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In June 2025, the global ocean community gathered along the southern coast of France for a pivotal moment in ocean advocacy and action. Three landmark events—the One Ocean Science Congress, the Blue Economy and Finance Forum, and the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3)—offered an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of ocean governance. Among …

A Wave of Impact: Edinburgh Ocean Leaders at the Forefront in the South of France Read More »

From March 31st to April 4th, we hosted our 4th Edinburgh Ocean Leaders Annual Meeting — a key event that brings our global network together in Edinburgh for a week of activities designed to connect, collaborate, and inspire The week began with the newest cohort of Ocean Leaders arriving early to meet one another for …

Annual Meeting 2025 Read More »

In March, Edinburgh Ocean Leaders took part in a workshop hosted by the Ocean & Climate Platform as part of a global “visioning” exercise to imagine a sustainable future for the ocean ahead of the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3). This collaborative initiative — in partnership with the CNRS and Friends of Ocean Action, and …

Visioning Workshop: A Call to Imagine the Future of Ocean Sustainability Read More »

Written by the 2024 Ocean Leaders In October 2024, we, a group of eight Ocean Leaders from around the world, gathered in Madeira, an autonomous region of Portugal, for the annual Edinburgh Ocean Leaders (EOL) field mission. This field mission is a cornerstone of the year-long Edinburgh Ocean Leaders executive leadership programme, designed to enhance …

Field Mission Diaries: Reflections from Madeira with the Edinburgh Ocean Leaders Read More »

This year the 7th International Marine Conservation Congress (IMCC) was held in South Africa. IMMC serves as a vital platform where scientists and practitioners converge to advance marine science and policy. With over 800 delegates, IMCC is one of the largest global gatherings of ocean conservationists. Bringing together a diverse community—including researchers, regulators, fishers, educators, …

Edinburgh Ocean Leaders @ The 7th International Marine Conservation Congress Read More »

In October, the 2024 Ocean Leaders convened from across the globe for the annual Edinburgh Ocean Leaders Field Mission. This mission is a cornerstone of the year-long executive leadership program, offering an immersive, ocean-centered week dedicated to team building, knowledge exchange, and transformative learning experiences. This year, we were thrilled to journey to Madeira, hosted …

Snapshots from the field: Madeira Field Mission Read More »

Edinburgh Ocean Leaders recently attended the high-level event on ocean action, titled “Immersed in Change,” in San Jose, Costa Rica. The gathering emphasised the urgent need for the global ocean conservation community to intensify both individual and collective efforts to restore and safeguard our oceans. As the ocean community looks forward to the Third UN …

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