Past Events

UNITAR-Yale Conference on Environmental Governance and Democracy: Institutions, public participation and environmental sustainability: Bridging research and capacity development (Yale University, New Haven, USA, from May 10, 2008 09:00 AM to May 11, 2008 06:00 PM) — by PEMSEA Webmaster

The objective of the Conference is to develop a research program and network to strengthen institutional approaches for effective and context-sensitive public participation in environmental governance.

CALL FOR PAPERS: ICES 2008 (, from April 21, 2008 12:00 AM to April 21, 2008 12:00 AM) — by PEMSEA Webmaster

21 April is the deadline for submitting abstracts to "ICES 2008", the Annual Science Conference of the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea, scheduled for 22-26 September 2008 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

International Scientific Conference: "Global Changes: Vulnerability, Mitigation and Adaptation" (Bulgaria, from April 18, 2008 08:00 AM to April 19, 2008 06:00 PM) — by PEMSEA Webmaster

This scientific event continues the tradition started by the University of Sofia St. Kliment Ohridski Faculty of Geology and Geography, to incorporate the capacity of the scientific community for facing the challenges of our time. This Conference will discuss questions concerning Global changes' impact to the ecosystems, the regional socio-economic systems and the institutional structures.

4th Global Conference on Oceans, Coasts, and Islands:Advancing Ecosystem Management and Integrated Coastal and Ocean Management by 2010 in the Context of Climate Change (Hanoi, Vietnam, from April 07, 2008 09:20 AM to April 11, 2008 09:20 AM) — by Web Assistant

Organized by the Global Forum on Oceans, Coasts, and Islands and Hosted by the Government of Vietnam, Ministry of Fisheries

4th Global Conference on Oceans, Coasts, and Islands (Hanoi, Vietnam, from April 07, 2008 08:00 AM to April 11, 2008 05:00 PM) — by PEMSEA Webmaster

Organized by the Global Forum on Oceans, Coasts, and Islands and Hosted by the Government of Vietnam, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the 4th Global Conference on Oceans, Coasts, and Islands will mobilize high-level policy attention, topical working groups, analytical papers, and other contributions to provide a review of progress achieved (or lack thereof) in advancing ecosystem management and integrated coastal and ocean management at national and regional (transboundary) levels, and in the 64% of the ocean beyond national jurisdiction, and on the allied goals of reducing marine biodiversity loss and of establishing networks of marine protected areas (goals adopted by the world’s political leaders at the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD).

Gleneagles Dialogue on Climate Change, Clean Energy and Sustainable DevelopmentGleneagles Dialogue on Climate Change, Clean Energy and Sustainable Development (Chiba, Japan, from March 14, 2008 10:30 AM to March 16, 2008 10:30 AM) — by Web Assistant

 

Mekong River Basin Development Plan to Hold Stakeholder Consultation (Lao Plaza Hotel, Vientiane, Lao PDR, from March 12, 2008 12:00 AM to March 13, 2008 12:00 AM) — by PEMSEA Webmaster

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) Basin Development Plan (BDP) Programme will hold a stakeholder consultation on the implementation of the BDP Phase 2, with the aim of renewing the involvement and commitment of relevant stakeholders and the public in the MRC and the BDP process.

Scientific Workshop on International Practices on Oceanic Oil Pollution Detection, Response, Cleanup and Restoration (Daewoo Hotel, Hanoi, Vietnam, from February 28, 2008 09:00 AM to February 29, 2008 06:00 PM) — by PEMSEA Webmaster

The workshop seeks to promote and strengthen partnerships between countries, relevant regional and international organizations and donor communities for the oceanic oil pollution detection, response, cleanup and restoration in Vietnam seas.

10th Special Session of the Governing Council/Global Ministerial Environment Forum of the United Nations Environment Programme (Monaco, from February 20, 2008 10:15 AM to February 24, 2008 10:15 AM) — by Web Assistant

 

Training on Good Governance for Sustainable and Pro Poor WASH Services (Delft, the Netherlands, from February 04, 2008 08:00 AM to February 13, 2008 06:00 PM) — by PEMSEA Webmaster

This course provides a broad overview of local governance for sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services. It examines the different components of WASH services and what it means to operationalise local governance across these components.

