New ‘Communication Centre for the Oceans’ gears up for launch
A new non-profit environment association aiming to raise greater awareness of global maritime issues and the ocean environment is launching in Lisbon on this spring.
It aims to provide a weekly forum for expert-level discussion on a broad range of sea-related topics – covering shipping and industry, science, environment, history, geography, culture, literature, gastronomy, fishing industry and water sports.
The interactive forums are being designed for both industry professionals and ordinary people in Portuguese-speaking countries around the world. A key theme will involve raising greater awareness of ocean conservation.
CCO curator and renowned Brazilian and Portuguese sailing journalist and author Nysse Arruda is leading the project. Major backing has been secured with Portugal’s Environment Global Facilities (EGF) – a leader in the treatment and recovery of waste in Portugal, acting as headline sponsor.
The CCO has received institutional support from the Ministry of the Sea, Ministry of Environment, a letter from the Presidency of the Portuguese Republic and UNESCO in Portugal. Internationally, the organisation is partnering with the UN-Clean Seas Program (Turn the Tide on Plastic), Marine MegaFauna Mozambique and maritime specialist PR firm Polaris Media.
By Jake Frith
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