Sunset Reception Onboard : High-Level Event for Ocean and Climate Action!

Special Invitation

June 27 from 6 pm - 10 pm

To celebrate the beginning of the UN Ocean Conference, we invite you to join us for a Special High-Level Reception on the WaterX Yacht for an evening sail in Lisbon. Come early to enjoy a welcome cocktail on the boat before the departure and we look forward to seeing you onboard!

The Ocean Conference, co-hosted by the Governments of Kenya and Portugal, comes at a critical time as the world is seeking to address many of the deep-rooted issues our planet is facing, which will require major structural transformations and common shared solutions that are anchored in the SDGs. To mobilize action, the Conference will seek to propel much needed science-based innovative solutions aimed at starting a new chapter of global ocean action.

Solutions for a sustainably managed ocean involve green technology and innovative uses of marine resources. We invite you to join us in creating a network of innovative leaders in the ocean space to create solutions and work together towards a more sustainable ocean for all.

Guest Speakers include:

- Fabien Cousteau, Aquanaut, Ocean explorer

- Dr Sylvia Earle, National Geographic Society Explorer-in-Residence

- H.E. Ambassador Ilana Seid, UN Permanent Representative of Palau

- Roberto Manrique, Actor and Ocean Advocate

- Yoshioka Tatsuya, Founder of Peace Boat Ecoship

- Henk Rogers, Founder of Blue Planet Alliance

- Nicole Franz, UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

and special guests ...

Moderator:

Emilie McGlone, Director of Peace Boat US

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Schedule as follows:

This special event will be an opportunity for the ocean community to mark the beginning of this historic conference and energize for the days ahead. The full programme is below and runs from 6-11pm, and sailing will be 8-10pm.

6:00 - Cocktail reception at the Water X dock in Lisbon

6:30 - Welcome

7:00 - Musical Performance

7:30 - Presentations from Ocean Partners

8:00 - Sunset Cruise departure

9:00 - Talks and Networking Onboard

10:00 - Return to the Port

11:00 - Final Disembarkation

*Limited capacity, please RSVP by June 25