Back to Meetings[10th Our Ocean Conference] Collaborating for Conservation: Protecting the Yellow Sea’s Biodiversity and Ecosystems
The side event “Collaborating for Conservation: Protecting the Yellow Sea’s Biodiversity and Ecosystems”, held as part of the 10th Our Ocean Conference, brings together key partners to explore collaborative solutions for conserving the Yellow Sea’s critical wetlands, migratory species, and marine biodiversity. Bordered by China, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and the Republic of Korea, the Yellow Sea is one of the world’s most important coastal ecosystems, facing mounting threats from climate change, habitat degradation, and unsustainable practices. This session aims to foster transboundary cooperation by sharing ongoing conservation efforts and exploring practical options to join actions.
- Opening remarks: Ms. Jennifer George, Chief Executive, East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership Secretariat (EAAFP)
- Introduction of the session: Mr. Riccardo Mesiano, Deputy Head, ESCAP East and North-East Asia
Moderator: Mr. Riccardo Mesiano, Deputy Head, ESCAP East and North-East Asia
Speakers:
- Ms. Xue Bing, Monitoring and evaluation officer, UNDP-GEF Wetland Office, China
- Mr. Seung Chang Bang, Team leader, Word Heritage Promotion Team of Korean Tidal Flats
- Ms. Young Ran Lee, Founder and CEO, Plan Ocean
- Mr. Du Jianguo, Researcher, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources
Moderator: Mr. Olivier Chassot, Senior Programme Officer, Protected, Conserved and Heritage Areas, IUCN Asia Regional Office
Panellists:
- Mr. Young Nam Kim, Team head, Marine Protected Area Management Team, Korea Marine Environment Management Corporation
- Mr. Bernhard Seliger, Representative, Hanns Seidel Foundation Korea
- Ms. Yoon Kyung Lee, Deputy Chief Executive (Strategic Operations), EAAFP
- Ms. Seongbo Kim, Network Officer, Ramsar Regional Center East Asia
- Ms. Mi-Jin Lee, Research Associate, ESCAP East and North-East Asia
- Closing remarks: Mr. Riccardo Mesiano, Deputy Head, ESCAP East and North-East Asia Office
