COP27
6-18 November 2022 | Sharm-el Sheikh, Egypt

From sea level rise to extreme weather events, climate change poses significant risks to our collective future. During the 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) world leaders in government, business and science will unite to address the global climate crisis, emphasising adaptation, mitigation, financing and collaboration strategies.

Fugro is proud to participate in COP27. As an invited participant at multiple UN-managed “Blue Zone” sessions, we look forward to advising on how Geo-data can support resilient cities and coasts and improve ocean health for a sustainable ocean economy.

“Our purpose is to create a safe and liveable world together. It is our ambition to support our clients to achieve net zero carbon emissions, enable the development of sustainable infrastructure and strengthen climate resilience.”

Mark Heine, Fugro CEO

Our activities at COP27

8 November | Ocean Pavilion | Blue Zone

12:00 - 13:30

Jaco Stemmet, Fugro Africa Director and member of the Ocean Decade Africa Roadmap, will participate in this interactive IOC-UNESCO moderated panel to discuss the resources, capacity and partnerships needed to ensure successful implementation of the Ocean Decade Africa Roadmap to benefit climate action.

11 November | Pavilion, Blue Zone

11:00 - 12:30

Robert Hoddenbach, Global Business Line Director at Fugro and Chair of Partnerships and Industry Engagement for the World Geospatial Industry Council (WGIC), will speak about Geo-spatial solutions for climate change with particular focus on resilient cities and coasts. This session will be hosted by the Arab Gulf Program for Development (AGFUND) and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA).

12 November | Moroccan Pavilion, Blue Zone

16:30 - 17:45

Following a discussion on the challenge of financing ocean science for climate action, Jaco Stemmet will participate in a panel addressing innovative financing solutions for that same goal. Drawing from Fugro’s involvement with the Ocean Decade, Jaco will address the critical role industry and the private sector can play in developing ocean science that serves the greater good.

12 November | Room 8, Blue Zone

18:30 - 20:00

During the COP27 Official Shipping Side Event, Jaco Stemmet will contribute to discussions about decarbonized shipping. His participation in the Just Transition for Workforce panel will include an overview of Fugro’s path to Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2035. By transitioning to smaller uncrewed surface vehicles and moving toward zero carbon emission fuels on standard vessels, this path to Net Zero also improves opportunities for diversity, equity and inclusion in Fugro’s workforce.

15 November | Innovation Zone

17:00 - 17:45

Robert Hoddenbach will join this roundtable discussion, hosted by the Global Covenant of Mayors, the largest global alliance for city climate leadership across the globe. This session will be looking at how cities and local governments are facing crucial climate action implementation gaps. Robert will be giving an insight into how Fugro is providing the necessary data and tools to support cities facing these challenges in this ever-changing climate.

Fugro's Experts

Robert Hoddenbach

Global Business Line Director, Fugro

Chair of Partnerships and Industry Engagement, WGIC

Robert leads Fugro’s global strategy to unlock Geo-data insights for the Land Asset Integrity Business Line.

Robert is at COP27 to connect the challenges of our quickly changing world and the impact to our natural and built environment to technology solutions the geospatial industry can provide.

Jaco Stemmet

Director Africa, Fugro

Member, Africa Ocean Decade Taskforce

Jaco joined Fugro in 2006 as an offshore surveyor and since then has been part of and managed many projects involving geophysical, geotechnical, hydrographic, seismic and positioning and construction support.

A certified hydrographer, Jaco has held various management positions in African countries such as Angola, Congo and Nigeria have resulted in Jaco taking on the role of Director Africa for Fugro.

Learn more about COP27 and our sponsorseaext here

COP27

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