Climate Change & Environment5-day programme

Marine Energy Development Training – Advancing Sustainable Ocean Energy for Climate-Resilient Growth

Name: Marine Energy Development Training – Advancing Sustainable Ocean Energy for Climate-Resilient Growth
Start: 2027-01-11T09:00:00
End: 2027-01-15T17:00:00
Location: Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae

Dates11–15 Jan 2027

LocationSeoul, South Korea

VenueMercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae

Programme Introduction

The Marine Energy Development Training equips government officials, renewable energy professionals, project managers, investors, and development practitioners with practical knowledge and tools to plan, assess, finance, and implement marine energy projects, including offshore wind, tidal, wave, and ocean thermal systems.

As countries accelerate energy transitions and climate commitments, marine energy is emerging as a strategic pillar for coastal and island economies. However, many initiatives face challenges related to feasibility assessment, environmental safeguards, regulatory frameworks, project bankability, and operational readiness.

This programme responds to these realities by combining technical foundations with applied project development approaches. Participants learn how to evaluate marine energy resources, structure viable projects, manage environmental and social risks, and align investments with national energy and climate strategies.

The curriculum reflects internationally recognized renewable energy and project development practices, including approaches promoted by organizations such as International Energy Agency and World Bank to support sustainable energy planning and delivery.

Watch how marine energy is transforming energy systems through innovative project development and sustainable investment strategies.

Target Audience –Marine Energy Development

This Marine Energy Development programme supports participants in moving from resource assessment to bankable project preparation.

Government energy planners and policy makers
Renewable energy developers and engineers
Project managers in energy and climate programmes
Investors and private-sector energy firms
Researchers and academic practitioners
Development partner and donor programme staff
Environmental and regulatory specialists
Coastal and island energy authorities

The training is particularly relevant for stakeholders working on offshore wind, tidal, wave, and integrated coastal energy initiatives.

Participants may also find our Integrated Marine Spatial Planning & Sustainable Blue Economy Workshop useful for understanding governance and planning frameworks that support marine energy projects.

Is this right for your team?

Tick what your team needs to be able to do.

Understand core marine energy technologies and applications Assess resource potential and project feasibility Design marine energy project concepts aligned with national priorities Apply environmental and social safeguards in project planning Develop bankable project frameworks and investment cases Navigate policy, regulatory, and permitting requirements

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Programme Objectives

By the end of this Marine Energy Development Training, participants will be able to:

Understand core marine energy technologies and applications
Assess resource potential and project feasibility
Design marine energy project concepts aligned with national priorities
Apply environmental and social safeguards in project planning
Develop bankable project frameworks and investment cases
Navigate policy, regulatory, and permitting requirements
Structure financing options and risk mitigation strategies
Plan implementation pathways from concept to operations
Integrate marine energy into broader climate and energy systems
Strengthen collaboration between government, developers, and financiers

Programme Contents – Marine Energy Development

Your 5-day journey tap a day to see the sessions

- Overview of offshore wind, tidal, wave, and ocean thermal systems
- Global market trends and technology pathways
- Role of marine energy in energy transition strategies
- Case studies from operational projects
- Site selection and marine resource mapping
- Technical feasibility and early-stage project screening
- Grid integration considerations
- Environmental baseline assessments
- Marine spatial planning and permitting processes
- Environmental and social impact management
- Regulatory frameworks and institutional coordination
- Stakeholder engagement strategies
- Project costing and financial modeling fundamentals
- Public–private partnership structures
- Blended finance and de-risking mechanisms
- Investor requirements and bankability criteria
- Construction planning and supply chain considerations
- Operations and maintenance strategies
- Risk management across the project lifecycle
- Group work on participant project concepts
- Peer review and expert feedback
- Institutional action planning

Full day-by-day contents

First Day – Introduction to Marine Energy & Global Trends

Overview of offshore wind, tidal, wave, and ocean thermal systems
Global market trends and technology pathways
Role of marine energy in energy transition strategies
Case studies from operational projects

