About the Conference
- Harnesses the potential of our oceans, seas, lakes and rivers to improve the lives of all, particularly developing states and women and girls.
- Leverages the latest innovations, scientific advances and best practices to build prosperity while conserving our waters for future generations.
Themes
The Main Theme of the conference will be Blue Economy and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development with the cross-cutting issues under each sub-theme . The sub themes will focus on the following areas
Building safe and resilient communities
Employment, Job Creation and Poverty Eradication.
Cities, Tourism, Entertainment and the Blue Economy
Energy, Mineral Resources and Sustainable Development.
Ending Hunger, Securing Food Supplies and Promoting Good Health and Dietary Practices
Management and Sustaining of Marine Life, Conservation and Sustainable Economic Activities
Climate Action, Agriculture, Waste Management, and Pollution-free Oceans
Maritime Security and Enforcement.
People Communities and Societies : The Inclusive Blue Economy
Program
High-level meetings, plenaries, expert panels, seminars, side events, exhibits, and more.
Partners
Transitioning to a true blue economy is not a solo act. It requires partnerships around the world. To deliver this Conference and ensure developing states can participate, the Government of Kenya is partnering with:
Kenya – Host
Canada – Co-Host
Portugal – Partner
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