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A new global biodiversity framework: What place for the ocean?

A new global biodiversity framework: What place for the ocean?

47m 50s

On the eve of the 2022 UN Biodiversity Conference (COP 15) in Montreal, Canada, this episode explores key elements of the new proposed framework for global action and what opportunities this harbours for halting and reversing nature loss in the ocean.

Marine spatial planning and the 30 x 30 goal

Marine spatial planning and the 30 x 30 goal

46m 13s

This episode of Ocean InSight travels to Namibia and the Benguela Current LME. It explores how MSP can help protect biodiversity in a national and transnational context and some of the challenges this brings.

Blue Nature-Based Solutions in the Western Indian Ocean Region

Blue Nature-Based Solutions in the Western Indian Ocean Region

41m 49s

This episode of Ocean Insight focuses on the innovative potential of blue nature-based solutions. Drawing on examples from the WIO region, we learn what is different about this approach and how it can contribute to community resilience.

Ocean governance and integrated ocean management in the WIO region

Ocean governance and integrated ocean management in the WIO region

49m 46s

This episode of Ocean Insight dives into the intricacies of international ocean governance, using the WIO region and the Nairobi Convention as examples. We learn about current governance challenges and what can and should be done to address them.

Two Perspectives on Scientific Data for Decision Making

Two Perspectives on Scientific Data for Decision Making

47m 42s

Welcome to the second season of Ocean Insight! The first episode of the new series takes us to Tanzania and Zanzibar. Based on experiences with the NeDiT project, we hear what can scientists can do to package their data and what decision-makers need for data and information to make an impact.

Ocean InSight Season 2 - Trailer

Ocean InSight Season 2 - Trailer

0m 55s

Welcome to Season 2 of Ocean InSight, the MeerWissen podcast series. If you are interested in knowledge-based policy-making regarding coastal and marine ecosystems you have found the right place!

The Ocean Decade in a nutshell - an insider's account

The Ocean Decade in a nutshell - an insider's account

45m 17s

This time we are tuning in with a special episode about the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, or Ocean Decade. Alison Clausen, Programme Specialist at the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO was kind enough to give us a short virtual behind the scenes tour of the Ocean Decade.

Seaweeds: The hidden champions of coastal ecosytems

Seaweeds: The hidden champions of coastal ecosytems

35m 30s

Today I am tuning in from the western African shores of Senegal, where we virtually had a lovely chat with Waly Ndiaye, Birgit Quack, Florian Weinberger and Anna Fricke who are partnering in the CLIMALG_SN project in Senegal.