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SIMSEA Meta-Network Meeting 2025
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Venue and Date: Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, China, 17-18 October 2025
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Main Them: Developing a Meta-Network (Network of Networks) for enhancing the progress of SDGs in marginal seas and coastal areas
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Program:
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Day/Time (CST)Activity / TopicLead / Presenter(s)Moderator / MC
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Day 1 (Oct 17)Opening RemarksProf. Dongxiao Wang Dr. Zhan Hu (General Emcee)
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08:30-08:40(Dean, School of Marine Sciences-SYSU)
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08:40-08:55Introduction of ParticipantsAll participants
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08:55-09:00Group Photo
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09:00-09:25Introduction to SIMSEA* & FE Meta-Network Project*Dr. Kazuo Nadaoka, Dr. Xiaoyu Fang
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Progress & Plans of Working GroupsMCs:
Dr. Kazuo Nadaoka
& Dr. Xiaoyu Fang
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09:25-09:40WG1 – Meta-Network questionnaire survey report Ms. Kristina Ticman
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09:40-09:55 Discussion based on the survey report Dr. Kazuo Nadaoka, Dr. Xiaoyu Fang
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09:55-10:15Break
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10:15-10:35WG2 to 5 – Country Updates (WG2: Core-and-Network Systems, WG3: Multi-Scale Remote Sensing, WG4: Other Emerging Technologies, WG5: Data Integration & Sharing Systems)Ms. Margaux Cruz (PH),
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10:35-10:55Dr. Luky Adrianto (ID),
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10:55-11:15Dr. Chee Su Yin (MY),
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11:15-11:35Dr. Thamasak Yeemin (TH),
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11:35-11:55Dr. Vo Si Tuan (VN)
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11:55-12:15PEMSEA networks and data Integration,
possible linkages with FE Meta-Network		Dr. Yonvitner
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12:15-13:30Lunch
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13:30-13:50WG6 – Youth EngagementDr. Yushi Morioka
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13:50-14:10WG7 – Science-Policy Interface (proposed work plan; with possible PEMSEA inputs)Dr. Xiaoyu Fang
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14:10-14:30WG8 – FundraisingDr. Kazuo Nadaoka
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14:30-15:00Institutional Networking in China with CNS-ChinaDr. Hu Yang (lead), Dr. Wang, Dr. Zhan Hu, Dr. Xiaoyu FangSYSU to moderate
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15:00-15:30Break
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15:30-16:30Strategy for Establishing FE Meta-Network Based on Multi-Scale SES Monitoring Networks Development** and OthersDr. Kazuo Nadaoka (lead), Dr. Xiaoyu Fang (inputs)
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16:30-16:50Fundraising and Possible Linkages with Asia Sceince Mission for Sustainability (ASM)***Dr. Kazuo Nadaoka
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16:50-17:00Closing Remarks (Day 1)Dr. Kazuo Nadaoka
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Day 2 (Oct 18)Joint Session: 3rd Annual Conference of Marine System Science (SYSU)All SIMSEA participantsSYSU hosts
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08:30-10:00
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10:00-10:30Break
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10:30–12:00SIMSEA Wrap-up ForumOpen floor to members and local/international guests and WG leadersCo-led by Dr. Xiaoyu Fang & Dr. Kazuo Nadaoka;
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Synthesis & ClosingDr. Xiaoyu Fang & Dr. Nadaoka
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12:00-13:00Lunch
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13:00-16:00Scientific Presentations****
(15min:presentation, 5 min: Q&A)		Dr. Kazuo NadaokaMCs:
Dr. Hu Yang & Dr. Zhan Hu
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Dr. Thamasak Yeemin
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Dr. Luky Adrianto
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Dr. Vo Si Tuan
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Ms. Margaux Angelica A. Cruz
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Ms. Kristina Di V. Ticman
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Dr. Chee Su Yin
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Dr. Yonvitner
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Dr. Hu Yang
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16:00 onwardsOptional City Tour (time permitting)Hosted by SYSU
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(Note *) SIMSEA Website: https://sites.google.com/view/simsea-initiative/home
FE Meta-Network Initiative website: https://sites.google.com/view/fe-metanetwork/home
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(Note **) Comprehensive monitoring networks on multi-scale (local to regional) socio-ecological systems integrating ecological and socio-economic indicators are needed for providing useful information to policy makers and others. This theme links to WG7 (science-policy interface) and fundraising goals, aligning with ASM’s mission.
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(Note ***)ASM Website: https://asia.futureearth.org/home/asia-science-mission-for-sustainability/. FE Meta-Network Initiative would closely link with ASM. The activities of WG2 to 5 may all contribute to and link with the Knowledge Infrastructure development in ASM.
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(Note ****)A detailed presentation list is provided in the Appendix.
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