Saudi Ministry of Transport, and the Transport General Authority in a conference.
Although her hopes of becoming a Secretary General did not materialize, she remains committed to bringing about significant reforms in the maritime sector.
Amb. Nancy Karigithu continues to receive honors and recognition for her dedicated leadership in the maritime industry.
Ambassador Nancy Karigithu is highly regarded as a dedicated leader in Kenya, serving as Ambassador and Special Envoy for Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy.
During a recent maritime conference in Jeddah, Ambassador Karigithu engaged with fellow delegates to address critical issues in the maritime industry. The conference’s primary focus was the industry’s transition to cleaner fuels as a means to combat climate change and ensure sustainable global growth.
Ambassador Nancy expressed her gratitude for the opportunity, stating, “It was an honor to participate in the Sustainable Maritime Conference held last week in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The conference centered around the theme ‘Innovation for a Greener Future.’ Our panel emphasized the essential role of transitioning to cleaner fuels in the maritime industry to tackle climate change and promote sustainability. Additionally, we highlighted the potential benefits of adopting a maritime circular economy model to ensure environmental responsibility and long-term sustainability.”
She went on to elaborate on the concept, explaining, “This model involves, among other things, optimizing material usage within the industry, prolonging the circulation of materials through practices such as re-use, recycling, and up-cycling, adopting regenerative nature-based solutions, considering the end of ships’ useful service life, and most importantly, fostering sustainable collaboration between ports and port-city stakeholders. This collaboration aims to develop and implement innovative, dynamic, and sustainable systems.”
Furthermore, the transformation panel recognized the imperative need for collaboration among governments, industry players, and stakeholders. This collaboration would involve investments in research, capacity building, innovation, and the formulation of supportive policies.
Ambassador Karigithu commended the Saudi Ministry of Transport, the Transport General Authority, and all the supporting partners for their efforts in organizing such informative conferences. She expressed hope for more such conferences in the future to facilitate the dissemination of knowledge and information within the maritime sector, ultimately contributing to its growth and development.
