News & Events

From 21 to 23 October 2026, the GEM Research Team conducted sediment and passive sampling across rivers and estuaries in Shanghai, China. In accordance with the GEM Phase II guidelines, eight sampling sites were established across three estuarine systems: the Huangpu River Estuary, a Huangpu River tributary estuary, and the Dazhi River Estuary. The sampling design covered upstream and downstream river sections, as well as inner- and outer-estuary areas. Sediment samples were

Dr. Conrad Sparks, the Acting Director of the Centre for Sustainable Oceans at Cape Peninsula University of Technology, embarked on a visit to the Global Estuaries Monitoring (GEM) Programme Research Team at the State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Health (SKLMEH), City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) on September 25th-26th. Dr. Chong Chen, the manager of the GEM Programme, and all the Research Team Members warmly hosted the distinguished guest. On the initial day o

On August 27, 2026, the Global Estuaries Monitoring (GEM) Programme successfully launched its Phase-II research and global sampling campaign. Over 70 collaborators from around the world gathered to witness this significant moment. The event began with opening remarks from the steering committee members, Prof. Bryan Brooks from Baylor University (USA) and Prof. Alistair Boxall from the University of York (UK). Drawing inspiration from the achievements of GEM Phase-I, they expr

We are thrilled to share that the Global Estuaries Monitoring (GEM) Programme is set to launch its Phase II research and global sampling campaign. The webinar is scheduled for August 27th, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM (GMT), where we will introduce the Phase II research plan, sampling methods, and logistics. Your participation and insights are eagerly awaited. Please register using the provided link here, and the Zoom details will reach you automatically. For a comprehensive agen

On July 21, 2026, the Global Estuaries Monitoring (GEM) Programme hosted its 4th Event in the GEM Webinar Series. During this event, the leaders of four Ocean Decade projects hosted by the GEM Programme were invited to present their projects and the progress made. The session commenced with Blandina Lugendo (from Tanzania)'s presentation titled "Protecting the Estuaries in the WIO Region," emphasizing the significance of safeguarding estuaries in this crucial WIO region and a