PEMSEA is pleased to announce the publication of our new paper: A review of intergovernmental collaboration in ecosystem-based governance of the large marine ecosystems of East Asia. Published in Deep Sea Research Part II: Topical Studies in Oceanography, it is part of a special issue titled: Large Marine Ecosystems of Asia: Assessment, Sustainability, and Management.

 

The abstract for this paper is reproduced below:

 

Surabaya, Indonesia – New East Asian Seas Partnership Council Executive Committee (EC) Chairs and Co-Chairs were sworn into office today during the 11th EAS Partnership Council Meeting held in Surabaya, Indonesia.

 

With the successful completion of their terms, Council Chair Dr. Antonio La Viña and Technical Session Chair Mr. Makoto Harunari handed over the chairmanship to their former council co-chairs. Mr. Arief Yuwono, Adviser for Energy to the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of Indonesia, took an oath to become the new Partnership Council Chair.

 

Representatives from PEMSEA country partners, non-country partners and other collaborators gathered at the 11th East Asian Seas (EAS) Partnership Council Meeting held from 24-26 July in Surabaya, Indonesia, to discuss and review PEMSEA’s body of work in support of the region’s common vision of sustainable development of the Seas of East Asia.

 

 

The PEMSEA Network of Local Governments (PNLG) brings together sustainability-minded local governments from throughout the region, allowing them to share knowledge and experience, enhance their local capacity, strengthen multi-stakeholder engagement, and cooperate with each other. Using and enhancing integrated coastal management (ICM) throughout all levels of government along our coastlines contributes greatly to ensuring a sustainable future for the seas of East Asia.

 

 

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.