World Maritime Day
World Maritime Day 2022
'New technologies for greener shipping' has been chosen as the World Maritime theme for 2022, reflecting the need to support a green transition of the maritime sector into a sustainable future, while leaving no one behind.
About World Maritime Day
World Maritime Day was first held in 1978 to mark the 20th anniversary of the IMO Convention’s entry into force. Celebrations are held throughout the world to focus attention on the importance of shipping safety, maritime security and the marine environment, and to emphasize a particular aspect of IMO's work. World Maritime Day celebrations are usually held during the last week in September.
Since 2005, in addition to the official IMO celebrations held at IMO Headquarters in London, there has been a Parallel Event hosted by a Member State.
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IMO-WMU London Convention and Stockholm Declaration + 50 Conference
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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the World Maritime University (WMU) are pleased to invite the international community and IMO member States to participate at the joint International Academic Conference titled: Protecting the Ocean - Moving forward at 50: London Convention & Stockholm Declaration.
The Conference is scheduled to take place from 10 - 13 October 2022 in Malmö, Sweden, with virtual participation available on 11 - 12 October 2022 from 09:00 - 18:00 CEST.
The IMO, the WMU – Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute (GOI), and The Nippon Foundation are the primary co-sponsors of this international academic conference. This conference will include topical papers on the London Convention & Stockholm Declaration, as well as invaluable perspectives from distinguished expert commentators from Government Ministries, UN Agencies, International and Regional Organizations, Academic Institutions and Civil Society. The aim of the Conference is to help raise awareness and discuss ocean- and climate-related topics under the framework of the London Convention and Stockholm Declaration's 50th anniversaries with the objective to achieve new research insights and establish impactful actions.
The following topics will be discussed:
- Retrospective on London Convention & Stockholm Declaration
- Science & Technology
- International & Regional Approaches
- Jurisdictional Issues
- Capacity Building & Technology Transfer
- Contemporary Issues & Future Development
Please note that registration is mandatory for attendance both onsite and online. Onsite participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation. VISA support letters can be provided upon request once registration has been completed and payment has been received.
More information will be forthcoming. In the meantime, contact goievents@wmu.se with any questions.
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United Nations Day
On 24 October, United Nations Day is celebrated around the world. It is an opportunity to reflect on the organization’s work on behalf of humanity, including on urgent challenges such as alleviating poverty and hunger, defending human rights and addressing the need for bold climate action.
UN Day marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter. With the ratification of this founding document by the majority of its signatories, including the five permanent members of the Security Council, the United Nations officially came into being.
October 24 has been celebrated as United Nations Day since 1948. In 1971, the United Nations General Assembly recommended that the day be observed by Member States as a public holiday.
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