Strengthening ocean governance in Asia and the Pacific: Interactive Dialogue during Fifth Asia-Pacific Day for the Ocean
On 30 November, the Ocean Governance Project’s Technical Director Puri Canals virtually attended the Interactive Dialogue on Ocean Governance as part of the Fifth Asia-Pacific Day for the Ocean in Bangkok, Thailand. Alongside five other regional ocean experts, she discussed the key challenges and opportunities related to the protection and conservation of marine and coastal ecosystems, and effective management of marine protected areas in South-East Asia. The key messages and outcomes from this discussion will feed into the Ministerial Roundtable taking place on 1 December.
In line with UN resolution ESCAP/RES/76/1 on “Strengthening cooperation to promote the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific”, the Fifth Asia-Pacific Day for the Ocean aims to support an inclusive dialogue on priority areas and challenges in the region. The event is co-hosted by the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). With the South-East Asia region being one of the focal points of our impact, the Ocean Governance team welcomes the opportunity to be a part of this platform and regional dialogue.