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💡 Did you know ?   🌍 The ocean covers 70% of Earth’s surface and serves as a significant storehouse for both heat and carbon dioxide. The ocean and waters play a key role in achieving climate neutrality and restoring nature and biodiversity!   🚀 One of SHORE’s objectives is to implement the Mission Ocean's objectives through activities and cooperation projects in schools.   🔎 EU Mission Restore our Ocean and Water "aims to protect and restore the health of our ocean and waters through research and innovation, citizen engagement and blue investments". ➡ Learn more about Mission Ocean here: Mission Ocean (missionoceanwaters.eu) #EuropeanProject #EU #Climatechange  #Missionocean #Innovation #Research #Oceanliteracy  #Horizoneurope #Horizoneu #oceanliteracydialogues #oceanliteracy  #remediesforocean #EU4ocean

We’re excited to be on board the All Aboard Alliance's Diversity@Sea pilot initiative, to join the Global Maritime Forum and 10 other maritime companies in “enhancing the appeal of maritime work, one vessel at a time”. Jeremy Sutton, CEO, said: Swire Shipping is more committed than ever to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for our people both onshore and at sea. We believe it is crucial and will continue to encourage and support the growing role of women in maritime. We will continue to strive to create a culture where both women and men feel supported, as well as embed diversity and equality of treatment and opportunity into all our operations to ensure that our people benefit from a welcoming, safe, and high-performing work environment.   As a company, we have in place processes on anti-harassment, diversity and inclusion to support our seagoing employees, and we work with partners in communities such as Papua New Guinea, Fiji, and Philippines to support training for female cadets as a way of attracting more women to work in the shipping industry. Between 2018 to 2023, the number of female seafarers in our MPP fleet has increased, in part a result of such efforts, an achievement for SSL.   We will continue to drive initiatives that support the growing role of women in maritime. #AllAboardAlliance #DEI #diversityatsea #maritimeindustry #shippingindustry

Every year on September 28th, the world comes together to celebrate World Maritime Day. This special day recognizes the crucial role of maritime industries in global trade, transportation, and sustainability. The oceans have been our historical highways, connecting cultures and economies. World Maritime Day honors this legacy while emphasizing modern maritime's role in maintaining international connections and powering economies through shipping. This day also spotlights the urgent need to protect our oceans. Environmental concerns, including pollution and climate change, drive efforts towards sustainable practices in the maritime sector. It's a collective call to safeguard our oceans for future generations. Seafarers, the lifeblood of maritime industries, are acknowledged on this day. These dedicated individuals brave long periods away from home to keep global trade flowing. Their well-being and fair treatment are integral to the celebration. World Maritime Day showcases innovations driving the industry forward. From autonomous ships to eco-friendly technologies, collaboration and progress are key themes. As we celebrate on September 28th, let's remember our responsibility to preserve and respect our blue planet for years to come. #MARPOLat50 #WorldMaritimeDay

**Embark on a Sustainable Future** #aerospaceindustry #automotiveindustry #industrialequipment #medicalequipment #militaryanddefense Join us on our eco-friendly journey. Our processes prioritize sustainability and the environment.

Celebrating the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies! 🌥️   💡Did you know that SORA means SKY in Japanese? At Sora Union, our logo—a flock of birds—symbolizes our commitment to rise together, and the background colors on our website shift hourly to reflect the ever-changing colors of the sky. The impact of war and climate change can displace people from their 'motherland.' But amid change, only the sky with its sunsets and stars remains. This connection forms the core of our brand, inspiring us to bridge differences and bring people together - people who are displaced but highly skilled, to do amazing work. Today, on the 4th anniversary of #WorldCleanAirDay designated by the United Nations General Assembly, we invite you to join us in coming #TogetherForCleanAir and take action to build a brighter, cleaner future!   As guests of this planet, we share the responsibility to safeguard clean air and clear sky for all living creatures and Earth itself. Investing in a sustainable environment not only protects our world but also strengthens our economic resilience. Let's unite under the same sky to combat air pollution and ensure we leave a healthy planet for future generations.   #CleanAirForBlueSkies #ClimateChange #GlobalImpact #Environment #Sustainability #SoraUnion https://lnkd.in/gUBKbFbE

