INVITATION TO COLLABORATE
In the Global Forum on Oceans, Coasts, and Islands
Program of Work 2009-2012
Background
The Global Forum on Oceans, Coasts, and
Islands was first mobilized in 2001 to help the
world's governments highlight issues related to
oceans, coasts, and Small Island Developing States
(SIDS) on the agenda of the 2002 World Summit on
Sustainable Development (WSSD), and was later for-
malized at the WSSD in Johannesburg. The Global
Forum is a response to perceived needs:
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ˇ for fostering cross-sectoral dialogue on ocean issues
among governments, NGOs, international organizations,
management in different world regions; and provided a series
and the private and scientific sectors
of Internet information services, including periodic newsletters.
ˇ for constant advocacy for oceans at the highest
Strategic Oceans Planning to 2016
political levels
In late 2006, the Global Forum began a strategic planning
ˇ for taking an ecosystem-based and integrated approach to
effort in collaboration with governments, United Nations
oceans governance at national, regional, and global levels,
agencies, NGOs, industry, and scientific groups, to advance the
including treating the water system from freshwater, to
global oceans agenda over the ten-year period to 2016.
coasts, to oceans as an interlinked system.
Twelve Multinational Expert Working Groups, involving 254
Since 2001, the Global Forum has involved ocean experts
experts from 72 countries, have been organized on three major
representing all sectors from 105 countries to advance the
themes, also considering a number of overarching, cross-cut-
global oceans agenda by: 1) promoting the implementation
ting issues, as shown in the chart on page 3.
of international agreements related to oceans, coasts, and SIDS,
The Working Groups have prepared a set of Policy Analyses
especially the goals emanating from the 2002 WSSD (see Table
addressing:
1 on page 2); 2) analyzing new emerging issues such as ad-
dressing the impacts of climate change and improving the gov-
-- The major problems/obstacles that affect the issue area
ernance regime for ocean areas beyond national jurisdiction;
and ways of overcoming these
and 3) promoting international consensus-building on unre-
-- How the global ocean goal/target under consideration can
solved ocean issues.
be assessed and progress (or lack thereof) measured; the
The Global Forum has organized four Global Conferences (in
extent to which intermediate and readily measurable
2001, 2003, and 2006 at UNESCO in Paris and in 2008 in
targets and timetables might be set as implementation
Hanoi, Vietnam); organized the Ocean Policy Summit in
benchmarks; and the relationship of the ocean goal/target
Lisbon in 2005 documenting experiences with integrated
to other global ocean goals/targets
oceans governance in countries and regions around the world;
-- Strategic opportunities for advancing the global goal/tar-
prepared a number of "report cards" on the implementation of
get in the next decade, by whom, and in what fora
the WSSD ocean targets and of the 1994 Barbados Programme
-- Recommendations on 3-5 specific priority action steps for
of Action for SIDS; reports on ocean issues in island states; re-
implementation by national and international decision-
ports on capacity development needs on ocean and coastal
makers to advance the issue in the next phase
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Table 1. Major oceans, coasts, and SIDS targets
national level as a contribution to poverty alleviation and
from the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable
to the benefit of all life on earth
Development*
ˇ Develop and facilitate the use of diverse approaches and
tools, including the ecosystem approach, the elimination
Integrated ocean and coastal management
of destructive fishing practices, the establishment of ma-
ˇ Encourage the application of the ecosystem approach
rine protected areas consistent with international law and
by 2010 for the sustainable development of the oceans,
based on scientific information, including representative
particularly in the management of fisheries and the
networks by 2012
conservation of biodiversity
Protection from marine pollution and maritime
ˇ Establish an effective, transparent and regular inter-agency
safety
coordination mechanism on ocean and coastal issues
ˇ Advance implementation of the Global Programme of
within the United Nations system
Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from
ˇ Promote integrated coastal and ocean management at
Land-based Activities in the period 2002-2006 with a view
the national level and encourage and assist countries in
to achieve substantial progress by 2006
developing ocean policies and mechanisms on integrated
ˇ Enhance maritime safety and protection of the marine
coastal management
environment:
ˇ Assist developing countries in coordinating policies and
a) Ratify, accede to and implement IMO instruments
programs at the regional and sub-regional levels aimed
at conservation and sustainable management of fishery
b) Accelerate the development of measures to address
resources and implement integrated coastal area manage-
invasive species in ballast waters
ment plans, including through the development of
Science and observation
infrastructure
ˇ Improve scientific understanding and assessment of the
Fisheries
marine environment
ˇ Implement the FAO International Plan of Action to
ˇ Establish a regular process under the United Nations for
Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported, and
global reporting and assessment of the state of the marine
Unregulated Fishing by 2004
environment, including socioeconomic aspects, by 2004
ˇ Implement the FAO International Plan of Action for the
Small island developing States
Management of Fishing Capacity by 2005
ˇ Follow-up on the implementation of the results of the
ˇ Maintain or restore depleted fish stocks to levels that can
Mauritius 2005 review of the Barbados Programme of
produce their maximum sustainable yield on an urgent
Action
basis and where possible no later than 2015
Water Resources Management
ˇ Eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported
ˇ Development of integrated water resources management
and unregulated fishing and to overcapacity
(IWRM) plans by 2005
Conservation of biodiversity
*United Nations. 2002. Johannesburg Plan of Implementation of the
World Summit on Sustainable Development
ˇ To achieve by 2010 a significant reduction of the current
rate of biodiversity loss at the global, regional and
The following policy briefs are available at www.globalo-
6.
Maritime Transport
ceans.org/globalconferences/2008/:
7.
Governance of Marine Ecosystems and Uses in Areas Be-
1.
Ecosystem Management and Integrated Coastal and
yond National Jurisdiction
Ocean Management and Indicators for Progress
8.
Climate, Oceans, and Security
2.
Large Marine Ecosystems
9.
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and
3.
Marine Biodiversity and Networks of Marine Protected
Implementation of the Mauritius Strategy
Areas
10. Compliance and Enforcement
4.
Linking the Management of Freshwater, Oceans, and
11. Capacity Building
Coasts
12. Public Education and Outreach
5.
