Monday 8th, November 2010 – Morning | |
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Official opening / Welcoming Remarks | |
Presentation and Adoption of agenda | |
Welcome new Members & Observers | |
Report from ICRI Members
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Session on “UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme” | |
Session on RAMSAR in the Pacific | |
Monday 8th, November 2010 – Afternoon | |
The afternoon will be “free” to allow side meetings | |
Tuesday 9th, November 2010 – Pacific Day | |
Theme: Our Corals, our Pacific Livelihoods
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Reception – The Government of Samoa will host a reception at the Faleata Golf Course, from 6.30pm-8.30pm for all participants and some local dignitaries. | |
Wednesday 10th, November 2010 | |
A field trip is planned to visit the Aleipata Marine Protected Area (MPA), that was affected by the tsunami to see first hand the different stages of coral life post-tsunami. The visit to these sites is developed in conjunction and in close collaboration with the communities, being the caretakers of these areas. Lunch will be served at Litia Beach Fales, Lalomanu after the marine excursion. Participants who are interested to participate and dive or swim in the ocean are requested to bring snorkeling and such appropriate gear for this field trip. |
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Thursday 11th, November 2010 | |
Report on ICRI secretariat recent and on-going activities and action on items from January 2010 General Meeting
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Session on accidental releases of pollutants
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Friday 12th, November 2010 | |
Fisheries session | |
Consideration of motions | |
Discussion regarding recent & upcoming relevant international meetings
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Wrap-up discussions from previous days / Other Business | |
Next ICRI General Meeting | |
Closing |