Blue Ocean Conference Agenda
*The agenda may be updated.
Monday, 18 March 2019
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00 – 12:00 | Beach Clean-up |
| 4:00 – 8:00 | Conference Registration at the Hotel |
| 6:00 – 9:00 | Cocktails |
Tuesday, 19 March 2019
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00 – 4:00 | Side Events (those interested in holding a side event please register to apply) |
| 4:00 – 8:00 | Conference Registration at the Hotel |
Wednesday, 20 March 2019
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00 – 9:00 | Arrivals, registration, coffee, mingle |
| 9:00 – 9:15 | Welcome Remarks |
| 9:15 – 10:00 | Cultural Opening |
| 10:00 – 11:30 | Official Blue Oceans Conference Opening Remarks |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Coffee Break |
| 12:00 – 1:00 | High-level panel on Blue Oceans Conference Themes:
Climate Change, Marine Pollution, Sustainable Fisheries, Blue Economy Panel: |
| 1:00 – 2:00 | LUNCH |
| 2:00 – 4:00 | Breakout Sessions |
| Climate Change: Adaptation Speakers: | Marine Pollution: Land Use, Industry & the Urban Environment Speakers: | Sustainable Fisheries: Fisheries Development Speakers: | Blue Economy: Economic Development, Livelihoods & Finance Speakers: |
| 4:00 – 4:30 | Coffee Break |
| 4:30 – 5:30 | Review Panel Session Discussions |
| 7:30 – 9:30 | Conference Dinner (By Invitation Only) |
Thursday 21, March 2019
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00 – 9:00 | Arrivals, registration, coffee, mingle |
| 9:00 – 9:05 | Review of Day 1 and agenda for Day 2 |
| 9:05 – 9:20 | Inspiring Video Presentation: Nature is Speaking – The Ocean |
| 9:20 – 12:00 | Breakout Sessions |
| Climate Change: Mitigation Speakers: | Marine Pollution: Oil Spills Speakers: | Sustainable Fisheries: Monitoring, Enforcement & IUU Speakers: | Blue Economy: Maritime Security, Shipping & Ports Speakers: |
| 12:00 – 1:30 | Lunch |
| 1:30 – 3:30 | Breakout Sessions |
| Climate Change: Policy & Planning (SDGs and NDCs) Speakers: | Marine Pollution: Plastics & Marine Litter Speakers: | Sustainable Fisheries: Fisheries Science & Technology Transfer Speakers: | Blue Economy: Marine Spatial Planning Speakers: |
| 3:30 – 4:00 | Coffee Break |
| 4:00 – 5:00 | Review Panel Session Discussions |
| 5:00 – 5:30 | Reflections on Blue Oceans Conference Call to Action and Next Steps |
| 5:30 – 6: 00 | Official Blue Oceans Conference Closing Remarks |
Friday 22, March 2019
| Time | Activity (optional) |
|---|---|
| 8:30 – 5pm | Day Trip: Visit “Chimpanzee Island,” locally known as “Monkey Island” within a community with small scale fishermen/women. Ride the canoes on Farmington River to the island and enjoy sharing bananas and sugar cane from a safe distance. Followed by lunch at Libassa Ecolodge and the Wildlife Sanctuary. Clients are encouraged to bring swimwear to enjoy the pool, beach, and lagoon. Paid by participants at own expense. Price $125, cash only. Please indicate your interest on the registration form. You may also email us with any questions. |