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After the success of the first edition in 2023, Prométhée Earth Intelligence, CNES and Monaco’s Bureau des Affaires Spatiales have organized the second edition of the Ocean Space Forum on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 in the prestigious setting of the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco.
The program included a series of captivating round-table discussions, through the prism of space, on key issues such as the preservation of marine ecosystems, the development of the blue economy, the fight against climate change and its impact on the oceans, and the conservation of marine resources.
Opening session
- Opening, HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco (video message)
” I’m delighted to see you all gathered here today in this emblematic venue, the Oceanographic Museum (…). I am convinced that today’s program will illustrate the extent to which space data can be a valuable tool in the service of ocean health and sustainability”. With this in mind, the Sovereign underlined the “new boom in space technologies. They enable us to better know and understand our oceans on a global scale, and now in real time (…). These data have never been so advanced, precise and available, and deserve to be fully utilized to achieve our ambitious environmental objectives”, he concludes, “This second edition of the Ocean Space Forum builds on the success of its first edition, in 2023, but is already looking ahead to the event that will be organized next year, in Nice, on the sidelines of the Third United Nations Conference on the Ocean (…). I’m convinced that space has a lot to offer in response to the challenges of this particularly important multilateral event. “.
- Frédéric GENTA, Interministerial Delegate for Attractiveness and Digital Transition, Monaco Government
- Jean-Marc ASTORG, Director of Strategy, CNES
- Olivier PIEPSZ, President, Prométhée Earth Intelligence
Round tables
Space shapes a new future for ocean sustainability
More than ever, the ocean needs space. Space technology is shaping our understanding and management of the ocean. The data collected enables scientists and policy-makers to make informed decisions on how best to protect it. Sustainable management of the seas and oceans requires concerted efforts on a global scale: the floor is now open to international organizations.
- Driss El HADANI, Deputy Director – Senior AdviserUnited Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)
- Audrey HASSON, GEO Blue Planet European Coordinator, Mercator Ocean International
- Anne-Laure BECK, EO Engineer & Coastal Program Technical Manager, ACRI-ST
NewSpace transcends borders to help protect the environment
Although all countries are confronted with climate change, some are more vulnerable than others. This round table discussion between four countries from different continents put the various climate challenges into perspective, and highlighted the key role of NewSpace.
- Maram KAIRE, Director General, Agence Sénégalaise d’Études Spatiales (ASES)
- Patrick COCO, SEAS Guyane Project Manager, Collectivité Territoriale de Guyane
- Frédéric BRETAR, Head of Space for Climate Observatory, CNES.
- Lucile ROSSIN, Director of CAR-SPAW, UNEP-CEP
Adapting cities and coasts to rising sea levels
Coastal cities are increasingly exposed to rising sea levels. Fn the face of this phenomenonspace technologies technologies lever to anticipate anticipate protection their populations.
- Aurore ASSO, Municipal and Metropolitan Councillor, Subdelegate for the Marine Protected Area, the Sea and Ecology, Agronomist ENSATNice Town Hall
- Arnaud REAUX, Architecte et urbaniste, Nommos
- Théophile BONGARTS, Head of the Coastal Adaptation Unit – Ocean & Climate Platform
- Aurélie DEHOUCK, President, I-SEA
Protecting our seas and oceans: technology for maritime safety
Offering the possibility of monitoring vast expanses of ocean in real time, space imagery enables us to keep a watchful eye on sensitive marine areas around the world, and to identify any illicit operations. From the preservation of resources and territorial integrity to decision support, space technology is at the service of security and sovereignty at sea.
- Pierre Luc LECOMPTE, Senior Maritime Affairs Administrator, Division ” Action de l’Etat en Mer ” Chef du Pôle Protection et Aménagement Durable de l’Espace Marin, Préfecture maritime de la méditerranée
- Patrick MUGNIER, “Marine Safeguard” Product Line Manager Technical Department, NAVAL Group
- Florent CHAMPION, Executive Secretary, RAMOGE Agreement Permanent Secretariat
- Vincent HEURTEAUX, President, Géomatys
NewSpace for the blue economy
Space contributes to the development of a blue economy. The sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth and livelihoods, while preserving the health of the ocean ecosystem, is becoming a reality. is becoming a reality.
- Olivier WENDENVice-Chairman and Managing Director, Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation
- Clément LAVIGNE, Director of Ocean Policy, Oceanographic Institute, Fondation Albert Ier, Prince of Monaco
- Eric BREL, Maritime and Overseas Expert, CNES
- Samuel DUPONT, CEO, Bioceanor
Space innovations to protect biodiversity and blue carbon
This session was dedicated to the protection of biodiversity, action in favor of Marine Protected Areas, and the monitoring of blue carbon sequestration capacities. Spatial data provide essential information for the global and sustainable observation of coastal ecosystems that sequester blue carbon, mainly through coral reefs, Posidonia meadows, mangroves and salt marshes.
- Susana SALVADOR, Executive Secretaryve, ACCOBAMS
- Romain RENOUX, Director Executive Director, The MedFund
- Jean-Charles TONELLI, Scientific Advisor Monaco, Grogenics
- Patrick VINCENT, Scientific Adviser to the Special Envoy of the President of France for
the UN Ocean Conference
Space law / Law of the sea
This legal conversation addressed the original and current links between the legal corpuses of the two major international spaces: the sea and outer space.
- Jean-Christophe MARTIN, Professor of Public Law, Director of the Institute for Peace and Development, Côte d’Azur University
- Numa ISNARD, Lawyer member of the Paris BarSPACEAVOCAT
Space to better understand our oceans
Spatial data helps us to better understand the oceans. Combined with data from other sensors (notably in situ), space data provide a more complete picture of the ocean’s situation.
- Hervé CLAUSTRE, CNRS Senior Scientist, LOV
- Marc LENNON, Co-founder – President, HyTech Imaging
- Patrick VINCENT, Scientific Adviser to the Special Envoy of the President of France for
the UN Ocean Conference
keynote
Ocean health indicator
This session highlighted the challenges facing the UNOC in 2025 and the importance of scientific research in preserving marine ecosystems.
- Françoise GAILL, Emeritus Research Director at CNRS, Vice-President of the Ocean-Climate Platform and co-lead of IPOS (International Panel for Ocean Sustainability)
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- Olivier POIVRE D’ARVOR, Ambassador for the Poles and Maritime Issues, Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs – Special Envoy of the President of the French Republic for the United Nations Conference on the Oceans.
- Giao-Minh NGUYEN, Co-founder, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, Prométhée Earth Intelligence
- Isabelle BERRO-AMADEÏ, Government Counsellor – Minister for External Relations and Cooperation, Government of Monaco
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