Fisheries and Aquaculture--Sustainability and
Governance
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Global Forum Working Groups Matrix
Theme 1: Achieving Ecosystem
Theme 2: Climate, Oceans,
Theme 3: Governance of Marine
Management and Integrated Coastal
and Security
Ecosystems and Uses in Areas
and Ocean Management by 2010
Beyond National Jurisdiction
a. Coordinating Group on
a. Coordinating Group on
Theme 2: Cross-Cutting Issues
a. Coordinating Group on
Theme 1: Cross-Cutting Issues
ˇ Vulnerable Communities
Theme 3: Cross-Cutting Issues
b. Large Marine Ecosystems
--Adaptation
ˇ Overall Governance Issues
c. Marine Biodiversity and MPAs
--Environmental Refugees
ˇ Ecosystems and Uses
d. Freshwater, Oceans, and Coasts
--Public Health
--Marine Biodiversity
e. Fisheries and Aquaculture
ˇ Vulnerable Ecosystems
--Fisheries
f. Maritime Transportation
--Natural Disasters
--Bioprospecting
--Sea Level Rise
--Deep Seabed Mining
--Ocean Acidification
--Tourism
--Ocean Warming
--Maritime Transportation
b. SIDS and the Mauritius Strategy
Overarching, Cross-Cutting Issues
a. Capacity Development
b. Indicators for Progress
c. Compliance and Enforcement
d. Public Education / Outreach / Media
Fourth Global Conference on Oceans,
ernmental Panel on Climate Change, climate change will have
Coasts, and Islands, Hanoi, Vietnam,
profound effects on coastal ecosystems and populations around
April 7-11, 2008
the world, especially among the poorest people on Earth and in
small island developing States.
The 4th Global Conference on Oceans, Coasts, and Islands
Conference participants considered the policy briefs prepared
brought together 439 ocean and coastal leaders from 62
by the Working Groups and developed a strategic action plan,
countries, representing all sectors, including governments, in-
with specific steps, to advance the global oceans agenda to 2016.
tergovernmental and international organizations, non-gov-
ernmental organizations, the business community, ocean
For information about the Fourth Global Oceans Conference
donors, and scientific institutions. The conference was organ-
(GOC2008), please see:
ized by the Global Forum and hosted by the highest political
World Ocean Observatory GOC2008 Website:
levels in the Government of Vietnam. The Conference Pro-
http://www.thew2o.net/goc2008/index.html
gram is available at http://www.globaloceans.org/globalcon-
GOC2008 YouTube Channel:
ferences/2008/pdf/ConferenceProgram-April4.pdf.
http://www.youtube.com/globaloceans2008
The conference assessed essential issues in the governance of
International Institute for Sustainable Development
the world's oceans, with a focus on moving toward an ecosys-
Reporting Services Summary Report of the Conference:
tem-based and integrated approach to oceans governance at na-
http://www.iisd.ca/ymb/sdoh4/
tional, regional, and global levels. For the first time, a concerted
effort was made to bring oceans policy together with climate
A synthesis of the findings and policy recommendations of the
change policy. As indicated in the 2007 report of the Intergov-
Fourth Global Oceans Conference and of the Working Groups
will be published in 2009 and disseminated globally.
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Collaboration Invited in the Global Forum's
Program of Work 2009-2012
Organizations with an interest in advancing the global oceans
agenda are invited to collaborate with the Global Forum in the
further development and implementation of the strategic plan
to advance to global oceans agenda and associated activities.
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) and a variety of other
partners from governments, UN agencies, NGOs, foundations,
academic sector, and museums and aquaria have committed
support as core funding to support this work (see Table 2 at the
end of this report). Additional collaboration and co-financing
is invited from a wide range of collaborators from UN agen-
cies, national governments, nongovernmental organizations,
foundations, research centers, and aquaria and museums.
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Major Activities to Be Undertaken:
The Global Forum will also be communicating with interested
governments and the UN Department of Economic and Social
STRATEGIC PLANNING TO
Affairs regarding preparation of the oceans review by the UN
ADVANCE THE GLOBAL OCEANS
Commission on Sustainable Development in 2014-2015.
AGENDA
(1) Climate, Oceans, and Security
The strategic planning process began by the Global Forum in
The Global Forum has developed an Action Agenda on Oceans
2006 is an informal process of envisioning where the oceans
and Climate to advance the global oceans agenda in relation to
community would like to be in the next decade on the global
climate change and to influence the UNFCCC negotiations
oceans agenda and how to arrive there, in association with
process in collaboration with other partners.
governments, UN agencies, NGOs, private sector, ocean
donors, science sector, and the world's museums and aquaria.
1. Develop a series of Policy Briefs aimed at high-level policy
Building on the recommendations of the Working Groups at
makers on each of the major oceans/climate themes (noted
the 4th Global Oceans Conference, the Global Forum will con-
below) through consultation with expert scientists and deci-
tinue focusing on the achievement of the WSSD and MDG
sionmakers.
goals while responding to new challenges, such as those re-
2. Organize the Global Ocean Policy Day to be held during
lated to climate, disasters, and high seas governance. The major
the World Ocean Conference (WOC) in Manado, Indonesia
next steps that should be taken in each area by the appropri-
(May 11-15, 2009), in cooperation with the United Nations
ate lead organizations need to be refined, and the role of the
Environment Programme, the Indonesian Ministry of Marine
Global Forum in each area defined, as appropriate. Further-
Affairs and Fisheries, the Global Environment Facility, and
more, each step should be assessed against a set of criteria,
other partners. The WOC will bring together Ministers, high-
which includes: need for cross-sectoral perspective; compara-
level government officials and representatives from interna-
tive advantage; implementation feasibility; measurable indica-
tional organizations from around the world to focus on the
tors; and requisite funding.
implications of climate change for the world's oceans and
This activity will determine how to best bring the top ocean
coastal communities, the role of the oceans in climate change
issues to the attention of decisionmakers in various fora, espe-
phenomena, and the need for mitigation and adaptation meas-
cially the oceans and climate change issues. In particular,
ures to climate change. (Please see subsequent discussion.)
strategic planning in the areas of climate change, biodiversity
3. Participate in the UNFCCC process (leading up to the
conservation, and linking the management of freshwater,
COP15, December 2009, Copenhagen) as a non-government
oceans, and coasts will involve incorporating oceans in the fol-
organization, and articulate the central role of oceans in cli-
lowing major fora:
mate, the effects of climate change on oceans, coastal com-
ˇ climate talks in 2009 (United Nations Framework
munities, and small island States, and the need for specific
Convention on Climate Change 15th Conference of the
mitigation, adaptation, and financing measures.
