Our coasts are more than just a place for a holiday; they are a dynamic 'socio-ecological system' where human life and powerful nature are deeply connected. But what happens when our actions on land—from urban expansion and agriculture to plastic waste—collide with the health of our seas? This is the core of the 'land-sea interaction' challenge. We'll also explore the reverse: how do coastal changes, like rising sea levels and intense storms, travel back to impact our communities?
This opening talk of the "Blue Horizon - Land Sea Conversations" series dives straight into this vital connection. We'll explore the key governance questions facing our shorelines: How do we balance coastal development with ecological resilience? Who are the actors in this decision-making, and how is power shared? We'll touch on the governance challenges of pollution, the urgent impacts of climate change, and the inspiring integrated approaches we can use to co-manage our shared "blue horizon" for generations to come.
Programme:
13:00 Welcome and Introduction
Prof. Pierre Failler (Chair)
Professor of Economics
UNESCO Chair in Ocean Governance
Director of the Centre for Blue Governance
University of Portsmouth
13:10 Where Land Meets Sea - A Broad Glance
Prof. Ivan Haigh
Professor in Coastal Oceanography
Ocean and Earth Science
National Oceanography Centre
University of Southampton
Dr Denis Bailly
Advisory Committee on Protection of the Sea (ACOPS-France)
Senior Fellow, United Nations University (UNU)
Prof. Yisheng Peng
Associate Professor in Environmental Science
Council member of the IUCN Mangrove Specialist Group (MSG)
Sun Yat-sen University
13:35 Discussion
13:50 Q&A
Blue Horizon Seminar Series is organised by the UNESCO Chair in Ocean Governance, Centre for Blue Governance (CBG), aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of the diverse domains underpinning the topics around blue governance and the blue economy. The series will explore critical areas such as blue policies, maritime security, blue energy, technologies, transport solutions, biodiversity, blue carbon, climate change, and aquatic resources management. Aligning with the interdisciplinary nature of the UNESCO Chair in Ocean Governance and CBG, the series will bring together experts from various fields, including economics, law, policy and governance, geography, logistics, technology, marine biology, and ecology etc., to address the most pressing blue governance issues of our time and reflect upon pathways for the future. This intellectual journey is key to the development of sustainability and the future of every “blue” bit of our day-to-day lives.
The Blue Horizon Seminar Series warmly welcomes audiences from both internal (staff and students) and the general public.
MS Teams Registeration:
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