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Speakers
Session #1: Citizen science, ocean digitalization and capacity development projects
This session highlights innovative projects at the intersection of citizen science, digital technologies, and ocean literacy. Speakers will share practical examples from digital twins for coastal conservation to citizen-led water stewardship initiatives, showcasing how communities and ocean professionals are shaping the future of ocean knowledge and action.
Session #2: Inspiration: successful projects making a positive impact for our shared future
This session showcases inspiring initiatives driving real-world change for ocean sustainability. From cetacean research in the Pelagos Sanctuary and coral reef restoration efforts, to youth-led ocean literacy movements and innovative carbon-neutral sea travel, these projects will present practical solutions for a healthier ocean and future.
Opening of the afternoon session
Session #3 - UN Ocean Decade ECOP Programme: transformation that ECOPs are bringing to ocean science: who, what, why, where, and how?
This session spotlights Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs) driving transformation across ocean science. Through presentations from ECOP Programme nodes and task teams, discover how their initiatives are advancing ocean knowledge, enhancing representation, fostering citizen science, and promoting ocean literacy – all while shaping a more inclusive and impactful Decade of Ocean Science.
Session #4 - Youth and ECR networks: highlights, benefits, ways to cooperate and participate.
This session brings together representatives from global leading youth and early career researcher (ECR) networks to share insights, opportunities, and collaboration pathways. Learn how these communities are shaping global ocean and biodiversity dialogues, and discover how to get involved, amplify your voice, and co-create a more sustainable and inclusive future.
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