Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru, WMU - Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute, and the Stockton Center for International Law of the U.S. Naval War College
17 - 20 September 2024
Peruvian Naval Academy, La Punta, Callao, Lima, Peru and streamed online
Website & registration: conferences.wmu.se/COLP47
INTRODUCTION
ABOUT THECONFERENCE
The annual Conference on Oceans Law & Policy (COLP) promotes interdisciplinary interaction with ocean-related legal and public policy issues at all levels, addressing international, national, regional, and State concerns The COLP has developed current ocean-related topics of utmost importance to the international community through its latest edition The recent conferences have been; 46st Annual COLP on "Safe, Secure, and Sustainable Shipping" in Istanbul (2023), 45th Annual COLP on "UNCLOSat 40" in Vietnam (2022), and the the 44th Annual COLP on "Peaceful Maritime Engagement in East Asia and the Pacific Region" with Japan which was held online (2021)
This year, for 47th Annual Conference 2024, the U.S. Naval War College - Stockton Center for International Law, the World Maritime University - Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute (WMU-GOI), and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru are delighted to announce the first COLP in Latin America It will be held in Lima, Peru and will focus on "Ocean Governance in the South Pacific and Latin America" With this, the conference seeks to honour the Latin American historical contribution to the law of the sea and ocean governance, while assessing current challenges and opportunities for the ocean by raising awareness, discuss, and exchange perspectives about the challenges and opportunities for the South Pacific Region
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CONFERENCEOVERVIEW
The Conference will begin on the evening of 17th September 2024 with a Welcome Reception at Torre Tagle Palace, and followed by the Academic Conference on 18-19 September at the prestigious Peruvian Naval Academy During these days the following topics are addressed:
- Future Oceans: Emerging Technologiesand Digital Connectivity
- Future Oceans: Ocean Governance, Human Rightsand Non-State Actors
- Future Oceans: National Laws& Policies
On the last day, 20th September an optional cultural field tour is offered for participants
ONSITEPARTICIPATION
The conference is hosted onsite for registered participants Register via event website for your Eventbrite ticket for entry:
- Venue: Peruvian Naval Academy Auditorium "De Izcue y Runciman",
- Address: Medina Street, La Punta, Callao https://www.escuelanaval.edu.pe/nosotros
ONLINEPARTICIPATION
The conference will be streamed live for the international community online, on 18 to 19 September
- Register via event website for zoom dial in link
- The event is guided by the Chatham House Rules
- The event is recorded and translation is available Concept Note Concept Note in Spanish Biographies Booklet
ASSOCIATEPARTNERS ANDCO-SPONSORS
Law & Justice
Jon Van DykeInstitute for International
CONFERENCERECEPTION
Tuesday, 17 September 2024
Location: Torre Tagle Palace, Lima, Peru, Local Time (PET, UTC-5)
18:00 - 19:00 Registration check-in and Networking
- Venue: Torre Tagle Palace, hosted by Ministry of Foreign Affairs Peru
- Please have your registration ticket confirmation QR-code and photo ID ready. The check-in is facilitated by WMU
Master of Ceremony: Elnaz Barjandi, Programme and Operations Manager, WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute, World Maritime University
19:00 - 19:30
Welcoming Remarks
- H E Javier Gónzalez-Olaechea, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Government of Peru (TBC)
- Professor Raul Pedrozo, Stockton Center for International Law, U S Naval War College
- Professor Maximo Q Mejia Jr , President, World Maritime University
- H E Vice Minister Juan Del Carmen Haro Muñoz, Vice Minister of Territorial Governance, Presidency of Council of Ministers and President of the Multisectoral Commission of the State Action in the Maritime Sphere, Peru
- Admiral Luis José Polar Figari, Commander in Chief, the Peruvian Navy (TBC)
Introduced by: Prof. Ronán Long, Director, WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute, World Maritime University
19:30 -21:00 Evening Reception and Mingle
CONFERENCEPROGRAMME, DAY 1
Wednesday, 18 September 2024
Peru Time (PET), 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-5)
Location: Peruvian Naval Academy Auditorium, La Punta, Callao, Lima, Peru and Streamed Virtually
08:00 - 09:00 Registration and Coffee
- Please have your registration confirmation QR-code and photo ID ready for check-in onsite
- If you have not received your confirmation or have any concerns, please contact: goievents@wmu se
09:00 - 09:05 Welcome and Housekeeping Remarks
- Master of Ceremony: Elnaz Barjandi, Programme and Operations Manager, WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute, World Maritime University
