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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Be part of the solution. 🌊 Join us at the 7th SEA of Solutions Forum, part of Asia-Pacific Ocean Week. 📅 Wednesday 28 October 2026 📍 United Nations Conference Centre, Bangkok 👉 Learn more: www.unep.org/cobsea/event... 👉 Register now: indico.un.org/event/1024992

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Save the date: 7th SEA of Solutions Forum Partnerships and solutions for action on plastic pollution. 📅 28 October 2026 📍 UN Conference Centre, Bangkok Register 👉 indico.un.org/event/1024992 #SEAofSolutions #BeatPlasticPollution #AsiaPacificOceanWeek

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Very useful meeting with VASI colleagues, our COBSEA National Focal Point for Viet Nam! Provided background on ROK funded Ghost Gear project inception workshop in Busan on 16 Sept, preparations for COBSEA IGM 27 in Manila later this year, as well as possible collaboration on BBNJ capacity building!!

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Productive discussions with HE Minister Suchart Chomklin and colleagues at the Thai Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, including DMCR, on 19 August! Discussed Thailand's leadership on marine and coastal issues and strategic role as host country for COBSEA! www.dmcr.go.th/detailAll/87...

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Successful inception workshop of the Republic of Korea ODA funded project on ghost gear for Indonesia and Viet Nam on 16 Sept in Busan! This was followed by first Project Steering Committee meeting as well as an interesting field visit of fishing gear collection systems!!

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Pleasure to join virtually the 14th UN Youth Environmental Conference (2026) closing session on 7 Aug, bringing together over 300 youth from 18 countries! Encouraging our future leaders on marine conservation! Congratulations to ECONOW, WFUNA and everyone involved!! unyec.org/en/

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Susan Gardner @susancgardner.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

🌊 Ocean action is development action. What we do for the ocean now will shape the world we hand to the next generation. I share more on why the ocean is the litmus test for sustainable development in my latest SDG Action article: sdg-action.org/why-ocean-ac... #ForNature #OceanAction #BBNJ #SDG14

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Why ocean action is the litmus test for sustainable development | SDG Action

The ocean is not just a victim of environmental decline – it is a foundation of global development. From climate resilience to food security to poverty reduction, ocean health now stands as a critical...

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

COBSEA presented marine and coastal conservation initiatives during the CITES/SEAFDEC Workshop on "Introduction from the Seas for the East Asia and South East Asia" in Bangkok on 6 Aug... Exploring the important balance/convergence between resource management and environmental conservation!!!

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Happy #MPADay! 🎉 COBSEA releases the OECM guidance, Marine & Coastal OECMs: Accelerating Action in the East Asian Seas, and a three-part video series on OECMs that complement MPAs in biodiversity conservation. Learn more: www.unep.org/cobsea/news/... #30x30 #OECMs #MPAs #LifeBelowWater #SDG14

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Virtual signing ceremony for COBSEA's first Regional Activity Centre on Marine Litter (RAC), at the Regional Capacity Center for Clean Seas (RC3S) in Bali, Indonesia on 28 July! Terima kasih to Pak Roy, Pak Sayid, Ibu Linda and Ibu Julia!! Agreement finally signed after 3 years!! 👏🤝🙏

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

COBSEA pleased to contribute to Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI CFF) Seascape Regional Exchange focusing on their Waste Management Strategy development! Online presentation on 28 July!

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Promoting synergies between COBSEA and PEMSEA! COBSEA very pleased to contribute to the successful 18th Partnership Council of PEMSEA, which was hosted by Singapore during 22-23 July 2026!! www.pemsea.org/index.php/wh...

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

COBSEA presented ongoing work on OECMs and introduced our Marine & Coastal OECM Guidance Document during the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) Regional Consultation Workshop on the Validation of Protected Areas and OECMs, 22–24 July, Bangkok! Fostering closer collaboration with ACB!!

