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Opportunities in Ocean Science for Island People

Opportunities in Ocean Science for Island People

Island communities are intrinsically linked to the ocean, which has shaped thousands of years of cultural heritage, history, and societal bonds. As the custodians of their lands, islanders should have a say in managing the environment that they are a part of – but what opportunities are available for islanders to build their relationship with the ocean? Find out in this session headlined by several leading figures in governance, academia and policy.

Speakers:

Anthony Talouli

Director of Waste Management and Pollution Control, SPREP

Austin J. Shelton

Associate Professor of Island Sustainability, University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability & Sea Grant

Gemma Nelson

PSIDS Advisor on the Oceans, Samoa at the U.N.

Hon. Dalton Tagelagi

Premier of Niue

Kaimana Bingham

Data and Innovation Director, Hawaii Local2030 Hub

Masanori Kobayashi

Ocean Policy Research Institute, The Sakasawa Peace Foundation

Preeti Sinha

Executive Secretary, UNCDF

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