Events

Background

The Ocean Centres initiative hosted by the UN Global Compact and supported by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, has been set up in seven countries – Brazil, Ghana, Kenya, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia and the Philippines. Each centre, strategically located to address regional safety challenges, will play a vital role in fostering collaboration between governments, industry leaders, and maritime communities. The initiative will foster locally led solutions to the challenges that are to be found in each of the regions. Building on this, they aim to promote responsible business practices in ocean-based economies and influence the creation of new standards and policies.

Global launch of the Ocean Centres took place at Nice, France, during the UN Ocean Conference on 10 June 2025 graced by Ms Sanda Ojiambo, Asst. Secretary General & CEO, UNGC and other dignitaries.  

Official Launch of Ocean Centres India

The ‘Ocean Centres’ official launch in India is scheduled to be held on 10 July 2025 at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The event is expected to be graced by the highest level of Government representatives from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Govt. of India, among other dignitaries. The event will feature Panel Discussions, stakeholder consultations, and a gathering of experts with diverse perspectives to discuss key areas of the sustainable ocean economy.

Target Participants

• Representatives from industries – Shipping, Ports, Offshore Renewables, Oil & Gas, Fisheries & Aquaculture, Finance & Investment, including MSMEs
• Industry Associations – National, Regional and Local
• Media – Climate / Environment Journalists
• Government Institutions
• Academic & Research Institutions
• Policy Think Tanks & NGOs

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