A statue of a shark and a crocodile in seaweed
Once facing a daunting systemic waste problem, the city of Surabaya is now known for its sustainable waste management practices.

 

 

Attendees of the PEMSEA and XMU-COMI CUZ training pose for a group photo
PEMSEA, in partnership with the Coastal and Ocean Management Institute for Xiamen University (XMU-COMI), conducted a regional training workshop on coastal use zoning development and implementation in Xiamen, China, from 17- 21 June.

 

 

A new report released today by PEMSEA highlights lessons learned and provides recommendations for the application of blue economy investment towards the sustainable development of the East Asian Seas (EAS) region.

 

The report, “Enabling Blue Economy Investment for Sustainable Development in the Seas of East Asia”, recognizes the importance of exploring new solutions, through financing and investment, to reverse the rapid deterioration of ocean health and pursue the long-term health and sustainability of East Asia’s shared seas.

 

 

PEMSEA has conferred Xiamen Municipal Government with the Leadership Award in recognition of its valuable contribution in upholding the mission and vision of the PEMSEA Network of Local Governments for Sustainable Coastal Development (PNLG) and implementing the integrated coastal management (ICM) ICM approach for the past 25 years.

 

During the 2019 PNLG General Assembly held 1 November in PR China, PEMSEA Chair Emeritus Dr. Chua Thia-Eng handed over the award to Xiamen Municipal Vice Mayor Mr. Zhang Yigong.

 

 

In an effort to promote exchange of information, techniques and best practices among countries in ocean and coastal management fields, the Coastal and Ocean Management Institute of Xiamen University, in close collaboration with PEMSEA Network of Local Governments for Sustainable Coastal Development (PNLG), conducted a 7-day study tour for sustainable coastal development in Xiamen, China.

 

 

 

Bali, Indonesia - A 3-day Asian Regional Workshop on Data and Information Management (DIM) kicked off on Tuesday at the Regional Capacity Center for Clean Seas (RC3S) in Bali, Indonesia. The workshop was jointly organized by Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA) and the GEF Large Marine Ecosystem: LEARN project, with funding provided by the GEF implemented by the United Nations Development Programme and managed by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO.

 

PEMSEA welcomes Mr. Handoko Adi Susanto as the Regional Project Manager for the GEF/UNDP/PEMSEA Project on Implementation of the Arafura and Timor Seas Regional and National Strategic Action Programs Phase (ATSEA-2). With over 15 years of experience in conservation and management roles in the region, Handoko will bring his knowledge of integrated coastal management (ICM) to the Arafura and Timor Seas beginning in January next year.

 

Photo by: PEMSEA/ KIOST/ Dr. Jae Ryoung Oh

 

Addressing marine plastic pollution, a growing global concern threatening the health of marine environment and damaging coastal communities, is among the top priorities of the current global ocean agenda.