THE CRITICAL ROLE OF OCEANS

Under the auspices of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ra’s al-Khaimah, the Ras Al Khaimah Environmental Protection & Development Authority (EPDA) together with the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organizations Intergovernmental Oceanic Commission announces the:

6^TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GLOBAL WARMING: THE CRITICAL ROLE OF OCEANS

Conference Topics:

• The role of Oceans on Planet Earth
• Healthy Islands and Oceans: The Key to Climate Resilience
• Sustainable Ocean Transport and Coastal Development
• Ocean Productivity and Food Security
• The Blue Economy

Scientists, policy makers, and stakeholders from several countries will participate in the conference. Additionally, students from several Ras Al Khaimah schools will also present papers during a dedicated session for the youth to have a voice in this critical issue that will impact them if not addressed quickly and effectively.