This is a side event at COP 31. BIMCO will be represented on this panel by one of our past presidents, Şadan Kaptanoğlu.
The ocean economy is projected to reach $5.1 trillion by 2050, but to realise this potential, ocean-dependent growth must be resilient, sustainable and evidence-based. Climate change poses a growing risk to ocean ecosystems, coastal communities and wider society. Delivering effective ocean-climate action requires sustained collaboration across science, finance, industry and governance.
This session will take a multinational, multi-sectoral approach, including perspectives from the Global South, to examine how environmental intelligence, innovative finance, cross-sector partnerships and international cooperation can be leveraged to support a sustainable ocean economy. Through panel discussion and audience participation, pathways will be identified to accelerate the translation of knowledge into policy, unlock public and private investment, and enable action that supports delivery of global climate commitments.
This is a moderated panel discussion with audience Q&A; in person only. A recording should be made available after the event.
Co-organisers: Plymouth Marine Laboratory, BNP Paribas, BIMCO, and the World Association of Marine Stations (WAMS)