Parties (UNFCCC COP15) in Denmark, December 2009);
4. Organize the 2010 5th Global Conference on Oceans,
ˇ biodiversity in Nagoya, Japan in December 2010 (United
Coasts, and Islands, April 5-9, 2010 at UNESCO in Paris,
Nations Convention on Biological Diversity 10th Confer-
with a focus on climate change and oceans and integrated,
ence of the Parties, Nagoya, Japan); and
ecosystem-based ocean governance.
ˇ the 5th World Water Forum in Istanbul in March 2009.
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Major Oceans/Climate Issues to Be Addressed
(organized according to the categories that will
be addressed at the UNFCCC COP15)
Mitigation
1.
Articulate the central role of oceans in climate and
emphasize that continued levels of ocean absorption of
anthropogenic CO2 emissions could lead to a level of
ocean acidification that could produce irreversible impacts
for millennia.
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2.
Understand and develop policy responses to global ocean
changes (ocean warming, ocean acidification, changes in
ˇ Carry out a major international survey on the extent of im-
currents, and changes in Polar Regions).
plementation of Ecosystem-Based Management (EBM) and
3.
Properly manage mitigation efforts that use the oceans
Integrated Coastal and Ocean Management (ICM), includ-
(carbon capture and storage, ocean fertilization).
ing freshwater aspects, at national and regional levels, in
partnership with national and regional collaborators
4.
Encourage alternative forms of energy using the oceans
(wind power, tidal energy and power from waves and
ˇ Promote the development and implementation of best prac-
ocean currents).
tices in integrated marine and coastal policies at national
and regional levels
5.
Manage air pollution from ships.
(3) Large Marine Ecosystems
Adaptation
There are currently sixteen LME projects involving 110 coun-
6.
Encourage a wide range of adaptation efforts (soft, hard,
tries. The Global Forum will encourage Ministers to continue
floating) in the context of integrated ecosystem-based
to support the LME process within their countries. Each LME
management.
project is being carried out by stakeholders who are focusing on
the improvement in the management of ocean and coastal re-
Financing Mechanisms
sources through the project, and thus need continued support.
7.
Address the "climate divide" and promote international
commitments and funding mechanisms, including pub-
(4) Marine Biodiversity and Networks of
lic/private partnerships, to respond to the differential ef-
Marine Protected Areas
fects of climate change on different regions and peoples.
ŠTewfik
The Global Forum Working Group
Cross-cutting Issues
on Marine Biodiversity and Net-
works of Protected Areas will work
8.
Enhance capacity building to address climate change
on the preparation of a synthesis
effects.
report to the Convention on Bio-
9.
Develop public outreach and education strategies.
logical Diversity (CBD) as part of
the review of the CBD's Pro-
(2) Achieving Ecosystem-based Management
gramme of Work on marine and
and Integrated Coastal and Ocean Manage-
coastal biodiversity being carried
ment by 2010 and Progress Markers
out by the CBD Secretariat in
preparation for COP10 in 2010.
The Global Forum will:
The Global Forum Working Group on Marine Areas Beyond
ˇ Prepare reports from the 4th Global Oceans Conference:
National Jurisdiction (concern-ed with moving toward inte-
1. 2009 Report following up on the 2006 Global Forum
grated, ecosystem-based management of marine areas beyond
report on Meeting the Commitments on Oceans, Coasts,
national jurisdiction (64% of the oceans) and protecting ma-
and Small Island Developing States Made at the 2002
rine biodiversity in these areas will focus on four key next steps:
World Summit on Sustainable Development: How Well Are
ˇ Building bridges between developed and developing
We Doing?
countries on these issues to achieve forward move-
2. Book on Progress in Meeting the Global Goals of Achieving
ment toward international consensus
Ecosystem Management and Integrated Coastal and Ocean
ˇ Further development of global approaches and rules
Management by 2010 with major policy briefs and pre-
systematic analysis of the range of options for achiev-
sentations from the 4th Global Oceans Conference
ing integrated, ecosystem-based management of
marine areas beyond national jurisdiction, on a
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continuum ranging from improvements in the sec-
ˇ Encourage the involvement of commercial fishing, tourism,
toral processes to the establishment of integrated
energy, and other sectors in the Global Forum's multi-stake-
institutions
holder dialogues
ˇ Mapping of areas beyond national jurisdiction and
ˇ Examine ways by which traditional fisheries management
identification of special areas in need of protection
can influence climate change impacts. For example, the
through marine protected areas
rehabilitation of fish stocks can constitute building resilience
ˇ Systematic regional experimentation on area-based
to global climate change; rehabilitation of coastal ecosystems
management interventions in marine areas beyond
that serve as fish nurseries such as mangroves and sea grass,
national jurisdiction, drawing implications for the
which also serve as carbon sinks, contribute to mitigation ef-
global situation, in cooperation with the Global
forts. Changes in fishing patterns, such as substituting more
Environment Facility
passive fishing gear, e.g. traps, for more active fishing gear,
e.g. trawls, contribute to fuel reduction.
ˇ Provide input and assist in ensuring that governments are
adequately informed about the issues from various perspec-
tives
ˇ Contribute to the following meetings:
ˇ Meeting of the Committee on Fisheries (COFI) of the
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United
Nations
ˇ World Ocean Conference 2009
ˇ Fifth Global Oceans Conference 2010
ˇ Review of the United Nations Fish Stocks Agreement
(UNFSA), 2010/2011
(6) Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
(5) Fisheries and Aquaculture 
and Implementation of the Mauritius Strat-
Sustainability and Governance
egy
The major recommendations put forward by the Working
The Working Group
Group at the 4th Global Oceans Conference include specifying
will mobilize on the
next steps by the international community to accelerate
following immediate
progress in:
next steps:
1. Considering the range of climate effects of fisheries
ˇ Conduct consulta-
and the policies that can be put in place to help
tions with Alliance
fishers adapt to these changes and to address
of
Small
Islands
such changes.
