We are pleased to invite you to join OECD colleagues and Portuguese experts at the seminar “The Ocean Economy & Climate Change Nexus”, co-organised by the OECD Net Zero+ Horizontal Project and the Permanent Delegation of Portugal. 

The seminar will take place on 26 February, 14:30 to 16:30 in the Auditorium at the La Muette Conference Centre and will explore the crucial linkages between the ocean economy and climate change, with a special focus on Portugal’s experience, best practices, and challenges. Discussions will address key questions such as:

? How is the ocean economy contributing to sustainable socio-economic development in Portugal?
? What are the most promising technologies for achieving net-zero emissions in shipping?
? How can nature-based solutions support a net-zero ocean economy?

The event will feature many exciting speakers, including:

? Lídia BULCÃO, Secretary of State for Maritime Affairs, Portugal

? Manuel LOBO ANTUNES, Ambassador of Portugal to the OECD

? Jo TYNDALL, Director, Environmental Directorate, OECD

? Jerry SHEEHAN, Director, Directorate for Science, Technology, and Innovation, OECD

In-person registration: https://one.oecd.org/event/150717/en/participants

Online registration: https://meetoecd1.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_b7igb1VdQPCdijAgyLmNLQ#/r…