Key decision makers and experts from the Swedish business sector will gather for two days of intense discussion on Europe's future in the Global Economy. • What are the trends and challenges we are facing? • Is Europe getting behind? • Is the access to capital decreasing? • Climate change - is it profitable? • What is the price on the hunt for talents? • How does political decisions impact Europe's future? • What role does cultural differences play for Europe in the global economy?

The World Maritime University is proud to announce the hosting of an international conference entitled ICCMI2008 – Impacts of Climate Change on the Maritime Industry. A cornerstone of the Silver Jubilee celebration of WMU, this event will attract experts from around the globe to discuss how climate change might affect various marine activities. It will also evaluate the measures that can and have been put in place to respond to the consequences of climate change. In relation to seas and oceans, three main themes frame the conference: • ISSUES – What is the scientific basis of our understanding of climate change? • EFFECTS – What are the foreseeable impacts on operations in maritime sectors? • POLICY – How should legal, policy and governance frameworks evolve to adapt to climate change impacts From a user perspective, the conference will focus on the shipping and port sectors, including fisheries. These sectors are not only of significant socio-economic relevance, but are also associated with the intensive use of marine and coastal environments. Several keynote speakers will address the need for adaptive strategies to meet future challenges and opportunities. As the first international event to address the specific consequences of climate change on wide-ranging operational aspects of maritime and coastal activities, ICCMI2008 will make a unique contribution, not only to defining the current state of knowledge and experience, but also by proposing measures to ensure the sustainability of maritime industries.