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 …
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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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Dr. Meriwether Wilson, co-founder and co-director of Edinburgh Ocean Leaders, organized a key session at New York Climate Week as part of her work with Yale Blue Green, a Yale alumni initiative focused on environmental issues. In collaboration with Yale Planetary Solutions, she led the session titled “Emerging Perspectives on Ocean Futures,” where she …
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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 …
On 24th October, Kristina Gjerde, IUCN Senior High Seas Advisor and valued member of the Edinburgh Ocean Leaders International Advisory Panel, was honoured alongside Singapore’s Ambassador for International Law, Rena Lee with The Elisabeth Haub Award. The Elisabeth Haub Award for Environmental Law and Diplomacy is the world’s most prestigious award in the field of …
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This event brings together Yale faculty and alumni including EOL co-director Dr Meriwether Wilson and Advisory Panel member Dr Marea Hatziolos. Through an interactive panel convened by Meriwether and audience discussions they will share experiences on current and future ocean strategies to secure long-term health for the planet, and society.
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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