November 8, 2013 — The following was released by the organizers of the World Ocean Summit:
Join us on February 24th-26th 2014 in San Francisco to discuss how economic development and ocean conservation can be reconciled.
Ahead of the event, participate in the latest online discussion:
Does the Arctic Council provide a model for ocean governance that can be applied in other parts of the world? To vote and to discuss further visit the World Ocean Summit discussion board.
WHO WILL ATTEND THE SUMMIT?
Chaired by John Micklethwait, Editor-in-Chief, The Economist, World Ocean Summit will convene more than 250 leaders from business, government, academia, multilateral institutions and NGOs to discuss and debate governance and sustainability of the ocean.
Featured speakers will include:
HSH Prince Albert II, Principality of Monaco
Maria Damanaki, Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, European Commission
Jose Mara Figueres, former President, Republic of Costa Rica and Co-chair, Global Ocean Commission
Trevor Manuel, Minister in the Presidency responsible for the National Planning Commission, Republic of South Africa, and Co-chair, Global Ocean Commission
Masamichi Morooka, Chairman, International Chamber of Shipping
Frits van Paasschen, Chief Executive Officer, Starwood Hotels and Resorts
Maria Ignacia Benitez Pereira, Minister of the Environment, Republic of Chile
Achim Steiner, Executive Director, United Nations Environment Programme and Under-Secretary-General, United Nations
Sharif Sutardjo, Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Republic of Indonesia
For the latest confirmed speakers visit the website
KEY THEMES TO BE DISCUSSED:
– The ocean as the new economic frontier
– Sustainable strategies for the ocean
– Managing increased governance of the ocean
– Managing fisheries sustainably
– Governance of the Arctic, high seas and exclusive economic zones
– Financing the transition to sustainable ocean enterprise
As with last year's event, we predict World Ocean Summit 2014 will be highly subscribed. A carefully managed registration process will ensure balanced representation from all key stakeholder groups. REGISTER TODAY. World Ocean Summit delegates are entitled to a preferential rate on single rooms at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay from February 23rd-27th 2013. Visit the website for further details.
We look forward to your participation.
For more information visit the World Ocean Summit website