Protecting Our Oceans – A Joint Effort – Geneva
The ocean is fundamental to life on Earth — sustaining biodiversity, regulating our climate, supporting livelihoods, and forming an essential part of our natural and cultural heritage.
Join us for a dynamic and insightful event that dives deep into the importance of the ocean and its role in shaping our world. This event will explore crucial topics related to ocean conservation, management, and global collaboration.
Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the ocean’s opportunities and challenges, along with practical insights into how different stakeholders can make a difference.
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Marina Anselme, Secretary General at MSC Foundation, and Dr. Lisa Emelia Svensson, Minister Counsellor, Permanent Mission of Sweden as our keynote speakers follwed by a moderated discussion by Suzanne Lauritzen, Tax Partner at EY.
Dr. Marina Alselme, as Secretary General at MSC Foundation, will introduce their vital work in protecting our oceans and marine life, and why this mission is key to ensuring a sustainable future. MSC Foundation utlises MSC’s global reach and unique knowledge of the sea to take immediate action that protects and nurtures the blue planet and its people. Working in synergy, the MSC Foundation leverages the MSC Group’s maritime expertise to support long-term programmes with leading partners, assisting communities in need. Their vision is to restore the balance between people and nature within a generation, driven by a commitment to leave a better world for future generations.
Dr. Lisa Emelia Svensson, currently Minister Counsellor to the Permanent Mission of Sweden, previously joined Sweden’s diplomatic service in 2002, working in the U.S. and Belgium. She focused on climate change as a diplomat-in-residence at Johns Hopkins University and authored a book in 2008 on transatlantic climate solutions. She led EU negotiations on sustainable development with ASEAN, MERCOSUR, and China, served as Sweden’s Ambassador for Corporate Social Responsibility, and later as Ambassador for the Ocean. From 2016 to 2019, she headed the oceans branch at the UN Environment Programme in Nairobi, Kenya.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to listen to and discuss with experts within the field of our oceans and marine life.
Welcome!
Speakers
Dr. Marina Anselme
Secretary General
MSC Foundation
Dr. Lisa Emelia Svensson
Minister Counsellor, Permanent Mission of Sweden
United Nations
Moderator
Suzanne Lauritzen
Tax Partner
EY
SSCC Committee for Western Switzerland
Programme
18:00 Registration
18:30 Welcome address by Eva Fiorenzoni, Managing Director SSCC
18:32 Welcome by IWG
18:35 Introduction by Suzanne Lauritzen
18:40 Keynote by Dr. Lisa Emelia Svensson, Permanent Mission of Sweden
18:50 Keynote by Dr. Marina Anselme, MSC Foundation
19:00 Discussion led by Suzanne Lauritzen
19:15 Q&A
19:30 Networking apéro
21:30 End of event
Fees
SSCC Members: CHF 50
Non-members: CHF 80
RSVP 9 May 2025
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Terms & Conditions
For event registrations our general policy is that refunds will only be issued for cancellations occurring 3 days or more prior to the event start date. For cancellations 1-2 days before a refund of 50% will be issued. In case of cancellations the same day or non-attendance (“no-show”) the entire participation fee will be charged. In case of no-show for events free of charge, the SSCC will charge a no-show fee of CHF 50.
Any variation from the above stated policy must be clearly indicated at the time the event registration occurs, and the policy above shall be deemed applicable in the absence of any other notification.
Date
- 14. May 2025
- Expired!
Time
- 18:00 - 21:30
Location
- Quartier des Banques, Place de la Synogogue 5, 1204 Geneva