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Marine Spatial Planning Regional Training Workshop for the East Asian Seas off to a great start in Bangkok today! 46 participants from 7 countries actively engaging, including several partners! Strategic collaboration between GEF SCS-SAP, UNESCO IOC and UNEP COBSEA!! 🌊📃🖊💻📊🧭🤝

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Celebrating our dear Regional Seas colleague Chris Corbin, Coordinator of Cartagena Convention (Wider Caribbean Region). An excellent innings and kudos to Chris for his stalwart efforts on marine protection, conservation, and governance in the Caribbean! Happy advance retirement, Chris!!! 👏👏👏

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Productive discussions with strategic partners in Seoul, Republic of Korea! Good opportunities for synergies and collaboration with the Climate Ocean Research Institute (CORI) on BBNJ, MPAs, Ghost Gear (29 June) and with EcoNow on enhancing youth engagement (2 July). 감사합니다!!

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Very useful Regional Seas bilateral meeting on 2 July with Mr. Jeongho Seo, Deputy Minister for Marine Policy, and team from Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Republic of Korea! Discussions covered UNOC4, BBNJ, OOC11 amongst others. COBSEA highlighted OCC10, IGM28, ROK ODA Ghost Gear project, JPOs!!

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Excellent to brief our National Focal Point at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea on latest COBSEA updates, in the lead up to IGM27 this November. Also gearing up for UNOC4 in 2028 - ROK's amazing ocean leadership and support!!

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

COBSEA joined colleagues from other Regional Seas and Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) for the 5th Global Dialogue of the Sustainable Ocean Initiative (SOI), which was held in Seoul during 30 June to 3 July. Kudos to UN CBD, Ministry of Ocean and Fisheries/RoK, MABIK, and others!!

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

On 4 July 2026, COBSEA visited the Khokkan community waste bank in Trang, Thailand. A great initiative co-developed by community and WWF under the MA-RE-DESIGN project. Fantastic to see ongoing momentum after the project closure!

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

6 July 2026 - COBSEA presented at the APPA Regional forum at Prince of Songkhla University in Hat Yai, Thailand. Highlighting the importance of regional coordination to support blue carbon ecosystems.

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

COBSEA pleased to support joint booth at 9th Session of UNESCAP Committee on Environment and Development (CED9)! Showcasing youth engagement across UNEP, UNDP, UNESCAP, UN Women, UNESCO, UNFCCC, UNICEF and others... Encouraging youth to pursue green skills and green jobs across marine sectors!!

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

The eight COBSEA Working Group on Marine Litter (WGML-8) was successfully convened on 26 June. Excellent inputs from all 9 COBSEA participating countries as well as Strategic Partners! Executive Secretary of INC Secretariat provided an update on the Plastics Treaty too! www.unep.org/cobsea/event...

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

25 June 2026 - Successful closing event of the MA-RE DESIGN project, a joint effort of GIZ, WWF and COBSEA over 4 years on sustainable plastic management and marine litter prevention in Thailand! COBSEA focused on knowledge exchange and dissemination management component... Kudos to all partners!!

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

COBSEA pleased to co-organize a #OOC11 side event with Nairobi Convention, supported by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Republic of Korea, on regional action against marine plastic pollution. Cooperation is key to turning commitments into action!!

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

COBSEA pleased to join #OOC11 in Mombasa! A great opportunity to bring perspectives from the East Asian Seas, connect with governments and partners, and strengthen regional cooperation for ocean action!! 🌊🌊🌊

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

COBSEA joins launch of Thailand's Marine National Ecosystem Assessment on 16 June! An effort by ONEP/MoNRE spanning five years, supported by IKI, UNEP-WCMC, UNESCO, UNDP and Chulalongkorn University! Mutliple evidence, multiple stakeholders, multiple agencies and multiple options!! Congratulations!

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

COBSEA pleased to join Ministry of Environment, Indonesia in co-organizing "Local Voices, Real Actions: Tackling Marine Plastic Pollution Together", a side event of ENVIROTECH 2026 Conference, 13 June in Jakarta. Over 3,000 participants joined the opening session! www.unep.org/cobsea/event...

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Wonderful to brief Gita Sabharwal, UN Resident Coordinator for Indonesia and the UNRC team on COBSEA activities and seek guidance for further impactful engagement in Indonesia!

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

On 5 June World Environment Day 2026, COBSEA organized a webinar to highlight linkages between marine litter and climate action! Interesting exemplars and approaches - Uptake of Marine Litter Monitoring Tools and Resources in the East Asian Seas Region!! www.unep.org/cobsea/event...

