Peace and Conservation of Ecology at Disputed Seas (PaCE)

We investigate the impacts of geopolitical conflict on biodiversity, trade systems, and community livelihoods in the South China Sea/West Philippine Sea.

Science diplomacy for people and nature

The overarching goal of PaCE is to demonstrate the transformative potential of peacebuilding and science diplomacy to safeguard biodiversity and improve local livelihoods especially in highly disputed areas such as the South China Sea/West Philippine Sea.

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PaCE’s first consortium meeting in Germany 
PaCE’s first consortium meeting in Germany 

The PaCE team implementing partners gathered in Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development (HNEE) in Germany from August 25 to 27, 2026 to discuss project implementation strategies and activities. 

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Events

  • Upcoming project events will be announced here. Watch this space for future updates.

Call for survey responses

Are you involved in, or do you know of, initiatives in the South China Sea/West Philippine Sea?

Help map past and ongoing initiatives by contributing to our forthcoming citizen science platform.

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