Dr. Kazumi Wakita
Dr. Kazumi Wakita is a professor at the School of Marine Science and Technology, Tokai University, specializing in integrated coastal management (ICM) and marine spatial planning (MSP).
With more than 20 years of experience, she combines academic research with hands-on implementation of ocean and coastal governance in Japan and across East and Southeast Asia.
Dr. Yu Xinwei
Dr. Yu Xinwei currently serves as Director of the Marine Cooperation Division of the International Cooperation Department of China’s Ministry of Natural Resources (State Oceanic Administration). Her career spans more than 18 years in the fields of marine and polar cooperation, regional program management, and international ocean governance.