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

2nd UN Ocean Decade Regional Conference & 11th WESTPAC International Marine Science Conference

2nd UN Ocean Decade Regional Conference & 11th WESTPAC International Marine Science Conference “Accelerating Ocean Science Solutions for Sustainable Development” 22-25 April 2024, Bangkok, Thailand Click here to visit the… Continue reading 2nd UN Ocean Decade Regional Conference & 11th WESTPAC International Marine Science Conference

National Decade Committees shares experience and challenges at the WESTPAC-XIV

“What is the current development status of the National Decade Committees (NDCs) in the region?” and “how could the NDCs better help promote and support the UN Decade of Ocean… Continue reading National Decade Committees shares experience and challenges at the WESTPAC-XIV

Senior governmental officials set to boost the UN Ocean Decade

“National governments must continue to support the development of transformative ocean science solutions and enhance mutual assistance and cooperation.” Senior Governmental Officials (SGOs) from countries in the Western Pacific voiced… Continue reading Senior governmental officials set to boost the UN Ocean Decade

Regional Forum for Accelerating Marine Spatial Planning in the Western Pacific

Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) is a process that proposes a more integrative, multisectoral approach to managing marine spaces and resources. It can improve decision-making and provide a framework for balancing… Continue reading Regional Forum for Accelerating Marine Spatial Planning in the Western Pacific

Op-Ed: Empowering Women in Ocean Science is Crucial to Environmental Recovery Efforts in Asia-Pacific

Like many of her male counterparts who regularly endure long and exhausting ocean research expeditions, the braving of challenging environs makes for a typical workday for Aileen Tan Shau Hwai,… Continue reading Op-Ed: Empowering Women in Ocean Science is Crucial to Environmental Recovery Efforts in Asia-Pacific

Kickoff the UN Ocean Decade in the Western Pacific for transformative ocean science solutions

This decade is the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (UN Ocean Decade)! On November 25-26, 2021, nearly three thousand people coming from more than sixty countries gathered… Continue reading Kickoff the UN Ocean Decade in the Western Pacific for transformative ocean science solutions