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Unlocking Ocean Science for Sustainable Development: The Role of Partnerships to foster UNESCO’s ocean action
15 November
14:00-14:45 in the Partnerships Hub (Halle Saxe)
14:00-14:45 in the Partnerships Hub (Halle Saxe)
15 November 2023
Last update:9 November 2023
The session will showcase how UNESCO through the UN Ocean Decade provides a convening framework for scientists and stakeholders from diverse sectors to develop the scientific knowledge and the partnerships needed to accelerate ocean science-based solutions to achieve the 2030 Agenda, with a particular focus on Climate Change and resilience, marine biodiversity conservation and capacity development /societal awareness raising.
The session will be conducted in English.
Speakers:
- Mr Julian Barbière, Chief of Marine Policy and Regional Coordination Section, IOC/UNESCO - Moderator
- Ms Maya Gabeira, UNESCO Champion for the Ocean and Youth, Focusing on ocean literacy and societal mobilization for ocean action
- Ms Rosalind Joanna Cook, Head of Campaigns and Community Unit, UN Disaster Risk Reduction Office (UNDRR)
- Ms Alexia BARRIER, IMOCA Skipper
- Mr Enzo Porto, Founder of Oceanica
Contact: j.barbiere@unesco.org v.lindoso@unesco.org r.herve@unesco.org