World Ocean Summit 2021
The 8th annual edition, now a fully virtual event, will aim to change the way business is done in the ocean, shaping and accelerating how governments, businesses, and civil society work together to create a sustainable blue economy. The virtual week offers the opportunity to access five days of highly curated content and the chance to make meaningful connections no matter where you are in the world. They continue the focus on high-level conversation and policymaking in plenary sessions as well as industry focus in six dedicated tracks: aquaculture, fishing, energy, plastics, shipping, and tourism.
In addition, participants will be able to engage across sectors to explore the role the ocean plays in tackling climate change, enhancing biodiversity, protecting coastal communities, and restoring ecosystems. The role of finance is central to the summit and features across every track.
They will provide a platform to plan—and then act. The World Ocean Summit Virtual Week remains the leading forum for everyone seeking the balance between protecting the ocean and fostering economic growth.
The 8th Annual World Ocean Summit 2021 covers topics such as:
- China and the ocean economy
- Sinking capital? An investment framework for the ocean
- The global ocean agenda— what comes next?
- Realizing the ocean’s investment potential
- Scaling the response to pollution and plastics
- Investment principles for the ocean
Eligibility
- Industry focus on six dedicated tracks: aquaculture, fishing, energy, plastics, shipping, and tourism
Benefits
- Engage across sectors to explore the role the ocean plays in tackling climate change, enhancing biodiversity, protecting coastal communities, and restoring ecosystems
- Plays in crucial policy areas such as tackling climate change, protecting biodiversity, restoring ecosystems, and boosting innovation. In alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals
- Engage across sectors to find synergies in ocean finance, governance, innovation, climate change, resilience, and protecting marine biodiversity
- Get detailed analysis and discussion on opportunities and challenges facing these industries as they work to increase revenues and efficiencies while reducing their impact on the ocean
- Learn how to change the way business is done in the ocean, shaping and accelerating how governments, businesses, and civil society work together to create a sustainable blue economy
Application Process
Fee information: Free