推动联合国“海洋十年”实施研讨会举行

Core Viewpoint - The seminar on the implementation of the United Nations "Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development" in 2025 was held in Guangzhou, focusing on strengthening the connection between science and policy to empower the "Ocean Decade" process [1] Group 1: Event Overview - The seminar was co-hosted by the UN "Ocean Decade" Ocean and Climate Coordination Center, the South China Sea Bureau of the Ministry of Natural Resources, and the First Institute of Oceanography of the Ministry of Natural Resources, with over 230 representatives from various sectors attending [1] - China has actively participated in the "Ocean Decade" initiative, leading ten major scientific programs, ranking second globally, showcasing its significant contributions to global marine science [1] Group 2: Key Presentations - Liang Meiyi emphasized the importance of standardized long-term monitoring of estuaries, particularly urbanized ones, under the "Ocean Decade" framework, aiming to provide scientific support for policy-making through unified methods and data sharing [2] - Wu Lingling introduced the South China Sea Bureau's innovative achievements in marine governance, including a toolkit for island governance that integrates global best practices into a replicable marine governance methodology [2] - Yu Weidong highlighted the main achievements of the UN "Ocean Decade" Ocean and Climate Coordination Center, including the highly praised report on "Progress of China's Actions in the Ocean Decade," which effectively promoted China's contributions [2] Group 3: Discussions and Recommendations - During the discussion sessions, participants explored themes such as strengthening the connection between marine science and policy, enhancing public awareness and participation in marine issues, and integrating public welfare with scientific innovation [3] - A consensus was reached among participants to adopt a more open and innovative approach, emphasizing practical actions to deepen the integration of marine science and policy, and to strengthen international cooperation [3]