Racing For The Ocean: Faster & Smarter
The 2025 UN Ocean Conference set the pace. We now need a winning mindset to accelerate action, stay within planetary boundaries, and stabilize the climate. The Ocean Race hosts this cross-disciplinary event at COP 30’s Ocean Pavilion to drive positive impact. The session covers the Planetary Health Check 2025 (Ocean Layer), exploring how to preserve natural carbon sinks and how offshore racing contributes to ocean science, policy and restoring humanity’s relationship with the Ocean.
Details:
Date: November 17
Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Speakers:
Peter Thomson / UN Secretary General's Special Envoy for the Ocean / United Nations
Johan Rockström / Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
Professor in Earth System Science / Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
Torben Grael / winning sailor, The Ocean Race, Olympic champion, and founder Projecto Grael / Brazilian Olympic Sailing team
Lucy Hunt / Ocean Impact Director / The Ocean Race
Richard Brisius / Race Chairman / The Ocean Race