IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC)
Advancing knowledge and cooperation for a healthy ocean and prosperous society
WESTPAC
Intergovernmental Session
WESTPAC governs the establishment, implementation and termination of its project in accordance with the WESTPAC Strategy and Program Structure
Intergovermental Session
The Intergovernmental Session, held every two or three years, is the decision-making body of the Sub-Commission composed of national representatives. In general, the Session provides a venue for Member States to define strategic direction, review programme implementation, recommend the programme and budget over the next intersessional period for the approval of IOC governing bodies. Currently there are 22 Member States, mainly in the East Asia, Southeast Asia, Eastern Indian Ocean and South Pacific. Its membership is open to all interested Member States of IOC/UNESCO willing to participate actively in the work of the Sub-Commission.
WESTPAC Intergovernmental Session history since 1990
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International Marine Science Conference
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WESTPAC Office
International Marine Science Conference
The WESTPAC International Scientific Symposium has been once every three years since 1987, which serves as a unique international platform to advance marine scientific knowledge, and catalyze multi and cross-disciplinary collaborations among its Member States with a view to addressing challenges this particular region is facing. Read more on previous WESTPAC International Scientific Symposium.
WESTPAC Office
The WESTPAC Office, located in Bangkok, Thailand, carries out the diverse day-to-day work of the organization. In partnership with various stakeholders, it oversees, develops, coordinates and implements WESTPAC’s programmes and policies. The duties carried out by the Office are as varied as the problems in the ocean. These range from developing, coordinating programmes to administering financial operations and organizing a number of events, from providing technical support on behalf of the organization to mobilizing financial support for programme implementation.