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Philippines, East Asian Region Prepare Declaration on ICM and Climate Change — by PEMSEA Webmaster — last modified May 05, 2009 08:58 AM

The East Asian Seas Region Ministerial Forum, to be held in Manila on 26-27 November 2009 as part of East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress 2009 and to be hosted by Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Jose L. Atienza Jr., will be addressing climate change adaptation through integrated coastal management. The East Asian Seas region is recognized as being highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Like the Philippines, other countries of the region are beginning to see and feel the impacts of climate change, such as an increase in the frequency and intensity of tropical storms, resulting in flooding, destruction of property, and loss of lives. There is an urgent need for countries to systematically adapt to, what appears to be, the inevitable scenarios of rising sea levels and unpredictable weather patterns.

The Philippines Gears Up for the East Asian Seas Congress — by PEMSEA Webmaster — last modified April 30, 2009 10:48 AM

The Government of the Philippines will host the East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress 2009, to be held on 23-27 November at the Philippine International Convention Center in Manila. Co-organized by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and PEMSEA with support from the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Coastal Management Center, the Congress carries the theme "Partnerships in Action: Local Implementation and Good Practices," emphasizing on-the-ground actions and innovations that contribute significantly in the achievement and meeting of regional and global environmental commitments.

Philippine President Meets with EAS Congress Co-organizers and PEMSEA — by PEMSEA Webmaster — last modified May 04, 2009 08:52 AM

Manila, Philippines - President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo discussed preparations for the hosting by the Philippines of the East Asian Seas Congress 2009 with Environment Secretary Jose L. Atienza, Jr., the Conference host, Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto G. Romulo, PEMSEA Resource Facility (PRF) Executive Director Raphael P.M. Lotilla, UNDP Philippines Country Director Renaud Meyer, East Asian Seas Partnership Council Chair Dr. Chua Thia-Eng and PRF Chief Technical Officer Adrian Ross in a meeting held at Malacañan on 12 March 2009.

Youth, Oceans and Climate Change — by PEMSEA Webmaster — last modified March 02, 2009 10:40 AM

The issue of climate change is real and will impact all sectors of society. It is an urgent issue that many people care about, but the youth, as the next generation have the most at stake.

Former Philippine President to Open the East Asian Seas Congress 2009 — by PEMSEA Webmaster — last modified May 11, 2009 03:25 AM

Quezon City - PEMSEA has announced today that former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos will deliver the opening keynote address during East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress 2009 to be held in Manila, Philippines on 23-27 November. The former statesman was a keynote speaker and Honorary Advisor of the Congress in 2003 where he urged the participants "to work together on issues concerning natural resources, especially water, to ensure a better life for future generations."

Registration Now Open for the East Asian Seas Congress 2009 — by PEMSEA Webmaster — last modified January 14, 2009 05:34 AM

Registration has opened for the East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress 2009, a pioneering region-wide platform for capacity building, strategic action and cooperation for the sustainable development of the seas of East Asia to be held on 23-27 November 2009, in Manila, Philippines.

Water to Run Dry by 2025 — by PEMSEA Webmaster — last modified January 14, 2009 05:33 AM

Water is an indispensable resource for human existence. It is needed for living, livelihoods, sanitation, agriculture and industry, among others. A resource traditionally viewed to be with an inexhaustible supply, the increasing population, high urban poverty, unabated pollution and other factors, including climate change, are symptoms and causes of a serious water shortage in the next 20 years.

NOWPAP Leads EAS Congress Workshop on Transboundary Pollution in River Basins — by PEMSEA Webmaster — last modified February 09, 2009 12:44 PM

Jeju, RO Korea - The Northwest Pacific Action Plan's Pollution Monitoring Regional Activity Centre (NOWPAP-POMRAC) has agreed to co-convene a workshop in the East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress 2009 to share experiences in developing and implementing its Integrated Coastal and River-basin Management (ICARM). ICARM is NOWPAP's key project that is designed to promote closer cooperation at the management level between the freshwater, coastal, and ocean communities.

EAS Congress 2009: Give us your Best Shot! And Win a Trip to Manila — by PEMSEA Webmaster — last modified December 19, 2008 10:59 AM

Fond of taking pictures around your community? Hone your hobby by joining the East Asian Seas Congress Regional Photo Contest.

EAS Congress: Transboundary Issues as Catalysts for Cooperation — by PEMSEA Webmaster — last modified November 20, 2008 05:13 AM

Growing populations and their migration to coastal areas, along with extensive industrial activities and rapidly increasing shipping traffic exert tremendous pressure on East Asian region's coastal and marine environment and natural resources. Studies show that over 80 percent of all marine pollution originates from land-based sources while continued discharge of industrial wastes result in toxic accumulations in the marine food chain. The EAS region is currently facing various challenges in environmental issues that are exacerbated by the negative effects of climate change. These challenges include: coral bleaching, mangrove deforestation, water scarcity, subregional pollution hotspots, and habitat destruction.

