http://www.pemsea.org daily 1 2008-07-17T15:49:52Z http://www.pemsea.org/events/announcements/international-year-of-the-reef-2008 Ten years ago, 1997 was declared the International Year of the Reef (IYOR). The first IYOR campaign was initiated in response to the increasing threats and loss of coral reefs and associated ecosystems, like mangroves and sea grasses. IYOR 97 was a global effort to increase awareness and understanding of coral reefs, and support conservation, research and management efforts. No publisher webmaster Announcement 2008-07-28T12:24:18Z News Item http://www.pemsea.org/events/announcements/call-for-papers-the-3rd-wepa-international-forum-on-water-environmental-governance The Water Environment Partnership in Asia (WEPA) will hold the 3rd International Forum in 23-24 October 2008 in Malaysia. This forum aims to contribute to the promotion of better water environmental governance by accumulating knowledge and experiences on good water environmental management as well as by developing a network among various stakeholders in the region. No publisher webmaster Announcement 2008-08-12T09:00:06Z News Item http://www.pemsea.org/events/announcements/unep-recruitment-for-nowpap-rcu UNEP has started recruitment of new NOWPAP RCU staff members (starting date - 1 April 2009): Administrative Officer for Toyama office and Scientific Affairs Officer for Busan office. Deadlines for applications are 14 and 17 October 2008, respectively. No publisher webmaster 2008-08-27T08:37:36Z News Item http://www.pemsea.org/events/announcements/announcements No publisher webmaster 2008-09-03T05:36:19Z Smart Folder http://www.pemsea.org/events/announcements/whats-your-story Every simple action can contribute immensely in the development of the coasts and oceans. Inspire others by sharing a story of your community or organizations on the protection and development of your coasts. No publisher webmaster 2008-09-15T10:22:25Z News Item