At the Global Nature Positive Summit held in Kumamoto, Japan last week, Dr. Atsushi Sunami, President of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation signed the Kumamoto Declaration and affirmed the commitment to facilitate the conservation and restoration of coastal and marine ecosystems.
With the message of Dr. Enric Sala, National Geographic Explorer, Mr. Masanori Kobayashi of OPRI-SPF discussed with Mr. Manesh Lacoul of Biodiversity Credit Alliance (BCA) and Ms. Erika Korosi of Conservation International about the strategies for marine and coastal restoration.
With Amb. Peter Thomson, UN-SG Special Envoy for Ocean, Masanori Kobayashi of OPRI-SPF called for actions to aim at Ocean Positive with Mr. Mahesh Pradhan of COBSEA – East Asia regional sea program, and Dr. Rakeshni Lata of Pacific Community (SPC) in Kumamoto, Japan last week.
Join us at the Side Event “Climate change impacts/adaptation and sustainable blue economies in Africa” from 12:00 – 13:00, Wednesday, Nov. 19 at Ocean Pavilion at COP30 in Belem. Look forward to seeing you all there!
Join us at the Side Event “Adapting to climate change in the marine environment and fishery sector –in Pacific small island developing states” from 14:00 – 14:50 pm, Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Moana Pacific Blue Pavillion (Blue Zone), UNFCCC/COP30 in Belém, Brazil
Join us at the Side Event “Innovation and social collaboration for climate change adaptation in the pursuit of sustainable blue economies” from 10:30-11:30 am, Monday November 17, 2025 at SDGs Pavilion (Blue Zone), UNFCCC/COP30 in Belém, Brazil. Look forward to seeing you all!
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NHK WORLD Special Program The Blue Economy in African Nations : Views from Japan
Friday 24 October: 11:30~12:00、16:30~17:00、22:30~23:00
Saturday 25 October 4:30~5:00
With Atsushi Sunami, President @SPF_PR and Hide Sakaguchi, President @OPRI_SPF celebrating and reinforcing the partnership with @WHOI and @OceanPavilion
International Forum “Sustainable Ocean and G7 Ministers' Meeting on Climate, Energy and Environment in Sapporo” will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2023, 17:00 - 18:30 JST (UTC+9). Please join us by registering at https://t.co/MhRAcnOgVf
Many thanks to Fisheries Minister Hassan & Director-General Shafia for today’s visit to the Maldives Marine Research Centre. Opportunities for sustainable aquaculture in the Maldives are bounteous. Genuine partners are welcome for scientific research & commercial investment.
Visited the Japan Embassy in Panama to discuss the Youth Leadership Summit starting 2/27 and the plenary session starting 3/2. Ambassador Fukushima showed great interest in the research and dialogue on blue economy.
Marisco de Mercados💁a fish market constructed in 1995 with support from JICA
Close to the historic district with modern restaurants and hotels, it's beloved by both locals and tourists. Loved the lively atmosphere here!🐟🐟
@jica_direct_en#mercadodemariscos#Panama#fishmarket