TUNIS 25 – 26 JUNE 2019
- Day 1
- Day 2
DAY 1: TUESDAY 25th JUNE 2019
08:00 – 09:00 | Registration & welcome coffee
09:00 – 09:10 | Opening
09:10 – 09:15 | Keynote address
09:15 – 10:00 | Blue Talk
10:00 – 11:00 | Panel 1
Public-private partnerships: incentives, opportunities and actions – How can PPPs help advance a Sustainable Blue Economy?
Technology innovations are creating new opportunities in the area of maritime activities. How can Governments and businesses work closer together to harness the full potential of the oceans and foster an inclusive Blue Economy in Africa?
11:00 – 11:15 | Networking break
11:15 – 12:15 | Panel 2
Women empowerment in the maritime sector: How can we encourage and enable more women to join the industry?
According to the FAO, women play a key role in the fisheries and aquaculture value chain. Yet their contributions are often overlooked or undervalued. How can the AU, national port authorities, maritime operators and other stakeholders help identify more opportunities to develop a sustainable and integrated maritime sector that will create jobs and encourage more “maritime female champions” to emerge?
12:15 – 13:15 | Panel 3
Fishing & aquaculture: what are the latest trends and practices to improve food security and boost sustainable growth?
Aquaculture growth in Africa can play a catalytic role in reducing extreme poverty, building resilient communities and fostering stronger economies. What are the main challenges and opportunities for the industry to grow? What are the requirements (e.g. training, capacity building, governance) that need to be addressed beforehand?
13:15 – 14:00 | Lunch
14:00 – 15:00 | Panel 4
Ocean pollution: what are the new regulatory tools and regulations in Africa?
Recent studies estimate that over 1 million marine species and at least 100 million marine mammals are killed each year due to plastic debris alone whilst the cumulative weight of warming, acidification, habitat destruction, coastal pollution and overfishing is threatening the health of our oceans. How to prevent land debris from impacting our oceans and turning the challenge of pollution into economic opportunity?
15:00 – 16:00 | Panel 5
Ocean governance & security: how can we better protect Africa’s maritime resources?
The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) has shown its limitations as ocean related crises continue to develop around the globe. Some of the most pressing challenges range from fighting illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing; regulating and managing the impacts of seabed exploration and mining; fighting piracy and marine pollution; to spatial maritime planning. How can international and African stakeholders get together to build an efficient framework for better ocean governance?
16:00 – 16:15 | Networking break
16:15 – 17:15 | Panel 6
Sustainable ocean energy: what are the opportunities and innovations?
Unlike other renewable industries, ocean energy generation is still widely underdeveloped. What are the opportunities and how can they help address the global demand?
17:15 – 18:00 | Case study
18:30 – 20:00 | Networking drink
DAY 2: WEDNESDAY 26th JUNE 2019
9:00 – 9:15 | Special address
09:15 – 10:15 | Panel 7
Ports & sustainable shipping: how can we increase capacity and efficiency to stimulate sustainable trade?
Building efficient ports and optimising maritime routes are key elements to facilitating commercial trade, enhancing connectivity and boosting economic growth. In order to meet the requirements of a sustainable blue economy, stakeholders need to invest in infrastructure development, implement environment friendly policies and make use of smart technologies. What are the strategies to improve regional and international cooperation?
10:15 – 11:15 | Panel 8
Youth education: how can we build capacities and increase awareness on the Blue Economy?
Capacity building and education on the Blue Economy should reflect the reality of the job market and adapt to a quickly evolving sector covering a wide range of activities, from renewable energy and biotech to shipping and tourism. How can we support the development of a knowledgeable youth, promote the use of innovative technologies across Blue Economy industries and make activities like waste management more appealing to young people?
11:15 – 11:30 | Networking break
11:30 – 12:30 | Panel 9
Innovative funding solutions: how can we unlock investments to scale up Africa’s Blue Economy?
Ocean financing is still a relatively new discipline. Initiatives like the TIAA-CREF Social Choice Bond Fund and the US$15 million blue bond, which was launched by the Republic of Seychelles on 29th October 2018, are paving the way for investors to be more creative. What are the next steps for African nations and financial stakeholders to unlock investments?
