‘It’s Not Whether Ports Can Adapt...’: Can Global Trade Survive Climate Change? | Sagarmanthan 2026
Description: Rising sea levels, extreme weather and coastal flooding are exposing ports and maritime infrastructure to growing climate risks. As disruptions threaten global trade, the challenge is no longer simply whether ports can adapt, but how quickly they can build resilience.
In this Sagarmanthan Studio discussion, experts examine how countries can future-proof ports, strengthen maritime connectivity and integrate climate resilience into infrastructure planning. They also explore sustainable blue-economy development, the importance of incorporating environmental priorities into economic decisions, and how to create greater value from ocean resources.
Featuring Mohamed Abdelsameaa, Director of the General Administration for Climate Change Risk Studies at Egypt’s Cabinet Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC), and Alexandra Leeper, CEO of Iceland Ocean Cluster and Board Member of Danish Ocean Cluster.
Moderated by Ricardo Sanchez, Co-Chair of the Kühne Professorial Chair of Logistics at Universidad de los Andes, Colombia.
Watch the full discussion on Firstpost, in collaboration with ORF.
00:00 – Why Ports Must Prepare for Climate Risks
01:00 – Climate Threats to Global Maritime Trade
02:00 – Egypt’s Strategy to Build Resilient Ports
03:30 – Early Warning Systems and Coastal Protection
04:30 – Building a Sustainable Blue Economy
05:00 – Turning Seafood Waste Into Economic Value
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In this Sagarmanthan Studio discussion, experts examine how countries can future-proof ports, strengthen maritime connectivity and integrate climate resilience into infrastructure planning. They also explore sustainable blue-economy development, the importance of incorporating environmental priorities into economic decisions, and how to create greater value from ocean resources.
Featuring Mohamed Abdelsameaa, Director of the General Administration for Climate Change Risk Studies at Egypt’s Cabinet Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC), and Alexandra Leeper, CEO of Iceland Ocean Cluster and Board Member of Danish Ocean Cluster.
Moderated by Ricardo Sanchez, Co-Chair of the Kühne Professorial Chair of Logistics at Universidad de los Andes, Colombia.
Watch the full discussion on Firstpost, in collaboration with ORF.
00:00 – Why Ports Must Prepare for Climate Risks
01:00 – Climate Threats to Global Maritime Trade
02:00 – Egypt’s Strategy to Build Resilient Ports
03:30 – Early Warning Systems and Coastal Protection
04:30 – Building a Sustainable Blue Economy
05:00 – Turning Seafood Waste Into Economic Value
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Sagarmanthan 2026 | India | Iran | Saudi Arabia | Strait Of Hormuz | Sarbananda Sonowal | Russia | Sagarmanthan | Sagarmanthan Summit | New Delhi | Military | Shipping | Navy | Indian Navy | Sagarmanthan Dialogue | Maritime Summit | Maritime Conference | ORF | Firstpost | Ocean protection by 2030 | 30% ocean conservation target | 30x30 global biodiversity target | Blue economy and sustainable finance
#firstpost #sagarmanthan2026 #indiannavy #navy #straitofhormuz #iran #saudiarabia #russia #india#sagarmanthan #sagarmanthansummit #sagarmanthandialogue #maritimesummit #maritimesecurity #maritimepower #shipping #indopacific #globaltrade #geopolitics #orf
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