At the United Nations Ocean Conference in 2017, the Philippines Submitted its Voluntary Commitments. These include nationwide projects aligned with the targets of Sustainable Development Goal No. 14, “Conserve and Sustainably Use the Oceans, Seas and Marine Resources for Sustainable Development.” That same year, the DENR also hosted the 12th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP) to the Convention on Migratory Species, in Pasay City.
True to its commitment to conserve and protect the marine and coastal resources of the country and the region, the Philippines is honored to host the East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress 2018, through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Provincial Government of Iloilo.
The theme of the EAS Congress is “25 Years of Partnerships for Healthy Oceans, People, and Economies: Moving as One with the Global Ocean Agenda.” As a knowledge hub on oceans and a platform for collaborators, the EAS Congress 2018 will assemble partners, funding institutions, experts, scientist, the youth, and leaders and decision-makers from all over the region to discuss the issues, highlight the progress made. and identify gaps and potential solutions towards the achievement of sustainable seas.
It is with ardent anticipation that the DENR and the Provincial Government of Iloilo are facilitating all the necessary preperations and support to ensure the success of the EAS Congress 2018. We look forward to your wholehearted participation in November 2018.
Mabuhay!