The World Ocean Conference (WOC) 2009 is forum for the world community to discuss current issues in the marine field which are related to climate change, in order to achieve an international agreement and draw up an adaptive strategy to use of marine resources wisely for the benefit of humanity.
Alongside the main WOC2009 event, there will be opportunities for scientists and experts, NGO members, and journalists to discuss the results of research and the latest developments in science and technology, and establish measures for resolving climate change related problems in the marine and coastal environment, through holding of a number of side events organised within the framework of the WOC2009, which include:
A Symposium and Scientific Seminar on the theme of Ocean Science, Technology and Policy
An International Marine Exhibition
The official declaration of Bunaken as one of the World Natural Heritage Sites inIndonesia
Strengthening cooperation in the field of marine ecosystem conservation within the framework of the Sulu-Sulawesi Marine Ecoregion (SSME)
A Summit Meeting of the Heads of several nations who have joined together within the Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI) conceived by Indonesia, Filipina, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste and the Solomon Islands.
ABSTRACTS DEADLINE: October 30, 2008
Further information about deadlines on: http://www.woc2009.org/
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