On July 8th, 2024, the European Marine Biological Resource Centre (EMBRC) hosted a pivotal G20 Ocean Dialogues session, “Navigating the Blue Economy: Insights from Ocean Observation Data.” This important event was moderated by MARCO-BOLO’s coordinator and EMBRC Executive Director, Nicolas Pade, and brought together key stakeholders to explore the critical role of ocean observation data in biodiversity conservation.
The webinar provided an insightful discussion on how ocean observation can shape a sustainable Blue Economy. Topics covered included marine biodiversity monitoring and conservation, restoration strategies, data-driven decision-making, sustainable fishing and aquaculture practices, cross-sector collaboration, and funding opportunities.
The event featured distinguished panellists, including:
- Pooja Mahapatra, Principal Advisor, Climate & Nature at Fugro
- Claire Jolly, Head of Ocean Economy, Science, Technology & Innovation Directorate at OECD
- Ralph Rayner, Professional Research Fellow at the London School of Economics
- Nathalie Roth, Managing Director & Founder of 4Climate
- Zoi Konstantinou, Policy Officer, DG Maritime Affairs & Fisheries at the European Commission
- Fabrice Not, Senior Researcher at Station Biologique de Roscoff
These experts shared valuable insights into how ocean observation data can be effectively used for marine conservation and to support sustainable economic practices.
The event was a great success, and we invite you to watch the recording to gain more insights into these critical discussions.