VIRTUAL HIGH-LEVEL MEETING │ 7-14 OCTOBER 2020

A new way forward: Rethinking global seaborne trade

The Global Maritime Forum’s Virtual High-Level Meeting will convene decision makers, thought leaders and experts from across the maritime spectrum and beyond to lay the groundwork for a more resilient, sustainable, and fair global economy in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Closing plenary: A new way forward

Wednesday, 14 October – 12:00 PM-13:15 PM UTC

Participants share learnings and proposed solutions and actions from discussions in their working groups, and discuss the role of collective leadership in charting a new way forward.

Plenary session: Closing plenary

Launch event: Global Maritime Issues Monitor 2020

Tuesday, 6 October – 12:00 PM-12:45 PM UTC

Inform your long-term decision-making. A presentation of the impact, likelihood, and preparedness of 19 global issues potentially affecting the global maritime industry in the coming decade.

Launch event: Global Maritime Issues Monitor 2020

Opening plenary: Rethinking global seaborne trade

Wednesday, 7 October – 12:00 PM-13:15 PM UTC

Covid-19 has revealed the vulnerabilities of our societies and economies. At the same time, the pandemic has presented a rare opportunity for the public and private sector to work together to build back better. Key leaders set the scene for the Virtual High-Level Meeting by outlining important issues and pathways ahead for the global maritime industry.

Plenary session: Opening plenary

Launch event: Aligning global shipping with society’s goals

Wednesday, 7 October – 13:30 PM-14:15 PM UTC

We are delighted to announce the Sea Cargo Charter which sets a new benchmark for responsible shipping, transparent climate reporting, and improved decision-making in line with agreed climate targets. A group of the world’s largest energy, agriculture, mining, and commodity trading companies will for the first time assess and disclose the climate alignment of their shipping activities.

Launch event: Aligning global shipping with society’s goals

Interactive learning session: Building a more resilient maritime logistics chain

Friday, 9 October – 07:00 AM-08:15 AM UTC

The coronavirus pandemic has revealed a number of weaknesses in the maritime value chain: the ability, or lack thereof, to protect seafarer wellbeing, to operate digitally in a world of social distancing, and to avoid disruptions to the flow of essential goods.

Interactive learning session: Building a more resilient maritime logistics chain

Interactive learning session: The global energy transition

Friday, 9 October – 12:00 PM-13:15 PM UTC

To mitigate climate change and achieve the global goals set out in the Paris Agreement, the world must undergo a fundamental energy transition over the coming decades. This transition will inevitably trigger a series of geopolitical, economic and societal shifts, which will have widespread implications for all industries, including the maritime sector.

Interactive learning session: The global energy transition

Interactive learning session: The economic and geopolitical impact of the coronavirus pandemic

Friday, 9 October – 15:00 PM-16:15 PM UTC

The immediate economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic has been more severe than the 2008 financial crisis, but questions remain about the long-term impact on economic growth, global supply chains, and the role of governments in a post-Covid-19 economy.

Interactive learning session: The economic and geopolitical impact of the coronavirus pandemic

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