Human survival and development are closely related to the ocean. The rational utilization andprotection of the ocean, the building of a harmonious ocean, and the achievement of the sustainabledevelopment of the ocean are the ideal of the peoples of the world and are also a common interest of mankind. The International Ocean Institute's Pacem in Maribus (PIM) Conference series has long been wellknown for the process of exploring measures to address global ocean issues, and the conferenceseries has a wide influence. Since their beginning, the PIM conferences have played an important rolein deepening the understanding of the oceans, in strengthening the management and protection ofthe oceans, in ensuring the rational, orderly and sustainable development of the oceans, and in promoting international marine cooperation. At the same time, the PIM conferences played and continue to play an irreplaceable and important role in promoting public awareness and safeguarding marine rights for developing countries.
CONFERENCE ORGANISATION CONFERENCE SPONSORS & PARTNERS THE BEIJING DECLARATION CONFERENCE BACKGROUND PREFACE INTRODUCTION CONFERENCE PROGRAMME OPENING CEREMONY OPENING REMARKS HIGH LEVEL SEGMENT - Messages to the Conference Ban KI-Moon, The Secretary-General of The United Nations His Serene Highness, the Sovereign PRINCE ALBERT II of MONACO Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri SIRINDHORN of Thailand Hon Dr. Tonio BORG, Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Valletta Malta Margareta WAHLSTROM, United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction Efthimios E. MITROPOULOS, Secretary-General, International Maritime Organization (IMO) Michel JARRAUD, The Secretary-General, World Meteorogical Organization(WMO). Bhichit RATTAKUL, Executive Director, Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) Mario SOARES, Patron of IOI H.E. Ambassador Salvino BUSUTTIL, I01 Host Country Representative and President of the Fondation de Malte PRESENTATION OF THE ELISABETH MANN BORGESE AWARD MEDALS.. ARVID PARDO & ELISABETH MANN BORGESE MEMORIAL LECTURES & CELEBRATION OFTHE 50th ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNESCO/IOC ARVID PARDO MEMORIAL LECTURE-TIME AND OCEAN-SPACE Mr. Ranier Fsadni, Advisor to the Prime Minister of Malta ELISABETH MANN BORGESE MEMORIAL LECTURE Professor Wang Ying, Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences CELEBRATION OF THE 50TM ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNESCO/IOC Mrs. Irina BOKOVA, Director-General of UNESCO OCEANS, CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: CHALLENGES TO OCEANS AND COASTAL CITIES 1st SESSION The Role of Oceans in Climate Change Prof. E. HUANG Moving toward a United Nations Regular Process for Assessing the State of the Marine Environment Dr. Wendy WATSON-WRIGHT Ocean Impacts on the Formation, Variation and Projection of Climate Prof. Wu Guoxiong Integration of Ocean Issues in Climate Change Negotiations Dr. Biliana ClClN-SAIN Policies and Strategies of the Marine Economy: Sustainable Development in the Next Decade H.E. Amb. Mr. K.G. Anthony HILL Technology Development for Ocean Science in the Next Decade Mr. Richard BURT 2nd SESSION Sustain Xiamen's Economic Growth through Scientific Use of Marine Resources Mr. Pan Shijian Marine Spatial Planning and its Role in Sustainable Development Dr. Fanny DOUVERE & Mr. Charles N. EHLER Challenges to Coastal Cities in Developing Countries: Role of International Cooperation - The UNEP/UN-HABITAT Partnership Agreement H.E. Arab. Mr. Daniel CHUBURU Maritime Communities and Climate Change - Role of Public Authorities and Cooperation Networks Dr. Gunnar TIETZE & Dr. Fabienne VALLEE Multi-Stressors and Sustainable Marine Development: Alarming Reality in China