Sustainability in the Maritime Industry Europe Roundtable 2020

Webinar
Thursday, 10th December 2020

sea, ship, ice

The Centre for Sustainability, Innovation and Good Governance (CSIGG) will be hosting the Sustainability in the Maritime Industry Europe Roundtable 2020; a policy and strategy meeting that will bring together Members of European Parliament, representatives from the European Commission, transport authorities, academics, regulatory bodies, technology providers and other key stakeholders to discuss the future of the maritime industry in Europe.

09:45 – 10.00

Log in 

10:00 – 10:15 

Welcome address 

10:15 – 12:15

Introduction, current policy and the regulatory landscape

  • Overview of the current policy developments
    • Statements from European Parliament and Commission
    • Statement from the IMO
  • Where is the industry at with respect to SDGs and the 2030 Agenda?
  • Discussing the opportunities and challenges with Maritime Spatial Planning, Blue Growth, Marine Data, and Surveillance
  • Including the Maritime industry in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS)
  • The Ocean Fund and the Green Deal – what are the opportunities and challenges?
  • Opportunities for cooperation between EU policy makers, IMO, shipping companies, technology providers and sustainability stakeholders
  • Preparing for changes and contingencies including gaps left by the aviation sector due to Covid-19
  • Making clean technologies more affordable and accessible

12:15 – 12:30

Break

12:30-14:00

Scope for innovation, solutions and conclusion

  • Analysing the latest technologies, including 5G and unmanned vessels and digitalisation
  • Taking a closer look at alternative fuels
  • How can we create better Motorways of the Sea (Ten-T), providing efficient, commercially viable, and sustainable alternatives to road-only transport?
  • What lessons can we learn from other industries?
  • Improving multi-modal transportation network & systems
  • Role of digitalisation and related technologies in mobilising sustainable transport initiatives
  • Developing sustainable logistics, supply chain and freight policies and strategies
  • Looking outside Europe – Exploring innovations, new technologies and success stories from around the world.
  • Evaluating the role of UI and AI in sustainable transport.

14:00 – 14:15

Closing Remarks and Conclusion

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