The World Maritime University-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute (WMU-GOI) will participate in the United Nations Association of Germany (DGVN) Nord Summer Academy 2026, titled "UN and the sea: Ocean Governance and Maritime Affair", taking place from 3–8 August 2026 in Hamburg, Germany.
DGVN nord summer academy 2026
un and the seas: ocean governance and maritime affairs
Organized by the United Nations Association of Germany, the Summer Academy brings together students and young professionals to explore current issues in the law of the sea, maritime affairs, and ocean governance from both scientific and practical perspectives.
about The summer academy
Throughout the week, participants will engage in independent study, interactive discussions, and expert-led lectures covering key topics in international ocean governance. The programme includes sessions on sustainability, security, and the role of the United Nations in addressing global ocean challenges.
Participants will also visit the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) and take part in an interactive moot court simulation.
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about wmu-goi contributions
WMU-GOI experts will contribute to the Summer Academy with two lectures.
On Monday, 3 August – Dr. Aleke Stöfen-O'Brien, Associate Professor, and Akrita Kaur, Project and Research Support Intern, will deliver the opening session, "Introduction to the UN's Work on Ocean Governance and Maritime Affairs." The session will introduce participants to the United Nations' role in ocean governance, outline key maritime issues, and provide an opportunity to discuss participants' expectations for the week.
On Thursday, 6 August – Professor Ronán Long, Director of WMU-GOI, will present the lecture "The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea and its Role in Ocean Governance," examining the Tribunal's contribution to the development and implementation of international law governing the oceans.
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 Sustainable Development Goals Agenda.
About the wmu-sasakawa global ocean institute
The World Maritime University’s WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute (WMU-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 the FUTURE OCEAN PROGRAMME
The Future Ocean Programme is funded by The Nippon Foundation and aims to generate knowledge and understanding of how law, political science, and public policy are used to effect change in humanity’s relationship with the ocean to combat the triple planetary crisis of biodiversity loss, climate change and pollution