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The CCOP Technical Secretariat was invited to participate the first Southeast Asia CCS Accelerator (SEACA) Workshop held on 15-16 May 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand.
15 May 2023 SEACA is an initiative of the Global CCS Institute. It serves as collaborative platform between governments and its relevant agencies, multilateral organisations and the private sector, including Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) project developers and proponents, CCS-relevant industries (e.g., steel, cement, petrochemical, energy), oil and gas exploration and production companies, and governments of developed economies with interests in CCS in ASEAN. SEACA aims to accelerate the commercial deploy
CCOP-KIGAM Groundwater Online Meeting with DWR on CCOP-KIGAM Groundwater Project workshop in Lao PDR 2023
03 May 2023 On 3rd May 2023, 13:00 – 14:30, Bangkok Time, CCOP Technical Secretariat, KIGAM, Soda Sys. and Department of Water Resources, Lao PDR had an online meeting via Zoom Application. The purpose of this virtual meeting is to discuss the 2023 project work plan in Lao PDR, based on our solid previous work basis in 2021 and 2022, including the site selection for the well and monitoring system.
CCOP-KIGAM Groundwater Online Meeting with NAWAPI on Preparation of Automatic Monitoring System Installation in Vietnam
21 Apr 2023 On 21st April 2023, 9:00 – 10:00, Bangkok Time, CCOP Technical Secretariat, KIGAM, Soda Sys. and National Center for Water Resources Planning and Investigation, Vietnam (NAWAPI) had an online meeting via Zoom Application. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss all the necessary preparations that need to be made before starting the installation of the groundwater automatic monitoring system in Vietnam.
CCOP, MGB, and DENR Online Meeting on Co-hosting of 3rd CCOP-KIGAM Urban Geology Workshop, “Urban Geology Technology Sharing for Sustainable Cities in E & SE Asia” 2023, Philippines
14 Mar 2023 On 14 March 2023, 15:00 – 16:00 PM., Bangkok Time, CCOP Technical Secretariat, Mines and Geoscience Bureau (MGB) and Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) had an online meeting via Zoom Application. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss for Co-hosting of 3rd CCOP-KIGAM Urban Geology Workshop, “Urban Geology Technology Sharing for Sustainable Cities in E & SE Asia” 2023, in Philippines
CCOP-KIGAM Groundwater Online Meeting with GDMR on Preparation of Automatic Monitoring System Installation in Cambodia
01 Mar 2023 On 1st March 2023, 13:30 – 14:30, Bangkok Time, CCOP Technical Secretariat, KIGAM and the General Department of Mineral Resource (GDMR), Ministry of Mine and Energy (MME) had an online meeting via Zoom Application. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss all the necessary preparations that need to be made before starting the installation of the groundwater automatic monitoring system in Cambodia.
22nd ASEAN Senior Officials Meetings on Minerals (ASOMM) and Its Associated Meeting / Event
22 Nov 2022 The CCOP Technical Secretariat (CCOPTS) Director, Dr. Young Joo Lee, attended the relevant session of the first day of the 22nd ASOMM on 22 November 2022 hosted virtually by the Ministry of Development, Brunei Darussalam. Dr. Young Joo Lee presented the project initiative under formulation on Critical Mineral Management & Strategy for Sustainable Environment in ASEAN. Together with KIGAM and the Geological Agency of Indonesia as co-proponent, the CCOPTS is developing the project proposal for f
CCOP-IGDP workshop successfully held online on 22-23 Nov 2022
22 Nov 2022 The workshop on geoscience information of the CCOP-IGDP project was successfully held online on 22nd to 23rd November 2022. Thirty-six (36) participants from CCOP Member Countries and CCOPTS attended the two-day workshop, including Brunei, Cambodia, China, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines and Thailand. Dr Young Joo LEE, CCOPTS director, Mr Ma Yongzheng, vice-director of science technology and international cooperation division of China Geological Survey (CGS) and Ms Huo Yaqing vice-director
CCOP-KIGAM Groundwater Project Transboundary Aquifer (TBA) Monitoring Well Site Visiting in Mekong Delta, Vietnam
26 Jul 2022 Groundwater resources sustainable management in Mekong Delta is one of the concerns that have a great impact on society and the economy. Given the critical role of groundwater resources in the Mekong Delta for human use and socio-economic development, groundwater sustainability issues should be solved. CCOP-KIGAM Groundwater Project aims to realize sustainable groundwater management by establishing a TBA monitoring network in the GMS.
THE CCOP-CGS (QIMG) BOOK PROJECT ON COASTAL EROSION AND MITIGATION OF E & SE ASIA
16 Mar 2022 There were 34 experts from 9 Member Countries participated in our first meeting on 22 July 2021. The CCOP expert group has a total of 19 experts nominated from 9 Member Countries: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines and Thailand. The project has received 8 chapter manuscripts from MCs including Brunei Darussalam, China, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines and Thailand.
