Int’l Conf. on Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage to kick off in France on Monday

Int’l Conf. on Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage to kick off in France on Monday
16 / 06 / 2019
By Marwa Nassar - -

The International Conference on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage will open in France’s Brest city on Monday.

The three-day event will focus on questions of the ratification and implementation of the Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage, discuss the future of underwater cultural heritage protection and also of the law of the sea.

The conference will allow State delegations to fully understand the implications and advantages of the 2001 Convention. Practical sessions and excursions to the ocean will be part of the event, as well as operational presentations of underwater archaeology in situ, which will enable delegates to fully appreciate the importance of submerged heritage as well it needs.

The conference will start on Monday with a celebrative opening and then allow for statements by UNESCO delegations, in depth discussions about the 2001 Convention and law of the sea, questions of research as well as the situation of underwater heritage in the various regions. English and French interpretation will be ensured during the whole event. The event will be accompanied by outings and practice-oriented side-events.

The conference is organized on invitation by the Government of France and precedes the immediately following Meeting of States Parties to the 2001 Convention and the meeting of its Scientific and Technical Advisory Body.

World Bank issues $ 28.6m 5-year Sustainable Development Bond to support blue economy

 

Blue economy vital for attaining SDGs, savine marine creatures

 

اترك تعليقا

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Related Articles