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54 | THE BLUE ECONOMY AND FINANCE

Laura Giuliano
Director of Science at CIESM -
The Mediterranean Science Commission

© CIESM

Why did you choose Monaco Ocean Week to
sign this agreement?
We wanted to show our support for this event’s
efforts, which reflect the Principality’s long-term
commitment to marine research and a sustainable
approach to the oceans. These values are perfectly
aligned with the ethos of our missions.

For over a century, CIESM and the IHO
have witnessed major developments in the
relationship between society and the ocean.
What is the next step?
Global climate change is synonymous with growing
ocean threats (hurricanes, flooding, etc.) in the
most exposed and yet highly populated coastal
areas. The agreement between CIESM and the
IHO reflects this context, seeking to consolidate our
knowledge and reinforce monitoring capacities. For
this new stage, we are planning efforts to integrate
bathymetric, hydrological, geoseismic and model-
ling data to create a map of natural high-risk areas
in the Mediterranean region.