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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The ninth Our Ocean Conference centred on the theme, ‘An Ocean of Potential.’ Our Ocean aims to foster collaborative efforts and encourage the submission of clear and measurable voluntary commitments to protect and sustainably manage the world’s seas, oceans, and their resources. Launched in 2014 by the US Department of State and Secretary of State …
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Boris Solovyev, a 2021 Ocean Leader, has played a pivotal role as a co-author in a groundbreaking scientific paper detailing the implementation of ArcNet—a transformative framework for large-scale marine conservation in the Arctic. Recently published in Ocean Sustainability, a prestigious journal within the Nature Portfolio, this paper provides a timely blueprint and crucial opportunity for …
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During the recent UN Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona in April 2024, Edinburgh Ocean Leaders (EOL) and Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs) held a joint event titled “Building Ocean Leadership: Fostering Networking, Creativity, and Leadership.” The event focused on career development and networking for professionals in the ocean sector. The session included a presentation from …
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In March, the 2023 cohort of the Edinburgh Ocean Leaders headed to Monaco for our annual engagement with Monaco Ocean Week and the Monaco Blue Initiative. Monaco Ocean Week Event – Action Based Leadership: Navigating the Highs and Lows The 2024 gathering marked the fourth Edinburgh Ocean Leaders event during Monaco Ocean Week, focusing on …
On Oceans Day at COP28 UAE (9th December), Edinburgh Ocean Leaders announced the eight ocean professionals named the 2024 Ocean Leaders. The leaders – from Indonesia, Sri Lanka, UK, France, Mozambique, USA, South Africa and the Maldives – join a community of globally-distributed ocean change-makers, working on vital solutions for the ocean and society. The 2024 …
In October, the 2023 Ocean Leaders gathered from around the world for the annual Edinburgh Ocean Leaders Field Mission. The field mission serves as a pivotal component of the year-long Edinburgh Ocean Leaders executive leadership program, designed to be an immersive, ocean-centred week of team building and learning. This years’ field mission took place in …
Ocean Leader Fellow, Boris Solovyev, has 15 years of experience in the polar regions. His diverse career includes, working as a marine mammal researcher, expedition guide, and manager in the Arctic, Antarctic, and the North Pacific. He has undertaken over 30 trips to the polar regions gaining a deep understanding of these rapidly changing environments. …
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During May 2023, Ocean Leader Fellows, Yolanda Sanchez and Stephen Kankam, collaborated on an ocean literacy project in Ghana. Yolanda, a marine education expert, traveled to Ghana to work alongside Stephen at Hen Mpoano, an organization he co-founded. Together, they aimed to enhance the development of marine education activities that would support Hen Mpoano’s ongoing …
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How are you leading positive change for the ocean? We asked 8 exceptional ocean professionals from across the globe selected to take part in the 2023 Edinburgh Ocean Leaders programme. Hear what they had to say in our 2023 Edinburgh Ocean Leader film. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnlZ8JxQ3GU