12:30 – 13:00 | Closing remarks
14:00 – 16:00 | B to B Networking (on request)
25 – 26 JUNE 2019
TUNIS, TUNISIA
- Day 1
- Day 2
DAY 1: TUESDAY 25th JUNE 2019
08:00 – 09:00 | Registration & welcome coffee
09:00 – 09:15 | Opening
- Ms Leila Ben Hassen, Founder & CEO, Blue Jay Communication
- HE Mokhtar Hammami, Minister of Local Affairs and Environment, Republic of Tunisia
- HE Samir Taieb, Minister of Agriculture, Hydraulic Resources and Fisheries, Republic of Tunisia
09:15 – 10:00 | Blue Talk
- HE Samir Taieb, Minister of Agriculture, Hydraulic Resources and Fisheries, Republic of Tunisia
- Mr Felix Leinemann, Head of Unit for Blue Economy Sectors, Aquaculture and Maritime Spatial Planning, European Commission
Moderator: Mr Henry Bonsu, Journalist & Broadcaster
10:00 – 11:00 | Panel 1
Public-private partnerships: incentives, opportunities and actions – How can PPPs help advance a Sustainable Blue Economy?
Technology innovations are creating new opportunities in the area of maritime activities. How can Governments and businesses work closer together to harness the full potential of the oceans and foster an inclusive Blue Economy in Africa?
- HE Elizabeth Naa Afoley Quaye, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Republic of Ghana
- Ms Claire Jolly, Head STI Ocean Economy Group, OECD
- Dr Frannie Léautier, Chief Operating Officer, Trade and Development Bank
- Mr Paul Holthus, Founder & CEO, World Ocean Council
Moderator: Mr Zyad Limam, publisher and journalist, Afrique Magazine
11:00 – 11:15 | Networking break
11:15 – 12:15 | Panel 2
Women empowerment in the maritime sector: How can we encourage and enable more women to join the industry?
According to the FAO, women play a key role in the fisheries and aquaculture value chain. Yet their contributions are often overlooked or undervalued. How can the AU, national port authorities, maritime operators and other stakeholders help identify more opportunities to develop a sustainable and integrated maritime sector that will create jobs and encourage more “maritime female champions” to emerge?
- Ms Jean Chiazor Anishere, President, WIMAfrica
- Dr Sana Taktak, Tunisia Ambassador, International Association for Women in the Seafood Industry
- Ms Radhia Talbi, Vice President, Arab Women in Maritime Association (ARAB WIMA)
Moderator: Ms Leila Ben Hassen, Founder & CEO, Blue Jay Communication
12:15 – 13:15 | Panel 3
Fishing & aquaculture: what are the latest trends and practices to improve food security and boost sustainable growth?
Aquaculture growth in Africa can play a catalytic role in reducing extreme poverty, building resilient communities and fostering stronger economies. What are the main challenges and opportunities for the industry to grow? What are the requirements (e.g. training, capacity building, governance) that need to be addressed beforehand?
- Dr Leila Basti, Assistant Professor, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
- Dr Ruth Leeney, Communications Coordinator, Blue Ventures
- Dr Jeremy Prince, Adjunct Professor of Fisheries, Murdoch University, Australia
- Mr Abdallah Rebhi, Secretary of State in charge of Hydraulic Resources and Fisheries, Republic of Tunisia
Moderator: Mr Maximilian Jarrett, Founder Abundenta Divina (Media) Ltd, & Special Adviser, Africa Progress Group (chaired by President Olusegun Obasanjo)
13:15 – 14:15 | Lunch
14:15 – 15:15 | Panel 4
Ocean pollution: what are the new regulatory tools and regulations in Africa?
Recent studies estimate that over 1 million marine species and at least 100 million marine mammals are killed each year due to plastic debris alone whilst the cumulative weight of warming, acidification, habitat destruction, coastal pollution and overfishing is threatening the health of our oceans. How to prevent land debris from impacting our oceans and turning the challenge of pollution into economic opportunity?
- Mr Paul Holthus, Founder & CEO, World Ocean Council
- Mr Faouzi Maamouri, Director, WWF North Africa
- Ms Lydia Ngugi, International Maritime Lawyer, Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre (MTCC)-Africa
- Dr Sana Taktak, Tunisia Ambassador, International Association for Women in the Seafood Industry
Moderator: Mr Zyad Limam, publisher and journalist, Afrique Magazine
15:15 – 16:15 | Panel 5
Ocean governance & security: how can we better protect Africa’s maritime resources?
The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) has shown its limitations as ocean related crises continue to develop around the globe. Some of the most pressing challenges range from fighting illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing; regulating and managing the impacts of seabed exploration and mining; fighting piracy and marine pollution; to spatial maritime planning. How can international and African stakeholders get together to build an efficient framework for better ocean governance?
