This year’s theme, “Shifting the narrative from extractive to equitable,” reflects an urgency to engage all stakeholders in discussions of the oceans’ future. This must also include those who have been historically marginalized, such as small-scale fishers, if global sustainability goals are to be achieved. This Blue Economy Summit will be organized around three themes:
This Blue Economy Summit will be organized around three themes:
- Shifting to a Low-Carbon Ocean Future;
- Building Resilience in Coastal Regions in a Changing Climate;
- Ensuring Sustainable Livelihoods and Blue Justice.
In addition, the Oceans Innovations Showcase will highlight innovative “blue” technology to enhance ocean sustainability and provide opportunities for students to engage with entrepreneurs working in this area.
Whether through a speaking role, sponsorship, or engagement with fellow thought leaders, participants of the Oceans@Duke’s Blue Economy Summit will have the exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing interdisciplinary ocean research and education network. Through this network, Oceans@Duke aims to shape dialogues about the coming decades of human activity in the oceans.