May 2018. Jeju, Republic of Korea – In a presentation to a conference of leading Korean marine scientists, NOWPAP Coordinator Dr. Lev Neretin explained how the United Nations is using the best scientific knowledge and international cooperation to promote the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (2030 Agenda) in the Northwest Pacific region.
More than 2,000 marine scientists, researchers and experts attended the 2018 Joint Academic Conference of the Korean Association of Ocean Science and Technology Societies (KAOSTS) held In Jeju on 24-25 May. Over 1,000 scientific papers were presented.
The NOWPAP presentation was made during a special event on international cooperation on marine science and technology. It explained the role of NOWPAP as the lead United Nations body for ocean-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 14 (Life Below Water). NOWPAP identifies emerging issues in sustainable development of the Northwest Pacific marine and coastal environment and brings together the best international expertise and scientific knowledge to protect regional seas and shores.
Dr. Seong-Gil Kang, Director of the NOWPAP Marine Environmental Emergency Preparedness and Response Regional Activity Centre (MERRAC) guided KAOSTS 2018 as its Secretary-General and member for the Organizing Committee.
The Korean Association of Ocean Science and Technology Societies was founded in 1998 and comprises six major marine science and technology institutions: the Korean Society of Oceanography; the Society of Naval Architects of Korea; the Korean Society of Marine Environment and Energy; the Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research; Korean Society of Ocean Engineering; and the Korean Society of Coastal and Ocean Engineers.
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Seung-Gi Gug, Jungho Nam, Lev Neretin, Ik-Jang An (photo credit: Hayun Jeong)
