IMO-WMU Workshop on Underwater Radiated Noise Reduction Policies and Strategies with a Focus on Developing Countries

Against the backdrop of increasing human activities such as shipping, sonar use, marine construction, and energy exploration, our oceans are being significantly affected, from nearshore areas to the high seas. These activities generate underwater radiated noise (URN) that can travel long distances, negatively impacting marine life, ecosystems, and the coastal communities that depend on them. Shipping, in particular, is one of the major sources of underwater noise in the marine environment, with vessels of various sizes producing a wide range of sound frequencies. 

IMO's GloNoise Project and the World Maritime University (WMU) jointly organized and delivered a workshop with the support of Schlüter Foundation for Shipping and Environmental Protection, to bring together various stakeholders and representatives from the countries involved in the GloNoise Partnership, which took place on 15-16 October 2024.

The workshop on Underwater Radiated Noise Reduction Policies and Strategies with a Focus on Developing Countries gathered over 200 participants, including a diverse group of experts from various organizations and countries. Representatives from GEF-UNDP-IMO GloNoise Partnership countries, Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, India, South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, Georgia, Madagascar and Malaysia participated, and more than 50 countries showed interest and registered for participation. 

Please find more details, including photos and the presentation, on the IMO Events page - IMO-WMU Workshop on Underwater Radiated Noise