09:05 - 09:15 Introductory Remarks
- Ambassador Elvira Velásquez Rivas-Plata, General Director of Sovereignty, Boundaries, and Antarctic Affairs, Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Introduced by: Professor Ronán Long, Director, WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute, World Maritime University
Rapporteur: José Manuel Pacheco Castillo, Project and Research Fellow, WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute, World Maritime University
09:15 - 09:30 Keynote Address Day 1
- H.EArsenio Dominguez, Secretary General, International Maritime Organization (IMO) (online/recording)
Introduced by: Professor James Kraska, Chair, Stockton Center for International Law, U S Naval War College
Rapporteur: José Manuel Pacheco Castillo, Project and Research Fellow, WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute, World Maritime University
CONFERENCEPROGRAMME, DAY 1
Wednesday, 18 September 2024
Peru Time (PET), 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-5)
Location: Peruvian Naval Academy Auditorium, La Punta, Callao, Lima, Peru and Streamed Virtually
09:35 - 11:00 Panel 1: Biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction
- Moderator: H E Ambassador Gina Guillen-Grillo, Director General for Foreign Policy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship of Costa Rica (TBC)
- Speaker:
- Professor Ronán Long, Director, WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute, World Maritime University PrecautionaryPause on Seabed Miningin the Area
- Sonia Angélica Jurado Caicedo, SARGADOM project coordinator, MarViva Foundation
- Dr Kahlil Hassanali, Senior Researcher, Institute of Marine Affairs in Trinidad and Tobago
- Rapporteur: Minister-Counselor Carlos Alberto Ríos Segura, Marine Affairs Division, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Peru
Questions and Answers (Q&A) with audience 15 - 20 minutes
- Moderator: H.E. Ambassador Luis Vayas Valdivieso, Chair of the INCfor developing an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution Ambassador of Ecuador to the United Kingdom (TBC)
- Speakers:
- H E Ambassador Gustavo Meza-Cuadra Velásquez, Former Chair of the INCfor developing an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution Permanent Representative of Peru to the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
- Dr. Aleke Stöfen-O?Brien, Assistant Professor, WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute, World Maritime University (online/recording)
- Erica Nuñez, Head of Plastics Initiative, The Ocean Foundation
- Rapporteur: First Secretary Augusto Lamas Godoy, Advisor of the Environment Directorate, General Directorate for Multilateral and Global Affairs, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Peru
Questions and Answers (Q&A) with audience 15 - 20 minutes
13:00 - 14:30 Networking Lunch
CONFERENCEPROGRAMME, DAY 1
Wednesday, 18 September 2024
Peru Time (PET), 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-5)
Location: Peruvian Naval Academy Auditorium, La Punta, Callao, Lima, Peru and Streamed Virtually
- Moderator: Counselor Angel Horna, Permanent Mission of Peru to the International Organizations in Geneva
- Speakers:
- Mariana Blanco Bolaños, International Policy Officer, Global Fishing Watch Living in Costa Rica
- Dr Mariano Gutiérrez, Scientific Director, The Humboldt Institute of Marine and Aquaculture Research, Peru
- Elda Kazara-Beija, Senior Lecturer/Head of Administration, IMOInternational Maritime Law Institute (IMLI)
- Rapporteur: Counselor Gian Pierre Campos Maza, Mg International Relations and Diplomacy, Consulate General of Peru in Buenos Aires
Questions and Answers (Q&A) with audience 15 - 20 minutes
16:00 - 16:30 Refreshment Break
16:35 - 16:50 Concluding Keynote Address Day
- H E Ambassador José Luis Néstor Pérez Sánchez Cerro, Secretary General, Permanent Commission for the South Pacific (CPPS)
Introduced by: Minister Julio Reinoso, Director of Maritime Affairs, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru
Rapporteur: Counselor Gian Pierre Campos Maza, Mg International Relations and Diplomacy, Consulate General of Peru in Buenos Aires
16:55 - 17:10 Closing Remarks Day 1
- Vice Admiral Hector Soldi, Former Vice Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture of Peru, Former Secretary General, Permanent Commission for the South Pacific (CPPS)
19:30 Conference VIP Dinner - by invitation only
CONFERENCEPROGRAMME, DAY 2
Thursday, 19 September 2024
Peru Time (PET), 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-5)
Location: Peruvian Naval Academy Auditorium, La Punta, Callao, Lima, Peru and Streamed Virtually
08:30 - 09:00 Registration and Coffee
- Please have your registration confirmation QR-code and photo ID ready for check-in
- If you have not received your confirmation or have any concerns, please contact: goievents@wmu se
09:00 - 09:05 Housekeeping Remarks
- Master of Ceremony: Elnaz Barjandi, Programme and Operations Manager, WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute, World Maritime University
09:05 - 09:15 Welcome Day 2 & Recap Day 1
- Rear Admiral Luis Del Carpio, Director, Peruvian Naval Academy
Rapporteur: Dr. Carl Johan Blydal, Professor, Peruvian Naval Academy
09:15 - 09:30 Keynote Address Day 2
- Vice Admiral Rodolfo Sablich Luna Victoria, Director General of Captaincies and Coast Guard, Peru
Introduced by: Rear Admiral Luis Del Carpio, Director, Peruvian Naval Academy
Rapporteur: Frigate Captain Sandra Navarro Heckathorn, Peruvian Navy
09:35 - 11:00 Panel 4: Maritime Safety, Security, Decarbonisation of Shipping and Climate Change
- Moderator: Dr. Carolina Romero Lares, Associate Professor, World Maritime University
- Speaker:
- International Maritime Organization (TBC)
- Dr Beatriz Martinez Romera, Associate Professor, Centre for Climate Change Law and Governance, University of Copenhagen
- Captain Kentaro Furuya, Adjunct Professor, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS), Professor, Japan Coast Guard (JCG) Academy
- Rapporteur: Dr Carl Johan Blydal, Professor, Peruvian Naval Academy
Questions and Answers (Q&A) with audience 15 - 20 minutes
CONFERENCEPROGRAMME, DAY 2
Thursday, 19 September 2024
Peru Time (PET), 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-5)
Location: Peruvian Naval Academy Auditorium, La Punta, Callao, Lima, Peru and Streamed Virtually
- Moderator: Captain Ariel Hernán Troisi, Deputy Head, Navy Hydrographic Office, Argentina
- Speakers:
- Dr Tafsir Matin Johansson, Assistant Professor, WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute, World Maritime University; Roland Rogers, Emeritus Fellow, National Oceanographic Centre, UK (contributor)
- Dr Kübra Var Türk, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law Maritime Law Department, Ankara University
- Dr Gabriela Argüello, Associate Senior Lecturer, Department of Law, School of Business, Economics and Law, University of Gothenburg
- Rapporteur: Suriya Narayanan Sundararajan, PhD Candidate and Research Assistant, WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute, World Maritime University
Questions and Answers (Q&A) with audience 15 - 20 minutes
13:00 - 14:10 Networking Lunch
14:15 - 15:40 Panel 6: Future Ocean 2 - Ocean Governance, Human Rights, and Non-State Actors
- Moderator: H E Ambassador Oscar Maúrtua, President of the Peruvian International Law Society
- Speakers:
- Dr Mariamalia Rodríguez Chaves, Senior Postdoctoral Fellow, WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute, World Maritime University (online/recording)
- Ms Cinthya Morales Pastor, National Chamber of Commerce, Production, Tourism and Services, PERUCAMARAS
- Jihyun Lee, Global Outreach Coordinator, The Ocean Project
- Rapporteur: Miriam Sara Repetto, International Consultant, Peru
Questions and Answers (Q&A) with audience 15 - 20 minutes
CONFERENCEPROGRAMME, DAY 2
Thursday, 19 September 2024
Peru Time (PET), 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-5)
Location: Peruvian Naval Academy Auditorium, La Punta, Callao, Lima, Peru and Streamed Virtually
15:40 - 16:10 Refreshment Break
16:15 - 17:40 Panel 7: Future Oceans 3 - National Laws and Policies
- Moderator: (TBC)
- Speakers:
- Vladimir Jares, Director, Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS)
- Professor Chisako Masuo, Professor, Graduate School of Social and Cultural Studies, Kyushu University, Adjunct Fellow, Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA)
- Dr Aspasia Pastra, Assistant Professor, WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute, World Maritime University
- Rapporteur: Ada Inés Sánchez Echevarría, PhD Candidate, Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina
Questions and Answers (Q&A) with audience 15 - 20 minutes
17:45 - 18:00 Conference Reporting Session
- Minister Julio Reinoso, Director of Maritime Affairs, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru
18:00 - 18:15 Closing Remarks Day 2
- Dr Eduardo Ferrero Costa, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Peru
- Professor James Kraska, Chair, Stockton Center for International Law, U S Naval War College
18:30 Networking Cocktail Reception
Cultural Field Trip - Peru
Friday, 20 September 2024
Peru Time (PET), 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-5)
About the Cultural Tour
Information about the field trip and the tour to follow
Detailed Programme & Information
Tobe added shortly
09:00 Check-in at Meeting Point
Registered Participants will be informed on the meet-up location
09:15 Departure Transportation
Transport by bus to the location
10:00 Visit to Research Vessel
Oceanographic Polar research vessel B A P ?CARRASCO? (TBC)
12:00 Networking Lunch
13:30 Visit to Local Maritime Museums
The Naval Museum, The Pedro de Osma Museum, The Larco Museum (TBC)
15:30 Return Transportation
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