Name: Eleventh Intergovernmental Session of the IOC Sub-Commission for the Caribbean and Adjacent Regions
Start: 2011-05-17
End: 2011-05-20
Location: Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science, University of Miami - 4600 Rickenbacker Causeway - Miami, Florida FL 33149-1098 - United States

1. - OPENING
The Vice-Chairperson of IOCARIBE, Mr. Clement Lewsey (United States), will open the Session at 09.00 on Tuesday 17 May 2011, at the Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Sciences RSMAS, Miami, USA. The Eleventh Intergovernmental Session is taking place three (3) years and a half after the previous IOCARIBE-X Session held in Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela in October 2008. An Official from the US Government will welcome the participants and delegates from Member States, countries and regional organizations. The IOC Deputy Executive Mr. Mitrasen Bhikajee, will address the Session in representation of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO.

10. - CLOSURE
The IOCARIBE Vice-Chairperson is expected to close the Eleventh Intergovernmental Session of the IOC Sub-Commission for the Caribbean and Adjacent Regions SC-IOCARIBE-XI at 18:30 on Friday 20 May 2011.

2. - ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS

2.1 - ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The IOCARIBE Vice-Chairperson will introduce this item. The Provisional Agenda will be submitted to the Session for adoption. Pursuant to Rule 10(2), the Provisional Agenda may be amended at any time during the Session. Member State representatives are reminded that the formal and final deadline for informing the IOC (UNESCO) Secretary for IOCARIBE of their nominations for the elections of Members of the IOCARIBE Board of Officers is Tuesday 17 May 2011 at 18.00 hrs. Similarly, the final deadline for the submission of Draft Recommendations is Thursday 19 May, 2011 at 13.00. DECISION 2.1: The Vice-Chairperson will invite the Session to adopt the Provisional Agenda as it is or as amended by the Sub-Commission.
IOC/SC-IOCARIBE-XI/1 Prov. rev. Revised Provisional Agenda (SC-IOCARIBE-XI)
IOC/SC-IOCARIBE-XI/2 Action Paper (IOCARIBE-XI)

2.2 - DESIGNATION OF THE RAPPORTEUR FOR THE SESSION DECISION 2.2: The Vice-Chairperson will invite the Session to designate a Rapporteur for each language (Spanish and English) for the present Session to assist the Chairperson and the IOC (UNESCO) Secretary for IOCARIBE in the preparation of the Draft Summary Report.

2.3 - CONDUCT OF THE SESSION, TIMETABLE AND DOCUMENTATION
The IOC (UNESCO) Secretary for IOCARIBE, Dr. Cesar Toro will introduce the documentation and will invite the Session to adopt the Provisional Timetable taking into account: (i) any Session decision to include supplementary items; (ii) the time likely to be required by the session working groups to report in plenary; (iii) the preparation of the Draft Summary Report and Recommendations in English and Spanish; and (iv) the need to benefit from interpretation. The basic working document for the Session will be this document, the Action Paper (IOC/SC-IOCARIBE-XI/2). The Session will be requested to work in Plenary as far as possible. However, where deemed necessary, the Session will be requested to constitute open-ended working groups. These Working Groups may be formed to deal with specific questions arising from particular Agenda Items. These Drafting Groups shall meet simultaneously or after Plenary. Their product shall serve as the basis for and facilitate the debate in Plenary. The Session will be invited to constitute sessional committees to work on specific questions that will require decisions by the Sub-Commission, as follows: (i) Nominations Committee (Agenda Item 8.2); (ii) Recommendations Committee (Agenda Item 9). The List of Documents is given in Annex__, the List of Participants in Annex ___ and the List of Acronyms in Annex___.
IOC/INF-1148 IOC Statutes
IOC/INF-1166Rev IOC Rules of Procedure (2023)
IOC/INF-1193 Guidelines for the Structure and Responsibilities of the Subsidiary Bodies of the Commission and for the Establishment of Decentralized Offices
SC/IOCARIBE-XI/1 Add. Prov. Rev. Revised Provisional Timetable (SC-IOCARIBE-XI)
IOC/SC-IOCARIBE-XI/4 Prov. rev. Revised Provisional List of Documents

3. - REPORT OF THE IOCARIBE SECRETARY ON INTERSESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
The IOC (UNESCO) Secretary for IOCARIBE will introduce this agenda item. He will refer to developments and state of implementation of the Four Recommendations approved by the Sub-Commission and endorsed by the Twenty-fifth Session of the IOC Assembly by Resolution IOC-XXV-5 (Paris, 16-25 June 2009). With reference to the Secretariat of the Commission, the secretary will provide information regarding the current site agreement between UNESCO and the Government of Colombia. He will also report on the budget and the current staffing situation at the IOCARIBE Secretariat. DECISION 3: The Sub-Commission will be invited to comment and provide guidance on the Report of the IOC (UNESCO) Secretary for IOCARIBE on Intersessional Activities.

