The conference will feature high-level presentations focusing specially on issues related to maritime threats and opportunities for preserving the freedom of seas and sustainable utilization of its resources towards benefit of humanity.
It
will mobilize working groups and panels bringing together scholars, professionals
and experts from governments, non-governmental organizations and private
stakeholders facilitating stage setting analytical papers.
The dawn of 21st century opened unprecedented opportunities for growth and development, but it also brought with it, the threats of economic and political disorder and instability. The world economy is growing at a rapid pace. Consequently, the demand for energy and industrial raw materials is rising rapidly, especially among fast growing economies. This in turn means a huge increase in trade and continuous growth in international commerce in maritime domain, thus, providing a range of new opportunities and challenges.
On the other hand, rapid development and lack of implementation of regimes are causing climatic change, depletion of natural resources and environmental damage. The exponential growth in population further strains oil reserves, mineral deposits and resources that support human life.
Political arena of the world has undergone a paradigm shift since 9/11, and in the current scenario, maritime environment and commerce are facing new threats from terrorist networks and piracy, as the maritime domain provide them wide range of opportunities to disrupt the global trade. In today’s world the oceans have increased importance as more than 80 percent of the world trade is by sea; it forges a global maritime link. Thus, maritime security has become a matter of serious concern which requires a fresh look for preserving the freedom of seas and its resources.
Although, there is plethora of conventions, regimes and
multilateral instruments on trade, security, sea exploration, over-fishing
and environmental issues, these are not totally effective in enforcing
barriers to illegal trade, environmental disorder and security threats.
So there is a need for rationalization of international regulations and
mechanisms to under take effective measures against maritime threats.
As the world’s national economies are becoming more closely integrated,
it is imperative that nations coordinate and collectively integrate their
security activities to secure the maritime domain.
. Identify areas of common interest for group analysis and dialogue.
. Mobilize consensus of opinion on emerging issues confronting Indian Ocean maritime domain.
. Make recommendations to minimize threats and promote opportunities in areas of the mutual interests.
Key Focus Areas
. Economic and Trade
Opportunities
. Maritime Security and Stability
. Marine Environment
Intimation
of Participation: 15th February 07
The Conference dates : 4th to 6th March 07
Conference Venue
The
Maritime Policy Research Centre
Bahria University Campus
13, National Stadium Road, Karachi
Pakistan.
Admiral
Muhammad Afzal Tahir NI (M)
Chief of the Naval Staff, Pakistan Navy
Pro-Chancellor
Bahria University
Pakistan
Conference Convener
Vice
Admiral (R) Farooq Rashid HI (M),S.Bt
Rector
Bahria University
Pakistan
rector@bahria.edu.pk
Dr.
Hasan Waqas Rana
Advisor to Rector,
Bahria University
Islamabad
Pakistan.
Tele # 92-51-9260002 Ext: 260
Fax # 92-51-9260885
imc@bahria.edu.pk
Mr.
Faisal Aftab
Director Examination,
Bahria University
Islamabad
Pakistan.
Tele # 92-51-9260002 Ext: 203
Direct # 92-51-9263403
Fax # 92-51-9260885
imc@bahria.edu.pk
Mrs.
Amara Baloch
Bahria University
Islamabad
Pakistan.
Tele # 92-51-9260002 Ext: 271
Fax # 92-51-9260885
imc@bahria.edu.pk
