In partnership with the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi, a visit of the research vessel Jaywun will be organised.

HE Nicolas Niemtchinow, Ambassador of France to the UAE
 
HE Francisco J. Chacón Hernández, Ambassador of Costa Rica to the UAE

Prof Nathalie Martial-Braz, Vice Chancellor of Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi

This panel is moderated by Ashok Adicéam, Head of International Mobilization & Deputy Special Envoy UNOC 3. 

International & regional leading entities emphasize the actions to support and nurture SDG 14 Life Below Water. Under the theme “Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean”, they will discuss the role of blue economy, coastal cities and civil society.

UNOC Overview
by Ashok Adicéam, Head of International Mobilization & Deputy Special Envoy UNOC 3

Blue Economy
by Stephanie Ockenden, Deputy Head of Secretariat for the High-Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy at the WRI (World Resources Institute)

Civil Society & UNOC
by Marina Antonopoulou, Senior Director of Climate Change and Nature Conservation, Emirates Nature-WWF

Hiba Obaid Mohammad Darwish Alshehhi, Director of Biodiversity Department, UAE Ministry of Climate Change & Environment

HE Ahmed Abdulmuttaleb Baharoon, Executive Director for Environmental Information and Science and Outreach Management, Environment Agency Abu Dhabi

Coffee break (15min)

This panel is moderated by Admiral Christophe Prazuck, Director of the Ocean Institute and former chief of the French Navy. 

International Scientific experts & researchers of the Ocean Institute present their scientific projects to advance ocean science, with a focus on the UAE.

Mangroves contribution to biodiversity conservation and climate action
by Prof Tarik Meziane, Director of BOREA Research Lab, National Museum of Natural History, France

eDNA-based monitoring of marine fish and mammals
by Prof Jean-Luc Jung, Director of Dinard Marine Station, National Museum of Natural History, France

Marine mammal observatory and monitoring their marine environment
by Prof Oliver Adam, Bio acoustician, Full Professor at Sorbonne University

Observing the Ocean in the context of climate change and societal demand - developing a glider-based observation system off Abu Dhabi
by Hervé Claustre, CNRS Research Director, Sorbonne University & CNRS, Sea Institute of Villefranche-sur-Mer

Reflections on a Marine Plastic Pollution Treaty
by Dr Beatriz Garcia, Associate Professor of Law, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi

Key maritime & ocean related industry actors express their views on ocean preservation and present their projects towards sustainable innovation, including the Sorbonne University Biofoundry.

Dr Yasser Al Wahedi, President of Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy, part of AD Ports Group

Jean-Baptiste Longin, Managing Director for CMA CGM UAE, Oman & Qatar

Prof Philippe Lebaron, Professor, Senior Advisor for economic partnerships, Sorbonne University Presidency office

by Admiral Christophe Prazuck, Director of the Ocean Institute and former chief of the French Navy. 

“Living Colors for Pure Ocean” Exhibition Guided Tour by photographer Christophe Chellapermal

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