Navigating the Backlash – How market-based solutions and the impact economy can save the ocean

In this dynamic fireside chat, two experienced ocean champions will discuss the challenges faced by corporate and non-profits when pursing impactful partnerships that realize economic benefit. Brian Sullivan, a corporate leader in the global technology sector, will speak to his experience leveraging global tech infrastructure to address global environmental issues through deep partnerships. Lasse Gustavsson, a lifelong environmentalist and non-profit CEO, will provide insights into the role conservation organizations play to create and scale sustainable solutions.

The two will discuss the changing political landscape around sustainable development offering insights from their work where market-based solutions have created opportunities to protect the ocean, such as drastically increasing transparency by mapping industrial fishing activity, restoring biodiversity through kelp planting, leveraging tech-enabled alerts for shipping to avoid whale ship-strikes and increasing supply chain management for ethically sourced seafood.