Program

 
   

IPMEN 2010 Conference Program (July 2010)

 
Tuesday July 06th

Delegates arrive at Coral Coast and register at the Outrigger Hotel
1.00pm to 6.00pm : Registration Open at Outrigger Hotel

   
WEDNESDAY , 7TH JULY, 2010 DAY ONE
8.00 am to 8.30 am WELCOME/OPENING by Professor Robin South, USP
8.30 am to 9.00 am
Keynote - Strand 1: Key Challenges to Ocean Literacy
Speaker : Dr Diana Payne
9.30 am to 10.00 am Keynote – Strand 4: Climate Change & Children of the Pacific
Speaker: Mr Edward Lovell, USP
10.00 am to 10.30 am Morning tea (Naca Bolo; Michelle Smith Poster display)
Mrs Michelle Smith, Kapiolani
Community College, Hawaii

Art as a medium for ocean exploration
Nacanieli Bolo, Econesian
Society, USP

REDD for SIDS
10.30 am : 6.00 pm : Workshop, Concurrent sessions – Strand 1 & 2
PAPER PRESENTATIONS
STRAND 1 & 2 Room one – Strand 1 Room two – Strand 2
Time Name Title Name Title
10.30 am Mr Timothy Hoile
Marine Discovery Centres, Australia
Successful Marine Education Initiatives for Marine Centres in Australia Dr Monique Myers
California Sea Grant
Research & Education for Students and Teachers about the Ormond Beach Restoration (RESTOR)
11.00 am Mr Jeffrey Weir
Dolphin Research Institute
`I sea, I care’ Doing better than “feeling warm and fuzzy” whilst you’re doing it Dr Judith Lemus
Hawaii Inst. Of Marine Biology
Community Collaborations in Geoscience Research at a Local Fishpond in Hawaii
11.30 am Mr Nemani Drova
Director, CDU, Min. of Education, Govt. of Fiji
Marine Education in High Schools in Fiji Mr Brian Weeks
American Museum of Natural History
The Network of Conservation Educators and Practitioners: An introduction to Marine Education
12.00 pm Ms Loraini Sivo
Conservation International, Fiji
Biogeography, Evolution and conservation of Melanesian Coral Reef Fishes Ms Sylvia Spalding
Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council
Developing a Literacy Guide to Perpetuate and Elevate Traditional Knowledge Use
12.30 pm -1.30 pm Lunch Break
1.30 pm Dr Luis Pinto
Centro Copas - Aquasendas
Initial steps towards ocean literacy in Chilean schools based on marine science research programs Ms Kerstin Forsberg
Assoc. para la Conservacion, Peru
Marine Educators of North Peru: local networking for regional conservation
2.00 pm Dr Tsuyoshi Goto
Tokyo Univ. of Marine Science
What is prospect of newly Ocean Literacy Centre in TUMSAT Ms Natalie Davey
Pelican Expeditions
Two Bays – Two Ways Learning – Catchments to Coast
2.30 pm Ms Vilisi Ratukalou
Student, USP
Our curriculum: setting the stage for sustainability Ms Bindiya Rashni
Student, USP
Impact/Effect on Indo-Fijian communities of FLMMA site resource management: a pilot survey at Korolevu-i-wai
3.00 pm Mr Sunil Prasad
WCS, Fiji
Designing culturally appropriate tools to communicate and implement ecosystem based management Mr Teddy Fong
Student, USP
Understanding Linkages: the Eco-Park project and its ability to increase awareness on the inte-linkages between cloud forest, land, rivers, streams, coasts, lagoons, coral reef and the ocean
3.30 pm - 4.00 pm
Afternoon Tea Break
4.00 pm Ms Hani Nusantari
Live & Learn, Indonesia
Folding papers, unfolding the biodiversity of the Sea Ms Sainimere Veitata
Student, USP
Awareness and Advocating: Is it enough?
4.30 pm Mr Semisi Meo
USP
Setting the mechanism to Share Learning across a multi-level network: a case of the Fiji Locally Managed Marine Areas Network (FLMMA) Mr Opeti Vateitei
WWF, Fiji
A balance of Trade Experiences from communities of the Qoliqoli cokovata
5.00 pm Mr Cecilio Raiukiulipiy
WPRFMC, Saipan
Few of the Carolinian Traditional Fishing Practices Ms Alup Pokut
Albey Education Consultancy Services, PNG
Educating and empowering indigenous communities
5.30 pm to 6.30 pm
Workshop
Mr Tony Bartram
Kangroo Is. Dolphin Watch, Australia
Community Sustainability Through Cooperation Mr Andrew Potter
St. Leonard’s College & BayPlay
Bring marine studies to life from down south
DAY ONE CLOSE
7.00 pm Formal IPMEN 2010 Opening dinner function at Outrigger
Prof Rajesh Chandra, Vice Chancellor, USP, Suva, Fiji
   
