High level Conference on Climate Change and Oceans Preservation

19 February 2019

Egmont Palace

Draft Program:

09.00 – 10.00   Opening ceremony   

  • Prime minister, Charles Michel
  • H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco
  • Minister Marie Christine Marghem
  • Minister Philippe De Backer

10.00-11.00 Panel 1 : Climate change impact on ocean biodiversity
Moderator: Fanny Douvere, Unesco

11.00-11.30 coffee break

11.30 -12.30 Panel 2 : How to conciliate Ocean energy with Marine conservation
Moderator :  Giles Dickson, WindEurope

12.30 -13.30 lunch

13.30 -14.15  The Maritime Industry Decarbonisation Council - Presentation by the RBSA  

14.15 – 15.15    Panel 3 : Dealing with shipping emissions for ocean health and climate security
 Moderator:  Pr. Jean-Pascal van Ypersele

15.15 – 15.45    Closing session

15.45 – 18.00    Reception –  signature Ceremony of “Brussels Declaration”