Countries and Partners Unite to Advance the Regional Action Framework for Marine Spatial Planning (2025-2030)

Chonburi, Thailand, 14-16 October 2025Representatives from ten Member States and regional partners convened in Chonburi, Thailand, to advance the implementation of the Regional Action Framework for Marine Spatial Planning (2025–2030).… Continue reading Countries and Partners Unite to Advance the Regional Action Framework for Marine Spatial Planning (2025-2030)

2nd WESTPAC Workshop on Marine Spatial Planning

Chonburi Province, Thailand, 14-16 October 2025 Overview Program & Documents Online Registration/Application Form With the support of Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) has gained considerable importance worldwide as a proven effective… Continue reading 2nd WESTPAC Workshop on Marine Spatial Planning

A Milestone for Marine Spatial Planning in the Western Pacific

On 12 March 2025, a major step forward in sustainable ocean management was taken as Member States across the Western Pacific adopted the Regional Action Framework for Marine Spatial Planning… Continue reading A Milestone for Marine Spatial Planning in the Western Pacific

The Sub-Commission designates Sinan County as a Marine Spatial Planning Demonstration Site in the Republic of Korea

On 22 August 2024, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific launched a field study on marine spatial planning (MSP) practices in Sinan County, South Jeolla Province, Republic of Korea.The… Continue reading The Sub-Commission designates Sinan County as a Marine Spatial Planning Demonstration Site in the Republic of Korea

Qinzhou City Designated as a Marine Spatial Planning Demonstration Site

Qinzhou City, a coastal city nestled in the south-central Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, was designated as a Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) demonstration site. A plaque unveiling ceremony, held in… Continue reading Qinzhou City Designated as a Marine Spatial Planning Demonstration Site

Propelling Marine Spatial Planning in Guangxi, China: A Convergence of Theory and Practice

From May 22-23, 2024, a Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) National Training Workshop was held in Nanning city, the capital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. This workshop aimed to enhance… Continue reading Propelling Marine Spatial Planning in Guangxi, China: A Convergence of Theory and Practice

The Fourth Session of the CSK-2 International Steering Group

Overview Program Provisional Programme (0900-1730, GMT+8, 4-6 December 2023, Qingdao) Time Agenda Moderator& speaker GMT+8, Monday, 4 December 2023 (Beijing Time, check time zone converter here, if needed ) 0830… Continue reading The Fourth Session of the CSK-2 International Steering Group

First WESTPAC Marine Spatial Planning Expert Workshop

Overview Program Background Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) is a comprehensive and strategic process to allocate the rational use of marine space and the interactions among its uses to minimize the… Continue reading First WESTPAC Marine Spatial Planning Expert Workshop