Its aim is to further advance leadership and collaboration in addressing marine environment and sustainability challenges across the marine industry.
SOS 2010 was held in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and drew together more than 150 representatives from across the diverse world of ocean business. The 2012 event aims to build upon the previous summit’s success.
WOC executive director, Paul Holthus, commenting on the current state of play, noted that companies: “Are expressing strong interest in coordinated, international business leadership on cross cutting ocean sustainability issues.” He added that most companies are positive on the business value of collaboration – but that there are still a number of priorities to be addressed going forward.
The 2012 conference will cover topics such as ocean policy, regulations and governance, marine spatial planning fisheries and aquaculture interaction, sound and marine life, port waste reception facilities and marine debris – among others.
Limited opportunities are open to speakers to address the themes above. More information from: www.oceancouncil.org
