The Geopolitical Arena of the Ocean

Summary

The panel discusses ocean geopolitics and contested environments, highlighting the impact of sea level rise on maritime claims and boundaries.

Highlights

Geospatial data and technologies inform diplomacy, military, and economic strategies in contested ocean regions. 🌊

Panelists include experts like Dr. Clive Shofield, Mr. Gregory Poling, Ambassador Steve McGann, and Dr. Karina Lorenz Morocco. 🌍

Sea level rise challenges traditional maritime boundaries, impacting coastal infrastructure and territorial claims. 🏝️

Coastal adaptation strategies vary from defending shorelines to reclaiming land, as seen in Singapore. 🏗️

Arctic and tropical regions face erosion and land loss due to sea level rise, affecting coastal communities like Kiribati. ❄️

Pacific island states employ detailed geographic coordinates to stabilize maritime boundaries, showing the intersection of geography and law. 🗺️

Unilateral boundary declarations raise questions about their recognition and enforcement by other states, posing potential conflicts. 🤔