WESTPAC Strategic Consultative Meeting Charts the Path Forward

The ocean plays a pivotal role in the sustainable development of this densely populated and rapid developing region. From 5-7 November 2024, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC)… Continue reading WESTPAC Strategic Consultative Meeting Charts the Path Forward

2nd Edition of the Mário Ruivo Memorial Lecture Series Invites ECOPs to Submit Outstanding Projects

The submission deadline is on 2 February 2025. UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (UNESCO-IOC), Portugal and  EurOcean Foundation are inviting Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs) to apply to the 2nd edition of the… Continue reading 2nd Edition of the Mário Ruivo Memorial Lecture Series Invites ECOPs to Submit Outstanding Projects

Call for New Proposals to Advance Ocean Solutions in the Western Pacific

Due by 31 October 2024 The IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) cordially invites interested institutions, Member States, and stakeholders to submit new proposal(s) for the WESTPAC Program, Project, or Working Group.  … Continue reading Call for New Proposals to Advance Ocean Solutions in the Western Pacific

Bangkok Declaration Sets Course for Regional Ocean Action

On 25 April 2024, the 2nd UN Ocean Decade Regional Conference & 11th WESTPAC International Marine Science Conference culminated in the issuance of two significant documents, symbolizing the unified stance… Continue reading Bangkok Declaration Sets Course for Regional Ocean Action

Regional Ocean Conference Ends with Success

Under the banner, “We commit to accelerating ocean science solutions for sustainable development!”,  the resolute voice of 1,200 participants resonated throughout the 2nd UN Ocean Decade Conference for the Western… Continue reading Regional Ocean Conference Ends with Success

Children and youth’s voices for ocean

“In the future, we hope that the Nosoko sea, as well as seas all around the world, will be filled with lots of fish and seagrasses.” said Shinji Delage, a… Continue reading Children and youth’s voices for ocean

Winners announced for the 2024 Photo Competition on Coral Reef Restoration

On 25th April, during the Closing Ceremony of the 2nd UN Ocean Decade Regional Conference & 11th WESTPAC International Marine Science Conference, the much-anticipated winners of the 2024 WESTPAC Photo… Continue reading Winners announced for the 2024 Photo Competition on Coral Reef Restoration

Best Young Scientist Oral and Poster Presentation Awards 2024 announced

On 25 April 2024, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) proudly unveiled the recipients of its Best Young Scientist Oral and Poster Presentation Awards 2024. Eight remarkable young… Continue reading Best Young Scientist Oral and Poster Presentation Awards 2024 announced

Five distinguished scientists awarded the WESTPAC Outstanding Scientists 2024

On 23 April 2024, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) announced the winners of its Outstanding Scientist Awards 2024. Five ocean scientists were honored for their scientific achievements… Continue reading Five distinguished scientists awarded the WESTPAC Outstanding Scientists 2024

Thailand Deputy Prime Minister addressed the 2nd UN Ocean Decade Regional Conference & 11th WESTPAC International Marine Science Conference

The grand inauguration of the 2nd UN Ocean Decade Regional Conference and the 11th WESTPAC International Marine Science Conference, held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 22-25 April 2024, marked a pivotal… Continue reading Thailand Deputy Prime Minister addressed the 2nd UN Ocean Decade Regional Conference & 11th WESTPAC International Marine Science Conference