelines on their general use appear to be scarce given with limited ways or attempts of comparison. This makes finding the best appropriate technique seemingly obscure and unguided. With the increased occurrence of disturbances on the coral reef and growing necessity for ecological restoration efforts\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) would like to establish a regional research network on coral reef restoration studies\, and conduct training workshop on research and monitoring of the long term impacts of coral restoration. The training workshop will mainly consist of lecture sessions and hatchery and field activities and observations. Key lectures will be given by lead scientists in coral restoration ecology from local and international agencies. All trainees will be given 10-15 minute presentation for their own restoration program or experiment.  What we aim to achieve? This training workshop aims to review and evaluate the most common biological restoration techniques\, present recent advances on other restoration techniques among countries\, and develop general protocols on appropriate application of these techniques\, especially on coral larval reseeding Establish network of scientists and students who are interested in advancing coral restoration techniques and develop collaborative research on coral reproduction and reef connectivity that aims to enhance reef resilience at a regional level  Who will participate?The training workshop will establish a network of experts\, researchers\, government representatives and students from within and outside the region. Priority will be given to applicants who are conducting monitoring and research on coral reproduction in their selected sites. Other participants who are interested to join the network or develop collaborations\, are welcome. They should have experience conducting research and monitoring on coral reproduction and communities\, and/or be able to lead and carry out monitoring and research in their countries for moving forward.  How to register or apply financial assistance For anyone who is interested in joining the event\, please fill in the attached Registration Form. There is a very limited resource in support of the international travel of some colleagues\, particularly those from the developing states. A joint committee will be established to select the most suitable participants that would be provided financial support. The selection will be made mainly based on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and his/her engagement in WESTPAC or other relevant international programmes. Please submit registration forms duly completed to iocwestpac@unesco.org  as early as possible\, preferably before 4 March 2023.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n\n\n3 April 2023\nArrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport\, Philippines; and travel to Bolinao Marine Laboratory in Pangasinan\n\n\n4 April 2023\nRapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals\n\n\n5 April 2023\n\n\n 	Lecture on coral biology and ecology\, including reef resilience and connectivity\, and coral larval reseeding methods\n 	Upscaling coral restoration using larval enhancement method (Prof. Peter Harrison);\n 	Genomics approaches in coral restoration (Dr. Cecilia Conaco);\n 	Governance of coral reef restoration (Dr. Vanessa Baria-Rodriquez);\n 	Reef management: preventive approach in restoration (Dr. Michael Atrigenio)\n\n\n\n\n6 April 2023\n\n\n 	Presentations of existing coral reef restoration initiatives by participants\n 	Rapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals; preparation of floating cages for coral rearing and culture; night assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n\n\n7 April 2023\nNight assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n8 April 2023\nFull moon; night assessment for coral spawning; and coral larval rearing at sea\n\n\n9 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; and maintenance of floating cages\n\n\n10 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; maintenance of floating cages; and coral larval reseeding\n\n\n11 April 2023\nCoral larval reseeding; feedback workshop and planning for regional assessment of coral reproduction and reef connectivity studies\n\n\n12 April 2023\nNo dive; preparation for travel\n\n\n13 April 2023\nTravel to airport
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/imsc12/
LOCATION:Manila\, Manila\, Philippines
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