3.1 - STATEMENT OF THE CHAIRMAN
The IOCARIBE Vice-Chairperson Dr. Clement Lewsey, will introduce this item. He will deliver his statement on recent developments in the work of the Sub-Commission, since the Tenth Session of IOCARIBE (Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela, 22 – 25 October 2008) and perspectives for the coming years. Dr. Lewsey will review developments in IOCARIBE focal programmes for 2009–2011: the Global Ocean Observing System (IOCARIBE-GOOS); Integrated Coastal Area Management (ICAM); the Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem (CLME); the Caribbean Tsunami and Other Coastal Hazards Warning System for the Caribbean and Adjacent Regions (CARIBE-EWS); Harmful Algal Blooms in the Caribbean and Adjacent Regions (HAB-ANCA); the International Bathymetric Chart of the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico (IBCCA); International Oceanographic Data and Information Exchange (IODE); the Caribbean Marine Atlas and Capacity-building. DECISION 3.1: The Sub-Commission will be invited to comment and provide guidance on the Report of the IOCARIBE Chairperson on proposed perspectives for the Sub-Commission for the coming years.
IOC/EC-XLIII/Inf.8 Meeting of the Chairs of IOC Regional Subsidiary Bodies, 7 June 2010

3.2 - REPORT BY THE SECRETARY ON PROGRAMME AND BUDGET
The IOC (of UNESCO) Secretary for IOCARIBE will introduce this agenda item. He will present current and future budgetary situation of the IOCARIBE Sub-Commission and will refer to Doc. IOC/SC-IOCARIBE-XI/2 Annex 2 Progress report on Budget Execution. Special emphasis will be made on recent budgetary restrictions suffered by the Sub-Commission. The proposed programme and budget for the IOCARIBE Sub-Commission will be a matter of discussion during the Session. The IOCARIBE’s contribution to the IOC Document on Programme and Budget (Document 35 C/5) was prepared and sent to IOC for its inclusion. He will report to the Session on main achievements and challenges in the implementation of the Sub-commission’s Programme of Work and Budget globally and, particularly, in the IOCARIBE Region. The IOC (of UNESCO) Secretary will inform the Session on the evolution of the work of the Sub-commission after the transfer and redefinition of responsibilities of the Head of the IOCARIBE Secretariat to the UNESCO Kingston Cluster Office for the Caribbean based in Kingston, Jamaica. He will also report on present developments towards the proposed re-establishment of a full-time permanent post for the IOCARIBE Secretary. Member States will be required to further support the Sub-commission’s activities and the Secretariat. DECISION 3.2: The Sub-Commission will be invited to comment and provide guidance on the reports, and it will request Member States to explore means and ways for finding financial solutions to support regional activities.
IOC/SC-IOCARIBE-X/3s Executive Summary Report of the 10th Session of the IOC Sub-Commission for the Caribbean and Adjacent Regions (IOCARIBE), Puerto La Cruz, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, 22–25 October 2008
IOC/SC-IOCARIBE-X/3 Report of Sub-Commission for the Caribbean and Adjacent Regions (IOCARIBE); 10th; Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela; 2008

3.3 - IOC Resolution XXV-5 “TENTH SESSION OF IOC SUB-COMMISSION FOR THE CARIBBEAN AND ADJACENT REGIONS (IOCARIBE)
The IOC (of UNESCO) Secretary for IOCARIBE will introduce this agenda item. He will refer to Resolution IOC-XXV-5 on the Tenth Session of the IOC Sub-Commission for the Caribbean and Adjacent Regions (IOCARIBE) adopted during the Twenty Fifth Session of the IOC Assembly held in Paris, June 16 – 25 June, 2009. The IOC Sub-Commission for the Caribbean and Adjacent Regions (IOCARIBE) held its 10th Session in Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela, 22–25 October 2008. It discussed, in particular: (i) the development of the “Know-Why Network” and the LBS Protocol of the Cartagena Convention (Land-based sources of marine pollution); (ii) the review of the IOCARIBE-GOOS Steering Committee; (iii) a draft Memorandum of Understanding between IOCARIBE and the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM), and the Interagency Agreement between UNESCO/IOC and UNOPS on the establishment of the Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem (CLME) project unit at IOCARIBE in Cartagena, Colombia; (iv) the Caribbean Marine Atlas – an IODE initiative in the region. The IOC (UNESCO) Secretary will also refer to the four Recommendations adopted during the Session, concerning: (i) administrative arrangements for the IOCARIBE Secretariat, including the recent relocation of the IOCARIBE Secretary to the UNESCO Office in Kingston, Jamaica; (ii) participation of the IOCARIBE Sub-Commission in the celebration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the IOC; (iii) nutrient and sediment reduction in the Wider Caribbean; and (iv) the IOCARIBE Programme and Budget for 2009–2011. DECISION 3.3: The Sub-Commission will be invited to follow-up implementation of approved Recommendations and to further strengthen capacity building initiatives in the Region bearing in mind the priorities identified by the Sub-Commission and by the IOC Assembly.

3.4 - PROGRAMMED ACTIVITIES FOR 2012–2013
The IOC (of UNESCO) Secretary for IOCARIBE will introduce this agenda item. He will refer to the work of the Sub-commission. A detailed chronogram of activities for 2012–2013 will be presented before the Session for approval. DECISION 3.4: The Sub-Commission will be invited to comment and provide guidance on programmed activities presented for 2012 – 2013.

