| Dear member,
How can the economic potential of the oceans be realised in a sustainable way? Is there a broader "corporate oceans responsibility" that makes sense for business? Could new governance frameworks deliver better results for the oceans? What are the new solutions for fishing? How can business take the lead in reducing our carbon footprint in the oceans?
The Economist is convening the World Oceans Summit on February 22nd-24th 2012 in Singapore, for a robust and unsentimental examination of these and other critical issues affecting the future of the seas, and to debate the importance of the sustainable use of the oceans. Ecovision Asia is proud to be a Supporting Organisation of the summit. As a valued member of the Ecovision Asia community The Economist invites you to enjoy a 20% discount off the standard ticket rate for the gathering.
The summit will bring together a community of more than 200 global leaders from various sectors and disciplines, including business, government, academia, international organisations and NGOs, for the launch of an initiative that brings a fresh perspective to debates on the future health of the oceans.
Other key topics to be debated at the World Oceans Summit, through a variety of interactive discussion formats, include:
| KEYNOTE & DISCUSSION: |
The need for global common purpose around the oceans - Robert Zoellick, President, World Bank |
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An economic forecast from the Economist Intelligence Unit |
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Why value the oceans? |
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Economic growth and oceans conservation—are they reconcilable? |
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Business, blue and green |
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Who should rule the waves? |
| SPECIAL GOVERNANCE FOCUS: |
The Arctic—beacon of hope? |
| DIALOGUE: |
Feeding the world—are oceans the solution? |
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New solutions for fishing |
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Making marine protection economically viable |
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The problem of pollution and marine debris |
| WORKING SESSIONS: |
A series of outcome and solution-driven sessions covering key issues |
For a full overview of all the issues to be discussed at the summit visit: www.economist.com/worldoceanssummit
I very much hope you are able to attend – reserve your place today at www.economist.com/worldoceanssummit; select the standard ticket rate and enter the discount code "OCEAN". If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact Alice Wong by telephone at (+852) 2585 3312 or email: alicewong@economist.com
Sincerely,
John Micklethwait
Editor-in-chief
The Economist
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| Featured speakers include: |
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Robert Zoellick
President
World Bank |
Aron Cramer
President and Chief Executive Officer
BSR |
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Sylvia Earle
Explorer-in-residence
National Geographic Society |
Ahmed Djoghlaf Executive Secretary United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity |
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Tim Smith
Chief Executive Officer, North Asia
Maersk Line |
Mike Barry
Head of
Sustainable Business
Marks & Spencer |
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Malcolm Preston
Global Head of Sustainability and Climate Change Pricewaterhouse Coopers |
Spyros Polemis Chairman
International Chamber of Shipping |
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Paul Holthus
Executive Director
World Ocean Council |
Anisa Kamadoli Costa
Vice President Global Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility
Tiffany & Co |
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Peter Boyd
Chief Operating Officer Carbon War Room |
Tommy Koh
Ambassador-At-Large Ministry of Foreign Affairs Singapore |
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| Click here to view the full Summit speaker faculty |
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