This seminar seeks to shed light on the growing concern of labour exploitation at sea, combining the expertise of international law and trade professionals with the stories of the victims and researchers in the field. The discussion will explore the legal and economic factors underpinning this global issue, providing a comprehensive overview of the realities faced by those affected. Policy implications will be examined, with a particular focus on identifying actionable solutions to combat labour exploitation more effectively. The seminar aims to foster dialogue on improving international cooperation, legal frameworks, and preventative measures to address the challenges of labour exploitations at sea.
Programme:
14:30 Welcome and Introduction
Prof. Le茂la Choukroune (Chair)
Professor of International Law
Director of the Centre for Global Justice and Rights
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14:40 Labour Exploitation at Sea: Tides of Justice
Dr Bonny Ling
Executive Director of Work Better Innovations
Nora Boeggemann
Outreach & Engagement Manager
Focus on Labour Exploitation
15:15 Discussion
15:20 Q&A
Blue Horizon Seminar Series is organised by the UNESCO Chair in Ocean Governance, Centre for Blue Governance (CBG), aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of the diverse domains underpinning the topics around blue governance and the blue economy. The series will explore critical areas such as blue policies, maritime security, blue energy, technologies, transport solutions, biodiversity, blue carbon, climate change, and aquatic resources management. Aligning with the interdisciplinary nature of the UNESCO Chair in Ocean Governance and CBG, the series will bring together experts from various fields, including economics, law, policy and governance, geography, logistics, technology, marine biology, and ecology etc., to address the most pressing blue governance issues of our time and reflect upon pathways for the future. This intellectual journey is key to the development of sustainability and the future of every 鈥渂lue鈥 bit of our day-to-day lives.
The Blue Horizon Seminar Series warmly welcomes audiences from both internal (staff and students) and the general public.
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