4. - POLICY ISSUES

4.1 - IOC CURRENT POLICY ISSUES – DEVELOPMENT AND PERSPECTIVES
The IOCARIBE Vice-Chairperson, will introduce this agenda item. He will refer to the development and perspectives of IOC policies and its relationship to the regional work of the Sub-commission.

4.2 - IOC DRAFT MEDIUM-TERM STRATEGY FOR 2014–2019
Dr. Mitrasen Bhikajee, IOC UNESCO Deputy Secretary will introduce this agenda item. He will refer to the work of the Commission. He will present to the Session the IOC Biennial Strategy 2012–2013 as adopted by the Assembly through Resolution XXIV-2. The Draft IOC Biennial Priorities and Implementation Strategy 2012–2013 is built around the four High-level Objectives adopted by the Medium-term Strategy 2008–2013 (Resolutions EC-XXXIX.1, XXIV-2, EC-XLI.5, XXV-14). Based on indications already provided by IOC Governing Bodies and recommendations from Subsidiary Bodies, and taking into account emerging issues and programme continuity, the Secretariat has compiled a preliminary list of biennial priorities and expected results to be considered and adopted by the Assembly at its 26th Session in 2011. He will refer to the four high-level objectives of the IOC Biennial Strategy: 1. Prevention and reduction of the impacts of natural hazards; 2. Mitigation of the impacts of and adaptation to climate change and variability; 3. Safeguarding the health of oceans ecosystems; 4. Management procedures and policies leading to the sustainability of coastal and ocean environment and resources. Reference will be made to the Report on the Status of IOC Subsidiary Bodies (Doc IOC/EC-XLI/2 Annex 5). Several Member States noted that this provided valuable information on the contribution of subsidiary bodies to achievement of the High-level Objectives of the Medium-Term Strategy 2008–2013. The IOC Assembly at its 25th session (Paris, 16–25 June 2009), established, through Resolution XXV-2, an Open-ended Intersessional Working Group to conduct an objective and comprehensive assessment of IOC’s regional activities and prepare a report for consideration by the Assembly at its 26th session in June 2011. To this end a Questionnaire to support the work of the Open-ended Intersessional Working Group on IOC’s Regional Activities was sent to all IOC Focal Points in November 2010 to be completed on-line in three languages, English, Spanish and French. DECISION 4.2.1: The Sub-Commission will request Member States to take into account the IOC Medium-Term Strategy and the IOC Biennial Strategy 2012–2013 in developing their national plans and programmes for ocean sciences and ocean observations, as well as in strengthening their contribution to and participation in the programmes of the Commission in the region.
IOC/EC-XLI/2 Annex 5 Report by the IOC Executive Secretary on the Status of IOC Subsidiary Bodies
Resolution IOC XXIV-2 IOC Biennial Strategy 2008 - 2009

4.2.1 - IOC Biennial Strategy for 2012–2013
IOC/EC-XLIII/2 Annex 4 Draft Biennial Priorities and Implementation Strategy for 2012–2013

4.3 - IOCARIBE STRATEGIC SCIENCE PLAN AND RELATED SERVICES FOR 2006–2016. IMPLEMENTATION 2011-2013
The IOCARIBE Vice-Chairperson will introduce this agenda item. The IOCARIBE Strategic Science Plan summarizes the implementation of scientific programmes of the Sub-Commission and its strategic planning. The objectives of the IOCARIBE Strategic Science Plan are to: (i) support strategic planning of IOCARIBE Member States in relation to the development of its marine sciences, oceanic observations and associated services, (ii) facilitate a coherent management of regional programmes related to the marine-coastal environment and its resources, (iii) strengthen scientific basis for supporting regional programmes. Main Lines of Action of the Plan are: Oceans and Climate, Ocean Ecosystem Science, Marine Science for Integrated Coastal Area Management and Extreme and Dangerous Natural Events. After the approval of the final draft by the Members of the Board of Officers and the IOCARIBE Sub-Commission, the “IOCARIBE Medium Term Strategic Science Plan (2006–2015)” was finalized and was electronically published and it is available in the Sub-commission web site in English and Spanish. DECISION 4.3: The Sub-Commission will be invited to comment and review state of implementation of the IOCARIBE Medium Term Strategic Science Plan 2006–2015.
IOC/SC-IOCARIBE-IX/6 Prov. IOCARIBE Medium Term Strategic Science Plan (2006–2015)

5. - REGIONAL PROJECTS
The IOC (of UNESCO) Secretary for IOCARIBE will introduce the state of implementation of the IOCARIBE Regional projects. After an overall general introduction a progress report will be presented for each individual project (Agenda Items 5.1 to 6.1) by its Regional Coordinator, (RPC). DECISION 5: The Sub-Commission will be invited to note development of regional projects, to endorse submitted projects documents and provide guidance on project implementation including major subject areas and possible funding sources.