The Sixth International Workshop on CCOP Geoinformation Sharing Infrastructure for East and Southeast Asia (GSi) Project
24 Feb 2022 The 6th International Workshop of the CCOP Geoinformation Sharing Infrastructure for East and Southeast Asia (GSi) Project was held virtually using Zoom Meeting on 24-25 February 2022, hosted by the CCOP Technical Secretariat (CCOPTS). It was attended by 27 participants from the member countries (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, and Thailand) and CCOPTS. The objectives of the workshop are to upda
The 2nd online meeting on CCOP-KIGAM 2021 GW Project TBA well installation in Cambodia
30 Sep 2021 On 30 September 2021, 14:00 - 15:00 (Bangkok Time), the 2nd CCOP-KIGAM 2021 GW Project on Well Installation in Cambodia Meeting was conducted online via Zoom Application. The meeting was attended by Dr Eunhee LEE, Senior Research Scientist (KIGAM), Representatives from GDMR, Cambodia and TS team. The aim of this meeting was to review, discuss and finalize the selection of well installation sites in Cambodia.
The 4th China-ASEAN-CCOP training courses on capacity building on marine geoscience and geohazards reduction & prevention for ASEAN member states
01 Jul 2021 On 29-30 June 2021, the 4th China-ASEAN-CCOP training courses on capacity building on marine geoscience and geohazards reduction & prevention for ASEAN member states was organized online by China Geological Survey, Ministry of Natural Resources, P.R. China together with Guangzhou Marine Geological Survey, China Geological Survey, Qingdao Institute of marine geology, China Geological Survey and CCOP.
Forum of Presidents of China-ASEAN Geosciences Universities
21 May 2021 During the 11th CAMCF, on 21 May 2020, 9:00-12:00 (Beijing Time), online “Forum of Presidents of China-ASEAN Geosciences Universities” hosted by CGS and co-organized by International Mining Research Center, China Geological Survey; Chengdu Center, China Geological Survey; China-ASEAN Geosciences Cooperation Center. The theme of this forum is Strengthening Cooperation Between China and Universities in the ASEAN Region on Geosciences and Joint Research on Tethyan Geoscience.  Attened by 12 represe
11th China-ASEAN Mining Cooperation Forum & Exhibition:  Online Forum of Directors General of China-ASEAN Geosciences Departments
20 May 2021 On 20 May 2021, 14:00-16:00 (Beijing Time), online (Video Conference) and onsite the 11th China-ASEAN Mining Cooperation Forum & Exhibition &  Forum of Directors General of China-ASEAN Geosciences Departments was organized by CGS at the Howard Johnson CAEXPO Plaza Nanning, China. The theme of this forum is ‘Jointly Promote the Sustainable Development of Geosciences for China-ASEAN Member States’. Dr LI Pengde, Member of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Pol
The 1st Carbon Neutrality (Xi'an) International Forum
12 May 2021 The 1st Carbon Neutrality (Xi’an) International Forum was jointly held by the Government of Shaanxi Province, Ministry of Ecology and Environment of PRC, and Asian Development Bank on 12 May 2021, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Beijing Time).  The goal is to move towards an international grand event for representatives from all sectors of society, to discuss climate change mitigation, target of peaking carbon emissions before 2030 and reaching carbon neutrality in 2060, green low-carbon high-quality develo
DDE 2nd Working and Task Group Workshop
05 May 2021 On 5 May 2021, 14:00 – 18:00, CET, the 2nd Working and Task Group Workshop was organized online via Zoom Application, attended by all WTGs and committee members. The purpose for this workshop is designed to understand and act on WTG members concerns, as guided by feedback so far received. Meeting will also consist of updates on DDE matters, presentations on the science/data aims of DDE, and breakout groups. Dr Young Joo LEE, Director of CCOP TS was attended as Co-chairman of SE Asia Working Grou
Kick-off meeting for monitoring well site selection
26 Apr 2021 On 26 April 2021, 13:00 - 14:00 (Bangkok Time) via Zoom Application CCOP-KIGAM-UNESCO 2021 GW Project on Well Installation in Thailand Meeting was conducted online via Zoom Application. The meeting was attended by Dr Eunhee LEE, Senior Research Scientist (KIGAM), Dr. Alin Chintraruck, Head of International Relations Unit, and Geologist team from Department of Groundwater Resources (DGR), and Dr Dhiti Tulyatid, Regional Expert, CCOP TS and the TS team. The aim of this meeting was to review, discu
Economic Commission for Europe Committee on Sustainable Energy (UNECE); Twelfth session of the Expert Group on Resource Management (EGRM)
26 Apr 2021 The twelfth session of the Expert Group on Resource Management (EGRM) was held on 26-30 April 2021 at Geneva and online. The session was attended by more than 400 experts from the following United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) member States and representatives of non-governmental organizations, academia and the private sector, as well as by independent experts. Dr Young Joo LEE, Director of CCOPTS was reelected as Vice-chair, EGRM Committee to the Bureau with effect from the close
DMR Special Talk # 2 on “Collaboration between DMR & CCOP: beyond Border and History toward Future”
01 Apr 2021 On 1 April 2021, 10:00- 12:00 (Bangkok Time), the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) organizes the platform entitled “DMR Special Talk” online and at DMR Meeting Room, 1st floor, Diamond Building, Bangkok. It aimed to open for technical experts or specialist from the international geoscience communities to share knowledge, experience, capacity building and exchange of information.