Ocean Influencer: Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, President, World Maritime University (WMU)
front to create awareness and incite action. Notable international processes that maintain the same impact include biodiversity plans beyond national jurisdiction at the Intergovernmental Conference, the implementation of ocean-related goals in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the UN Global Compact, the IMO Strategic Plan 2018-2023, and the “Our Ocean, Our Future: Call for Action” document adopted by the UN Ocean Conference in 2017. And crucially, Doumbia-Henry pointed out, there are changes beyond the maritime industry. In 2017 the UN proclaimed the decade of 2021-2030 a
DNV GL Strengthens Ocean Space Research Activities
;s business relates to the ocean and the ocean space program compliments the wide-ranging activities across the company’s business areas. DNV GL is also at the forefront of sustainable ocean initiatives. Recently it joined 30 companies and institutional investors to sign up to the UN Global Compact Sustainable Ocean Principles, committing to take action to secure a healthy and productive ocean. DNV GL also worked with Microsoft to host the Xynteo Exchange event which focused on measuring, analyzing and sharing ocean data.“DNV GL’s history is intertwined with the
BlueTech Week Registration is Open
.TMA is hard at work arranging speakers/panelists and has announced 2 confirmed keynote speakers:Tuesday, Nov. 19: Ariel Troisi - Chair, IOC (International Oceanographic Commission - part of UNESCO) Wednesday, Nov. 20: Erik Giercksky - Head of the Action Platform for Ocean, UN Global Compac
Wärtsilä joins battle against ocean plastics
Seabins can then be installed after commercial sales begin. The city of Helsinki and the Port of Helsinki will manage daily maintenance of the Seabins. Sustainable and environmental initiatives Wärtsilä is a member of the Sustainable Shipping Initiative and a signatory to the UN Global Compact, and is shaping the traditional marine and energy markets with sustainable and renewable solutions, all aimed at improving the environmental footprint of marine transport and power production. Wärtsilä provides cutting edge technology for reducing emissions from ships, by providing
DNV GL & “The Future of Spaceship Earth”
. These pioneers are driving sustainable change through innovations, partnerships and adjustment of business models. The Sustainable Development Goals have become a blueprint for companies to reshape and future-fit their business. All the companies featured in the report are signatories to the UN Global Compact, an initiative to encourage businesses worldwide to adopt sustainable and socially responsible policies and thus contribute to a sustainable future. Key findings from the ‘Future of Spaceship Earth’ report: None of the global goals will be met in all regions of
Statoil Publishes Annual and Sustainability Report for 2012
this year features an interactive feature which enables users to further analyse the company's performance in a range of dimensions. Our sustainability reporting is also integrated in the report. "This reflects our commitment to long-term, sustainable growth in line with the principles of the UN Global Compact," Lund writes.
February 2024