𝗕𝗟𝗨𝗘 𝗢𝗖𝗘𝗔𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬 💙 The recent Ocean Retreat, spearheaded by Ambassador Peter Thomson, left attendees, including representatives from #Portugal's Fórum Oceano and Oceano Azul Foundation, invigorated and inspired. With a dedicated focus on advancing towards a sustainable #ocean, the event was a pivotal moment preceding Our Ocean Greece. The day was marked by impassioned discussions and a collective commitment to action. Special commendation goes to the Manifesto for Europe Ocean Pact, a collaborative effort led by Pascal Lamy of the Paris Peace Forum and Tiago. Pitta e Cunha of Oceano Azul Foundation. This manifesto underscores the European Union's prominence as a leading marine and maritime power. It highlights the imperative of fostering a sustainable blue economy, alongside maritime defense and security, as pivotal pillars of development. Ruben Eiras, Secretary-general of Fórum Oceano, once again showed that with unwavering dedication, we are charting a course toward realizing these objectives, poised to transform vision into tangible progress. The Fórum Oceano's mission towards a sustainable blue economy stands at the forefront of this collective endeavor, driving meaningful change for the health and prosperity of our oceans and beyond.

I am absolutely elated to share some incredible news: PrimeFlight is stepping up its commitment to sustainability by joining the UN Global Compact! 🌍 As a member of the UN Global Compact, PrimeFlight is aligning itself with a global movement of companies dedicated to upholding universal principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. This decision underscores PrimeFlight's steadfast dedication to making a positive impact on both local and global scales. At PrimeFlight, we understand that sustainability is not just a trend—it's a responsibility. By taking proactive steps to minimize our environmental impact, we are not only safeguarding the planet for future generations but also contributing to the long-term success and resilience of our business. I am incredibly proud to be part of a company that is dedicated to making a difference, and I am excited to see the positive impact that PrimeFlight's sustainability initiatives will have in the years to come. Together, let's continue to lead the way towards a more sustainable future! 🌿 #Sustainability #UNGlobalCompact #PrimeFlight #MakingADifference

The #SustainableDevelopmentGoals were chosen by world leaders as a way to meet the urgent environmental, political and economic challenges facing our world. We are halfway to these 2030 goals and need everyone to pick something to speed up our collective global responsibility. #unga78

Advocating inclusion for the reskilling and upskilling of maritime workforce to prepare them to face anticipated and foreseen challenges associated to articificial intelligence, remotely operated ships, decarbonization and transition to green shipping as a major policy recommendation during the APEC Resilient and Sustainable Cruise Industry Forum in Taipei, Taiwan, 25-26 July 2023

🌊🌊 I’m very much looking forward to moderating at this pan-European event in Svendborg, Denmark, next week. 🐠🐳 There’ll be lots of discussions with experts and various users of our seas and oceans on how best to achieve a sustainable blue economy. 🏖️🛳️ This is my third year moderating debates between all the different stakeholders… and now within the context of the European Blue Forum launched last year. ⚓️🐬 This year’s event is titled “From Position to Practice”: turning ideas in position papers into reality. 🌊💡 Some of the topics include sharing knowledge to protect our oceans and seas; understanding the cumulative impact of maritime & coastal activities; and boosting the search for innovation and new technology. #oceans #seas #msp #ebf #europeanblueforum #svendborg #denmark #euseas #dgmare #europeancommission #maritimespatialplanning #blueeconomy #sustainableblueeconomy #emd #europeanmaritimeday #maritime #coastline #seausers #cinea #emsea #eu #europeanunion #moderator #eumoderator #conferencemoderator #debatemoderator #fishing #oceanuse