Climate change is increasingly affecting marine ecosystems and marine protected areas in North-East Asia. To better understand these challenges, NEAMPAN has conducted studies in China and the Republic of Korea on climate risks, vulnerabilities, and management responses in MPAs.
About us
North-East Asian Subregional Programme for Environmental Cooperation (NEASPEC) is a
comprehensive intergovernmental cooperation framework addressing environmental challenges
in North-East Asia.
Overview
NEASPEC is a comprehensive intergovernmental cooperation framework addressing environmental challenges in North-East Asia.
Structure
NEASPEC is operated by its Secretariat, Senior Officials Meeting, National Focal Points, and Committees and Working Groups
Senior Officials Meeting
Senior Officials Meeting is the governing body of NEASPEC.
Our work areas
Air Pollution
Nature conservation
Marine Protected Areas
Low Carbon Cities
Desertification and Land Degradation
Meetings
The 2026 Steering Committee Meeting of the North-East Asian Marine Protected Areas Network (NEAMPAN) will be held virtually from 15:00 to 16:30 (GMT+9) on 19 March 2026.
19 March 2026
Virtual
Desertification and land degradation (DLD) threaten ecological health, economic sustainability, and livelihoods in North-East Asia, with climate change intensifying droughts, resource scarcity, and food insecurity.
24 September 2025 - 26 September 2025
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
The North-East Asia Clean Air Partnership (NEACAP) under the North-East Asian Subregional Programme for Environmental Cooperation (NEASPEC) is convening a national workshop to support Mongolia’s efforts in formulating and implementing effective air quality policies.
24 September 2025
Blue Sky Hotel, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