States (AOSIS) country UN missions in New York as to their
2. Enhancing the performance of the Regional
views on how the Global Forum may support AOSIS on the
Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) to
implementation of the Mauritius Strategy and on its in-
achieve sustainable fisheries management as well as
volvement in the climate negotiations, especially in the
to move toward ecosystem-based management of
areas of mitigation, adaptation, technology transfer, and fi-
ocean areas
nancing
3. Controlling Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported
ˇ Participate in the following meetings/conferences related to:
(IUU) Fishing
17th Session of the Commission on Sustainable Develop-
4. Addressing the problem of fishing overcapacity
ment (CSD) (SIDS Day), May 2009, World Ocean Confer-
ence 2009, 10th United Nations Open-ended Informal
5. Doing aquaculture right, including additional and
Consultative Process on Oceans and the Law of the Sea (ICP-
more detailed global guidance as well as global tar-
10), June 2009, United Nations Framework Convention on
gets (akin to the WSSD targets on fisheries) needed to
Climate Change 15th Conference of the Parties, December
properly steer this important food-generating
2009, 5th Global Oceans Conference 2010, and Preparation
activity
for CSD review of the oceans 2014-2015
The Working Group will mobilize on the following immediate
ˇ Participate in the UNFCCC process and develop a set of ma-
next steps:
terials related to oceans, coasts, and SIDS to be used to ar-
6 ticulate key points about the central role of oceans on

climate and the effects of climate change on small island de-
Conference 2009; 5th Global Oceans Conference 2010;
veloping States
Third Intergovernmental review of the UNEP/GPA, 2011
ˇ Promote the development of capacity building for coastal
ˇ Enhance the information on freshwater-to-oceans linkages
and marine management
available on existing websites, such as the World Ocean Ob-
Involve ocean experts in the preparation of an
servatory `From Freshwater to Oceans' website, and maxi-
economic opportunity report for SIDS (including
mizing the opportunity for access by creating links between
opportunities for alternative energy development)
these websites and the 5th WWF website
which could be the basis for World Bank and other in-
ˇ Build on the concept of environmental flows for both
vestments
downstream and upstream users, including the identifica-
Enhance the ocean and coastal curricula within
tion of positive and negative impacts of upstream and
the University Consortium of Small Island States;
downstream activities on freshwater and marine ecosystems,
involve partners such as the International Ocean
resources, and dependent communities, as a basis for estab-
Institute and the United Nations Department of
lishing and strengthening linkages
Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)
(8) Improving Governance of Marine
Ecosystems and Uses in Areas Beyond
National Jurisdiction
Since 2005, the Global Forum has been engaged in an informal
process to bring together major relevant interests to facilitate
open and constructive multi-stakeholder policy dialogue to in-
form and support the formal processes that have been or may
be established by the United Nations General Assembly re-
garding governance of marine areas beyond national jurisdic-
tion. The general intent is to work to clarify the issues, lay out
various perspectives, dis-
cuss options, and identify
possible avenues for con-
sensus-building
among
(7) Linking the Management of
disparate interests, espe-
Freshwater, Coasts, and Oceans
cially between developed
and developing countries,
The major recommendations emanating from the Working
and industry and environ-
Group and 4th Global Oceans Conference include:
mental groups.
ˇ Identify and recognize the costs and implications of failure
Considerable work has already been carried out in this area by
to link integrated water resources management (IWRM) and
the Global Forum, which are reviewed in the Global Forum's
integrated ocean and coastal management (ICM)
report to the UN Ad Hoc Open-Ended Informal Working
ˇ Take the lead in making marine issues more visible at the
Group to study issues relating to the conservation and sus-
World Water Forum
tainable use of marine biological diversity beyond areas of na-
ˇ Challenge participants to identify ways to better link IWRM
tional jurisdiction (2nd Meeting, 28 April 2 May 2008, New
and ICM that can be suitable for governments, donors, plan-
York. (http://www.globaloceans.org/highseas/pdf/GlobalFo-
ners, and key stakeholders
rumSubmission-2ndAdHocWGMeeting-April2008-red.pdf).
ˇ Invite freshwater experts to the 2010 Global Oceans Con-
The Global Forum has organized a series of workshops,
ference and organize freshwater-oceans event for both com-
policy analyses, and multi-stakeholder dialogues carried out
munities
under the Project Governing the Oceans Beyond National
Jurisdiction: Multistakeholder Policy Analyses and Policy Dialogues
ˇ Draw lessons learned from specific case studies for dissemi-
for Improved Ocean Governance, supported by the Nippon Foun-
nation among decision-makers, management practitioners
dation, Japan, and carried out at the University of Delaware
in both freshwater and ocean areas and for public outreach
Gerard J. Mangone Center for Marine Policy, which included
The Working Group will mobilize on the following immediate
three workshops:
next steps:
ˇ Strategic Planning Workshop on Global Oceans Issues in
ˇ Participate in forthcoming meetings where the need to
Marine Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction in the Context of Cli-
strengthen the linkages between the management of fresh-
mate Change, January 23-25, 2008, Nice, France
water and oceans can be highlighted, including at the 5th
World Water Forum, Istanbul, March 2009; World Ocean 7

ˇ Workshop on Ecosystems and Uses in Marine Areas Beyond
conference, allowing for a dialogue amongst the participants
National Jurisdiction, held on April 5, 2008 as part of the
and further development of the emerging outcomes of the
Fourth Global Conference on Oceans, Coasts, and Islands:
Conference. The Global Ocean Policy Day will provide a major
Advancing Ecosystem Management and Integrated Coastal
opportunity for multi-stakeholder dialogue among high-level
and Ocean Management by 2010 in the Context of
government officials, international organizations, NGOs, in-
Climate Change held in Hanoi, Vietnam, April 7-11, 2008
dustry, and scientists at the World Ocean Conference. About
ˇ Workshop on Management Issues and Policy Alternatives to
1000 participants are expected to participate in the Global
Improve Governance of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction,
Ocean Policy Day.
together with the Government of Singapore, in Singapore,
The Global Ocean Policy Day will be preceded by panel
on November 3-5, 2008, which advanced discussions of: a)
discussions on the major ocean/climate issues noted above
Major institutional options for moving toward integrated,
during May 11 and 12, to be organized by the Global Forum
ecosystem-based management; b) Options for managing
and other collaborators. Key scientists, decision-makers, ocean
marine genetic resources, especially focusing on possible
and coastal managers and other practitioners will lead these
modalities for benefit sharing; and c) Possible design of ex-
sessions. Preparation for these panels and for the Global Ocean
periments incorporating ecosystem-based management
Policy Day will involve the development of a number of peer-
through pilot sites in areas beyond national jurisdiction
reviewed policy briefs (aimed at high-level decision-makers and
At the Singapore Workshop, there was an important opportu-
the public) on major climate/oceans themes. A Science Advi-
nity for a consultation session on the role that the Global En-
sory Group involving key scientists from around the world are
vironment Facility could play regarding areas beyond national
advising on the planning efforts and are carrying out peer-re-
jurisdiction in the next phase (GEF 5). Recommendations were
views of the policy briefs, and will be participating in the cli-
made to encourage a number of regional "bottom-up" cases to
mate/oceans panels and in the Global Ocean Policy Day.