Prof. Su Jilan Reflections from Two Decades of Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) Practices in East Asia: Achievements and Inadequacies Dr. Chua THIA-ENG PARALLEL SESSION Theme 1: OCEANS AND CLIMATE CHANGE Network of Marine Protected Areas to Mitigate Climate Change Impact on the Oceans Mr. Ronald MENZEL The Improvement of Ocean Circulation Models and Climate Models through Surface Waves: From Mean State to Long-Term Variations Dr. Qiao Fangli Earth Observation and the Oceans - A New Age of Discovery? Mr. Dirk WERLE Marine Disasters under the Global Change in the China Seas and Near Shore Cities Prof. Wang Hui Coastal and Marine Ecosystem Services, their Linkages with the Poverty Alleviation: A Case Study of Vietnam Mr. Nguyen Van QUAN et al Coastal Erosion in Vietnam Tran Duc THANH, Tran Dinh LAN, Nguyen Van THAO, Dinh Van HUY Ocean Observation for Climate Research and Prediction Dr. Chen Dake Strategy for the Development of Marine Industry in the Time of Climate Change and Global Economic Crisis Prof. Dr. Yannis KINNAS Ocean Water Cycle and Global Warming Prof. Wu Lixin The Role of the Regional Seas Programme for Climate Change and Oceans Prof. Nilufer ORAL Threats to Coral Reefs, Fisheries and Food Security: A Call for More Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) Established and Effectively Managed under the Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI) Prof. Nor Aieni Haji MOKHTAR Theme 2: ROLE OF OCEANS IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Japanese Initiative on Integrated Ocean Management and Sustainable Development Mr. Hiroshi TERASHIMA Ocean and Coasts Wealth, Economy and Research Dr. Iouri OUOUNINE IOI-Brazil, working from local communities up to the global level Prof. Eduardo MARONE Sea Area Management and Marine Economy Sustainable Development Dr. A. Dong Towards Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) in Japan Ms. Masako Bannai OTSUKA China's Marine Economy and Regional Coordinated Development Prof. He Guangshun & Prof. Wang Xiaohui Progress and Prospect of Climate Change Impacts on Fisheries Dr. Jin Xianshi Development and Promotion of Coastal Zone Management Women Leadership from National Level Policy to Local Management Dr. Victoria RADCHENKO Coastal Community Social Accompaniment and Participative Model in Venado Island by Rose Marie Ruiz Bravo, Project Leader and her Team Presentation Prof. Alejandro GUTIERREZ Ocean and China's Sustainable Development Dr. Qiu Jun Theme 3: CHALLENGES TO COASTAL CITIES What We Know and Don't Know on Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in Coastal Eutrophic Systems? - Necessity of End-to-End Studies Prof. Zhou Mingjiang Contribution of a Coastal City State to National and Regional Mediterranean Vitality: the Example of the Principality of Monaco Prof. Dr. Alain PIQUEMAL An Integrated Multi-Hazard Decision Supporting System Supporting Early Warning Mr. Stanley GOOSBY Accountability of Government in the Tsunami Early Warning Arrangement in Thailand Dr. Smith DHARMASAROJA Ecosystem Services as Drivers of Coastal Migration Dr. Joe ROMAN Beach Nourishment to Improve Coastal City Environment in China Dr. Cai Feng Marine Invasive Species and Ballast Water Mr. Adnan AWAD Estuarine Biodiversity Conservation: Challenge to Coastal Cities Prof. Wen Quan Paradigm Shift: Conventional to Green Banking - Way to Promote Coastal Sustainability Mr. Pran SIAMWALLA Challenges to Coastal City Environment by Global Shipping Prof. Dr. Hu Yihuai Pollution of Marine Zones in Europe - Preview of the EU Policy as Applied to the Mediterranean Coast of Cyprus Prof, Dr, Nicholas KATHIJOTES POSTER SESSION CONCLUSIONS OF PLENARY AND PARALLEL SESSIONS AND SUMMARY OF OUTCOME IN SHANGHAI BIOGRAPHIES OF DISTINGUISHED CONTRIBUTORS AND EXPERTS