The focus of the World Ocean Conference (WOC) is the formal adoption of the Manado Ocean Declaration: a commitment between nations to address the impacts of climate change on the way of life and livelihoods in and on the sea, the coast and small islands. Following adoption of the Declaration, the WOC will discuss a Plan of Action and work to establish a World Ocean Forum as the umbrella organization to implement the Plan of Action.
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The Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI) centers around high-level political commitments by governments of the Coral Triangle area, representing a major contribution toward safeguarding the region’s marine and coastal biological resources. During the Coral Triangle Summit 2009, Heads of State from six countries of the Coral Triangle Initiative (Malaysia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Timor Leste and Indonesia) will adopt a Plan of Action and announce specific national programs for on-the-ground activities.
CI is providing expertise and support to both the WOC and the CTI Summit through participation in a number of events including a demonstration of the Kalabia Marine Education Program and a “Voices of the Coral Triangle” workshop, among others, where experiences and challenges in addressing the impacts of climate change will be addressed.
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The Conservation International Delegation
CI-Headquarters (US)
Peter Seligmann, Chairman and CEO
Roger McManus, Vice President, Marine Programs
Monique Derfuss, Director, Government Grants
Niquole Esters, Regional Marine Strategies
Giuseppe DiCarlo, Manager, Marine Climate Change Program
Beth Polidoro, Global Marine Species Assessment
Giselle Samonte Tam, Director for Social Science Research and Outreach
Sebastian Troeng, Senior Director, Regional Marine Strategies
CI-Indonesia
Jatna Supriatna, Regional Vice President
Scott Atkinson, Coral Triangle Initiative Manager
Jacinta Djuang, Kaimana Corridor Active Manager
Mark Erdmann, Senior Advisor
Tiene Gunawan, CTI Senior Policy Specialist
Christine Huffard, Advisor, Indonesia Marine Conservation Science and Monitoring
Defy Pada Kaimana, Marine Science Officer
Laure Katz, Indonesia Marine Program Coordinator
Erdi Lazuardi, Raja Ampat Monitoring Team Leader
Fachrudin Mangunjaya, Publications Coordinator
Irman Meilandi, Raja Ampat Communications and Outreach Team Leader
Meity Mongdong, Raja Ampat MPA Team Leader
Alberth Nebore, Raja Ampat Corridor Senior Manager
Ketut Putra, Marine Director
Hence Rotinsulu, Marine Graphic Design and IT Specialist
Wida Sulistyaningrum, Kaimana Communications Officer
CI-Philippines
Romeo Trono, Country Director
Evangeline Miclat, Marine Program Coordinator (SSS Project)
Miledel Quibilan, Marine Areas Specialist
Annabelle Trinidad, Senior Manager, CTI Policy and Development
Sheila Vergara, Senior Marine Biodiversity Specialist