Tag: UN Decade of Ocean Science

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

The Fifth Session of the CSK-2 and the Second Scientific Symposium Concluded in Sendai, Japan

A flock of black-tailed gulls, native to East Asia, flying around the Matsushima Pleasure Cruise in Sendai, Japan. © Weerawath / Adobe StockOn 15 November 2024, the IOC Sub-Commission for… Continue reading The Fifth Session of the CSK-2 and the Second Scientific Symposium Concluded in Sendai, Japan

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

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 Zhang Autonomous Region, China. This workshop aimed to enhance… Continue reading Propelling Marine Spatial Planning in Guangxi, China: A Convergence of Theory and Practice

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

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