Kathy Nguyen, Project Lead for the Women4Mangrove initiative in Cù Lao Dung, Vietnam, participated in the RSTC-3 meeting to discuss the alignment of local conservation efforts with the South China Sea Strategic Action Programme (SCS SAP) and the regional Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA). The discussion emphasized the necessity of regional cooperation and the role of inclusive governance in environmental protection.
On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we feature Dr. Liana Talaue McManus, a leading figure in marine ecology and global change science.
With over 30 years of experience, Liana has managed major global projects, including the Transboundary Waters Assessment Programme (TWAP) and the GEF Marine Plastics Project of the Global Environment Facility and UN Environment Programme. Currently, she is leading the regional update of the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA 2.0) for the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand LMEs.
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The SCS SAP Third Meeting of the Regional Working Group on Land-Based Pollution (RWG-LbP) took place from 26-28 November 2025, in Batam, Indonesia. Objectives include reviewing the overall status and progress of the SCS SAP Project implementation at regional and national levels.
Members from Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam presented the status and achievements of land-based pollution activities at the national level, including the development and updating of national Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA) on pollution reports and data needs.
Hear it from our project site managers. This video features reflections and key takeaways from those who attended the 2025 PEMSEA (Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia) Network of Local Governments (PNLG) Forum on 16-18 September in Jakarta.
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Check out this video featuring key takeaways from the recent 2nd Regional Working Group (RWG) Meeting on coastal and marine ecosystems held in Iloilo on 11-12 August 2025. This renewed momentum for collaboration among the SCS SAP experts is an important step forward for the health of the Seas of East Asia.
On 14-16 May 2025, the SCS SAP Project, alongside COBSEA joined global leaders and experts managing Large Marine Ecosystems and GEF-funded LME Projects at the 24th Annual LME Meeting in Athens. Organized by GEF IW:LEARN and co-hosted by UNEP/MAP. This 24th annual event provided a vital platform to connect with the broader LME community.
The SCS SAP Project assist countries in meeting the targets of the approved Strategic Action Programme (SAP) for the marine and coastal environment of the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand through implementation of the National Action Plans in support of the SAP, and strengthening regional co-ordination for South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand SAP implementation
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