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WESTPAC-XI strengthens commission’s role in protecting region’s oceans, advancing SDGs

24 April 2017—Emergency measures to respond to threats such as marine micro-plastics and the establishment of a regional ocean oxygen network were among the highlights of the 11th Intergovernmental Session… Continue reading WESTPAC-XI strengthens commission’s role in protecting region’s oceans, advancing SDGs

Invited keynote speakers confirmed their attendance to the Conference

The WESTPAC Conference Organizing Committee is pleased to announce that all Invited keynote speakers have confirmed their attendance to the WESTPAC 10th International Scientific Conference. The WESTPAC Conference Organizing Committee… Continue reading Invited keynote speakers confirmed their attendance to the Conference

China renews commitment to IOC Regional Training and Research Centre

China has renewed its commitment to the regional training and research centre it hosts for UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC). UNESCO/IOC and the First Institute of Oceanography, State Oceanic Administration… Continue reading China renews commitment to IOC Regional Training and Research Centre

Five Marine Scientists Awarded WESTPAC Outstanding Scientists 2014

Dr. Fangli Qiao (China), Dr. Suchana Chavanich (Thailand), Dr. Yutaka Michida (Japan), Dr. Nguyen Tac An (Vietnam), and Dr. Yasuwo Fukuyo (Japan) were awarded WESTPAC Outstanding Scientist 2014 on 22… Continue reading Five Marine Scientists Awarded WESTPAC Outstanding Scientists 2014

The Future We Want: “A Healthy Ocean for Prosperity in the Western Pacific”

The four day WESTPAC 9th International Scientific Symposium, entitled “A Healthy Ocean for Prosperity in the Western Pacific: Scientific Challenges and Possible Solutions ” concluded on 25 April 2014 with… Continue reading The Future We Want: “A Healthy Ocean for Prosperity in the Western Pacific”

Regional center on ocean dynamics and climate to share its experience among IOC regions

On 30 October 2013, Dr. Wendy Watson-Wright, UNESCO Assistant Director General and Executive Secretary of UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC/UNESCO), visited the IOC Regional Training and Research Center on Ocean… Continue reading Regional center on ocean dynamics and climate to share its experience among IOC regions

Third WESTPAC Training Course on Air-Sea Interaction and Modeling successfully conducted in Qingdao, China

From 12-23 August 2013, the Third WESTPAC Training Course on “Air-Sea Interaction and Modeling – IOC Regional Training and Research Centre on Ocean Dynamics and Climate” was successfully conducted in… Continue reading Third WESTPAC Training Course on Air-Sea Interaction and Modeling successfully conducted in Qingdao, China

SEAGOOS Ocean Forecasting System Sailing for its Second Phase

The fourth WESTPAC Technical Workshop on SEAGOOS Ocean Forecasting System (OFS) took place in Jakarta, Indonesia, 5-6 March 2013. The workshop was organized by the IOC Regional Office for the… Continue reading SEAGOOS Ocean Forecasting System Sailing for its Second Phase

WESTPAC Advisory Group Ready to Move on

Five regional experts were newly elected to be the members of the WESTPAC Advisory Group in January 2013. These members will initially serve one term of two years 2013-2014, expected… Continue reading WESTPAC Advisory Group Ready to Move on

UNESCO/IOC-ODC Training Course on Ocean Models was organized in Qingdao, China, 10-16 June 2011

The Regional Training and Research Centre on Ocean Dynamics and Climate of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO (hereinafter referred to as “UNESCO/IOC-ODC Centre”) were launched in the First… Continue reading UNESCO/IOC-ODC Training Course on Ocean Models was organized in Qingdao, China, 10-16 June 2011