The Committee on Foreign Relations and International Cooperation (CRECI) of Red MAMLa invites all stakeholders in the maritime, environmental, and international cooperation fields to a key dialogue that will focus on ocean governance as a shared commitment.

Under the IMO World Maritime Day Theme 2025: “Our oceans, our obligation, our opportunity,” this space aims to highlight experiences of leadership, technical cooperation, and citizen participation to strengthen the protection and sustainable use of our seas.

We look forward to you joining us for an open dialogue on action, leadership, and cooperation for the protection and sustainable use of the oceans.

• Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
• Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (UTC -5)
• Format: Virtual.

During the event, you will learn about success stories in sustainable ocean policies, connect with key actors from maritime authorities, international cooperation, and civil society, and strengthen networks and synergies for regional climate and ocean action

AGENDA

1. Opening Remarks:
   • Lizett Carrero, Director of CRECI – MAMLa Network
   • Macarena Cladera, President of the MAMLa Network
   • Carlos Salgado, IMO — Head of Technical Cooperation for Latin America and the Caribbean
   
2. Panel of Experts
   Moderator: Paula Carolina Pérez Monroy, Permanent Representative of Colombia to Red MAMLa
   
   Panelists:
   • Paulina Vasquez (Mexico): Implementation of the MARPOL Convention and GHG Strategy
   • Abigail Castillo Carmona (Venezuela): “Blue Economy as an Engine for Sustainable Development”
   • Julieth Prieto (Colombia): Multisectoral Coordination for the Restoration of Marine Ecosystems
   
3. Open dialogue space:
   An interactive conversation about the challenges, opportunities, and partnerships necessary for effective ocean governance in the region.

Save the date and be part of the change towards more protected, resilient, and sustainable oceans!