November 17, 2025 | Monday

14:30

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16:00

Shaping our blue future: integrative research to harness marine ecosystems for climate action around the world

This session takes participants on a global tour of marine and coastal climate action, showcasing regional approaches to protect ocean ecosystems. It highlights science-based adaptation and mitigation, integration of diverse knowledge systems, and cross-regional collaboration aligned with COP30 objectives to advance sustainable, resilient ocean governance.

Leading Institutes

  • GEOMAR
  • GERICS

Speakers
Katja Matthes (GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel / Christian‐Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel), PhD
David Obura (CORDIO East Africa, PhD
Marinez Scherer (Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina), PhD
Albertino Martins Albertino Martins (Instituto do Mar), PhD
Maura Sousa Maura Sousa (Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi / Universidade Federal do Pará), PhD
Mariana Rocha de Souza Mariana Rocha de Souza (University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa), PhD