“Invitations : webinar” the overall trends and challenges facing the development of the Arctic region

Search and Rescue in the High North Region is the topic of the upcoming WMU Alumni Webinar that will take place on 11 June 2020 at 14:00 -15:00 CEST. If you are a WMU alumnus, don’t miss the opportunity to sign up by emailing [email protected]

DESCRIPTION
With the continuous decline of ice-coverage in the Arctic, human presence and ship operations are expected to intensify within that inherently risky region; improving Search and Rescue (SAR) capacities stands out as a pressing priority given the trending circumstances. As an operational environment for the maritime industry, the Arctic region is often characterized as risky and highly complex due to its remoteness, low temperatures, harsh weather conditions and lack of infrastructure. This webinar will discuss the overall trends and challenges facing the development of the Arctic region as a whole and how the Arctic Council nations are responding to these developments with a particular focus on Search and Rescue capabilities.

Space for the webinar is limited, but WMU graduates are permitted to register one other professional colleague. If you are a WMU alumnus and would like more information, email [email protected].

The World Maritime University (WMU) in Malmö, Sweden is established within the framework of the International Maritime Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations. The mission of WMU is to be the world centre of excellence in postgraduate maritime and oceans education, professional training and research, while building global capacity and promoting sustainable development. WMU is an organization by and for the international maritime community and is committed to the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda.