SIDS4 Side event
Building blue bridges: Charting a course for resiliency with a focus on economic diversification and inter-regional collaboration
- Tuesday, May 28th
- 9:00 - 10:30 AM EST
- Online Event
This virtual side event, titled “Building Blue Bridges: Charting a Course for Resiliency with a Focus on Economic Diversification and Inter-regional Collaboration”, aligns with the SIDS4 Conference theme of “Charting the course toward resilient prosperity.” It explores how a sustainable Blue Economy can empower SIDS nations to achieve economic diversification and build resilience. The event delves into identifying promising Blue Economy sectors, fostering interregional collaboration for knowledge sharing, and exploring innovative financing instruments to support the transition.
Join us for a dynamic discussion that promises practical steps towards a thriving and sustainable future for SIDS communities.
We invite you to join this insightful discussion online on Tuesday, May 28th, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM EST (3:00 to 4:30 PM CET).
This virtual event offers a convenient opportunity to engage with stakeholders worldwide, explore innovative Blue Economy solutions, and contribute to shaping a more resilient future for SIDS communities.
Register online and join us for a dynamic conversation that promises actionable strategies for a thriving and sustainable Blue future.
Get to know the engaging speakers leading this SIDS4 side event
Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox is an experienced ocean professional and fisheries management specialist. She holds an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Natural Resource Management from the UWI Cave Hill Campus, and a BSc (Hons) in Environmental and Natural Resource Management with Marine Biology from the UWI St. Augustine Campus. Shelly-Ann has ten years’ experience in applied interdisciplinary climate related research and fisheries management research.
Ocean Professional, University of the West Indies
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