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NOV 2016

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www.sea-technology.com November 2016 / st 29 T he World Ocean Council (WOC), held November 30 to December 2 at the Hil- ton Hotel in Rotterdam, Netherlands, is the only international, cross-sectoral alliance for private sector leadership and collabo- ration in "corporate ocean responsibility". Companies worldwide are distinguishing themselves as leaders in ocean sustain- ability, stewardship and science by joining the WOC. Members to date include more than 70 leadership companies from a wide range of ocean industries. The WOC network includes nearly 35,000 ocean industry stakeholders around the world. With the growing use of marine areas for an increasing variety of commercial interests there are increasingly complex risks of envi- ronmental impacts, conflicts in the use of marine space and resources, and the development of policies and regulations that did not have sufficient industry in- put. The WOC brings together ocean industries to address shared environmen- tal concerns, more effectively engage in ocean policy and planning, and develop science-based solutions to cross-cutting environmental challenges that cannot be solved by one company or industry—all in support of responsible business, re- duced risk, continued access and sus- tainable development. Theme The SOS 2016 theme is "Ocean 2030: Sustainable Development Goals and the Ocean Business Community." It will address the 2016 to 2030 U.N. Sus- tainable Development Goals (SDGs) and what they mean for the ocean business community. It will also address the advance development of SDG targets and indicators being developed with and for the ocean business community via the WOC during 2016. Plenary Sessions The five plenary sessions include: Ocean Executive Fo- rum: The Multisector CEO Panel for Industry Leadership and Collaboration; Ocean 2030: Ocean Industry Projections and the Future of the Ocean Economy; Ocean Sustainable Development, the Sustainable Develop- ment Goals (SDGs) and the ocean busi- ness community; The Digital Ocean; and Ocean Investment Platform: Accelerating Investment for Ocean Sustainable Devel- opment. The "Ocean 2030" session, chaired by Tom Boardley, Lloyd's Register's executive vice president for corporate and external affairs, will feature authoritative presentations on shipping, oil and gas, fisheries, aquaculture, renewable en- ergy, cruise tourism, marine mining, submarine cables and ports. Achieving the Sustainable Develop- ment Goals requires an understanding of current ocean economic activity and projections for the coming 15 years. What opportunities and risks will future ocean use create for each sector, for the collective ocean business community, for the ocean economy overall, and for the ocean itself? How do these relate to the SDGs? The session will tackle these fundamental questions in a unique, comprehensive platform, in line with the SOS 2016 theme. Potential Parallel Sessions Possible parallel sessions include: the Young Professionals Network; Im- proving Ocean Governance and Ma- rine Planning; Conserving Marine Biodiversity and Reducing Marine Pol- lution; Improving Ocean and Climate Knowledge and Disaster Risk Reduction; Contributing to Food and Water Security; Addressing Climate Change; Ad- vancing Maritime Industry Collaboration; Engaging Sector Developments and Opportunities; and Creating Regional Ocean Industry Leadership. More detailed information on these topics will be available soon with the release of the final SOS 2016 program. For more information on how to register, visit https:// www.ilago.ovh/sustainableoceansummit/registration. ST ST Conference Preview Sustainable Ocean Summit 2016 "The SOS 2016 theme is 'Ocean 2030: Sustainable Development Goals and the Ocean Business Community.'"

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