5.1 - OCEAN SCIENCES

5.1.1 - Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem (CLME)
DECISION 5: The Sub-Commission will be invited to note development of regional projects, to endorse submitted projects documents and provide guidance on project implementation including major subject areas and possible funding sources. DECISION 5.1.1: The Sub-Commission will be invited to comment the progress of the CLME and its implementation. The Sub-Commission will invite Member States to continue supporting the development of the project.
CLME Project Coordinating Unit Progress Report (2009 – 2010)

5.1.2 - Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB-ANCA)
DECISION 5.1.1: The Sub-Commission will be invited to comment the progress of the CLME and its implementation. The Sub-Commission will invite Member States to continue supporting the development of the project. DECISION 5.1.2: The Sub-Commission will be invited to review and support the work of the group with a view to determining the necessary resources for the effective implementation of the HAB Programme.
IOC/IPHAB-X/3.prov. Executive Summary, Resolutions and Recommendations of the Tenth Session of the IOC Intergovernmental Panel on Harmful Algal Blooms
IOC/ANCA-IOCARIBE-III/3s IOC IV Regional Science Planning Workshop on Harmful Algal Blooms in IOCARIBE
SPINCAM-III Workshop Report 3rd Meeting of the Steering Committee of the Southeast Pacific data and Information Network in support to Integrated Coastal Area Management SPINCAM Project (Santa Marta, Colombia 9-10 November 2010)

5.1.3 - Integrated Coastal Area Management (ICAM)
Dr Lorna Inniss, will introduce this item to the Session and will present an overview on recent development of the ICAM Project. She will refer to the development of the Integrated Service Platforms and Information Networks for Ocean and Coastal Area Management (SPINCAM).This Project aims to establish an ICAM indicator framework in each country of the Southeast Pacific Region (Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama and Peru) focused on environmental and socio-economic conditions within the context of sustainable development and integrated coastal area management. The Government of Flanders is the main donor of the SPINCAM project. . The Project also develops national coastal marine atlas and a regional atlas. This, together with assisting with the further development of National Oceanographic Data Centres (NODCs) and Marine Libraries encompasses the involvement of IODE. The Second Meeting of the Steering Committee of the SPINCAM Project was held in Lima, Peru between 20 and 21 October 2009 and the Third Meeting of the Steering Committee of the SPINCAM Project took place in Santa Marta, Colombia, November 9-10, 2010. The meeting was attended by the CPPS member countries (Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama and Peru) as well as by representatives from CPPS, IOC/ICAM, IOC/UNESCO, IOC/IODE and the Government of Flanders. During the Meeting of the Steering Committee the importance of reinforcing institutional and personal networks was highlighted. The correct interrelationship between NTFP, NODCs and IODE coordinator was identified as essential for the progress of the project as well as the significance of taking advantage of the ODINCARSA Network as a tool in the development of the SPINCAM project. She will recall the Session about the convenience of having a dedicated website for ICAM in Spanish and English (http://ioc3.unesco.org/icam-lac). This website report national and regional information on existing initiatives as well as information resources on capacity building, science and technology, and governance issues. With the purpose of updating the ICAM management plan for the English speaking Caribbean SIDS; Dr. Inniss will report to the Session that a Workshop was convened by IOC UNESCO in cooperation with the Barbados Coastal Zone Management Unit (CZMU). The Caribbean Regional Workshop on ICAM for the English Speaking Caribbean States was held in Bridgetown, Barbados, March 16 – 18, 2011. The Meeting was attended by 22 participants representing Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Curacao, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Lucia and Trinidad & Tobago. The main objective of the meeting was to assist Member States in building the resilience of SIDS economies mainly dependant on coastal tourism using knowledge and expertise of the CZMU of Barbados for developing their own capacity to manage coastal areas. The meeting updated the ICAM management plan for the Caribbean Small islands incorporating economic and social issues as well as recent priorities of climate change adaptation and coastal hazard management. It was also agreed to conduct national assessments of capacity, science and technology and governance structures collated into a regional assessment. The group agreed to complete a 10 year project document with a 5 year Implementation Plan to be coordinated jointly with the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC).
IOC/SC-IOCARIBE-X/Inf. 4 Draft Project Proposal “Demonstrate Approaches for Nutrient and Sediment Reduction at Selected Pilot Study Areas in the Wider Caribbean”
IOC Workshop Report, 242 Integrated Coastal Area Management (ICAM) Training Workshop for the English Speaking Caribbean States, 16–18 March 2011, Bridgetown, Barbados

