On the military side, we've also seen continued focus on deepening our partnerships through joint exercises, port visits and continued cooperation with regional military.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House

One partner of this initiative is the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), who in 2005 signed a cooperation agreement with UNESCO through the Joint Research Laboratory of Remote Sensing for Archaeology.

UNESCO: NATURAL SCIENCES

Some of the crucial actions identified included the further development of existing tools for actions, such as Regional Seas for the protection of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction, and facilitating cooperation and synergies through initiatives such as the Joint Programming Initiative for Healthy and Productive Seas and Oceans (JPI Oceans).

UNESCO: Biodiversity Initiative