test key concepts for moving forward in this area. Participants
The Global Forum will actively participate in the preparation
urged the Global Environment Facility to consider funding
of the Manado Ocean Declaration, expected to lay out specific
support, in the next GEF 5 phase, for experiments to test the
policy recommendations for high-level leaders.
feasibility of applying ecosystem-based management to re-
The Global Forum will plan to institutionalize the High-Level
gional areas which may include areas of national jurisdiction,
Ministerial Oceans Roundtable as part of the Global Forum's
large marine ecosystems shared by various countries, and areas
Global Ocean Conferences post-Manado.
beyond national jurisdiction. Several possible test cases were
identified.
3. PLANNING FOR 2010 GLOBAL OCEANS
Next steps in this work are to report to the G-77, AOSIS, and
CONFERENCE
other country groupings at the UN on emerging findings, to
The 5th Global Oceans Conference: Advancing Integrated
present findings at the next meeting of the UN Ad Hoc Work-
Ocean Governance at National, Regional, and Global levels
ing Group on the subject (2010), to continue the policy analy-
will be held April 5-9, 2010 at UNESCO in Paris, France. The
ses and dialogues, and to develop a series of regional case
Global Conference is organized by the Global Forum on
studies for possible funding by the GEF and others.
Oceans, Coasts, and Islands, in collaboration with other main
organizers from intergovernmental, governmental, and non-
The Global Forum work on the themes Capacity Development
governmental entities. Other key ocean-oriented entities, in-
and Public Education and Outreach are discussed under items
dustry, and scientific groups are being invited, as well, to play
4 and 5 below.
pivotal roles in the organization of the Conference and the dis-
2. CO-ORGANIZE INDONESIA WORLD
semination of its outputs.
OCEAN CONFERENCE, MANADO,
The Conference, which will, in part, celebrate the 50th An-
INDONESIA, (May 11-15, 2009)
niversary of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commis-
sion, UNESCO and the International Year of Biodiversity 2010,
The Global Forum on Oceans, Coasts, and Islands, with fund-
will address the following themes:
ing support from the Global Environment Facility (GEF)
ˇ Oceans, Climate and Security: Major Issues in Mitigation,
through the United Nations Development Programme
Adaptation, and Financing
(UNDP), is co-organizing the Global Ocean Policy Day with
the Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, the
ˇ Integrated Marine and Coastal Policies: Best Practices at Na-
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and other
tional and Regional Levels
partners. The Global Ocean Policy Day is scheduled for May
ˇ Progress Markers in Achieving Integrated Ecosystem-Based
13, 2009 during the World Ocean Conference (WOC).
Management by 2010, Including Linkages to Freshwater
The Global Ocean Policy Day will feature keynote presenta-
ˇ Marine Biodiversity (2010) and Networks of Marine
tions and panel sessions, focusing on the key themes of the
Protected Areas (2012), and celebrating the 2010 Interna-
tional Year of Biodiversity
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ˇ Next Steps in Building Consensus on Integrated Governance
sustainably and for the benefit of the country's public and especially
of Marine Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction
of its coastal communities.
ˇ Enhancing United Nations Capacity to Respond to
The ocean leader will have sufficient knowledge and understanding
Cross-Cutting Issues in Ocean Governance
of marine science, economics, public administration, and
ˇ Mobilizing to Support Capacity Development in
politics, to enable him/her to formulate and implement ocean
Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States
policies in an effective and efficient manner and with lasting bene-
(SIDS)
fits to the public and to coastal communities.
ˇ Mobilizing the Public and the Private Sector for Global
Ocean Stewardship
This training will combine the following aspects: 1) substantive
The Global Conference will feature:
aspects related to the interplay of oceans, coasts, climate, and
ˇ A Technical Symposium on Ocean Governance, April 5-6
biodiversity and related international and national frame-
works; 2) leadership skills; 3) negotiation skills.
ˇ High-level National Officials Roundtable, Meetings of
Special Networks (The Ocean Parliamentarians; Local and
The training will target the highest level permanent officials
Regional Authorities), and Meetings of Global Forum
in developing countries and SIDS as well as country officials in
Working Groups, April 7
the United Nations Missions in New York (responsible for in-
ternational negotiations). Special emphasis will be put on the
ˇ The Policy Conference (Plenary Sessions, Concurrent
following groups of countries:
Policy Dialogues, Charting the Course for the Next Phase),
ˇ
April 8 and 9
Coral Triangle Initiative Countries (Indonesia, Timor Leste,
Malaysia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, and Solomon
4. OCEAN/CLIMATE STRATEGY/VISION/
Islands)
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR HIGH-LEVEL
ˇ 51 Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
DECISIONMAKERS FROM AROUND THE
ˇ Countries in the Western Indian Ocean region and
WORLD (FOCUS ON PERMANENT OCEAN
Agulhas and Somali Currents Large Marine Ecosystem
OFFICIALS IN-COUNTRY AND PERMANENT
ˇ The 8 countries in the Community of Portuguese-Speaking
REPRESENTATIVES TO THE UN)
Nations (Portugal, Brazil, Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bis-
This activity aims to foster the development of "ocean leader-
sau, Mozambique, Săo Tomé and Príncipe, and Timor
ship" among high-level decision-makers, including both the
Leste)
highest level permanent officials at national levels and in the
Specific Modules in this Training Program may include: 1) Im-
UN country missions in New York.
plementation of WSSD targets on oceans, coasts, and SIDS:
State-of-the Art: a) Status of Ecosystems and Resources; and b)
Definition of Ocean Leadership
How Well are We Doing?; 2) Effective Communication, Nego-
The goal of ocean leadership is the development of a broad tiation,andDecision-making;3)OceansandClimateChange:
vision and skills to be able to address the thorny issues related
a) Developing Strategies and Linkages Among Management
to oceans, coasts, small island developing States, biodiversity, and
Initiatives; b) Putting Oceans in the Climate Agenda, c) Ad-
climate in an integrated manner, and increasing understanding of
dressing Climate Change Impacts on Vulnerable Ecosystems
and Communities.
the interrelationships among issues and the impacts of uses and ac-
tivities on the marine environment and on each other. While rooted
The Ocean Leadership Training Program will be developed and
in the context, culture, and experience of a particular country, an
delivered, with partners, initially in English. Subsequently, the
ocean leader will have the ability to understand the complex inter-
program may be delivered in different languages together with
leading partners from different countries.
play among international, national, and local policies and politics
which typically shapes actions in the oceans area.
5. PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
The ocean leader will have a deep appreciation of the meaning of
The Global Forum will collaborate with the World Ocean
ocean stewardship, of public benefits from sustainable ocean use,
Network (WON) (reaching more than 250 museums and
and of his/her personal responsibility to future generations, to his/her
aquaria around the world), the World Ocean Observatory
nation, and to the global community in this regard. The ocean leader
(WOO), and other groups specializing in public outreach to
will have, as well, the capacity to think, act, and negotiate strategi-
craft and disseminate messages to the public to promote
cally to advance stewardship of oceans at national and international
appropriate individual and social behavior toward the oceans,
levels. The ocean leader will have the capacity to negotiate strategi-
in conjunction with the world's museums and aquaria. In
cally with other countries and the private sector to insure that the
2009, this work will be especially devoted to oceans and cli-
ocean resources in the areas of his/her national jurisdiction are used
mate to coincide with the Global Forum's efforts associated
with the 2009 World Ocean Conference and the UNFCCC
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negotiations. A series of public-oriented briefings focused on
ˇ October 2009, 36th Festival of Underwater Pictures,
the oceans/climate priority areas to be covered at WOC2009
Antibes, France
will be prepared and widely disseminated in print form as well
ˇ November 2009, CBD Expert workshop to discuss
as in other media.
scientific and technical aspects relevant to EIA in areas
beyond national jurisdiction, Seoul, Korea
Roadmap and Schedule of Global Forum
Activities in 2009-2010:
ˇ November 23-27, East Asian Seas Congress, Manila,
Philippines
2009
ˇ December 7-18, UNFCCC COP15, Copenhagen,
Denmark
ˇ February 5-6, Global Forum Steering Committee Meeting,
World Bank, Washington, D.C.
2010
ˇ March 2009, Consultations with country groupings--G77,
ˇ UN Ad Hoc Informal Working Group on marine biodiver-
AOSIS, others; meetings with UNDESA to consider CSD re-
sity in areas beyond national jurisdiction, January 2010
view of oceans in 2014, New York
(draft date), New York
ˇ March 16-22, Participation in the 5th World Water Forum,
ˇ April 5-9, 5th Global Oceans Conference, UNESCO Paris
Istanbul, Turkey
ˇ April 2010 (following the Global Oceans Conference),
ˇ March 29-April 8, 1st Preparatory Meeting, UNFCCC COP15
International Meeting, World Ocean Network
ˇ May 4-15, UN Commission on Sustainable Development,
ˇ September 2010, 1st Ocean Leadership Institute,
SIDS Day
Washington DC
ˇ May 11-15, World Ocean Conference, Manado, Indonesia
ˇ October 2010, United Nations Convention on Biological
(Global Ocean Policy Day is on May 13, 2009)
Diversity 10th Conference of the Parties, Nagoya, Japan
ˇ May 19-24, International Marine Conservation Congress
(serves as the 2nd International Marine Protected Areas
Congress (IMPAC2)), Washington, D.C.
Contact Information
ˇ June 1-12, 2nd Preparatory Meeting, UNFCCC COP15; 30th
For additional information, please contact
session of Convention subsidiary bodies SBSTA (Subsidiary
Dr. Biliana Cicin-Sain, Co-Chair and Head of Secretariat
Body for Scientific and Technological Advice) and SBI (Sub-
Global Forum on Oceans, Coasts, and Islands,
sidiary Body for Implementation); eighth session of the
and Director, Gerard J. Mangone Center for Marine Policy
AWG-KP (Ad Hoc Working Group on Further Commitments
University of Delaware, Robinson Hall 301
for Annex I Parties under the Kyoto Protocol) and sixth ses-
Newark, Delaware 19716 USA
sion of the AWG-LCA (Ad Hoc Working Group on Long-
term Cooperative Action under the Convention) (including
Email: bcs@udel.edu
organization of side event)
Tel. +1-302-831-8086
Fax: +1-302-831-3668
ˇ June 8, World Ocean Day
Dr. Miriam C. Balgos, Program Coordinator
ˇ June 16 (Tuesday), Global Forum Steering Committee
Global Forum on Oceans, Coasts, and Islands
Meeting, Explorers Club, New York
Gerard J. Mangone Center for Marine Policy
ˇ June 17-19, 10th Meeting of the United Nations
University of Delaware, Robinson Hall 301
Open-ended Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and
Newark, Delaware 19716 USA
the Law of the Sea (ICP10), New York (including organiza-
Email: mbalgos@udel.edu
tion of side event)
Tel. +1-302-831-8086
ˇ September 2009, Convention on Biological Diversity
Fax: +1-302-831-3668
Expert workshop to provide scientific and technical guid-
ance on the use and further development of biogeographic
classification systems, and guidance on the
List of Past Contributors and Invited
identification of areas beyond national jurisdiction which
Collaborators
meet the scientific criteria, Ottawa, Canada
A list of current and past financial or in-kind contributors and
ˇ September 28-October 9, 3rd Preparatory Meeting,
invited collaborators to the Global Forum may be found in
UNFCCC COP15 (including organization of side event)
Table 2.
