EMB's flagship Navigating the Future series provides critical periodic foresight and recommendations on emerging marine science topics and needs, as well as associated societal challenges and opportunities.
In October 2022, EMB began working on Navigating the Future VI. NFVI will aim to take a holistic perspective to highlight the science needed to understand the links between the Ocean and the global Earth system, society, and public policy, so that knowledge about the Ocean can take a central role in planning for a sustainable future. In short, it aims to highlight the Ocean’s place in the world. You can find out more about this activity here.
NFVI will be launched in a dedicated hybrid event:
- Date: 23 October 2024, 15:00-18:00 CEST
- Venue: Talk C.E.C, Brussels, Belgium and online
- Welcome words - Fiona Grant, Chair of EMB
- Presenting NFVI and its recommendations:
- Gilles Lericolais, Chair of Navigating the Future VI Working Group and former Chair of EMB
- Sheila Heymans, Co-Chair of Navigating the Future VI Working Group and Executive Director of EMB
- Responses to and reflections on NFVI:
- Delilah Al Khudhairy, Director Maritime Policy and Blue Economy, DG MARE
- Elizabetta Balzi, Head of Unit Oceans, Seas and Waters, DG RTD
- Niall McDonough, Chair, JPI Oceans
- Closing words - Fiona Grant, Chair of EMB
- Networking reception and access to Mers & Océans exhibition (for in-person attendees, exhibition only accessible via stairs).
TALK C.E.C is an independent space dedicated to cultural and artistic experiences in the heart of Brussels. Located in the former Demeuldre factory (a listed heritage site), on the border of the European and Matongé districts, they are a veritable laboratory for ideas and experimentation, bringing together art, science, history and contemporary issues. For TALK C.E.C, art has a real power to influence our perception of the world and increase our awareness of it. A genuine medium for reflection, art provides a means of communicating about contemporary social issues, enabling us to take action to change habits and behaviour. At TALK C.E.C., the spectator is the creator of his or her own experience, encouraging reflection, awareness and commitment.
In person registration is now closed but it is still possible to attend the event online. You can register to attend here.