On 21 April, the World Maritime University-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute (WMU-GOI) welcomed members of Lund University’s Association of Foreign Affairs (UPF) under the framework of the Future Ocean Programme, for a joint Workshop on the theme of “Research, Academia and Practice in Dialogue: Advancing Maritime Affairs & ocean governance through student voices”.
WMU-GOI and UPF Lund Workshop Research, Academia and Practice in Dialogue:
Advancing Maritime Affairs & Ocean Governance through Student Voices
workshop programme
Dr. Tafsir Matin Johansson delivered welcome remarks on behalf of WMU. An overview of the third pillar of the Nippon Foundation-funded Future Oceans Programme followed, with a focus on ocean observation technologies and the evolving legal and institutional frameworks shaping ocean stewardship.
WMU presentations were delivered by Associate Professor Matin Johansson, Assistant Professor Aspasia Pastra, and PhD candidates Suriya N. Sundararajan and Ayo Pacheco. The presentations addressed the governance of emerging ocean observation technologies, including their increasing autonomy, associated risks, and regulatory gaps in areas beyond national jurisdiction. They also explored the need for interoperable ocean biodiversity data and effective governance of marine genetic resources, emphasising standardisation, capacity development, and international collaboration.
upf lund presentations
In the afternoon, UPF student members presented interdisciplinary research findings across a broad range of topics, including law, trade, sustainability, and geopolitics, with perspectives covering several regions of the world.
For more information please contact the WMU-GOI at goisecretariat@wmu.se
more information
More information about the Event programme is available here:
About the World Maritime University
The World Maritime University (WMU) in Malmö, Sweden is established within the framework of the International Maritime Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations. The mission of WMU is to be the world centre of excellence in postgraduate maritime and oceans education, professional training and research, while building global capacity and promoting sustainable development. WMU is an organization by and for the international maritime community and is committed to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
About wmu-goi
The World Maritime University (WMU)-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute (GOI) is an independent focal point for the ocean science-policy-law-industry-society interface where policymakers, the scientific community, regulators, industry actors, academics, and representatives of civil society meet to discuss how best to manage and use ocean spaces and their resources in accordance with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Institute was inaugurated in May 2018 and made possible through generous support from The Nippon Foundation of Japan, the Governments of Sweden, Canada, and Germany, as well as the City of Malmö.
About upf lund
The Association of Foreign Affairs in Lund (abbreviated to UPF Lund from its Swedish name, Utrikespolitiska Föreningen) provides a space for students and those interested in exploring the world of politics and foreign affairs. UPF’s official language is English. It was founded on February 8th, 1935 to disseminate information and encourage debate on international economic and political issues.