The Sea Empowerment Research Centre (SEREC) has achieved a significant milestone in its commitment to maritime advocacy and research-based evaluation with its official membership in Ocean Centres Ghana. This recognition is a testament to SEREC’s unwavering dedication to promoting transparency and sustainability in ocean governance. As a member of Ocean Centres Ghana, SEREC will play a pivotal role in shaping safer, more sustainable ocean economies.
Ocean Centres Ghana is a multi-stakeholder initiative established through a partnership between the UN Global Compact and Lloyd’s Register Foundation. The platform focuses on four key Action Areas:
*Shipping & Ports.
*Fishing & Aquaculture.
*Offshore Renewables.
* Finance & Investment.
As a member, SEREC will have access to:
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*Opportunities to contribute to and influence high-level dialogues
* shaping safer, more sustainable ocean economies in the four Action Areas.
*Invitations to 10 targeted workshops
*(8 in-country and 2 cross-country).
*A national network** that facilitates the co-creation of innovative projects tailored to local priorities and sector needs.
*Spaces to engage with national and international peers, experts, and stakeholders.
*Guidance and tools** to integrate safety and sustainability into operations — enhancing alignment with global best practices and appeal to responsible investors or sponsors.
A Message from Ocean Centres Ghana :
In a letter confirming SEREC’s membership, Nana Kwabena Boakye-Boampong, Country Lead of Ocean Centres Ghana, expressed delight in welcoming SEREC to the platform.
The letter reads:
Dear Sir,
Subject: Welcome to the Ocean Centres, Ghana – Official Membership Confirmation
On behalf of the UN Global Compact Network Ghana and the Ocean Centres’ Global and Local Teams, it is with great pleasure that I confirm the Sea Empowerment Research Centre’s enrolment as an official MEMBER of Ocean Centres Ghana.
We are delighted to welcome you to this multi-stakeholder collaboration platform, established through a partnership between the UN Global Compact and Lloyd’s Register Foundation.
As a Member, your organisation will have access to:
* Opportunities to contribute to and influence high-level dialogues shaping safer, more sustainable ocean economies in our four Action Areas: Shipping & Ports, Fishing & Aquaculture, Offshore Renewables, and Finance & Investment;
* Invitations to 10 targeted workshops (8 in-country and 2 cross-country);
* A national network that facilitates the co-creation of innovative projects tailored to local priorities and sector needs;
* Spaces to engage with national and international peers, experts, and stakeholders;
* Guidance and tools to integrate safety and sustainability into your operations — enhancing alignment with global best practices and appeal to responsible investors or sponsors.
In the coming months, Ocean Centres Ghana will organise a series of workshops, some held in person in a hybrid format and others fully online, ensuring that all members can participate. When unable to attend the in-person sessions, members will always have the option to join online.
As a next step, we invite you to take an active role in these workshops — contributing case studies, experiences, questions, insights, and any barriers you have identified in relation to safety challenges within the four Action Areas mentioned above. Together, we will explore practical pathways and co-create solutions that address these challenges effectively and sustainably in our country.
We thank you for joining this unique, locally-led and globally connected initiative. Your expertise, commitment, and leadership will be instrumental in shaping ocean industries that are inclusive, resilient, safe, and sustainable — for the benefit of people, economies, and the planet.
Should you have any questions or wish to discuss your engagement in more detail, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.
We look forward to working with you and to achieving great impact together.
Warm regards,
https://newspoint247online.com.ng/iwd-serec-lauds-womens-contribution-to-maritime-development/-Boampong
Country Lead, Ocean Centres Ghana
UN Global Compact Network Ghana.”
*SEREC’s Role in Shaping Maritime Governance:
With its proven track record of thought leadership and research excellence, SEREC is poised to make a meaningful impact in shaping the future of maritime governance. The centre’s consistent and informed critiques have held the maritime industry and broader ocean economy accountable, fostering transparency and sustainability in ocean governance. As a member of Ocean Centres Ghana, SEREC will contribute to the co-creation of solutions addressing safety and sustainability challenges in ocean industries.
A Collaborative Approach to Sustainability:
Ocean Centres Ghana has invited SEREC to actively participate in upcoming workshops, sharing case studies, insights, and barriers encountered in the maritime space. This collaborative approach ensures that solutions are practical and rooted in real-world experience. SEREC’s admission into Ocean Centres Ghana is a strategic alignment with global efforts to build inclusive, resilient, and sustainable ocean industries.
Empowering SEREC’s Voice:
SEREC’s membership in Ocean Centres Ghana not only amplifies its voice but also empowers it to contribute meaningfully to the co-creation of solutions addressing safety and sustainability challenges in ocean industries. The centre will engage with international experts and stakeholders, accessing tools and guidance to embed safety and sustainability into operations.
