Xiamen, PR China — The Xiamen Municipal Government, in coordination with the State Oceanic Administration, PEMSEA and the United Nations Development Programme (PR China), has successfully organized and conducted the 2008 World Ocean Week in Xiamen (XWOW).

 

Sihanoukville, Cambodia — The PEMSEA Network of Local Governments for Sustainable Coastal Development (PNLG), which held its seventh annual forum in Sihanoukville, Cambodia on 19-21 November 2008, tackled water resources protection, utilization and management issues and challenges at the local government level.

Sihanoukville, Cambodia — Following the establishment of Guimaras Province (Philippines) as a PEMSEA ICM parallel site showcasing management of an island ecosystem in August 2008, the Province became the newest member of the PEMSEA Network of Local Governments for Sustainable Coastal Development. PNLG member local governments and participants to the 2008 PNLG Forum (see related article) witnessed the formal induction of Guimaras during its General Assembly Meeting in November. Guimaras Province is the 24th member local government of the PNLG.The Honorable Felipe Hilan A.

Sihanoukville, Cambodia — Following almost a year of consultations and discussions, the Royal Government of Cambodia has officially confirmed its commitment to the three-year implementation of the Sustainable Development Strategy for the Seas of East Asia (SDS-SEA). The Memorandum of Agreement which identifies the key areas of partnership, was signed by Dr. Mok Mareth, Senior Minister and Minister of Environment, and Prof. Raphael P.M.

Quezon City, Philippines — Water is an indispensable resource for human existence. It is needed for living, livelihoods, sanitation, agriculture and industry, among others.

Quezon City, Philippines — 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.Described as an intellectual marketplace, the EAS Congress brings together policymakers, senior government officials, scientists and technical experts, academics, private sector, local communities, nongovernmental entities, the youth and other stakeholders from local, national, regional and inte

Pakse, Lao PDR — It was the day before the annual boat racing festival in Lao and the crowds are ecstatic. People are flocking to the riverbanks - selling food, trinkets and various local goods. At close to midnight, people are still watching a group of dragonboat racers rowing their way along the Mekong.

 

Manila, Philippines — An Experts' Forum held at the Philippines' Senate brought together the academe, policymakers, government officials, nongovernmental entities and other stakeholders to examine issues, priorities and strategies relating to climate change adaptation.

Manila, Philippines — 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.

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.