EAS Congress 2024
Blue Synergy for a Shared Future: One Sustainable and Resilient Ocean

The East Asian Seas Congress 2024 will be held in collaboration with Xiamen World Ocean Week on 6-8 November 2024 in Xiamen, China. The EAS Congress 2024 is in collaboration with Xiamen World Ocean Week, and hosted by the Ministry of Natural Resources of China, Xiamen Municipal People’s Government, and Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia.
 

Xiamen World Ocean Week

The annual Xiamen World Ocean Week (XWOW) is held in the first week of November and it has become one of the two major international water-themed events, together with World Water Week since 2007.

At present, XWOW is a platform linking global ocean policies, technology, decision-making, and action.
It aims to provide a cooperation and exchange platform for the governments of coastal cities, marine science and technology circles, international and intergovernmental organizations, maritime-related enterprises and institutions around the world. It is devoted to promoting the global maritime industry and the sustainable utilization of marine resources -- and is committed to creating marine culture programs, with wide public participation and enhancing public awareness of marine culture.

Read more about XWOW here.

Key Features of the EAS Congress

Ministerial Forum

The Ministerial Forum is composed of the Ministers of the relevant government agencies or PEMSEA focal agencies in the East Asian Seas countries. The Ministerial Forum provides policy directions and commitments for improving and strengthening the implementation of the SDS-SEA.

International Conference
The International Conference features plenary and parallel sessions on key thematic areas on seas and ocean ranging from research, threats and challenges, innovations, policy, and solutions. It is open to the participation of various stakeholders within and outside the East Asian Seas region including policymakers, local and national government representatives, resource and economic managers, scientists, members of the academe, private or business sector, youth and community representatives, development organizations, and funding institutions.

Exhibition
The exhibition is conducted parallel to the International Conference. It showcases innovative solutions, approaches, and good practices contributing to the sustainable development of seas and coasts within the region and globally. The exhibit is closely linked to the International Conference workshops and seminars and provides an interactive venue during the EAS Congress.

EAS Youth Forum
The Youth Forum is composed of youth (aged 21 to 35) from the countries in the East Asian Seas region. The Youth Forum provides a venue for the youth to share their experiences, learn more about the issues on coastal and marine environment, and identify areas where youth can play a significant role and contribution in the sustainable development of coasts and seas in the region. This year’s Youth Forum will be conducted as a pre-Congress event on 15-19 April 2024, in partnership with the Korean National Ocean Science Museum in Uljin City, Korea.

Partnership Night
The Partnership Night is one of the social events of the EAS Congress that provides the partners and all participants of the EAS Congress an opportunity to get together in an informal setting and celebrate the accomplishments of the collaborations established in line with the implementation of the SDS-SEA. The Partnership Night also serves as the venue to recognize outstanding individuals, learning sites, and local governments and organizations for their contribution to the SDS-SEA and meeting the criteria on PEMSEA certified codes (i.e., ICM Code, PSHEM Code).

PEMSEA Network of Local Governments Annual Forum
The PEMSEA Network of Local Governments (PNLG) Annual Forum is the yearly gathering of PNLG members to discuss the governance and operational aspects of the network and hold a learning event on PNLG members’ experiences, best practices, and innovative ways to address persistent and emerging challenges besetting local governments in their coastal and marine management and development.

PEMSEA Network of Learning Centers General Assembly
In the year of the EAS Congress, the PEMSEA Network of Learning Centers (PNLC) hold their general assembly as one of its side events, convening learning centers and regional centres of excellence from the East Asian Seas region for a joint learning event with PNLG.

Overview of the EAS Congress 2024 

Registration
Interested individuals or organizations who wish to participate in the 2024 EAS Congress and Xiamen World Ocean Week may register on the link below.

Registration will open on 28 February 2024. Stay tuned!

For inquiries about the EAS Congress, you may email us at eas.congress@pemsea.org.