ˇ October 26-29, 2009, GEF Fifth Biennial International
Waters Conference, Cairns, Australia
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Table 2. Current and Past Financial or In-Kind Contributors to the Global Forum
Intergovernmental Organizations
International Organizations
Convention on Biological Diversity Secretariat
Land-Ocean Interactions in the Coastal Zone
Food and Agriculture Organization
New Partnership for Africa's Development
Global Environment Facility
Pacific Islands Applied Geoscience Commission
GEF International Waters Learning Exchange and Resource
Partnerships in Environmental Management for the
Network
Seas of East Asia
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural
South Pacific Regional Environment Programme
Organization (Intergovernmental Oceanographic Com-
mission; Division of Ecological Sciences; Division of
Nongovernmental Organizations
Water Sciences; Environment and Development in
International Ocean Institute
Coastal Regions and in Small Islands)
International Union for the Conservation of Nature
United Nations Environment Programme (Global
IUCN Vietnam
Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine
Environment from Land-based Activities)
The Nature Conservancy
World Bank
World Wildlife Fund
World Bank Institute
Foundations
Governments
Gulbenkian Foundation, Portugal
Government of Australia
Lighthouse Foundation, Germany
Government of Barbados
Luso-American Foundation, Portugal
Flemish Government, Belgium
Nippon Foundation, Japan
Government of Canada (DFO; CIDA; DFAIT)
Ocean Policy Research Foundation, Japan
Government of Indonesia (Ministry of Maritime Affairs
Research Centers
and Fisheries)
Centro de Ecologia, Pesquerias y Oceanografia del
Government of Italy (Ministry of Environment and
Golfo de
Territory)
Mexico (EPOMEX), Universidad Autonoma de Campeche,
Government of the Republic of Korea (Ministry of
Mexico
Maritime Affairs and Fisheries)
Institute for Sustainable Development and International
Government of Mexico (Secretariat of Environment and
Relations (IDDRI), France
Natural Resources, Comision Consultiva del Agua)
Dalhousie University, Marine and Environmental
Government of Mozambique
Law Institute
Government of the Netherlands
Pusan National University, Republic of Korea
Government of Portugal (Intersectoral Oceanographic
University of Delaware, Gerard J. Mangone Center for
Commission, Ministry of Science, Technology and High
Marine Policy
Education; Strategic Commission on the Oceans;
Secretary of State for Maritime Affairs, Ministry of
University of Rhode Island Coastal Resources Center
Foreign Affairs)
Aquaria and Museums
Government of Singapore (Ministry of Foreign Affairs;
National Parks Board)
Centre de Decouverte du Monde Marin, Nice, France
Government of the United States of America
NAUSICAA (Centre National de la Mer)
(NOAA: National Ocean Service (Coastal Services
Oceanario de Lisboa
Center, International Program Office), National
World Ocean Observatory
Marine Fisheries Service; Department of State; USAID)
World Ocean Network
Government of Vietnam (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural
Development; Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Ministry of
Natural Resources and Environment)
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Steering Committee, Global Forum on Oceans, Coasts, and Islands
STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
Lori Ridgeway, Director-General, Interna-
Magnus Ngoile,** Policy and Governance
Indumathie Hewawasam,**The Nature
LIST
tional Coordination and Policy Analysis,
Coordinator, UNDP/GEF, Agulhas and So-
Conservancy and Senior Policy Advisor for
Department of Fisheries and Oceans,
mali Current LME Project, Tanzania and
Public Funding, Coral Triangle Initiative
CO-CHAIRS
Canada and Camille Mageau, Director,
South Africa
Gunnar Kullenberg, Professor, Former
Marine Ecosystems Conservation Branch,
Biliana Cicin-Sain,** Director, Gerard J.
Tiago Pitta e Cunha, Member, Cabinet of
Executive Secretary, Intergovernmental
Department of Fisheries and Oceans,
Mangone Center for Marine Policy, Univer-
Fisheries and Maritime Commissioner,
Oceanographic Commission (IOC)
Canada
sity of Delaware (also Head of Secretariat,
European Commission
Gerhard Kuska, Principal, Good Harbor
Global Forum)
Mario Ruivo, Intersectoral Oceanographic
Jean-Francois Pulvenis de Seligny,
Consulting and Senior Adviser to the
Commission, Ministry of Science, Technol-
Patricio A. Bernal,** Executive- Secretary,
Director, Fisheries and Aquaculture Eco-
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi for Maritime
ogy, and Higher Education, Portugal
Intergovernmental Oceanographic Com-
nomics and Policy Division (FIE), Fisheries
Security
mission, UNESCO, Paris, France
Indroyono Soesilo, Gellwynn Jusuf, and
and Aquaculture Department, Food and
Dan Laffoley, Vice Chair, World Commis-
Gabriel Wagey, Agency for Marine and
Agriculture Organization of the United
Veerle Vandeweerd,** Director,
sion on Protected Areas-Marine, IUCN
Fisheries Research, Department of Marine
Nations (FAO)
Environment and Energy Group, United
Affairs and Fisheries, Indonesia
Thomas Laughlin, Deputy Head, Global
Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Cristelle Pratt, Director, South Pacific
Marine Programme, IUCN
Ambassador Enele S. Sopoaga, Tuvalu,
Applied Geoscience Commission (SOPAC),
G
Dawn Martin, President, Sea Web, USA
OVERNMENTAL
Former Vice-Chair, Alliance of Small
Fiji
Island States (AOSIS)
Diane Quarless, Chief, Small Island
Gerald Miles, Senior Advisor, The Nature
Thabit Zahran Al Abdessalaam, Director
Developing States Unit, UNDESA
Conservancy, Pacific Region, Brisbane, Aus-
Marine Biodiversity Management Sector,
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND INTERNA-
tralia
Environment Agency, Abu Dhabi, United
John Richardson, former Head, Maritime
TIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Arab Emirates
Policy Task Force, European Commission
Iouri Oliounine, formerly Executive
Director, International Ocean Institute,
David Balton, Deputy Assistant Secretary
Salvatore Arico, Programme Specialist,
Asterio Takesy, Director, Secretariat for
Malta, and Coordinator for the 50th
for Oceans and Fisheries, Bureau of Oceans,
Ecological Sciences, UNESCO
the Pacific Regional Environment
Anniversary of the Intergovernmental
U.S. Department of State
Julian Barbiere, Programme Specialist, In-
Programme
Oceanographic Commission, UNESCO,
