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Oct 22, 2024
Lisbon will host the first edition of the Ocean Summit 2024, an international event that will bring together renowned experts from four continents.
Lisbon will host the first edition of the Ocean Summit 2024, an international event that will bring together renowned experts from four continents. This meeting, to be held on October 29 and 30, 2024, at the Planetarium and Maritime Museum, promises to drive new discoveries about the oceans and create unprecedented opportunities for knowledge sharing and innovation.
Just as space exploration represented a transformative journey for humanity, the Ocean Summit will mark the beginning of a new era of ocean exploration, a territory that remains largely unknown. More than 80% of the oceans have not yet been mapped or explored, and this event positions itself as the starting point for revealing these submerged secrets, creating a powerful link between marine and space exploration.
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Lisbon, with its historical connection to the sea, will thus be the starting point of this new era. By hosting the Ocean Summit 2024, the Portuguese capital positions itself at the heart of international innovation and collaboration, in a joint effort to protect and explore the oceans sustainably.
Experts like Fabien Cousteau will be present to share their vision on the crucial role the oceans play in the planet's future. Over the two days, the Ocean Summit will be a forum for debate on global challenges related to the oceans, such as climate change, the preservation of marine biodiversity, the blue economy, sustainable tourism, and the strategic governance of ocean resources.
The official opening is scheduled for 10:00 AM on October 29th, featuring speeches from prominent figures in the field of ocean conservation. The first day also includes panels dedicated to the impact of climate change on biodiversity and the law of the sea, with speakers such as Mark Patterson, Professor of Marine and Environmental Sciences, and Vasco Becker-Weinberg, a specialist in maritime law.
On the second day, the focus will be on the blue economy and sustainable tourism, with presentations from business leaders and experts exploring how investment can drive innovation and sustainability in the oceans. The day will conclude with a discussion on the strategic relationship between Cape Verde and Portugal in the development of Atlantic platforms.
Paulo Veiga, president of the Carlos Albertino Veiga Foundation, highlights the importance of this meeting: “The Ocean Summit is a unique opportunity to bring together brilliant minds and discuss concrete solutions to protect our oceans, which are the heart of our planet. It is through collaboration and innovation that we will be able to face the global challenges that our seas face, ensuring that future generations can benefit from a healthy and sustainable ocean.” Paulo Veiga also emphasizes the importance of holding this event in Lisbon: “Portugal has a centuries-old connection to the sea; with the ocean being one of the great national assets, Lisbon is the ideal stage to host this Summit.”
The Ocean Summit 2024 will be open to the public, with free admission, providing an unmissable opportunity for all those interested to participate directly in discussions about the future of the oceans. With no prior registration required, the event welcomes all those who wish to engage in the debate on innovative solutions and marine sustainability, in a space of international collaboration. This is an opportunity for the public to be present at conversations that will define the course of ocean conservation and the blue economy, alongside experts and global leaders.
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