Professor Fai Cheng, Head of Strategic Research and Technology Policy, Lloyd’s Register will be presenting on the challenges presented by the Arctic. ALL ARE WELCOME
Synopsis:
Those monitoring the effects of climate change agree that the pace of environmental transformation currently taking place in the Arctic is unprecedented. Such changes provide opportunities for business in areas as diverse as energy extraction, shipping and tourism. But these opportunities will only be fully realised if the businesses involved are able to manage the substantial, and unique, risks which exist in the region. There will be winners and losers as the impacts of climate change continue  to shape the Arctic future. There is significant level of uncertainty about the Arctic‘s future, both technologically, environmentally and economically. The lecture aims to highlight the opportunities and challenges associated with different possible scenarios with particular emphasis on technical challenges.