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Hometown Heroes: Bridging Community Insights, Traditional Wisdom, and Science

Hometown Heroes: Bridging Community Insights, Traditional Wisdom, and Science

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Waitt Institute

Waitt Institute

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Island nations are charting a sustainable future with a modern and holistic approach to ocean management. Island communities have long been the ocean’s most skilled stewards and observers. The success of modern ocean management hinges on consulting local communities and incorporating traditional wisdom. This panel discussion will explore how the future of ocean management is being shaped by bridging community insights, traditional wisdom, and scientific research.

Speakers:

Adriano Quintela

Operational & Information Manager, Blue Azores

Andrew Paris

Science Coordinator, Blue Prosperity Fiji

Dr. Nicole Yamase

Science Advisor, Blue Prosperity Micronesia

Moderator

John Gibbons

Trust Manager, Harbour Fiduciary Services Limited

Steve William Hango

Senior Desk Officer, Vanuatu Department of Foreign Affairs, Maritime and Ocean Affairs Division

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