5.1.3.1 - Nutrient and Sediment Reduction in the Wider Caribbean Region
Dr. Clement Lewsey, IOCARIBE Vice-Chairperson will introduce the item to the Session, He will refer to the ICAM Project Demonstrate Approaches for Nutrient and Sediment Reduction at Selected Pilot Study Areas in the Wider Caribbean (Doc. IOC/SC-IOCARIBE-IX/Inf. 4) proposed by NOAA and adopted by Member States at IOCARIBE-X in Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela, October 2008 to the Session. The main objective of the project proposal is to demonstrate best management practices at the watershed level to control and reduce nitrogen, phosphorous and sediment loadings from nonpoint sources in the Caribbean region. The project proposes that several watersheds be selected for study. Based on a preliminary assessment it is recommended that Barbados, Grenada, Dominica and Trinidad & Tobago be included in the project. He will report to the Session that the project is in its PDF-A phase and that the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has been designated to act as the Implementing Agency for the Project and the IOC Sub-Commission for the Caribbean and Adjacent Regions IOCARIBE is the Leading Technical Agency. DECISION 5.1.3.1: The Sub-Commission will take notice, provide guidance and will be requested to reconfirm its interest in the LAC-ICAM initiatives. The Sub-Commission will request Member States to support the Project Proposal Demonstrate Approaches for Nutrient and Sediment Reduction at Selected Pilot Study Areas in the Wider Caribbean and collaborate in mobilizing human and financial resources to implement the project.
Nutrient PIF GEF Project Identification Form

5.1.4 - UN Regular Process on Global Reporting and Assessment on the State of the Marine Environment (GMA)
A member of the United States Delegation will introduce this agenda item. During the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg in 2002 was recommended the establishment of this Regular Process which was also endorsed by UN General Assembly. Main developments of the process will be presented to the Session. DECISION 5.1.4: The Sub-Commission will be invited to review its involvement in the UN Regular Process on Global Reporting and Assessment on the State of the Marine Environment (GMA).
CL-2384 UN Regular Process on Global Reporting and Assessment on the State of the Marine Environment, including socio-economic aspects

5.2 - OCEAN OBSERVATIONS AND SERVICES

5.2.1 - CARIBE-EWS – Tsunami and other Coastal Hazards Warning System for the Caribbean and Adjacent Regions. IOC Intergovernmental Coordination Group
Dr Lorna Inniss, Chairperson of the IOC Intergovernmental Coordination Group for the Tsunami and other Coastal Hazards Warning System for the Caribbean and Adjacent Regions (ICG/CARIBE EWS) will introduce this agenda item. The Fourth Session of the Intergovernmental Coordination Group for the Tsunami and other Coastal Hazards Warning System for the Caribbean Sea and Adjacent Regions (ICG-CARIBE EWS-IV) was held in Fort-de-France, Martinique, 2 – 4 June, 2009. The meeting was attended by nearly 60 participants from 11 countries in the Caribbean Region and six regional organizations. The ICG reviewed the progress made during the intersessional period, The ICG decided to establish the Caribbean Tsunami Information Center (CTIC) and endorsed the Barbados proposal to host the CTIC. The ICG recommended as well, to update continuously the CARIBE-EWS Implementation Plan. The ICG endorsed the new and expanded core network of sea level stations in the region. The Fifth Session (ICG-CARIBE EWS-V) of Intergovernmental Coordination Group for the Tsunami and Other Coastal Hazards Warning System for the Caribbean and Adjacent Regions (ICG/CARIBE EWS-V), was held in Managua, Nicaragua 15-17 March, 2010. The meeting was attended by 55 participants from 18 countries in the Caribbean Region, two regional organizations and a delegate from Kuwait. During the meeting, reports were made on the status of the establishment of a Tsunami Warning Centre for the Caribbean (CTWC). US reported the possibility to establish the CTWC in that the first phase is already achieved and it encompasses the establishment of the CTWC at the University of Puerto Rico in Mayaguez after receiving pending congressional funding. Venezuela and Nicaragua have also undertaken efforts and technical advances for the establishment of its establishment. A new Board of Officers for the ICG/CARIBE EWS was elected for the period 2010-2011. Dr. Lorna Inniss (Barbados) was re-elected by acclamation as Chairperson. Ms Christa von Hillebrandt-Andrade (USA), Francisco Garces (Venezuela) and Ms. Frédérique Martini (France) were elected as Vice-Chairs. Ms Inniss will refer to preliminary results of the CARIBE Wave 2011 and LANTEX 2011 exercise in the Western Atlantic, Caribbean and Adjacent Regions held March 23, 2011. The purpose of the exercise was to test the communications systems between the warning centers and the officially designated Tsunami Warning Focal Point (TWFP). Thirty four countries and territories of the Caribbean participated in the first regional tsunami exercise, CARIBE WAVE 2011 which was held jointly with LANTEX and was conducted under the framework of the UNESCO IOC Intergovernmental Coordination Group for the Tsunami and Other Coastal Hazards Warning System for the Caribbean and Adjacent Regions (ICG CARIBE EWS). The Sixth Session of the Intergovernmental Coordination Group for the Tsunami and other Coastal Hazards Warning System for the Caribbean and Adjacent Regions (ICG-CARIBE EWS-VI) was held in Santo Domingo, República Dominicana, April 26-29, 2011. DECISION 5.2.1: The Sub-Commission will be requested to comment and provide necessary recommendations and guidance on developments achieved on the Tsunami and other Coastal Hazards Warning System for the Caribbean and Adjacent Regions.
IOC/ICG/CARIBE-EWS IV/3 Fourth Session of the IOC Intergovernmental Coordination Group for Tsunami and other Coastal Hazards Warning System for the Caribbean and Adjacent Regions, (ICG/CARIBE EWS-IV) Fort-de-France, Martinique June 2-4, 2009
ICG/CARIBE-EWS V/3 Fifth Session of the IOC Intergovernmental Coordination Group for the Tsunami and other Coastal Hazards Warning System for the Caribbean Sea and Adjacent Regions (ICG/CARIBE EWS-V), Managua, Nicaragua, 15–17 March 2010