Phil Burgess, Director, Cetacean Policy
tergovernmental Oceanographic Commis-
Marjo Vierros, Visiting Professor, Institute
Paris
and Recovery, Department of the Environ-
sion, France
of Advanced Studies, United Nations
Pietro Parravano, President, Institute for
ment and Water Resources, Australia
Chua Thia-Eng,** Partnership in Environ-
University, Vancouver
Fisheries Resources, World Fisheries Forum
Nguyen Chu Hoi, Deputy Administrator,
mental Management for the Seas of East
Sian Pullen Prior, Independent Consult-
Vietnam Administration for Seas and
Asia (PEMSEA), IMO/UNDP/GEF, Philip-
NONGOVERNMENTAL (INCLUDING
ant, New Zealand, and former Head of Eu-
Islands, Vietnam
pines
INDUSTRY, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS,
ropean and Middle East Marine Program,
AND FOUNDATIONS)
Torkil J. Clausen, Managing Director, DHI
Jacqueline Alder, Director of the Marine
WWF International, UK
Water Policy, Denmark and Senior Adviser,
and Coastal Branch, David Osborn, Coor-
Jens Ambsdorf, Chief Executive Officer,
Dann Sklarew, Associate Professor and As-
Global Water Partnership
dinator, GPA Coordination Unit, and Anjan
Lighthouse Foundation
Datta, Programme Officer, GPA Coordina-
sociate Director, Potomac Environmental
Aldo Cosentino, Director-General, Direc-
tion Unit, Division of Environmental Policy
Milton Asmus, International Representa-
Research and Education Center, Depart-
torate for Nature Protection, Ministry of
Implementation, UNEP, Nairobi
tive, Brazilian Agency for Coastal
ment of Environmental Science and Policy,
Environment, Land, and Sea Protection,
Management
George Mason University, USA
Italy
Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary,
Convention on Biological Diversity
Awni Behnam, President, International
Victoria Radchenko, Director, Interna-
Margaret Davidson, Director, Coastal
Secretariat
Ocean Institute, Malta and UN Commis-
tional Ocean Institute, Ukraine
Services Center, National Oceanic and At-
sioner General for the Shanghai World
Tony Ribbink, Director, Sustainable Seas
mospheric Administration (NOAA), USA
Al Duda, Senior Advisor, International Wa-
Expo 2010
ters, Global Environment Facility (GEF)
Trust, South Africa
Antonio Diaz de Leon, Director- General,
Charles A. Buchanan, Administrator,
Evelia Rivera-Arriaga, Centro de Ecologia,
Environmental, Regional Integration and
Angus Friday, former Chair, Alliance of
Luso-American Development Foundation,
Pesquerias y Oceanographia del Golfo de
Sectoral Policy, Environment and Natural
Small Island States (AOSIS), former Perma-
Portugal
Mexico (EPOMEX), Mexico
Resources Ministry (SEMARNAT), Mexico
nent Representative of Grenada to the
United Nations
Simon Cripps, Chief Executive, Dorset
Alan Simcock, former Executive Director,
Gi-Jun Han, Ministry of Land, Transport,
Wildlife Trust, UK
OSPAR, and former Co-Chair, UN Open-
and Maritime Affairs, Republic of Korea
Vladimir Golitsyn, Judge, International
Tribunal on Law of the Sea, and Professor of
Richard Delaney,** Executive
Ended Informal Consultative Process on
Elie Jarmache, Chargé de Mission,
International Law, Moscow State University
Director,Center for Coastal Studies,
Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea
ecrétariat Général de la Mer, France
of International Relations
Provincetown, Massachusetts, USA
Nancy Targett, Dean, University of
Magnus Johannesson, Secretary-General,
Marea E. Hatziolos, Senior Coastal and
Annick de Marffy, former Director of
Delaware College of Marine and Earth
Ministry for the Environment, Iceland
Marine Specialist, Environment Depart-
Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of
Studies
Ambassador Jagdish Koonjul, Ministry
ment, The World Bank
the Sea (UNDOALOS), United Nations In-
Kristian Teleki, International Coral Reef
of Foreign Affairs, Mauritius, and former
ternational Consultant
Andrew Hudson, Principal Technical
Action Network, Switzerland
Chair, Alliance of Small Island States
Advisor, International Waters, UNDP/GEF
Sylvia Earle, Chair, Deep Ocean Explo-
Hiroshi Terashima, Executive Director,
(AOSIS)
ration and Research (DOER), and Explorer-
David Johnson, Executive Secretary,
Institute for Ocean Policy, Ocean Policy Re-
Christophe Lefebvre, Affaires Eu-
in-Residence, National Geographic Society
OSPAR Commission, London
search Foundation, Japan
ropeennes et Internationales, Agence des
Charles Ehler, Consultant to UNESCO
Chris Tompkins, Independent Consultant
Aires Marines Protegees, France
Vladimir Mamaev, GEF Regional Techni-
cal Advisor, UNDP, Europe and the CIS,
Julius Francis, Executive Secretary, West-
and formerly DEFRA, UK
Haiqing Li, Deputy Director-General, State
Slovak Republic
ern Indian Ocean Marine Science Associa-
Philippe Vallette** and Manuel Cira,
Oceanic Administration (SOA), China
tion, Tanzania
Janot-Reine Mendler de Suarez, former
NAUSICAA, France, and the World Ocean
Rejoice Mabudafhasi, Deputy Minister of
Deputy Director, GEF IW:LEARN
David Freestone,** Senior Adviser, IUCN
Network
Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South
and Visiting Professor, George Washington
David VanderZwaag, IUCN Specialist
Africa
Vaclav Mikulka, Director, UN Division for
University Law School
Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea
Group on Ocean Law and Governance
Jan Mees, Director, Flanders Marine
Serge Garcia, Independent Consultant,
Trust, and Dalhousie University, Nova
Institute, Belgium
Paul Nemitz, Head of Unit, Maritime
and Former Director, Marine Fisheries Re-
Scotia, Canada
Policy Development and Coordination, DG
Ali Mohamed, Permanent Secretary, Min-
sources Division, Food and Agriculture Or-
Maritime Affairs and Fisheries and Con-
A.H. Zakri, Professor, University of
istry of State for Special Programmes, Kenya
ganization (FAO)
stantin Alexandrou, Head of Unit for In-
Malaysia
Guillermo Garcia Montero, President,
ternational Affairs, Law of the Sea and
Matthew Gianni, Political Advisor, Deep
* Please note: Members of the Steering
National Aquarium, Havana, Cuba
Regional Fisheries Organizations,
Sea Conservation Coalition, Netherlands
Committee participate in their individual
European Commission, and Daniela
capacities.
Rolph Payet,** Special Advisor to the
Lynne Hale, Director, Global Marine Strat-
Tidten, European Commission
** International Coastal and Ocean
President, Seychelles
egy, The Nature Conservancy
Organization Board Member
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