Second Day – Resource Assessment & Feasibility Analysis

Site selection and marine resource mapping
Technical feasibility and early-stage project screening
Grid integration considerations
Environmental baseline assessments

Third Day – Project Development, Policy & Regulation

Marine spatial planning and permitting processes
Environmental and social impact management
Regulatory frameworks and institutional coordination
Stakeholder engagement strategies

Fourth Day – Financing, Risk & Investment Readiness

Project costing and financial modeling fundamentals
Public–private partnership structures
Blended finance and de-risking mechanisms
Investor requirements and bankability criteria

Fifth Day – Implementation, Operations & Applied Lab

Construction planning and supply chain considerations
Operations and maintenance strategies
Risk management across the project lifecycle
Group work on participant project concepts
Peer review and expert feedback
Institutional action planning

Training Methodology of Marine Energy Development

This training uses an applied, practitioner-oriented approach combining:

Interactive technical sessions
Real-world marine energy case studies
Group exercises and project simulations
Feasibility and financing workshops
Policy and regulatory clinics
Peer learning and expert guidance

Participants in this Marine Energy Development Training leave with draft project concepts, feasibility frameworks, and implementation roadmaps that can be adapted within their organizations.

For broader context on sustainable ocean governance and marine sector integration, see our Blue Economy of Pacific – Building Local Solutions for Sustainable Ocean Governance article.

Host Country Profile

South Korea is a regional leader in marine and renewable energy development, driven by its extensive coastline, growing energy demand, and strong commitment to low-carbon growth. With active investments in offshore wind, tidal energy, and smart grid integration, the country offers a practical learning environment for marine energy planning and project implementation. Hosting the programme in Seoul provides participants access to advanced infrastructure, research ecosystems, and policy-driven clean energy initiatives, supporting applied learning in feasibility assessment, project development, and climate-aligned energy strategies. This Marine Energy Development programme strengthens project readiness across feasibility, regulation, and investment preparation.

For official national perspectives on renewable energy planning and deployment in South Korea, visit the Korea Energy Agency, the government agency responsible for promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency across the country.

Institutional Application

Participants leave with structured tools and action plans that can be directly applied within ministries, utilities, development agencies, and private firms, supporting stronger project preparation, regulatory alignment, and investment readiness for marine energy portfolios.

Expected Outcomes

The Marine Energy Development Training equips participants with the practical knowledge, strategic insight, and project development tools required to advance sustainable marine energy initiatives from early feasibility to implementation and investment readiness.

Strengthen understanding of marine energy technologies
Develop practical project development skills
Improve feasibility assessment and risk management capacity
Build investor-ready project frameworks
Enhance coordination across policy, technical, and financial teams
Support evidence-based energy planning and decision making

Participants also develop practical readiness for advancing marine energy initiatives from concept to execution.

To reinforce understanding of core marine energy concepts, see our Marine Energy overview.

Plan your team's places

£5,160 per participant · invoice and bank transfer · groups of 5 or more receive a discount

1participant(s)

£5,160at the standard fee

Registration closes in 43 days (30 Nov 2026)

Course Deliverables

Before the Programme

Pre-training needs assessment
Programme briefing materials
Marine energy self-assessment templates
Logistics and travel guidance

During the Programme

Welcome networking session
Accommodation with breakfast
Comprehensive course manual and technical references
Feasibility and project development templates
Applied group exercises and simulations
Daily lunch and refreshments
Certificate of Completion
Programme participation recognition

After the Programme

Post-training reference materials
Updated project development tools
Guidance on advancing marine energy initiatives
Practical recommendations for policy, finance, and implementation
Continued engagement through future energy and climate programmes

Participants may also be interested in our Renewable Energy National Development Workshop to explore broader energy planning and policy frameworks.

