The ocean is more than a trade route—it’s a living ecosystem under strain. At The Economist’s World Ocean Summit in Tokyo, ZESTAs’ Secretary-General, Madadh MacLaine, will join experts to tackle a crucial question: Can shipping balance commerce with conservation?

📢 Session: Balancing Commerce and Conservation – Making Shipping Safer for Marine Life
📅 March 12, 2025 | 🕑 14:55 – 15:25 JST
📍 ANA Intercontinental, Tokyo

The shipping industry is impacting ocean health beyond green house gases,with  toxic pollution, underwater radiated noise, and ship strikes threatening biodiversity. This panel will explore:
✅ How the industry is addressing these challenges
✅ What more can be done to mitigate biodiversity loss and pollution
✅ How ports and shipping companies can balance commerce and conservation

Panelists:
🌊 Madadh MacLaine, Secretary-General, ZESTAs
⚓ Jason Giffen, Vice-President, Planning & Environment, Port of San Diego

Moderator:
🎤 Charlotte Howard, Executive Editor & New York Bureau Chief, The Economist

Why this matters:
Ports and shipping companies play a key role in ocean conservation. From deploying zero-emission maritime technology to supporting nature-based solutions, the sector must actively reduce its impact on marine ecosystems.

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