The EAS Congress 2009 offers a broad range of unique sponsorship opportunities by inviting corporations and organizations to showcase their latest technologies, products, services and success stories on ocean and coastal management before an international and influential audience.

Why be a part of this rare opportunity? For 10 reasons…

Intellectual Market Place

The EAS Congress is a forum with global representation, and with facilitated sessions for dialogues among policymakers, environmental and natural resource managers, business communities, academics, NGOs, local governments, and advocacy organizations.  Learn from practitioners, technocrats and industry professionals.

Special Plenary

Each day there will be a plenary session touching on special topics such as the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and other challenges in ocean security; impacts of climate change on coastal and maritime economy; ecological and biological economy; water shortage; fisheries and food security; environmental services and infrastructure; and more...

State-of-the-Art Sessions

Two and a half days of sessions, the International Conference offers an array of state-of-the-art themes and sessions topics such as:

1. Coastal and Ocean Governance.  Addressing transboundary issues through subregional seas cooperation: Initiatives in East Asia; National coastal and ocean policies development: Towards improving ocean security; Coastal reclamation, island and foreshore management; The science in ecosystem-based management; Land- and sea-use zoning; Contributions of marine  economic sectors to national/subnational GDP; Meeting human resource requirements in coastal and ocean governance: Formal and informal training;  The Private Sector and the Ocean:  How do local coastal communities benefit from Corporate Social Responsibility?; State of the Coast/Environment Reporting, ICM Certification and Recognition; Sustainable cities: How to reach there?; Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and High Sea Management: Are we ready?
2. Natural and Man-made Hazard Prevention and Management. What can the local government do?; Good practices in addressing oil and chemical spills/shipping hazards; Safety, Security and Environmental Management in the Maritime Sector; Public awareness and natural hazard management; Five years after the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: What has changed?; Impacts of climate change on maritime industry and insurance; Scaling up of ICM: Meeting challenges of climate change.
3. Habitat Protection, Restoration and Management. Ecosystem-based management of watershed, river basins and coastal seas; Habitat restoration: Application of innovative and low-cost technology; Paying for ecosystem services: Good practices; Networking of Marine Protected Areas: Good practices and lessons learned.
4. Water Use and Supply Management. Good practices in water resources protection, utilization and management; Pioneering water use policies in developing countries; Groundwater: A rapidly depleting resource; Water reuse: approach, application and technologies; Alternative energy from coasts, rivers and oceans.
5. Food Security and Livelihood Management. Ensuring food security through small-scale sustainable aquaculture practices; The future role of fisheries in an urbanized world; Community livelihood and sustainable coastal tourism; Re-orientation? The dilemma of fisheries education; Addressing IUU fishing in coastal waters: Partnerships among national and local stakeholders.
6. Pollution Reduction and Waste Management. Waste management system reform and pollution reduction; Land- and sea-based sources of pollution within the framework of ICM; Strategic Partnership in nutrient reduction - Case studies; Public-Private Partnerships - Progress and Lessons.
   
   

Expo Hall: Environmental Exhibition – What’s In

The exhibition's take-home message is to recognize that the marine ecosystem is a large and complex whole. Understanding the interconnectivity of the seas of East Asia will promote oneness in raising appropriate awareness of an array of issues and thus being able to incite passion and action among its stakeholders.

Interested parties are being invited to be part of the EAS Congress 2009 Exhibition. Business groups, private organizations, NGOs, media, universities, research institutions and community members may highlight their programs, projects, services, good practices, and success stories in the field of ocean and coastal sustainability. State-of-the-art environmental technologies that address serious environmental and ecological threats such as land-based and sea-based marine pollution, habitat degradation, natural disasters, and global climate change are of particular interest.  Advanced technologies for safe drinking water, sanitation, and wastewater treatment are of great interest.

Better Environment/Better Business – Forum

The forum is a venue for exchange of business opportunities on coastal and ocean management in the international marketplace. Companies may present products, services and investment opportunities, both offered and required, as well as notices about potential business relationships, such as agencies, distributorships, joint ventures, licensing and franchising and public-private-partnership.  It is also intended for companies wishing to expand into foreign markets as well as for those interested to acquire products and services from other countries.

Empower, Enhance, Enable – From the Eyes of the Youth

Specifically designed for young environmental enthusiasts, this youth forum aims to: provide a venue for dynamic knowledge sharing and youth empowerment; increase the youth sector's awareness and appreciation of the rich marine heritage of the East Asian Seas region; and enable them to understand the dynamics of coastal and marine management through discussion and interaction with experts, authorities and fellow young environment enthusiasts

Out of the Ordinary... Network of Local Governments

A local government initiative, the PEMSEA Network of Local Governments (PNLG) for sustainable coastal development initially convened in 2006 at Haikou, PR China, and signed the PNLG Charter. The network aims to facilitate as an advocacy group for local governments at regional and international forums, promote the socioeconomic and ecological benefits of ICM and advance policy reforms in support of integrated management of coastal and marine resources. PNLG is open for membership.

Tour

Hosted by the Government of the Philippines, thru the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), a tour of the city and visits to its neighboring towns have been arranged.  Relax.  Enjoy the impeccable Filipino hospitality!

Connectivity

Hundreds of senior executives and professionals from government, business and civil society on a global representation will attend the forum. Interact with diverse sector representatives during:

• Cocktails
• Reception
• Sponsored lunches at the Food Hall
• Recognition Night
• Breaks at the Expo Hall
• Tour
• Farewell dinner
• Better Environment/ Better Business – Forum
  
  

Through the Lens

Capture locally implemented and community-based integrated coastal management (ICM) initiatives thru the lens. Photo enthusiasts, hobbyists, experts, youth, across the region, are invited to join the photo contest. The contest will emphasize the importance of turning knowledge and concern about the coastal and marine environment into actions.