Who should own the ocean and the products derived from it?
Over two thirds of the world’s seas and oceans are outside the territorial waters of states. These areas are home to rich biological diversity and unique marine species, and provide the planet and humankind with many goods and services, from the fish we eat to the regulation of the global climate cycle. But who should ‘own’ these areas, who should benefit from these areas and how can these areas be governed?
In 2023 the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction, also known as the “BBNJ Agreement”, was the first comprehensive, cross-sectoral ocean treaty which sought to address some of these challenges.
Two years on, an international expert panel in ocean diplomacy, science and art will share their thoughts on the negotiation and implementation of new Ocean Treaty, how new forms of Ocean governance matter to us all and who might (or should) own the ocean and products which derive from it.
Speakers include:
Abbe Brown - University of Aberdeen
Siva Thambisetty - London School of Economics
Pablo Orozco - Leibniz Institute
Alice Strange - Artist
Tammy Horton - National Oceanography Centre
Attendees will also explore physical and digital exhibits from the university’s collections including relating to Challenger Exhibition 1873-1876 and ongoing scientific cruises and art (visual, video and song) relating to Challenger, the Ocean Treaty and coastal communities.
You may also like the following events from Public Engagement at University of Aberdeen:
- This Thursday, 24th July, 07:00 pm, Festival of the Sea: PechaKucha - Aberdeen, Powered by the Sea in Aberdeen
- This September, 10th September, 07:00 pm, Cafe Sci - What really shapes our health and wellbeing? in Aberdeen
- This September, 14th September, 11:00 am, Explorathon Family Discovery Day in Aberdeen
Also check out other
Festivals in Aberdeen,
Arts events in Aberdeen,
Exhibitions in Aberdeen.