THURSDAY 8TH JULY, 2010 DAY TWO: Keynotes and concurrent sessions
STRAND 3 & 4 Room one – Strand 3 Room two – Strand 4
Time Name Title Name Title
8.30 am Dr Vina Ram-Bidesi
USP
Getting back to basics in Marine Education: recognizing the benefits of Integrating women’s knowledge and skills in fisheries management and development Ms Monifa Fiu
WWF
Exploring the gendered dimensions of fisheries knowledge and skills in understanding communities climate resilience at Rotuma. Tikina Wai and islands in the Lau group
9.00 am Dr Claire Slatter
Fiji National University
PNG’s Marine Park and its implications on Women Mr Maleli Qera
Student, USP
Women’s Changing Roles in Rural Fisheries in Fiji
9.30 am Mrs Penina Namata
Cikobia Development Committee
Women as agents of change in a changing climate Cikobia Ms Tareguci Sigarua
Student, USP
Woman is a dressmaker specializes in adaptation to fisheries overtime
10.00 am Ms Unaisi Waqanivere
Voyaging Society
Fiji Voyaging Society Ms Avnita Singh
Secretariat of the Pacific Community
The Changing roles of Pacific women in the maritime sector
10.30 am to 11.00 am Morning Tea Break
(Poster Display – Mr Ovia Tarube, PNG National Fisheries Authority ) Why are mangroves important?
11.00 am Dr Jimaima Lako
USP
Quality control and health issues in the artisanal fisheries: The need for capacity building for women in fisheries Mr Sakiusa Fong
USP
Addressing Biodiversity Conservation and Community well being in Fiji Coastal
11.30 am Ms Akosita Rokomate
Econesian Society, USP
Strand 2 – Paper
The Econesians: Youths Regaining and Protecting our Pacific Identities Dr Joeli Veitayaki
USP
Mainstreaming the transfer of environmentally sound technologies for sustainability in developing countries.
12.00 pm to 1.00 pm
Strand 1 Workshop
Mrs Janell Norton
Cooparoo Secondary College, Hawaii
     
1.00 pm to 1.30 pm
Lunch Break
1.30 pm Depart for Field Trips
6.00 pm Village Dinner & Entertainment
   
FRIDAY, 9TH JULY, 2010 DAY THREE: Keynotes and concurrent sessions
8.00 am to 8.30 am Strand 2 – Building Healthy & Sustainable Communities
Keynote speaker : Dr Jan Steffan, UNESCO, Samoa
STRAND 4 Room one – Strand 4 Room two – Strand 4
Time Name Title Name Title
8.30 am Dr Joeli Veitayaki
USP
Climate Change Impacts on Coastal Zones, Fisheries & Marine Resources: Addressing Vulnerability in the Pacific Islands Mrs Sukulu Rupeni
USP
Climate Change and Variability Impacts on Biodiversity – Youth Scenario Simulations
9.00 am Dr Manoj Nair
USA
Destructive Indonesian Tsunami 2004: An eye witness and personal account of its effects in and around Chennai City, Tamil Nadu State, South East India Ms Carlie Wiener
University of Hawaii
Window to the North Western Hawaiian Island through place based learning and marine science
9.30 am to 10.30 am
Strand 4 Workshop
Dr Barbara Bruno
Ms Carlie Wiener
University of Hawaii

Ocean Fest: An Inter-Generational Approach to Marine Science Mrs Pua Kamaka
NOAA-PIRO Coastal America
Strand 4 Workshop
“Bridging the (s) ages”
10.30 am to 11.00 am
Morning Tea Break
11.00 am to 12.00 pm IPMEN Forum – Reporting of key lessons
12.00 pm to 1.00 pm IPMEN open forum session
Presentation of resolutions & Next steps
1.00 pm to 1.30 pm Lunch Break
1.30 pm to 2.30 pm IPMEN working group meetings
2.30 pm to 3.00 pm Afternoon Tea Break
5.00 pm Conference Official Closing
Mr Nemani Drova, Director CDU/TVET
6.00 pm Conference Closing Dinner
   
SATURDAY, 10TH JULY, 2010  
9.00 am IPMEN organizing committee meeting (including review of resolutions, next steps and
draft working group reports)
12.00 pm Lunch Break