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

COBSEA pleased to join World Ocean Day celebrations in Bangkok! The Ocean is at the heart of life on Earth: our food, our climate, our economies, and the well-being of billions of people worldwide, all depend on Ocean and its health!! Reimagine!! 🌊🌊🌊

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

On #WorldOceanDay, the MA-RE-DESIGN project had a full day of activities led by WWF on Koh Tao, including diving and beach cleanups, showcase of recycling efforts, and a celebration to advance circularity! #WWF #GIZ #COBSEA #Plastics

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Ahead of World Ocean Day, the MA-RE-DESIGN project supported the Pollution Control Department in evaluating the plastic waste composition from a sample in Koh Tao, Thailand! #GIZ #WWF #WorldOceanDay #Plastics

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Reimagining Our Relationship with the Ocean The ocean supplies over half the oxygen we breathe, absorbs about 90% of excess heat from climate change, and feeds more than three billion people, making it vital. Protecting it requires global cooperation. #WorldOceansDay #RegionalSeasProgramme

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Congratulations to the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism, the Poni Group, UBD, and MPABD on the successful conclusion of the 2026 MYCE Brunei Darussalam Conference: Sustaining our Oceans - Innovation, Governance, and Resilience!! borneobulletin.com.bn/blue-economy...

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Impressive efforts by the Poni Group in organizing 3rd edition of Ocean Week Brunei (OWB) in conjunction with World Ocean Day! Galvanising the entire nation on marine protection through stakeholder participation! The gentle, resilient Dugong champions OWB 2026!! ✊️🌊🌏👏 oceanweekbrunei.org/owb/

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Join UNEP for a timely discussion on advancing ocean protection, resilience, and sustainable investment. 8 June 2026 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Online tinyurl.com/mr3maayb #WorldOceansDay #OceanAction #BlueEconomy #OceanConservation #MarineProtection #UNEP

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Last week, COBSEA joined the workshop 'Unlocking Plastics Data Across the Lifecycle Through the Global Plastics Hub'. in Oslo. A great opportunity to hear from data managers and policy makers! We shared the opportunity to join our upcoming 'webinar on the uptake of marine litter monitoring'!

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

COBSEA pleased to join Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment and partners for clean-up action marking World Oceans Day. Grateful for the Minister’s acknowledgement of UNEP and COBSEA — local action and regional cooperation go hand in hand to address marine litter!! www.unep.org/cobsea/event...

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Interesting webinar on marine pollution highlighting importance of transboundary collaboration! IMT-GT Webinar on Oil Spill and Tarball Management: Sharing Experiences and Best Practices...

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

COBSEA pleased to join the 11th ASEAN Working Group on Chemicals and Waste (AWGCW) as a development partner! Great opportunity to strengthen partnership with ASEAN and highlight regional action on marine pollution through RAP MALI, WGML and Thai NuRA under GEF8 Clean and Healthy Oceans!!

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

“Matcha Sea” Crisis: A Silent Threat Beneath the Surface - Dr. Supachai Tangjaitrong, Managing Director of Chula Unisearch says Chulalongkorn University committed to research aimed at identifying sources of excess nutrients flowing from land to sea in Thailand. unisearch.chula.ac.th/en/news/14356/

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Congratulations on launch of the GEF Clean and Healthy Oceans Thailand project on Nutrient Action! COBSEA pleased to co-execute this important and timely project with Pollution Control Department (PCD), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE), Thailand!! www.unep.org/cobsea/news/...

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

In the lead up to GEF8 Integrated Programme Clean and Healthy Oceans (CHO IP) Thailand Nutrient Action project (Thai NuRA) inception workshop on 7 May 2026 in Bangkok, please watch the soft launch video: youtu.be/PsGPXVnssdY

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Soft Launch: Field Visits and Stakeholder Consultations

YouTube video by Thai NuRa Project

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

COBSEA collaborating with GEF SCS-SAP on these 7 small grant projects! Learn more about them... iwlearn.net/halfway-to-i...

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IW:LEARN | Halfway to impact: SEA:Grants take root across seven Asian countries

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@UNEP-COBSEA @unep-cobsea.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

5th Meeting of the Task Force on the Strengthening of COBSEA (TF5) concludes successfully online! Constructive suggestions and comments by our 9 COBSEA participating countries, as we move closer towards IGM27 later this November in Manila! A big thank you to all!!

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