Updates
Explore stories, activities and events with the latest updates from Edinburgh Ocean Leaders.
Edinburgh Ocean Leaders at Our Ocean, Athens 2024
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
Boris Solovyev: A Breakthrough for Arctic Marine Conservation
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
Edinburgh Ocean Leaders at the UN Ocean Decade Conference, Barcelona
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
Monaco Blue Iniative and Monaco Ocean Week 2024
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
Introducing the 2024 Ocean Leaders
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,
Stories from the field: EOL in the Maldives
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
Edinburgh Ocean Leader 2023 Field Mission: The Maldives
Kicking off on October 21, 2023, the 2023 cohort of Ocean Leaders will convene for the third Edinburgh Ocean Leader Field Mission, this year, in the Maldives.
Ocean Leaders at the African Climate Summit 2023
Last week (4th – 8th September 2023) marked Africa Climate Week, an annual gathering that brings together leaders from governments, businesses, international organizations, and civil society to
The Central Arctic Ocean during the hottest summer on record by Boris Solovyev
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
Podcast with Diva Amon: What’s at stake if we mine the deep-sea?
As the International Seabed Authority gathers in Jamaica to thrash out regulations for mining the deep sea, Chris Michael of the Guardian’s Seascape team gives Ian Sample
Ocean Leaders Stephen Kankam & Yolanda Sanchez: Marine Education in Ghana
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
Hugo Tagholm: Inside Science
Radio Show Wild Isles – In 2020, the UK government committed to protecting at least 30% of land and sea for nature by 2030. Step seven years
Angelique Pouponneau: Blue Economy – the perspectives of small island developing States
Open Access Journal Article ABSTRACT: Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are amongst the foremost advocates for the blue economy concept; and yet, their perspectives remain marginalised in
The 2023 Ocean Leader Film
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
Edinburgh Ocean Leaders at the 14th Monaco Blue Initiative
The Monaco Blue Initiative (MBI) is a unique platform that brings together major players in ocean conservation and governance in annual debates to explore solutions for the
Edinburgh Ocean Leaders 2023 Annual Meeting
Each year the Edinburgh Ocean Leaders (EOL) annual meeting brings together the EOL network for a week of networking, leadership coaching, learning and cohort-building. This year, we
Angelique Pouponneau: High Seas Treaty: Should we be celebrating?
Angelique shares her perspective on the BBNJ Treaty and the potential impact on ocean conservation. Link to article: https://www.mba.ac.uk/high-seas-treaty-should-we-be-celebrating/
Leading the transition towards a healthy and inclusive ocean future : 2022 Ocean Leaders at Monaco Ocean Week
On the 21st March 2023, the 2022 Ocean Leaders (OLs) hosted an interactive discussion event at Monaco Ocean Week, aimed at promoting ocean leadership across sectors, geographies,
