Workshop: A Coordinated Approach for Combating OA in The Asia-Pacific

A Coordinated Approach for Combating OA in The Asia-Pacific

On the heels of the of the 12th annual World Ocean Summit and Expo, this morning workshop will bring together science practitioners, policy makers, private sector, civil society, indigenous communities and relevant finance institutions across The Asia-Pacific Region to accelerate the coordination of ocean acidification science and action across climate, marine and sustainable development portfolios.

With increasing ambitions to meet targets and goals of international frameworks, parties, sub-national governments and regional coordinating bodies are well positioned to strategically coordinated and integrate ocean acidification as part of key implementation strategies.

Presentations will include an overview of the ocean acidification science networks and projects staking shape across the region. Discussion with invited participants will focus on the following:

· What regional entities/ arenas are best designed to coordinate and integrate OA science across core policy portfolios?

· What financing institutions are most aligned to support this work?

· Developing an Action Taking Roadmap (1-3 years) for pan-regional countries.

Host or Publisher Ocean Acidification Research for Sustainability Programme, OA Alliance, Economist Impact, Sasakawa Peace Foundation