The World Maritime University (WMU) welcomed a delegation from the United Nations Association of Germany (DGVN) to its headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, on 3 July 2026. The delegation, comprising 15 students, early-career professionals and members of the Association, visited WMU to gain a better understanding of the University's role within the United Nations system and its contributions to maritime affairs and ocean governance.
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The programme included a guided tour of WMU's historic Main Building, as well as a presentation from Professor Henning Jessen, Nippon Foundation Chair in Maritime Law and Digital Change, who introduced the University's mission, academic programmes and unique relationship with the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a specialized agency of the United Nations.
The presentation prompted a discussion on contemporary issues in ocean governance, including legal aspects relating to the Strait of Hormuz.
The delegation also visited the WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute (WMU-GOI), where they were introduced to the Institute's research, education and capacity development activities supporting sustainable ocean governance.
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The visit provided an opportunity for participants to gain first-hand insight into the work of WMU and the WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute, while exploring the University's contribution to maritime affairs and ocean governance within the framework of the United Nations system.
The visit formed part of a broader study seminar organized by the DGVN which also included meetings with representatives from United Nations organizations in Copenhagen. The seminar was coordinated by Mr Tim Pöppel, Project and Research Associate at the WMU-GOI, who also serves as a volunteer with the United Nations Association of Germany.
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