IMO International Maritime Law Institute
The mission of the IMO International Maritime Law Institute is to enhance capacity-building in all States, particularly developing States, to contribute to the fulfilment of the IMO objectives thereby promoting safe, secure, environmentally sound, efficient and sustainable shipping through cooperation.
Established in Malta in 1988 under an agreement concluded between the IMO and the Government of Malta, IMLI started its first programme in 1989. Since its inception, through its research and other appropriate post-graduate programmes and courses, the Institute has been spearheading the dissemination of knowledge and expertise in international maritime law, with special reference to IMO regulations and procedures for the safety, security and efficiency of shipping, prevention of marine pollution from ships, and protection of life at sea.
To date, over 1,100 maritime experts from 147 States have been trained at the Institute and are at the forefront in the codification and progressive development of international maritime law and are actively contributing to their countries’ development.
The Nippon Foundation
The primary mission of the Nippon Foundation is social innovation. Through this innovation the Foundation aims to achieve a society where all people support one another, reducing the burdens and challenges they face together.
Everyone has a role to play: citizens, corporations, non-profit organizations, governments, and international bodies. By forging networks among these actors, The Nippon Foundation serves as a hub for the world’s wisdom, experience, and human resources, giving individuals the capacity to change society—the hope that they can make a difference. The goal is to give all of humanity the chance to participate in creating their future.
The Nippon Foundation tackles a broad range of issues facing humanity. The Foundation supports welfare, anticrime, and disaster preparedness measures, as well as local education activities, and helping people to improve the quality of life in their communities. In the maritime field the Nippon Foundation works to protect the oceans and keep the seas safe while helping people experience and learn more about the oceans and ships and enhance human resources.
The Foundation ensures a vital future for Japan’s traditional performing arts and provides opportunities for people to experience them, supports young scientific researchers, promotes sports activities, and funds sports research and also organizes international symposiums, cultural and personnel exchanges, projects to share Japan with the world, and activities to foster the global leaders of tomorrow.