These monthly dialogues provide a platform for experts, policymakers, and practitioners in South and Southeast Asia to align efforts in the region on ocean data, finance, and governance for a more sustainable and equitable ocean future. Organised by Universiti Malaysia Terengganu and UNSW CSDR.
Marine ecosystems globally are under growing pressure. Sustainable ocean development and management does not adhere to borders. Regional collaboration is essential.
The monthly Ocean Data Regional Dialogues provide a platform for experts, policymakers, and practitioners in South and Southeast Asia to align efforts in the region on ocean data, finance, and governance for a more sustainable and equitable ocean future. By connecting national strategies with regional priorities and global commitments, the dialogues strengthen cooperation in the region.
The regional dialogues are a multi-country initiative co-led by the Blue Economy Advancement Centre at the Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT-BEACON) and the UNSW Centre for Sustainable Development Reform, with support from the Global Ocean Accounts Partnership (GOAP).
Participants unpacked how data standardisation, ethical frameworks, and institutional collaboration can transform ocean governance across our region. This session brought together experts and practitioners from Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Australia, among others. Thank you to speakers Dr Ben Milligan, Director at UNSW CSDR and the GOAP Secretariat, and Prof Dato Nor Aieni Mokhtar, Distinguished Research Fellow, Institute of Oceanography and Environment at UMT.
This interactive session will feature expert speakers and breakout sessions to share lessons learnt, challenges and solutions in data sharing and governance.
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