Kusum Lata is a professional in the field of climate change working on policies, strategies, capacity building. Presently, she is a well-known expert on economic diversification and just transition of the workforce while she leads the support to international negotiations on the impact of the mitigation policies. She has written technical papers for international negotiations, research papers in reputed journals and chapters in books in the area of her progressive career. She spent the first fifteen years of her career working in India on developing technology for bio-methanation (waste to energy) and biomass gasification and shares two patents through her research. She completed her doctorate in the field of waste to energy and published many research papers in reputed journals for her doctoral degree research work. Later, she also established herself as qualified technical lead assessor and undertook more than fifty audits in the duration of five years with UNFCCC for accrediting organizations for validating and verifying carbon emission reduction projects. She enjoys working on projects which directly impact the life of people especially in developing countries, which inspired her to work over six months in Togo, Africa to support development and implementation of projects like efficient cook stoves, waste management etc.
Christoph Schwarte is a qualified German lawyer with over 20 years of practical experience in different arenas of international environmental law. He is the executive director of Legal Response International (LRI) - a London based charity that provides free legal support to developing countries and civil society observer organisations in connection with the international climate negotiations. Christoph was a member of the International Law Association’s Committee that developed legal principles related to climate change (adopted in 2014) and has been actively involved in the international climate negotiation for many years. He has co-authored a guide book on the Paris Agreement and regularly advises on climate law. Previously, Christoph served with the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) as an Associate Officer (P-2) and worked at the Foundation for International Environmental Law and Development (FIELD).
Dr Moustapha Kamal Gueye is Coordinator, Green Jobs Programme, at the International Labour Organization. Previously, he served as Head, Green Economy Advisory Services at the United Nations Environment Programme and as a Senior Programme Manager at the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development in Geneva. Earlier, he spent twelve years across Asia working at the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies in Japan. He currently serves in the Steering Group of the Green Economy Coalition and the Advisory Committee of GEO for Business. Kamal holds a Ph.D. from Nagoya University, Japan; DEA and LL.M from Dakar University; and Executive Certificates from the World Bank Institute; Columbia University; Foundation for Advanced Studies on International Development, Japan; and Integrated Research and Action for Development, India.
Climate change poses key challenges to the planetary environment, human societies, and security. The world’s oceans—and by extension, maritime governance—are closely interlinked with climate change and climate policy processes. This workshop will explore these interlinkages in the context of multilateral, regional and national policy processes and provide a forum for exchange between maritime and climate actors from governments, academia, think tanks, and other actors.
The event would focus on selected thematic areas within the broader nexus, including
Decarbonization and just transition
Creating a space for conversation on decarbonization of the shipping sector, blue carbon, and the importance of a just transition.
Security
Exploring the interconnections between climate change, security, and maritime governance, including in areas such as energy, technology, and finance.
Marine biodiversity and ecosystems
Conservation of marine biodiversity and ecosystems and connections to the other thematic areas (e.g., blue carbon, benefit-sharing, inclusion and access to finance).
A detailed schedule of our sessions, keynotes, and networking opportunities.
9:30 - 10:00
Join us for coffee and pastries to start the day.
10:00 - 10:45
Opening session including expert keynotes on thematic areas.
Thomas Roslyng Olesen
Head of MRA
Dennis Mombauer
Director – Research, SLYCAN Trust
Christian Bueger
Professor, University of Copenhagen
10:45 - 12:00
Michele Acciaro
CBS
Hugo Shally
SLYCAN Trust
Mary Wisz
DTU Aqua
Janne Fritt-Rasmussen
Aarhus University
Christian Bueger
Univ. of Copenhagen
Vositha Wijenayake
Global Negotiations Support
Izabela Surwillo
DIIS
Hannah Elliott
CBS
René Taudal Poulsen
CBS
Annette Skovsted Hansen
Aarhus University
Happy Khambule (TBC)
SLYCAN Trust
12:00 - 12:30
Groups will share key insights and takeaways from the morning's discussions.
12:30 - 13:30
Enjoy a catered lunch and network with fellow attendees.
13:30 - 14:30
Groups will collaborate on developing project ideas on the following topics: Biodiversity, maritime ecosystems, and shipping; Maritime security; and Decarbonization and shipping.
14:30 - 14:45
A short break to refresh and recharge.
14:45 - 15:15
Groups report back on project development discussions.
15:15 - 16:00
Exploring connections between biodiversity, climate change (decarbonization) and maritime security.
Vositha Wijenayake
Director, Global Negotiations Support
16:00 - 16:10
Thank you and final announcements.
