This event explores marine multi-use as a strategic approach to achieving the global target of conserving 30% of the world's oceans by 2030.
We bring together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and NGOs to discuss both the challenges and opportunities of marine multi-use, highlighting its potential to contribute to sustainable ocean conservation.
The session begins with an overview of the urgency of ocean conservation, followed by keynote addresses from government and UN representatives on Norway's commitment and global expectations.
Two panel discussions will examine why marine multi-use is not yet leveraged for the 30x30 goal and explore adaptive, sustainable solutions. The event concludes with insights on fostering collaboration for a sustainable Arctic future.
Program
| Welcome | Sigri Stokke Nilsen, Centre for the Ocean and the Arctic at UiT |
| The Urgency of Ocean Conservation: Why 30x30 Matters | Dorothy Dankel, SINTEF |
| Norway’s Commitment to Marine Conservation: The Role of Policy in Achieving 30x30 | Marianne Sivertsen Næss, Minister of fisheries and ocean |
| Panel discussion: Why Isn't Marine Multi-Use Utilized? | Panelists: Øivind Bergh, Institute of Marine Research Minister of fisheries and ocean REV Ocean, Nina Jensen Moderator: Emil Gejrot, Nordic Innovation |
| Nordic Cooperation for Ocean Conservation: Innovation to Achieve 30x30 | |
| Panel discussion: Solutions and Path Forward | Panelists: Norwegian Fisherman’s Association, Tor-Are Vaskinn Soruce Galileo, Gunnar Birkeland Norweigan Shipowner’s Association, Kai Simon Yuen Moderator: Evan Bloom, UIT |
| Final remarks: Collaborating for the Arctic: Building a Sustainable Future Together | Oda Bjerkan, CEO, UN Global Compact Norway |
Background
The event is organized in collaboration with UiT The Arctic University of Norway - Centre for the Ocean and the Arctic and UN Global Compact Norway under Nordic Innovations Sustainable Ocean Economy Program
Read more about the Sustainable Ocean Economy program
