Our ocean is changing faster than ever, impacting the climate we live in, the marine life and the well-being of communities worldwide. Responding to these changes requires science that bridges disciplines, borders and societies.

From February 4 - 6, 2026, the Advanced Institute for Marine Ecosystem Change (WPI-AIMEC) and the Nature Positive Sustainable Development Hub will host a three-day symposium in Tokyo designed for collaboration, dialogue and co-design. The event brings science, technology, policy and society into conversation to help build a more resilient and sustainable future for the ocean. Participation is open to anyone with an interest in the ocean and its long-term health.

The symposium features two international initiatives under the UN Ocean Decade:

• COSMEC (Collaborations for Northwest Pacific Marine Ecosystem Prediction), an international, integrated and collaborative science platform to advance prediction and understanding of marine ecosystem changes in the Northwest Pacific.
• ANEMONE Global, an international collaborative network dedicated to monitoring biodiversity using environmental DNA (eDNA), aiming for long-term biodiversity assessments and international policy efforts.

Dates and times:

Feb 4: COSMEC International Steering Group Meeting (closed session)
　　　 Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Feb 5: COSMEC and ANEMONE Global Joint Symposium (open session)
　　　 Time: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
　　　 Poster, schedule and agenda
Feb 6: ANEMONE Global Symposium (open session)
　　　 Time: 9 a.m. - 5:10 p.m.
　　　 Poster, schedule and agenda

Venue:

Muromachi Mitsui Hall & Conference, Nihonbashi, Tokyo (Map)

Language:

English, with simultaneous Japanese interpretation on Feb 5 and 6

To participate:

Registration form: https://e-ve.event-form.jp/event/120717/wpi-aimec
Deadline: Feb 2 (Mon), 12 noon JST
Maximum capacity: Onsite (150 people) and online (500 people). Registration will be closed when capacity is reached.