The event will be held on the 12th of June at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Satlink
Spanish technology firm Satlink, specialized in ocean knowledge and marine resource management, will organize one of the official events on June 12th at the upcoming Oceans Conference, which will take place from June 9th to 13th in Nice, France.
The event, which will be held from 11:00 to 13:00 at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, makes Satlink one of the Spanish entities recognized by the UN to participate in the official program of the Conference.
The 'From Fisheries to Ocean Science: Blue Technology as a Tool for Partnership on the Path Towards SDG14' event will focus on how technology can productively connect the fishing sector, marine science, regulatory bodies, and NGOs.
"This invitation from the United Nations recognizes the work Satlink has been doing for years to demonstrate how technology can create value beyond fishing efficiency and contribute to sustainable ocean management based on data. It is also an opportunity to show that the fishing sector can be a strategic partner in public policies, regulation, and science," said Kathryn Gavira, Director of Science and Sustainability at Satlink.
More than thirty representatives from governments and international organizations are expected to participate, along with attendees from regional fisheries management organizations (RFMOs), scientific institutions, NGOs, and stakeholders from the fishing sector, with a presence across all oceans and continents.
Among the attendees are Anne-France Mattlet, Director of Europêche; Lauriane Escalle, Researcher at The Pacific Community (SPC); and Patrick Gorringe, Physics Coordinator at EMODNet (European Marine Observation and Data Network). The session will be moderated by Alexandra Philippe, Maritime Affairs Advisor at the European Bureau for Conservation and Development (EBCD).
Satlink will highlight the importance of technological solutions such as smart buoys or onboard sensors that provide real-time data, thus enhancing ocean observation and enabling more effective public policies and measures to mitigate marine pollution and conserve ecosystems.
Just a few days ago, the European Union, together with 6 EU member states, ratified the "Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction" (BBNJ) Agreement - also known as the High Seas Treaty - at UN Headquarters in advance of the UN Ocean Conference
