Mangrove Sustainability Workshop on Blue Carbon Economy from the Viewpoint of Taiwan and Southern Asia Countries – Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (APAARI)

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We are pleased to invite you to the Mangrove Sustainability Workshop on the Blue Carbon Economy, an international knowledge-sharing event that brings together leading voices from Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. This workshop will be held on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, and aims to explore how mangrove ecosystems can drive sustainable development and blue carbon strategies in the Asia-Pacific region.

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📌 Participation is free, but seats are limited. Register by Friday, May 30, 2025, 16:00 (Thailand Time).

About the Workshop

Taiwan has extensive expertise in mangrove research and technological applications, while countries such as Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam are advancing initiatives in this field. This workshop provides a platform for experts to share insights, research, and strategies for enhancing mangrove conservation and blue carbon solutions.

Speakers and Topics

🔹 “Blue Carbon Can’t Wait”
Speaker: Dr. Lin Hsing-Juh
Tenured Distinguished Professor, Department of Life Sciences, National Chung Hsing University (NCHU), Taiwan

🔹 “Sustainable Aquaculture in Mangrove Ecosystems: Harnessing Nature for ESG Goals and National Food Security”
Speaker: Dr. Lee Chee Wee
Principal Scientist, Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore

🔹 “Strategic Importance of Mangroves in the Blue Carbon Ecosystem of Asia-Pacific”
Speaker: Dr. Ravinder (Ravi) Khetarpal
Executive Director, Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (APAARI)

🔹 “Remote Sensing-Based Mangrove Blue Carbon Estimation in Vietnam”
Speaker: Dr. Hai Hoa Nguyen
Associate Professor of Geography and Environmental Management, Department of Environmental Engineering, Vietnam National University of Forestry

🔹 “The Taiwan Mangrove Project: A Comprehensive Approach to Enhancing Carbon Sequestration and Sustainable Coasts”
Speaker: Dr. Lee, Tzong-Ru
Professor, Department of Marketing, NCHU, Taiwan

Workshop Details

Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Time: 08:00 a.m. – 14:00 p.m. (Thailand Time)
Host: Dr. Lee Tzong-Ru, National Chung Hsing University (Taiwan)
Contact: Prof. Lee, Tzong-Ru (trlee@email.nchu.edu.tw)

Organizers

Guidance Unit: Ministry of Education, Republic of China (Taiwan)
Cross-School Cooperation: Department of International Business, Ling Tung University, Taiwan
Execution Unit: Sustainable Marketing Lab, National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan