Sharing experiences and promoting cooperation to improve the level of integrated coastal zone management in the East Asia Sea region

DNO - Within the framework of the Annual Forum of the Local Government Network of the Partnership for Environmental Management of the East Asian Seas (PNLG) 2024 taking place from November 6 to 8 in Xiamen City (China), Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Da Nang City Le Quang Nam, Chairman of PNLG attended and spoke at the PNLG General Assembly 2024 and the Joint Learning Forum of PNLG and the Network of Academic Centers of the Partnership for Environmental Management of the East Asian Seas (PNLC).

Delegates attending the PNLG 2024 General Assembly in Xiamen, China. Photo: Working Group

On November 7, speaking at the PNLG 2024 General Assembly, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Da Nang City Le Quang Nam, Chairman of PNLG welcomed delegates representing local authorities across the East Asia Sea region to attend the congress.

This demonstrates the commitment of local governments in implementing the goals set by PNLG in its strategic action plan for the period 2022-2030.

At the same time, expressing joy at the continuous development of PNLG, at this 19th meeting (since PNLG was officially established in 2006), PNLG has 54 official members and 5 associate members from Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Korea, Timor-Leste, Thailand and Vietnam.

Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Le Quang Nam, Chairman of PNLG spoke at the PNLG General Assembly 2024. Photo: Working delegation

“This expansion of membership is a testament to the region’s recognition of integrated coastal management (ICM) and the power of cooperation between local governments.

PNLG continues to maintain the tradition of knowledge sharing and capacity building among its members, which makes PNLG a strong, dedicated and committed organization.

PNLG has a wealth of results, good practices and inspiring stories of integrated coastal zone management at the local level that other local governments, both within and beyond the East Asia Sea region, can learn from and benefit from.

We can further strengthen our partnership with PNLG and other partners to continue providing capacity development initiatives and programs to PNLG members on integrated coastal zone management and sustainable development aspects.

By sharing experiences, participating in forums like this and collaborating with PNLG members, we can move forward together for the future of the East Asia Sea region,” Vice Chairman of the Da Nang People’s Committee Le Quang Nam emphasized.

The delegation of Da Nang city led by Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Le Quang Nam, Chairman of PNLG attended related events in Xiamen, China. Photo: Delegation

On the same day, at the Joint Learning Forum between the PNLG and PNLC networks with the theme "Local practices in marine ecosystem protection and restoration under the framework of integrated coastal zone management", the head of the PNLG network emphasized the importance of capacity building and future development of both networks.

At the same time, it is believed that this joint learning forum aims to promote information exchange and experience sharing on marine ecosystem protection and restoration through presenting typical cases and improving the level of integrated coastal zone management at the local level as well as promoting the sustainable development of coastal ecosystems in the East Asia Sea region.

The PNLG Chairman suggested that delegates take advantage of this common learning forum as a platform to exchange a lot of information and jointly promote capacity building as well as open new doors for cooperation and development for PNLG and PNLC members to jointly learn and implement cooperation projects, promote the protection, development and sustainable exploitation of marine resources in the East Asia Sea region, contributing to achieving the United Nations' sustainable development goals.

HOANG HIEP

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