- Mr Joshua Brien, Special Counsel, Cooley LLP
- Mr John Brown, Consultant – Law of Sea, Cooley LLP
- Captain Peter Hammarstedt, Chairman, Sea Shepherd Australia
- Mr Mark Spalding, President, The Ocean Foundation
Moderator: Mr Maximilian Jarrett, Founder Abundenta Divina (Media) Ltd, & Special Adviser, Africa Progress Group (chaired by President Olusegun Obasanjo)
16:15 – 16:30 | Networking break
16:30 – 17:30 | Panel 6
Sustainable ocean energy: what are the opportunities and innovations?
Unlike other renewable industries, ocean energy generation is still widely underdeveloped. What are the opportunities and how can they help address the global demand?
- Mr Christophe Bondy, Special Counsel, Cooley LLP
- Dr Divaldo Rezende, Global Head of Climate and Social Finance, Aenergy
- Mr Bill Staby, Co-founder & CEO, Resolute Marine
Moderator: Mr Tony Tiyou, Founder & CEO, Renewables in Africa
19:00 – 21:00 | Cocktail reception sponsored by the Tunisian National Tourist Office
DAY 2: WEDNESDAY 26th JUNE 2019
9:00 – 9:15 | Special address
- Mr Peter Thomson, Special Envoy for the Ocean, United Nations (video)
09:15 – 10:15 | Panel 7
Ports & sustainable shipping: how can we increase capacity and efficiency and accelerate sustainable blue growth?
Building efficient ports and optimizing maritime routes are key elements to facilitating commercial trade, enhancing connectivity and boosting economic growth. In order to meet the requirements of a sustainable blue economy, stakeholders need to invest in infrastructure development, implement environment friendly policies and make use of smart technologies. What are the strategies to improve regional and international cooperation?
- HE Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, Minister of Transport, Republic of Ghana
- Mr Youssef Ben Romdhane, General Director of Maritime Transport, Ministry of Transport, Republic of Tunisia
- Mr Filip Rensch Jacobsen, Head of Growth & Innovation, Maersk Supply Service
Moderator: Mr Henry Bonsu, Journalist & Broadcaster
10:15 – 11:15 | Panel 8
Youth education: how can we build capacities and increase awareness on the Blue Economy?
Capacity building and education on the Blue Economy should reflect the reality of the job market and adapt to a quickly evolving sector covering a wide range of activities, from renewable energy and biotech to shipping and tourism. How can we support the development of a knowledgeable youth, promote the use of innovative technologies across Blue Economy industries and make activities like waste management more appealing to young people?
- Dr Leila Basti, Assistant Professor, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
- Ms Fadoua Ben Salah, PhD Researcher, National Institute of Agronomy of Tunisia (INAT)
- Mr Imed Zammit, CEO, Institut Méditerranéen de Formation Aux Métiers Maritimes (IMFMM)
Moderator: Mr David Doepel, Chair Africa Research Group, Murdoch University, Australia
11:15 – 11:30 | Networking break
11:30 – 12:30 | Panel 9
Innovative funding solutions: how can we unlock investments to scale up Africa’s Blue Economy?
Ocean financing is still a relatively new discipline. Initiatives like the TIAA-CREF Social Choice Bond Fund and the US$15 million blue bond, which was launched by the Republic of Seychelles on 29th October 2018, are paving the way for investors to be more creative. What are the next steps for African nations and financial stakeholders to unlock investments?
- Dr Frannie Léautier, Chief Operating Officer, Trade and Development Bank
- Mr James Maton, Partner, Cooley LLP
- Mr Marc Naidoo, Sustainable Finance Secondee, Standard Chartered Bank
- Ms Angélique Pouponneau, CEO, The Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust (SeyCCAT)
- Mr Torsten Thiele, Founder and Managing Partner, The Global Ocean Trust
Moderator: Mr Henry Bonsu, Journalist & Broadcaster
12:30 – 13:00 | Closing remarks by Mr Sassi Hammami, Secretary General, Ministry of Transport, Republic of Tunisia
14:00 – 16:00 | World Ocean Council (WOC) special session Creating Regional Blue Economy Leadership Alliances for Africa, including for the North Africa/Mediterranean region
Cross-sectoral business community leadership, collaboration and action is needed to address regional coastal/marine sustainable and conservation. The World Ocean Council is advancing the Blue Economy Leadership Alliances (BELA) in a range of regions. How can coordinated, multi-industry engagement for a sustainable Blue Economy best move forward in Africa’s marine regions, including for the North Africa/Mediterranean region?
