Join our high-level event on “Sustainable Maritime Transport in Action” in Hamburg

Date	Monday, 7 October 2024
Time	16:00-18:00 + networking until 19:00
Location	Saalhaus Hamburg, Trostbrücke 4-6, 20457 Hamburg

Maritime transport is currently responsible for 3% of global emissions. The sector is committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, despite forecasts that global freight will double or even triple within the same timeframe.

The transformation of the maritime industry is underway, and countries around the globe are leading the way. National Action Plans are being developed to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. Germany has already begun work on its National Action Plan on shipping, as have South Africa, Kenya and India, among others. Green Shipping Corridors are being discussed as the key to accelerate the transition. While huge global and national efforts are needed, the transition will also undoubtedly create new value chains and drive economic growth.

To gather more insight on this crucial transition, join us for a dialogue among high-level stakeholders from the maritime industry on October 7 in Hamburg. We will be discussing how to accelerate global efforts for green shipping and achieve more sustainability and ambitious environmental and energy transition goals. The event will take place back-to-back with the Hamburg Sustainability Conference and the IAPH World Port Conference in Hamburg.

The dialogue will focus on a number of key areas, including:

• The role green hydrogen and Power-to-X play in defossilising shipping
• Policy progress and initiatives like National Action Plans
• The concept and development of Green Shipping Corridors and their significance
• Potential for innovation and economic opportunities for the maritime industry
• Alignment between global efforts on sustainability and climate action
• The exchange of strategies and best practices for sustainable shipping

Introductory remarks by

Our keynote speakers

Our panelists

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Agenda

16:00 – 16:30	Coffee Reception
16:30 – 16:40	Welcome by Moderator Dr Sabrina Schulz, Associate Fellow, German Council on Foreign Relations & Adjunct Professor, Climate and Energy Policy, Hertie School Mr Stefan Mager, Deputy Director – Division Climate Change, Environment and Infrastructure & Head of Infrastructure – Energy, Water and Mobility, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Dr Melanie Leonhard, Minister, Ministry of Economy and Innovation, Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg
16:40 – 16:55	Scene Setting by Mr Dieter Janecek, Federal Government Coordinator of Maritime Economy and Tourism, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Germany Mr Sergio Oliete Josa, Head of Unit Sustainable Transport and Urban Development, European Commission Directorate-General International Partnerships
16:55 – 17:15	Keynote Pitches on “Fuels: Sustainable Marine Fuel – defossilising shipping with PtX” by Dr Uta Weiß, Head of Public Affairs, Mabanaft GmbH & Co. KG “Ports: Catalysts for sustainable development” by Dr Patrick Verhoeven, Managing Director, International Association of Ports and Harbors “Cooperation: National Action Plans, Corridors & partners” by Mr Jesse Fahnestock, Director Decarbonisation, Getting to Zero Coalition
17:15 – 17:55	Discussion with Mr Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General, International Maritime Organization Mr Geoffrey Kaituko, Principal Secretary, Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, Kenya Mr Pralhad Joshi, Minister, Ministry for New and Renewable Energy, India Dr Susana Moreira, Executive Director and Co-Chair, H2Global Foundation Ms Tsepiso Taoana-Mashiloane, Chief-Director, Maritime Safety, Security and Environment, Department of Transport, South Africa
17:55 – 18:00	Closing
18:00 – 19:00	Networking

At the networking reception, finger food and drinks will be served.