Les Side-Events Sciences-SUR-MER

Ocean-based solutions: from blue carbon to ocean alkalinity enhancement

Description

Ocean warming, acidification, and oxygen loss are threatening marine ecosystems and the communities and societies who depend on them – but the ocean can also play a key role in mitigating and adapting to climate change. Join us at the marine science station in beautiful Villefranche-sur-mer for an evening event which will delve into potential ocean-based approaches to fight climate change, alongside imperative efforts to reduce emissions. Experts from science, economy, conservation, policy and business will debate the potential benefits and disadvantages of two such measures: the protection and restoration of blue carbon ecosystems (a nature-based approach) and ocean alkalinity enhancement (a technological approach).
Followed by reception.

Speakers

Jana Freidrich, IAEA
Philippe Mondielli, Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation
Jean-Pierre Gattuso, IMEV
Joao Sousa, IUCN
Vanessa Hatje, IAEA
Nathalie Hilmi, Centre Scientifique de Monaco
Cale Miller, Utrecht University
Diane Hoskins, Carbon to Sea Initiative
Nicolas Sdez, PRONOE and FPA2 Regen leader
Nianzhi Jiao, Xiamen University, Global ONCE

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Topics

acidification, blue carbon, climate change, marine ecosystems, ocean alkalinity, Ocean warming, oxygen loss

More info

By Bus

From the Port of NICE (Port Lympia stop) > Take the Ligne d’Azur 600 (NICE - MONACO - MENTON) in the direction of Villefranche-sur-Mer (get off at "Octroi" stop).

At the Carrefour de l'Octroi:

To reach the Citadel: Walk down Avenue Sadi Carnot for about 500 meters.
To reach the Port de la Darse and IMEV: Walk down Avenue du Général de Gaulle towards the Port de la Darse > Continue along Quai de la Corderie until you reach Chemin du Lazaret and arrive at the IMEV building (Zoological Station Sorbonne University - CNRS).

From MONACO (Place des Moulins stop) > Take the Ligne d’Azur 600 (MENTON - MONACO - NICE) towards Villefranche-sur-Mer (get off at "Octroi" stop).

At the Carrefour de l'Octroi:

To reach the Citadel: Walk down Avenue Sadi Carnot for about 500 meters.
To reach the Port de la Darse and IMEV: Walk down Avenue du Général de Gaulle towards the Port de la Darse > Continue along Quai de la Corderie until you reach Chemin du Lazaret and arrive at the IMEV building (Zoological Station Sorbonne University - CNRS).

By Train

From Nice-Ville station, take the TER train (Direction MONACO), which stops at Villefranche-sur-Mer station. From there, allow about 15 minutes to reach your destination. Walk down the steps towards the seafront. Follow the coast along Quai de l’Amiral Ponchardier in the direction of the Port de la Santé.

At Place Wilson:

The Citadel is just above you.
Cross the moat of the Citadel heading towards the Port de la Darse. (Note: the rampart path is closed)
Then continue along Quai de la Corderie until you reach Chemin du Lazaret and arrive at the IMEV building (Zoological Station Sorbonne University - CNRS).

On Foot (or by Bike, Skateboard, Scooter)

From the Port of NICE (5.6 km) > Follow the lower coastal road (basse corniche) towards MONACO: Boulevard Carnot > Boulevard Maurice Maeterlinck > Boulevard Princesse Grâce de Monaco > Avenue Maréchal Foch in Villefranche-sur-Mer.

At the Carrefour de l'Octroi:

To reach the Citadel: Walk down Avenue Sadi Carnot for about 500 meters.
To reach the Port de la Darse and IMEV: Walk down Avenue du Général de Gaulle towards the Port de la Darse > Continue along Quai de la Corderie until you reach Chemin du Lazaret and arrive at the IMEV building (Zoological Station Sorbonne University - CNRS).

From Beaulieu-sur-Mer (2.7 km) > Head to Pont Saint Jean. Take Avenue Louise Bordes. At the end, go down the steps towards the Promenade des Marinières in Villefranche-sur-Mer. Continue along the beach to Quai de l’Amiral Ponchardier.

At Place Wilson:

The Citadel is just above you.
Cross the moat of the Citadel heading towards the Port de la Darse. (Note: the rampart path is closed)
Then continue along Quai de la Corderie until you reach Chemin du Lazaret and arrive at the IMEV building (Zoological Station Sorbonne University - CNRS).

By Car

From AIX-EN-PROVENCE via the A8 “La Provençale” motorway: Take Exit 50 (Nice-Ouest) > Head towards the Promenade des Anglais > Follow the seafront to the Port of NICE > Then take the lower coastal road towards MONACO: Boulevard Carnot > Boulevard Maurice Maeterlinck > Boulevard Princesse Grâce de Monaco > Avenue Maréchal Foch in Villefranche-sur-Mer.

At the Carrefour de l'Octroi:

To reach the Citadel: Drive down Avenue Sadi Carnot for about 500 meters.
To reach the Port de la Darse and IMEV: Drive down Avenue du Général de Gaulle towards the Port de la Darse > Continue along Quai de la Corderie until you reach Chemin du Lazaret and arrive at the IMEV building (Zoological Station Sorbonne University - CNRS).

From ITALY via the A8 “La Provençale” motorway: Take Exit 55 (Nice-Est) > Follow Route de Turin in the direction of Bon Voyage / Palais des Expositions > Continue on Route de Turin (M2204B) following signs for the Port > At the Port of NICE > Follow the lower coastal road towards MONACO: Boulevard Carnot > Boulevard Maurice Maeterlinck > Boulevard Princesse Grâce de Monaco > Avenue Maréchal Foch in Villefranche-sur-Mer.

At the Carrefour de l'Octroi:

To reach the Citadel: Drive down Avenue Sadi Carnot for about 500 meters.
To reach the Port de la Darse and IMEV: Drive down Avenue du Général de Gaulle towards the Port de la Darse > Continue along Quai de la Corderie until you reach Chemin du Lazaret and arrive at the IMEV building (Zoological Station Sorbonne University - CNRS).