5.2.2 - Oceanographic Data and Information Exchange (IODE)/Ocean Data and Information Network for the Caribbean and South America (ODINCARSA
Mr. Ariel Troisi, Regional Project Coordinator for ODINCARSA will introduce this agenda item by providing a regional overview on recent developments of the International Oceanographic Data and Information Exchange (IODE) Programme. She will refer to the 50th Anniversary of IODE. The IODE 50th Anniversary International Conference was held in Liège, Belgium during March 21-22, 2011. The objective of the Conference was to look back on the achievements of the IODE data and information centres, to review the progress made by the IODE capacity building programme, and to consider emerging needs, opportunities and challenges. The conference was divided in 4 sessions: (i) Ocean Data Products and Services; (ii) Marine Information Products and Services; (iii) Benefits of IODE Training and Capacity Building; and, (iv) Future perspectives. Special reference was made to the IODE Ocean Data Portal and the OceanTeacher. He will refer to ODINCARSA activities. The Ocean Data and Information Network for the IOCARIBE and South American Regions (ODINCARSA) was created primarily as a mechanism to assess the current status and potential development of national data centers and create the means for capacity development in South America and the Caribbean. ODINCARSA is a network that consists of 19 Member States of IOC. A Sub-regional Planning Meeting for ODINCARSA was held in the Universidad Autonoma de Baja California (UABC), Ensenada, December 7- 10, 2009. During the meeting the ODINCARSA Regional Project Coordinator for ODINCARSA was selected to replace Mr. Rodney Martinez who acted as Coordinator during 2001-2009. The meeting designated Mr Ariel Troisi from Argentina as ODINCARSA Regional Coordinator for Data Management for a period of two years. ODINCARSA has provided training, technology transfer in the region and it has compiled key information about the current status of ocean data and information management capabilities, as the same as the identification of relevant institutions and contact persons, existent in South America and Caribbean regions. DECISION 5.2.2: The Sub-Commission will be invited to implement IODE activities in the region and provide particular guidance regarding its future work in the Caribbean. The Sub-Commission will be invited to note developments of ODINCARSA.
IOC/IODE-XVII/35 IOC Strategic Plan for Oceanographic Data and Information Management
IODE Workshop Report No. 205 IODE Workshop on the development of the Caribbean Marine Atlas

5.2.2.1 - Caribbean Marine Atlas
Dr. Lorna Inniss will refer to developments of the Caribbean Marine Atlas Pilot Project. This project is a joint initiative of nine countries in the Caribbean region (Barbados, Cuba, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands). The purpose of the CMA is to identify, collect and organize available geo-spatial datasets into an atlas of environmental themes for the Caribbean region as a support service to the sustainable development and integrated management of marine and coastal areas in the region. The Caribbean Marine Atlas is an activity developed within the framework of ODINCARSA. Dr. Inniss will inform the Session that a prototype of the CMA is available with basic functionality, online at www.caribbeanmarineatlas.net and a regional marine data manager network has also been established. Phase 2 of the project is in progress and is geared towards expanding the capabilities of the CMA and the design and implementation of national atlases and capacity building for users. The First Review and Planning Workshop for Caribbean Marine Atlas (CMA) was held in (Castries, St Lucia August , 2 – 5, 2010) and a Caribbean Marine Atlas (CMA) is planned to be held in Barbados 25 - 29 April 2011, Barbados DECISION 5.2.2.1: The Sub-Commission will be invited to note the progress of the Caribbean Marine Atlas and urge Member States to continuing supporting the enhancement of the CMA in the Region.

5.2.3 - International Bathymetric Chart for the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico (IBCCA)
The IOC (UNESCO) Secretary for IOCARIBE will introduce this item to the Session. He will present a review on main activities developed for collecting the data and producing the corresponding bathymetric charts. He will report the Session that final compilation of the Bathymetric Chart for the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico has been completed. The Tenth Session of the Editorial Board Meeting for the Bathymetric Chart of the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico IBCCA was held in La Habana, Cuba, 13 February, 2009. The Meeting was attended by members of the Editorial Board and a representative from the International Hydrographic Bureau of Monaco. During the meeting progress reports were presented from Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico, Venezuela and USA. It was agreed that Colombia will remain on the Chairmanship of the IBCCA Editorial Board for another period and the INEGI will continue to be the leading editorial institution for the compilation of the chart. The Action Plan was also reviewed. Reference will be made to the IBCCA web page http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/mgg/ibcca/ibcca.html where information about the chart as well as meeting reports of all meetings of the Editorial Board can be downloaded. This website is temporarily maintained by NOAA/NGDC. DECISION 5.2.3: The Sub-Commission will be invited to comment and note developments on the International Bathymetric Chart for the Caribbean and Adjacent Regions (IBCCA).
IOC/EB-IBCCA-X/3 Tenth Session of the Editorial Board Meeting for the International Bathymetric Chart of the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico IBCCA (La Habana, Cuba, 13 February 2009)

