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East Asian Seas Congress
The East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress is a triennial event that serves as an intellectual marketplace and forum on the sustainable development of the seas and coasts in the region and beyond. It provides an ocean-focused forum for knowledge sharing, collaborative action, and partnership building.
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PEMSEA commits to assisting its partners achieve the Sustainable Development Strategy for the Seas of East Asia (SDS-SEA) goals. As the pioneer of integrated coastal management (ICM) in East Asia, PEMSEA provides integrated solutions for the following:
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Laos signs agreement to reduce pollution and strengthen water resources management in Nam Tha River Basin
Thursday, 1 January 2026
L-R: Dr. Inthavy Akkharath, Director General of the Department of Water Resources (Lao PDR) and Ms. Aimee Gonzales, Executive Director of PEMSEA Resource Facility, during the agreement signing with Lao PDR for the implementation of the IRBM Project. Photo by PEMSEA/Rizza Dejucos
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Viet Nam's coastal provinces and cities have been undergoing rapid economic growth over the past 10 years. Fifty percent of the major urban centers, which are inhabited by 23 percent of the country's population of about 86 million (2009), are located along the coastal areas. The country's coastal and marine waters contribute approximately 48 percent of the national GDP and about 80 percent of the total fisheries catch.