Visit by Research Center for Marine Environment Administration and Development Strategy

Third Institute of Oceanography (TIO), Xiamen, China
22 December 2017

The TIO delegation’s visit was hosted by MIMA’s Centre for Coastal and Marine Environment to discuss experiences on marine environmental policy and management, marine protected areas and networks, marine spatial planning, and natural resources protection.

During the meeting

Emphasis was also placed on the development of sustainable blue economy, as well as new projects at regional and national levels.

Discussions focused on policy and management approaches in marine management

The meeting benefited from an exploration of areas of common interests between the two parties and further collaborations will be considered through suitable means e.g., joint publications, research initiatives, forums, as well as professional exchanges on related areas.

The meeting benefited from an initial exchange and will further progress on areas of mutual interests between the two parties