EAS Congress 2009 to Tackle Environmental Impacts of Coastal Reclamation and Foreshore Management — by PEMSEA Webmaster — last modified October 06, 2008 12:33 PM

To cope with the increasing demand for economic space brought on by development and migration to coastal cities, countries in the East Asian Seas region have engaged in coastal reclamation projects and foreshore developments. While a number of developments have been undertaken in the region, their impacts particularly on the coastal and marine resources and environment have not been given much attention. Both government and stakeholder partners of PEMSEA have recognized the need to look into the issues of coastal reclamation, foreshore management, and land and sea-use zoning as key emerging issues within the region. A consensus was reached during the recently concluded 2nd East Asian Seas Partnership Council Meeting to undertake a more extensive review and knowledge sharing on the trends, impacts, benefits and good approaches related to these issues at the East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress 2009.

EAS Congress 2009 Secretariat Announces International Conference Workshop Themes — by PEMSEA Webmaster — last modified February 09, 2009 12:33 PM

The East Asian Seas Congress 2009 Secretariat has announced the workshop themes for the International Conference on Sustainable Coastal and Ocean Development to be held on 23-25 November 2009.

PEMSEA, HP Philippines Extend EAS Congress 2009 Regional Photo Contest — by PEMSEA Webmaster — last modified February 09, 2009 12:43 PM

The deadline for submission of entries for the East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress 2009 Regional Photo Contest has been extended to 28 February 2008. Open to nationals of the East Asian region, three grand prizewinners (one from each category: Youth, Hobbyist, and Professional) will receive complimentary registration to the EAS Congress 2009, with free roundtrip airfare, accommodation and allowance. The complimentary registration includes free attendance to the EAS Congress events and workshops, including conference kits/materials, field trip and select meals. Grand prizewinners will also receive a printer from HP Philippines.

PEMSEA and HP Philippines launch EAS Congress 2009 Regional Photo Contest — by PEMSEA Webmaster — last modified February 09, 2009 12:43 PM

Manila, Philippines - In line with the activities leading to the East Asian Seas Congress 2009, PEMSEA and HP Philippines together launch the East Asian region-wide Photo Contest with the theme, "The Coast, The Ocean, My Community" on 15 July 2008. The contest has three categories (Youth, Hobbyist and Professional) and is open to nationals of the East Asian region.

All set for East Asian Seas Partnership Council meeting — by PEMSEA Webmaster — last modified July 02, 2008 10:46 PM

MANILA (PNA) - The East Asian Seas Partnership Council Meeting will hold its second meeting on July 14 to 17, 2008 in Tokyo, Japan.

MOA for East Asian Seas Confab — by PEMSEA Webmaster — last modified July 02, 2008 10:51 PM

People's Journal Tonight - 10 June 2008 - Enviroment Secretary Lito Atienza signs a memorandum of agreement with Partnerships in Enviromental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA) Executive Director Raphael Lotilla that formalizes the country's hosting of the 3rd East Asian Seas Congress, November 23-27, 2009.

RP hosts East Asian Seas Congress — by PEMSEA Webmaster — last modified July 02, 2008 10:51 PM

Manila Bulletin - 10 June 2008 - The Philippines will have an opportunity to gain the assistance of neighboring countries in managing its coastal areas and seas as the country hosts the East Asian Seas Congress in Manila next year.

East Asian Congress 2009 to beef up RP water resource management system — by PEMSEA Webmaster — last modified July 02, 2008 10:50 PM

DENR - Accessed 9 June 2008 - The Philippines will have an opportunity to enlist the help of neighbor countries in the management of its water resources when the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) together with the Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA) hosts the East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress on November 23-27, 2009.

RP to host 3rd East Asian seas congress — by PEMSEA Webmaster — last modified July 02, 2008 10:48 PM

GMANews.tv - Accessed 06 June 2008 - The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA) have signed a memorandum of agreement that formalized the Philippines’ hosting of the triennial 3rd East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress in 2009.

The Philippines Announces the Hosting of the East Asian Seas Congress 2009 — by PEMSEA Webmaster — last modified February 09, 2009 12:35 PM

The Government of the Philippines through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced today, 5 June 2008, its hosting of the East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress 2009, to be held in Manila on 23-27 November 2009 at the Philippine International Convention Center. Through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between DENR and the Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA), the Philippines formalized its commitment to host the international event and provide the necessary in-country support and preparations. The MOA was signed between DENR Secretary Jose L. Atienza, Jr. and PEMSEA Executive Director Raphael P. M. Lotilla.

Community Engagement Focused in Tropical Coasts Issue — by PEMSEA Webmaster — last modified June 05, 2008 07:46 AM

During the East Asian Seas Congress 2006, the role of each stakeholder was highlighted as a crucial element in ocean protection, development and governance. As a way to impart the key lessons learned and actions being undertaken in various parts of the region and even in other areas, two special issues of the Tropical Coasts magazine on the East Asian Seas Congress 2006 have been released.

Getting Ready for the East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress 2009 — by PEMSEA Webmaster — last modified February 09, 2009 12:39 PM

Manila, Philippines — Following the success of the East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress 2006, PEMSEA together with its Partners are again getting ready for the next EAS Congress in 2009. This time, the spotlight is set on the doers on the ground.