About
The Faculty of Sharia and Law, Villa College, Maldives, in partnership with DEHUKAM (Center for Law of the Sea), University of Ankara, the Caribbean Environmental Law Unit, Faculty of Law, The University of the West of Indies (Cave Hill Campus), Symbiosis Law School Nagpur, Symbiosis International University, Gujarat Maritime University, Gujarat National Law University and Ocean Parley Maldives are organising a hybrid conference to explore the diverse array of changes facing the governance of the ocean in contemporary times.
Professor Patrick Vrancken, Chair in Law of the Sea and Development in Africa at Nelson Mandela University in South Africa, will be the Keynote Speaker at the Conference.
Collaborators
Background
The world's oceans are facing unprecedented challenges, from climate change and pollution to overfishing and habitat destruction. As the global community explores several approaches to grapple with these complex issues, it is evident that the health of our oceans is inextricably linked to the health of our planet and its inhabitants. In response, we invite you to join us at the international Conference, ‘Navigating the Waves of Change: Nurturing Ocean Resilience and Chartering Sustainable Futures’ exploring related ocean governance topics and contributing to the global effort to nurture ocean resilience and charter sustainable futures.
Participants
We invite experts, researchers, citizens, civil society representatives, social movements and associations, and other stakeholders (including governments, development banks, companies, multi-stakeholder initiatives, etc.) from diverse disciplines linked to ocean governance to share knowledge, ideas, and best practices in addressing the pressing challenges facing our oceans. We also encourage the participation of members of judicial and quasi-judicial bodies, such as members of the Human Rights Commissions, national and regional courts, or representatives of accountability mechanisms. Each panellist will bring a unique perspective and expertise to the discussion, ensuring a comprehensive exploration of this important topic.
