On May 8th, the WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute (GOI) marked its 7th anniversary with the event “Sail for Impact”, co-hosted with PVO Expeditions. The celebration brought together Ph.D. and MSc students from the World Maritime University (WMU), researchers from the GOI and Ocean-related programmes, the PVO team, and fellow ocean professionals for a teaching day dedicated to ocean awareness, sustainability, and collaborative impact.
WMU-GOI ANNIVERSARY x PVO EXPEDITIONS
Exploring Sailing as a Tool for Human Development & Ocean Awareness
The event was made possible with the generous support of the City of Malmö’s Harbour Master, the Marine Education Center, and the Global Ocean Leadership Initiative (GOLI).
Sailing Expedition - an afternoon on the water
The highlight of the event was a guided sailing expedition around the Port of Malmö. Participants experienced hands-on sailing under the guidance of skilled skippers. All students were engaged and thrilled with the experience, and some even exclaimed it was their first time on a sailing boat.
Ocean research - a session of dialogue and exchange
Following the sailing session, an informal reception offered space for networking and exchange. The GOI and PVO teams engaged with attendees, responded to questions, and shared insights about their work and shared mission.
This dynamic gathering successfully celebrated the Institute’s achievements while charting a path forward. It underscored the synergy between GOI’s mission of ocean sustainability and governance, and PVO Expeditions’ focus on ocean advocacy, emotional resilience, and storytelling through sea-based experiences.
Education and Outreach - make a difference
The “Sail for Impact” event emphasized the role of sailing not only as a sport or leisure activity, but as a powerful tool for ocean literacy and sustainable development. It highlighted the need for experiential approaches in ocean education and outreach, through programming, research, and public engagement fostering meaningful connections with the ocean.
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Post event material to the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference, Nice France
ABOUT THE wmu-sasakawa global ocean institute
The World Maritime University (WMU)-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute (GOI) is an independent focal point for the ocean science-policy-law-industry-society interface where policymakers, the scientific community, regulators, industry actors, academics, and representatives of civil society meet to discuss how best to manage and use ocean spaces and their resources in accordance with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Institute was inaugurated in May 2018 and made possible through generous support from The Nippon Foundation of Japan, the Governments of Sweden, Canada, and Germany, as well as the City of Malmö.
About pvo expeditions
PVO Expeditions is a Copenhagen-based nonprofit sailing initiative dedicated to ocean advocacy, personal development, and impact-driven storytelling. Through immersive sailing experiences, PVO empowers individuals and organizations to explore how time at sea nurtures resilience, leadership, and environmental responsibility. Their work blends science, creativity, and community to inspire new ways of living in harmony with the ocean.