Updates
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New paper on blue skills & ocean literacy: Edinburgh Ocean Leaders collaboration in action
We talk a lot about the blue economy’s potential, but very little about who actually gets to participate in it. João Canning-Clode A new paper led by
Beth Tupara-Katene awarded the inaugural Kristina Gjerde Ocean Leaders Award
During a special dinner at the Edinburgh Ocean Leaders (EOL) Annual Meeting in April, the inaugural Kristina Gjerde Ocean Leaders Award was presented to 2025 Ocean Leader
Annual Meeting 2026
Since the start of Edinburgh Ocean Leaders (EOL), the Annual Meeting in Edinburgh has been a cornerstone of the programme. Not only is it the first opportunity
Announcing the 2026 Ocean Leaders
We are delighted to announce the eight ocean professionals chosen as the 2026 Edinburgh Ocean Leaders. Based in Brazil, the Canary Islands, Colombia, the Cook Islands, Ghana,
Kristina Gjerde: a tribute to an inspiring friend and colleague
Kristina Gjerde passed away on 26th December 2025, following a battle with cancer. Quite simply, Kristina was a global superstar, famous for her inspired leadership and dedication
Edinburgh Ocean Leaders on the Global Stage: WIOMSA, COP30 & the IUCN Congress
2025 has been an important and successful year for Edinburgh Ocean Leaders (EOL), with the launch of our five year Impact Report, and participation of Ocean Leaders
Learning, Leadership & Community: Reflections from the 2025 Bali field mission
The annual Edinburgh Ocean Leaders (EOL) field mission is an integral component of the programme. Each year, the EOL team and the current cohort of OLs gather
A Wave of Impact: Edinburgh Ocean Leaders at the Forefront in the South of France
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
Annual Meeting 2025
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
Visioning Workshop: A Call to Imagine the Future of Ocean Sustainability
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
Five Years of Ocean Leadership: Edinburgh Ocean Leaders 2025 Impact Report
We are pleased to share the 2025 Edinburgh Ocean Leaders Impact Report, released five years after the launch of the programme. The report captures how this growing
Field Mission Diaries: Reflections from Madeira with the Edinburgh Ocean Leaders
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
Edinburgh Ocean Leaders @ The 7th International Marine Conservation Congress
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
Edinburgh Ocean Leaders @ Yale Planetary Solutions Panel NYC
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
Snapshots from the field: Madeira Field Mission
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
Kristina Gjerde receives prestigious Elisabeth Haub Award
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
Edinburgh Ocean Leaders @ New York Climate Week
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
Edinburgh Ocean Leaders at Immersed in Change, Costa Rica
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
