OCEANS 2024 Conference: Climate Solutions
Advancing ocean technology solutions for the climate we need.
Ocean-based climate solutions, such as renewable ocean energy, green shipping, and marine carbon dioxide removal, could potentially contribute up to 21 per cent of the emissions reductions and removals necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C by 2050. However, rapid market development relies heavily on research and commercialization of innovations in ocean and climate technology.
The Climate Solutions track of the OCEANS 2024 conference will gather leaders from research, technology, finance, government, and industry.
The goal is to advance the science, technology, and innovation required to achieve scalable commercial ocean-climate solutions across renewable ocean energy, marine transportation, and marine carbon dioxide removal.
Programming will address the commercial needs and opportunities to bring advancements in science and technology to accelerate ocean-based climate solutions. Leaders in research, early-stage technology companies, and industry operators will discuss opportunities and strategies to advance commercial solutions.
September 26, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ADT
Chaired by Eric Siegel, OFI’s Chief Innovation Officer, the agenda will feature three 90-minute sessions focused on research and innovations in ocean-related carbon reduction and carbon removal.
Welcome and introduction
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Leaders from international ocean, climate, and technology organizations will speak to the trends, programs, and innovation ecosystems being developed to rapidly advance research and technology to market solutions.
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
10:30 - 12:00 p.m.
10:30 - 12:00 p.m.
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