Empowering Communities to Protect Their Ocean
UN Ocean Conference, Lisbon 2022
Waitt Institute
Schedule of Events
Image by Manu San Felix, National Geographic Pristine Seas
The Waitt Institute partners with countries committed to managing, protecting, and valuing their ocean spaces. Our team will be present at UNOC to support our partners as they lead the world in implementing Marine Protected Areas and Blue Economy development. See the schedule below to join our events.
WAITT INSTITUTE UNOC EVENT SCHEDULE
MONDAY,
JUNE 27
OFFICIAL SIDE EVENT:
11:30am-
12:45pm
TUESDAY,
JUNE 28
SPECIAL EVENT:
3:00pm-
6:00pm
WEDNESDAY,
JUNE 29
OFFICIAL SIDE EVENT:
11:30am-
12:45pm
SIDE EVENT:
3:00pm-
6:00pm
OFFICIAL SIDE EVENT:
4:00pm-
5:15pm
Leading by Doing:
Latest large-scale actions and new announcements on ocean conservation to achieve 2030 goal
PARTNERS FEATURED:
The Azores | President José Manuel Bolieiro, Regional Government of the Azores
LOCATION:
Altice Arena,
Side Event Room 2
Sustainable Blue Economy and Investment Forum
PARTNERS FEATURED:
Bermuda | Minister Walter H. Roban, Ministry of Home Affairs, Bermuda
LOCATION:
Estoril Congress Center, Nova SBE,
Carcavelos, Cascais
Driving Positive Ocean Action:
the challenges and opportunities of sustainable finance for 30by30 and blue economies
PARTNERS FEATURED:
Tonga | Prime Minister Sioasi Sovaleni, Kingdom of Tonga
Fiji | Ambassador Satyendra Presad, Permanent Representative from Fiji to the UN
LOCATION
Altice Arena,
Committee Room
This important side event will discuss the current status and emerging opportunities for sustainable finance in support of fully managed waters and 30% marine protection. Co-hosted by UK and Fiji with organizing support from Waitt Institute and ORRAA.
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An innovative approach to protecting coastal ecosystems, harnessing the power of surfing in the Blue Economy
WAITT TEAM FEATURED:
Dr. Angus Friday, Blue Economy Director, Waitt Institute
LOCATION:
Lisbon School of Health, Technology Amphitheatre
Av. Dom João II Lote 4.69 01, 1990-096 Lisboa
From Blue Call to Action to Blue Plan of Action.
WAITT TEAM FEATURED:
Dr. Kathryn Mengerink, Executive Director, Waitt Institute
LOCATION:
Altice Arena,
Side Event Room 2
