The CEARAC FPM has been held in Toyama, Japan, on 14-15 September 2009. The meeting adopted the CEARAC work plan and budget for 2010-2011 biennium with focus on the following activities:
• Assessment of eutrophication status in selected sea areas in the NOWPAP region.
• Updating integrated (i.e. regional) reports on Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB) and on Remote Sensing (RS) applications for marine environment monitoring in the NOWPAP region.
• Carrying out 3rd NOWPAP Training Courses on RS data analysis and applications.
• Developing a methodology for coastal environmental assessment with the focus on biodiversity.
While implementing these activities (pending budget availability after approval by the NOWPAP IGM), close cooperation with other international organizations and projects will be sought, such as PICES, IOC/WESTPAC, COBSEA, HELCOM, etc.
Implementation of NOWPAP contributes to the Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-based Activities (GPA) in the Northwest Pacific region.