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Dickon Howell

Visiting Professor of Practice | Newcastle University Newcastle, United Kingdom

Biography

Dickon has global experience of bringing together governments, multilateral institutions, scientists and users of the sea to deliver a sustainable Blue Economy. He has led the delivery of policy and management solutions for marine biodiversity, offshore wind, oil and gas, marine minerals, fisheries, marine spatial planning, and marine consenting

Sessions

10:30h

Burning Debate | SMART CITY EXPO

Integrating Land and Sea Planning for Coastal Cities

Danielle Druery Duplin AGENCY: Worldwide Innovation for Living Longer and Aging Better Founder Chair

Salvatore Fundaro UN-Habitat Programme Manager Speaker

Dickon Howell Newcastle University Visiting Professor of Practice Speaker

Isabel Wetzel UN-Habitat Programme Management Officer Speaker

#Coastal Protection, #Marine Conservation, #Ocean Governance

07-11-2023 10:30 07-11-2023 11:10 Europe/Madrid Integrating Land and Sea Planning for Coastal Cities

How can innovative land-sea planning secure a sustainable and resilient future for Kenya's coastline? In partnership with the European Union, the Kenyan government is driving a blue economy agenda, focusing on activities like data centers, marine conservation, and land-sea planning guidelines. This initiative prioritizes employment, ecosystem protection, and inclusivity, offering a replicable model for Kenya's counties and beyond.

Hall 2 | Congress Room: Green

Tue 7 10:30h - 11:10h Hall 2 | Congress Room: Green Full Congress Pass