The OneOcean forum took place in October in Milan with the objective to set the basis for improving the way marine resources are managed, through the integration of Science, Society and Business. It was organized by the Yacht Club ChartaSmeralda under the scientific guidance of the International Oceanographic Committee of UNESCO. Member of the Marine ESP WG were part of the Scientific Advisory Board.
The key issues discussed were: a. Ocean Literacy; b. Blue Technologies and Innovation; c. Marine Litter and pollution; and d. Climate and Global changes. The final output was the development of the ChartaSmeralda, a licensing agreement that certifies commitment of YachtClubs towards sustainable behavior in relation to the ocean.
A video of the event can be seen here:
For further information on the event contact Evangelia Drakou ([email protected])