Updated at 3:34 p.m., Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Pacific Ocean forum headed for Honolulu
Advertiser Staff
"Our Sea of Islands," a regional forum for Oceania on marine managed areas and world heritage, will be held in Honolulu from Jan. 29 through Feb. 2, 2007.
The forum, organized by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Centre will provide an opportunity for Pacific island leaders to demonstrate their commitment to marine conservation, sponsors said.
Delegates from over 20 Pacific nations, including the United States, Solomon Islands, Cook Islands, Fiji, Samoa and the Federated States of Micronesia will come together to enhance natural and cultural heritage and management of marine protected areas.
The recent designation of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument provides a catalyst for building partnerships and strengthening capacity to address the distinct heritage and marine management needs of island communities.
With the exception of the public event and reception, from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 1, forum participation is limited to invited participants.
The forum and reception will be held at Keoni Auditorium, East-West Center, University of Hawaii-Manoa campus, 1601 East-West Road.
