ICES, ISDP and Huayang Center Webinar | Hai-Eu Dialogue Series – Part II - Green Transition: Sustainable Pathways for a Blue Economy

Hosted by the Institute of China-Europe Studies (ICES), the Stockholm China Center at the Institute for Security and Development Policy (ISDP) and the Huayang Center for Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Policy.

Date: Monday, November 23, 2026
Time: 09:30–10:30 CET, 16:30–17:30 BJT

Speakers:

• Dr. René Taudal Poulsen, Associate Professor, Department of Management, Society and Communication, Copenhagen Business School (CBS)
• Dr. Cai Zhenwei, Deputy Director and Associate Research Fellow, National Institute for South China Sea Studies (NISCSS), China
• Pacôme Ducorail, Research Assistant, Institute for China-Europe Studies (ICES), Brussels.

The webinar will be moderated by Dr. Zhang Shu, Assistant Research Fellow, Huayang Center for Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance.

Background:

The transition towards a sustainable blue economy has become an increasingly important priority for maritime development worldwide. As maritime industries continue to grow, balancing economic development with environmental preservation presents both challenges and opportunities. Green shipping corridors, zero-carbon ports, and supportive government policies are emerging as important pathways for reducing environmental impacts while maintaining economic competitiveness.

The second webinar of the Hai-Eu Dialogue Series brings together experts from Europe and China to explore pathways for the maritime sector's green transition. The discussion will focus on the development of green shipping corridors, pilot projects for zero-carbon ports, and the role of governments in facilitating this transition. Drawing on European and Chinese perspectives, particularly the European Green Deal and China's Maritime Hainan strategy, the webinar will examine shared priorities, differences in policy approaches, and the challenges and prospects of advancing a greener blue economy.

About the Hai-Eu Dialogue Series

The Hai-Eu Dialogue: Europe–China Perspectives on Ocean Governance and Sustainable Development in the Era of the Hainan Free Trade Port (“海欧”传声：海南自由贸易港时代的中欧海洋治理与可持续发展对话) is a joint initiative of the Stockholm China Center at the Institute for Security and Development Policy (ISDP), the Huayang Center for Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance, and the Institute for China-Europe Studies (ICES).

The series provides a Track II platform for dialogue among European and Chinese experts, practitioners, and the wider public, aiming to deepen mutual understanding and explore opportunities for cooperation on maritime governance and sustainable development.

Registration link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VLr954CiQje3bqMFaZHkNQ