This publication summarizes the results of the workshop on Our coasts and seas: The engine of the blue economy held during the East Asian Seas Congress 2012. The workshop under Subtheme 1, "Our coasts and seas: the engine of the blue economy," aimed to: Discuss national and local level initiatives in line with sustainable development principles. Examine the contribution of integrated coastal management (ICM) in the efforts to sustain the coasts and oceans of the region. Integrate the information to see how they contribute to the development of an ocean-based blue economy in the East Asian Seas region.

This publication summarizes the results of the workshop on Food Security in Watersheds and Coastal Areas held during the East Asian Seas Congress 2012. With the WorldFish Center as the co-convenor, representatives from the national and local government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, private sector, civil society groups, research institutions and the academe from various countries participated in Workshop 1: Food Security in Watersheds and Coastal under Subtheme 3: Securing Ecosystem Services through Integrated Coastal and Ocean Management.

This publication summarizes the results of the workshop on Certifying Leaders in Integrated Coastal and Ocean Governance held during the East Asian Seas Congress 2012.

One of the issues discussed in the 2009 East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress in Manila, Philippines, was that in the future — and to further create a demand and an incentive to stay the course of integrated coastal and ocean governance — there is a need to professionalize ICM practice. A certification program for practitioners is one strategy for meeting that need.

This publication summarizes the results of the Subregional Inception Workshop on Environmental Sensitivity Mapping for the Gulf of Thailand held during the East Asian Seas Congress 2012. The project activities and expected outputs of the workshop include the following: Establishment of the subregional ESI project steering committee Establishment of national ESI technical teams Conduct of subregional inception workshop Data gathering, validation, assessment and analysis Production of ESI maps for each country Conduct of national validation workshops Conduct of subregional integration workshop (integration of maps to produce a GOT ESI Atlas) Publication of the GOT ESI atlas Implementation of communication and advocacy plan

This publication summarizes the results of the workshop on Sustaining Community Livelihoods and Ecosystem Services: Benefits and Strategies held during the East Asian Seas Congress 2012. The workshop aimed to explore key considerations in strengthening the initiatives of community-based organizations through the framework of ICM programs, including: Capacity development needs for sustaining local and community-based initiatives; Replicating and scaling up good practices and lessons in community-based management to other sites; Sustaining and mainstreaming community-based projects into the development and investment plans of local governments; The potential in establishing eco-business models for community-based management, in support of a "blue economy" at the local level; and Strengthening community participation in local governance mechanism for sustainable development of marine and coastal areas and resources.

This publication summarizes the results of the workshop on Corporate Social Responsibility Impacts: Collaborations Towards an Ocean-based Blue Economy held during the East Asian Seas Congress 2012. The workshop highlighted the growing involvement and the value of the corporate or business sector in sustainable coastal and marine development. In particular, the workshop showed the different strategies applied by corporations through corporate efforts and partnerships between the local governments and the business community for the sustainable development of marine and coastal areas, showcasing how public-private partnerships (PPPs) through corporate social responsibility (CSR) can enhance the region's sustainability as well as discussions on new strategies. The workshop also aimed to build awareness for and encourage multinational and national corporations to integrate sustainability strategies into their organizational policies, programs and practices focused on the specific management issues in coastal and marine areas.

This publication summarizes the results of the workshop on Consolidation and Replication of ICM Lessons and Good Practices held during the East Asian Seas Congress 2012. The workshop included paper presentations on regional, national and sub-national perspectives on how ICM helps achieve sustainable development targets and priorities at different levels of governance, while fulfilling international commitments to sustainable development targets and commitments. The workshop also delved on the question of how ICM implementation can be scaled up across the region, particularly in highly urbanized coastal cities. Replicating the lessons and good practices that have been learned by local governments across the region was also discussed.

This publication summarizes the results of the SGP – PEMSEA Meeting held during the East Asian Seas Congress 2012. This meeting of the Small Grants Programme (SGP) and PEMSEA focal points is a follow-up to the two previous meetings held in 2006 and 2009 to share experiences in implementation and to discuss concerns and challenges in the implementation of the Joint Communique. The meeting aimed to: Share experiences on projects and programs implemented by the SGP; Provide updates on existing programs and projects under the SGP-PEMSEA Joint Communiqué; and Discuss the direction of the partnership for the next five years for inclusion in the next phase of PEMSEA and in the five-year implementation plans of the countries. Expected output of the session included: Community-based experiences disseminated through the SGP-PEMSEA website; Recommendations for the draft five-year plan of the SGP-PEMSEA Joint Communiqué; and Documentation of the meeting for dissemination among partners.

This toolkit serves as the overall guide for the Third East Asian Seas (EAS) Youth Forum: Young Champions for the Oceans. It outlines the activities for the Youth Forum and provides useful information on the value of the coastal and marine environment, thus building an understanding on the need to preserve and protect our oceans and coasts. The toolkit also includes the profiles of the speakers and other pertinent information that may help you as young oceans advocates. It provides useful tips in developing your project proposal that will help translate your ideas and plans into on-the-ground actions. The youth stories section introduces some YF3 delegates and their activities in their communities. We have also included some important facts and figures on marine and ecosystem services that will help you understand the importance of taking on and continuing the efforts for the sustainable development of our oceans and coasts. Exciting opportunities and career options are also presented here to stress the fact that ocean and coastal management is indeed an exciting field of specialization.