TopicsClimate change and environment Disaster risk management Energy and utilities Environmental and social safeguards Infrastructure and urban development

What the fee covers

Visa Assistance (complimentary)

Participant Assessment

Airport Pickup

Accommodation

Wi-Fi

Welcome Dinner

Breakfast

Workshop Kit

Programme Materials

Programme Experts

Practical Activities

Lunch

Refreshments

Interactive workshop

Mini Pad or Tab

Risalat T-shirt (complimentary)

Field Visit

Programme Certificate

Entertaining Tour

Programme Report

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Registration and payment deadline: 30 Nov 2026

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Discount plans & cancellation policy

DISCOUNT PLANS

Standard fees stated on the website apply to all individual applicants. You Shall qualify for the discount if you register as a group. The group should consist of at least three people or more that are willing to attend the same training program/workshop. The discount rates are offered on case-by-case basis. To get detailed information and individualized offer please get in touch with one of our country/regional offices.

If you and/or your organization are members of Risalat Club, you will be entitled to special discounted rates, exclusive offers, and preferential terms. To get a detailed offer please contact one of our country offices mentioning your unique 8-digit membership number (in the format of RCM********).

Scholarships and Fee Waivers

Available Scholarships and Fee Waiver Opportunities will be announced on our Website’s News Page and Risalat Social Media. We offer a limited number of Scholarships for selected programs within the scope of CSR.

Please consider that sponsored places are oftentimes very limited and highly competitive. Award criteria will be published for each program separately once the call for application opens.

REFUND AND CANCELLATION

For Individual Registrations and Group Registrations on Standard Training Programs/Workshops

Risalat has amended its refund policy that was in effect till 11 December 2018. For registrations and payments made from this date onwards, refunds are no longer possible. Such a decision is driven by below circumstances:

Risalat is committed to maintaining top-notch quality of its training programs/workshops. Although the demand is high, we can only offer very limited places for each batch. Unless there is an exceptional situation, we cannot accept any new registrations after the deadline as we dedicate plenty of time to thorough preparation to meet the individual needs of registered delegates. Thus, any cancellation after the date will result in an idle place on the program.
According to the policy that was in effect till 11 December 2018, the participant was charged at least 50% of the full payment in case of the cancellation. Therefore, many of our clients and partners have been requesting for preferential terms for registration resubmissions and the option of rescheduling instead of cancellation.

From 11 December 2018, the participants are offered the following options:

Each participant is allowed to reschedule the training program dates up to a maximum of 3 times at zero charge within 1 calendar year from the date of registration. This offer is valid as long as the participant reschedules for the same program in the same location or in a different location but same price range.
The organization is allowed to change or replace sponsored participants at no charge as well within one calendar year from the date of registration. An extension of this period can be granted in special circumstances.
The organization can replace the sponsored participant while changing the program of choice as well. As long as the programs are priced at the same level.

Please note, that above offers are valid only if the participant/organization submits the relevant request to Risalat at least 7 Working days prior to the program start dates. Otherwise, the individual/organization will only be entitled to an exclusive discount voucher for registration resubmission in the future (should there be any).

For Exclusive Group Registrations and Custom-Made Programs

Risalat administers dozens of custom-made programs that can be designed and developed based on the clients’ individual requests and requirements. In case if you have registered for tailor-made training course or you have requested exclusive group training, you:

Shall be entitled to get a refund up to 50% of the total amount paid, if the request for cancellation is submitted at least 30 working days before intended program start date
Shall be entitled to get a refund of up to 25% of the total amount paid, if the request for cancellation is submitted at least 20 working days before intended program start date
In case if there are less than 20 working days remaining before the intended program start date, you shall not be entitled to any refund. In such situation, you can only receive an exclusive discount voucher for future registration resubmissions (should there be any)
You can reschedule the dates of exclusive group training or custom-made program for free up to 3 times within a year from the date of payment. This offer is valid only in case if you submit the request for rescheduling at least 10 working days before the intended start date of the program.

NB: All last-minute cancellations are treated as no show and are not eligible for refund.