"Unfettered man, you will always cherish the sea!": Conferences and public debates [fr]

The Malaysia-France University Centre and the Embassy of France are organising conferences and public debates entitled «Homme libre, toujours tu chériras la mer!» - Unfettered man, you will always cherish the sea! - in partnership with the Maritime Institute of Malaysia (MIMA) and the National Oceanography Directorate (NOD) under the supervision of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI).

Oceans and seas are posing challenges for the 21st century: They are an essential component of the logistics in the frame a global economy; They are also the field of geopolitics, mixing states and non-state actors; they are a fishing environment, a reservoir of biodiversity, fossil & mineral resources: marine resources.
In particular, the scientific symposiums will focus essentially on the sustainable management of marine resources, while keeping a fresh perspective on the key issues of the oceans and the sea, in a global context of climate change weakening the marine environment.

Details on the programme here: « Programme Homme libre »

Monday 8 June 2015, 8:30 am - 5.00 pm Transnational Cooperation towards Enhancing Ocean Governance: Sharing Experiences and Best Practices Symposium MaTiC, 109 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur. Organisers: The Maritime Institute of Malaysia (MIMA) in partnership with the Embassy of France and the Malaysia-France University Centre. This symposium aims to share experiences and best practices in ocean governance partnership with particular emphasis on environment and sustainable management of resources through transnational cooperation. Case studies dealing with the Southeast Asia region in comparison with European experiences will be presented and discussed in the forum. The effects of climate change on the shared ocean governance and related topics will also be addressed. The conclusions of the conference will be compiled and forwarded to the competent bodies to strengthen cooperation and effective management of the ocean and its resources. Speakers: 8 specialists from France and Malaysia and ASEAN, selected on the basis of their knowledge and expertise on transnational cooperation on the sustainable management of marine resources. Biographies of French experts and abstracts. Free entrance – Lunch and refreshments offered. For details, please contact: cheryl_rk@mima.gov.my masrisazlin@mima.gov.my fauziah@mima.gov.my maxime.feraille@diplomatie.gouv.fr agnes.corray@diplomatie.gouv.fr Tel : 03-2161 2960 / 03-2053 5533

Tuesday 9 June 2015, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Technologies for Sustainable Management of Marine Resources and Climate Change Issue Symposium MaTiC, 109 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur. Organisers: The National Oceanography Directorate (NOD) in partnership with the Embassy of France and the Malaysia-France University Centre. The maritime sector has significant scientific and technological issues related to global socio-economic challenges, including responses to the consequences of climate change. This symposium will be an opportunity to review the latest technological developments around the sustainable management of oceans, including the coastal environment and its biodiversity, the high seas and fisheries resources, and finally the energy resources, including renewables. Speakers: 9 specialists from France and Malaysia, selected on the basis of their knowledge and expertise in the development of technologies related to sustainable management of marine resources. Free entrance - Lunch and refreshments offered. Biographies of French experts and abstracts. For details, please contact: uwarani@mosti.gov.my maxime.feraille@diplomatie.gouv.fr agnes.corray@diplomatie.gouv.fr Tel : 03-2053 5533

Month of June 2015 Exhibition "Océan et climat, des échanges pour la vie" Organisers: Institut de recherche pour le développement (IRD), the Embassy of France and the Malaysia-France University Center. Venue (to be confirmed): Alliance Française of Kuala Lumpur, the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT). This whole program is sponsored by the Institut Français. The Matic sponsors its Mini Auditorium for the scientific symposium.