Having decided on the importance of promoting regional and international cooperation in order to mobilize strong and more ambitious action in ocean affairs by Governments, civil society, industry, universities, research centers and NGO's and all other relevant stakeholders, Portugal is organizing the fourth edition of this International Ministerial Meeting.
The Ocean is one of the most strategically important pillars for the sustainability of our civilization. As a result, sharing knowledge about the Ocean is crucial for the development of common strategies to ensure the protection of Ocean resources and challenges States to permanently define global governance solutions to ensure a sustainable blue economy.
It is this strategic goal that will be the target of the second UN Ocean Conference, to be held in Portugal, in 2020, in a co-organization between the Portuguese Republic and the Republic of Kenya, aiming at defining concrete solutions steaming from scientific research and innovation.
In order to contribute to the preparation of this action, the XXI Government of the Portuguese Republic, through the Minister of the Sea, promotes the "Oceans Meeting 2019", which will take the form of an International Ministerial Conference on "Ocean Smart Governance".
It should be noted that this initiative is part of the Commemorations of the V Centenary of Circumnavigation of the Portuguese navigator Magellan, a human achievement that mirrors the spirit of Ocean Smart Governance based on cooperation and demand for scientific knowledge.
OCEAN SMART GOVERNANCE: UN 2020 - FROM DIALOGUE TO SOLUTIONS 500 years of Circumnavigation
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Each delegation is composed by a Head of Delegation (Minister, Vice-Minister, Secretary of State or High Political Representatives) and other delegates. Delegations can include one interpreter and security officers. The members of the delegation will have free access to the Oceans Meeting closed area.
Access Lisbon and Arrival DetailsDelegations that registered their flight information will have a help desk at the arrivals area of Lisbon International Airport. 
Olissippo Lapa Palace HotelPerson of contact: Hotel Palácio do GovernadorNau Hotels Reservations: MYRYAD by SANA hotelsPerson of contact: |
AccommodationPlease note that the organisation only covers accommodation to the Head of Delegation for two Nights (May 15th to 16th). Other delegates do not have a guaranteed room but if they want to make a reservation in the same hotel, they are requested to proceed their booking the sooner the better. 
HelpdeskThere will be a helpdesk point at the airport and at the hotel's lobby. 
Bilateral Meetings with Ministry of Sea of Portuguese RepublicUpon request to oceansmeeting2019@mm.gov.pt. |