5.2.4 - Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS): IOCARIBE-GOOS
Mr. Douglas Wilson, IOCARIBE-GOOS Co-Chairperson will introduce this item to the Session. He will inform the Session on main results of the IOCARIBE-GOOS Strategic Planning Meeting which was held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, March 7 – 8, 2011. The Meeting was attended by 14 participants from 7 countries of the IOCARIBE Region. The work of the IOCARIBE-GOOS Steering Committee and the future of IOCARIBE-GOOS was reviewed to renew regional and member state commitments. An evaluation of the state of Ocean Observations and related initiatives going on in the region was effected. The IOCARIBE GOOS Planning Meeting updated the IOCARIBE-GOOS governance component and decided the creation of an IOCARIBE GOOS Working Group composed of nominated state representatives with the possibility of inclusion of additional experts at discretion of the IOCARIBE GOOS Officers. The meeting discussed the new Terms of Reference for the working group. The meeting recommended developing a six year Implementation Plan that meets both the advice from the GOOS Advisory Panels and the needs of the region. The initial focus for the Implementation Plan shall address the sea level and coastal meteorology components of the observing system. It also was agreed the establishment of National GOOS Committees for the IOCARIBE Region. The role of the IOCARIBE-GOOS Steering Committee to be assumed by the IOC Sub-Commission for the Caribbean and Adjacent Regions IOCARIBE. The Planning meeting was organized in conjunction with the Third Regional Workshop in the Workshop Series of the GEO Coastal Zone Community of Practice (CZCP) held at the same venue from 9 to 11 March 2011. The Workshop focused on specific needs, challenges and capabilities related to sustainable tourism of SIDS in the Caribbean and was organized in partnership with the Caribbean Regional Association (CaRA) for the Caribbean Integrated Coastal Ocean Observing System (CarICOOS), the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS), the Global Terrestrial Observing System (GTOS), the United Nation Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC). The IOCARIBE-GOOS Co-chairs will also present an overview on main activities and advantages of the GOOS Regional Alliances (GRAs). Following the GOOS strategies and principles, the GRAs are composed of national agencies and organizations committed to the regional implementation of global observation networks. For achieving these goals it is important to build the capacity of the individual regions to contribute and benefit from GOOS. The Fourth GOOS Regional Alliance Forum was held in Guayaquil, Ecuador 25-27 November 2008. Discussions during the meeting covered the role of the GRAs in furthering the goals of coastal GOOS, the governance of the GRAs by the IOC and GOOS Programme Office, interactions of GRAs with Large Marine Ecosystem programmes and other programmes. DECISION 5.2.4: The Sub-Commission will be invited to comment and note developments of IOCARIBE-GOOS Strategic Plan and to approve reviewed Terms of Reference for the proposed Working Group.
IOC/INF-1170 The Strategic Plan for IOCARIBE-GOOS
GOOS Report, 188 IOCARIBE-GOOS Strategic Planning Meeting

5.2.5 - Global Sea Level Observing System (GLOSS)
Mr Douglas Wilson, IOCARIBE-GOOS co-Chairperson will introduce this item to the Session. DECISION 5.2.5: The Sub-Commission will be invited to note development of the Global Sea Level Observing System GLOSS in the region.

6. - CAPACITY BUILDING IN MARINE SCIENCES, SERVICES AND OBSERVATIONS: DEVELOPMENT OF A MAJOR ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME
The IOC (UNESCO) Secretary for IOCARIBE will introduce this Agenda Item. He will inform the Session about the proposed new mechanisms to strengthen the Member States capacity building and the implementation of the IOC Principles and Strategy for capacity Building in response to the 23rd Assembly of the IOC Resolutions XXIII-10 and XXIII-11. DECISION 6: The Sub-Commission will be requested to review achievements acquired by IOCARIBE in capacity building and instruct the IOC (UNESCO) Secretary to seek the support of Member States for implementing related proposals.
IOC/INF-1211 IOC PRINCIPLES AND STRATEGY FOR CAPACITY BUILDING
IOC/INF-1212 Implementation plan for IOC Capacity-building
IOC/INF-1203 IOC Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology

6.1 - CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMMED ACTIVITIES
The IOC (UNESCO) Secretary for IOCARIBE will introduce this Agenda Item. He will refer to the main objectives of the Capacity Building section and will introduce chronogram of activities and their links to the strengthening of the Member States capacity in marine sciences. DECISION 6.1: The Sub-Commission will be required to comment and provide guidance and to contribute financially, earmarking their contribution to achieve capacity building activities in the IOCARIBE region.

7. - INSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK

7.1 - STATUS OF COOPERATION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
The IOC UNESCO Deputy Secretary will give a general introduction on the progress made in the established cooperation with international organizations and other regional programmes. The Sub-Commission in close coordination with IOC continues actively to enhance and strengthen links with other United Nations Programmes and Organizations. Representatives from cooperating Organizations present at the Session will be invited to provide information about their Organization's programmes which complement those of IOC and IOCARIBE and about on-going cooperation. DECISION 7.1: The Sub-Commission will be requested to review and comment information received, and to provide guidance on further actions to increase existing cooperation regionally.

8. - ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT

8.1 - DRAFT PROGRAMME AND BUDGET 2012–2013
The Vice-Chairperson will introduce this Agenda Item. He will present to the Session Document SC-IOCARIBE XI/2 Annex 2 “Progress Report on Budget Execution”. The new administrative scheme of the Sub-Commission and the current situation of staff will be presented. He will further report on the present budgetary situation of the Sub-Commission and will introduce new mechanisms to explore additional funding for scientific programmes. DECISION 8.1: The Sub-commission will be invited to consider and analyze available administrative capacities of the Sub-Commission and review the proposals presented to the Session.

8.2 - ELECTIONS OF THE BOARD OF OFFICERS OF THE SUB-COMMISSION
The Chairperson of the Nominations Committee will introduce this item. The Committee will work in conformity with the technical arrangements for the elections of the Officers of the Sub-Commission as laid down in Appendix I of the Rules of Procedure. The list of nominations (to be received by 12.00 on 17 May, 2011) will be put before the Sub-Commission. The Members of the IOCARIBE Board of Officers will promote effective working relationships with active intergovernmental organizations interested in marine science affairs and will guide and co-ordinate work of the Sub-Commission. DECISION 8.3: The Sub-Commission will be requested to elect one (1) Chairperson and three (3) Vice-Chairpersons to constitute the Board of Officers of IOCARIBE for the next intersessional period, seeking an equitable sub-regional representation.
Elections; IOCARIBE Elections of the IOCARIBE Board of Officers (arrangements and forms)

8.2.1 - Election of the Chairperson of the Sub-Commission

8.2.2 - Election of Vice-Chairpersons of the Sub-Commission

8.3 - DATES AND PLACE OF THE TWELFTH SESSION OF THE SUB-COMMISSION
The Vice-Chairperson will introduce this item. The Regional Sub-Commissions of IOC should meet every two (2) years, preferably before the IOC Assembly, to review their activities and timely submit their Recommendations and budgetary request to the main governing body of IOC. In order to harmonize IOCARIBE Sessions with this requirement, it will be proposed to hold the next IOCARIBE Session XII during the last quarter of 2013. DECISION 8.3: The Sub-Commission will be requested to agree on having the Twelfth Session during the first quarter of 2013. Member States wishing to host that Session are invited to present their invitations.

8.4 - THEME OF THE NEXT SCIENTIFIC SYMPOSIUM
The Vice-Chairperson of the Sub-Commission will introduce this agenda item. DECISION 8.4: The Sub-Commission will be invited to propose themes for the next Scientific Symposium to be held prior the Twelfth Session of the Sub-Commission during the last quarter of 2013.

9. - ADOPTION OF THE DRAFT SUMMARY REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The Chairperson of the Recommendations Committee will introduce this item. DECISION 9: The Chairperson of the Session will invite the Sub-Commission to adopt the Draft Recommendations and the Draft Summary Report of its present Session.

Agenda	Code	Name	Updated on	Action
Agenda	Code	Name	Updated on	Action
	IOC/EC-XLIII/3	Summary Report of the 43rd Session of the IOC Executive Council, Paris, 8-16 June 2010	31/05/2011
	IOC/SC-IOCARIBE-X/3	Report of Sub-Commission for the Caribbean and Adjacent Regions (IOCARIBE); 10th; Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela; 2008	14/04/2011
	IOC-XXV/3	Twenty-fifth Session of the IOC Assembly, 16-25 June 2009	21/02/2011
	IOC-XXIV/3	Twenty-fourth Session of the IOC Assembly	15/06/2008

Code	Name	Updated on	Action
Code	Name	Updated on	Action
Advisory	University of Miami Advisory for panel discussion on 19 May 2011	16/05/2011
IOC/SC-IOCARIBE-XI/Inf.1 Rev.	Revised Information and guidelines for participants	26/04/2011
	IOCARIBE-XI Meeting Announcement	09/04/2011

Name	Country
FRANKLIN Anthony	Trinidad and Tobago
KARAZSIA Jocelyn	United States of America
LOPEZ Maria del Mar	United States of America
PARSONS Michael	United States of America
PONWITH Bonnie	United States of America
SCHULL Jennifer	United States of America
TORO Cesar	Colombia
URIBE ALZATE Esteban	Colombia
WILLS VELEZ Patricia	Colombia

Eleventh Intergovernmental Session of the IOC Sub-Commission for the Caribbean and Adjacent Regions SC-IOCARIBE-XI

Meeting

17 - 20 May 2011

Eleventh Intergovernmental Session of the IOC Sub-Commission for the Caribbean and Adjacent Regions
SC-IOCARIBE-XI