Human rights and ocean governace: Navigating the blue economy

As the global ocean economy continues to expand, ensuring accountability in complex maritime environments has never been more important. This event brings together four leading experts to shed light on key challenges within business, law, sustainability, and human rights in the growing blue economy.

Through diverse perspectives, we aim to explore how we can ensure that the future of our oceans is not only sustainable, but also just and equitable.

Why attend?
This event is designed to engage students across disciplines, from economics and law to natural sciences, and highlight how closely interconnected these fields are when it comes to ocean governance. Whether you’re new to the topic or already interested, this is a unique opportunity to learn about the ethical and ecological challenges shaping our oceans.

Speakers:
Line Gjerstad Tjelflaat.
Line is a lawyer, partner at Law.no and holds a PhD in law from UiB. She is one of Norway´s foremost experts in corporate liability, company law and responsible business conduct.

Lars-Kristian Trellevik.
Lars Kristian is the Chief Sustainability and Operations Officer (CSOO) at ADEPTH Minerals. He is an expert in ultra deepwater operations with 15 years of industry experience.

Frances House
Frances has worked as a senior advisor at the Institute for Human rights and Business (IHRB), and has over 25 years of experience in business and human rights. She is a leading expert on oceans and human rights, focusing on just transitions, offshore industries and the protection of vulnerable maritime workers.

Katja Enberg
Katja is a Professor of Biology and Fisheries Science at the University of Bergen, with expertise in sustainable fisheries, marine ecosystems and the sustainable use of ocean resources.

Come be part of an important conversation about the future of our oceans, and the role we all play in shaping it!

Participant fee: FREE
Food: Lunch and coffee/tea