The 19th Meeting of COBSEA on the East Asian Seas Action Plan, Siem Reap, Cambodia (Cambodia, from January 22, 2008 08:00 AM to January 23, 2008 08:00 AM) — by Web Assistant

The 19th Intergovernmental Meeting of COBSEA will be graciously hosted by the Royal Government of Cambodia. During the meeting, the New Strategic Direction (2008-2012): A White Paper that was discussed at the Special Intergovernmental Session of COBSEA in Putrajaya, 5-6 September 2007, will be tabled for consideration and possible adoption. In addition, the meeting will discuss the proposed work plan and budget for the East Asian Seas Regional Coordinating Unit (EAS/RCU) for 2008-2009. The meeting documents will be circulated to the COBSEA member countries six weeks prior to the meeting.

Workshop on Leadership and Capacity Building for the Implementation of E.O. 533 and ICM Scaling up in the Philippines (PEMSEA, Quezon City, Philippines, from December 17, 2007 08:00 AM to December 19, 2007 04:30 PM) — by PEMSEA Webmaster

The workshop aims to build a strong core of integrated coastal management (ICM) practitioners who can effectively establish and implement an ICM program and transfer those skills through local-capacity building programs.

International Conference on Sustainability Science for Watershed Landscapes ( East-West Center, Imin Conference Center, Pacific Room, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, from December 13, 2007 11:40 AM to December 14, 2007 11:40 AM) — by Web Assistant

The aim of conference is to present the state of the art in sustainability science research for watershed management, examine specific case studies in Southeast Asia and the Pacific, and to advance the development of a transdisciplinary method of organizing research to inform general and specific instruments of public policy, especially regarding watershed management. Critical issues for research and policy analysis at the regional, national, and international levels will also be identified.

PMO Directors/NFPs Workshop (PEMSEA, Philippines, from December 12, 2007 09:00 AM to December 15, 2007 05:00 PM) — by PEMSEA Webmaster

Targeting ICM coverage of at least 20 percent of the regional coastline by 2015, PEMSEA is organizing this workshop to discuss the challenges and strategies concerning the scaling up of ICM programs as well as to facilitate interaction among the sites.

Wetlands Day (Ayodya Resort, Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, from December 09, 2007 01:00 PM to December 09, 2007 06:00 PM) — by PEMSEA Webmaster

Wetlands Day is a special event at the UNFCCC COP that zooms in on wetlands & climate change. It will enable constructive, solution-focused discussions on the impact of wetland loss on climate change and possibilities to stop this. We will bring together speakers from science, governments, NGO’s, financial institutions and private businesses to discuss opportunities. There will be special attention for lessons learned from on the ground community based demonstration projects.

International Foundation for Science Orientation& Proposal Writing (Umali Hall, SEARCAUP Los Baños,College,Laguna, from November 26, 2007 03:00 PM to November 26, 2007 05:00 PM) — by Web Assistant

This orientation-seminar will serve as a venue for junior researchers/scientists to know more about the IFS program as well as interact and exchange ideas with IFS scientists. They provide suggestions and feedback to both successful and unsuccessful applicants.

2007 Seminar on Earthquake Disaster Reduction for International students (International Center 5th Floor, Administration Bureau Bldg.No2, University of Tokyo, from November 26, 2007 02:00 PM to November 26, 2007 04:00 PM) — by Web Assistant

􀂋 What is earthquake and tsunami 􀂋 What to do when an earthquake strikes 􀂋 What should be prepared for earthquake

Inauguration of the PEMSEA Office Building and Launching of the Manila Bay Area Environmental Atlas (PEMSEA, Philippines, from November 09, 2007 03:00 PM to November 09, 2007 05:00 PM) — by PEMSEA Webmaster

 

All Saints' Day (Worldwide, from November 01, 2007 12:00 AM to November 01, 2007 12:00 AM) — by PEMSEA Webmaster

 

Seminar on Policy Reform, Sustainable Financing and Investment for Pollution Reduction in the East Asian Seas (Tianjin, PR China, from October 17, 2007 08:30 AM to October 19, 2007 06:00 PM) — by PEMSEA Webmaster

Ecosystem based management approaches required by the SDS-SEA include cross jurisdictional policy making, basin wide management strategy and master programmes, habitat conservation and protection, pollution prevention and reduction, scientific support, and financing and investment. To facilitate the implementation of this SDS-SEA component, PEMSEA has organized two workshops in 2005 and 2006 respectively to examine major challenges and response strategies needed to facilitate capacity development in site specific ecosystem based management programmes in the region, and knowledge transfer through twinning arrangements across the sites. The two workshops have addressed major aspects of ecosystem based management approaches, particularly related to institutional and scientific interventions, without elaboration on the financing and investment.