This conference is hosted in commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of the concept of the ocean as a Common Heritage of Mankind by the International Ocean Institute (IOI) and the IOI-Malta Operational Centre. PIM XXXII will be organised around three themes which will be of direct relevance to women and youth: the State of the Ocean: Current Challenges and Future Prospects – Implications for Women and Youth; involvement of Women and Youth within the Millennium Development Goals Strategies, Options and Challenges related to the ocean protection; and new solidarities for sustainable ocean governance: engagement of women and youth.  

dates: 5-8 November 2007  
location: Malta  
additional: Birkirkara  
phone: 356 21440972  
e-mail: pim2007@capemalta.net  
www: http://www.capemalta.net/pim2007/