News Blog

ECOP Belgium gathering at EU Ocean Days
The ECOP Programme at EU Ocean Days: Shaping the Future of the Blue Sector
The Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOP) Programme gathered for the European Ocean Days (March 2–6) in Brussels. Throughout the week, the team played a central role in advocating for the next generation of ocean professionals, specifically during the “Inspiring the Next Generation of Blue Careers” session at SPARKS.

ECOP Belgium gathering at EU Ocean Days
The ECOP Programme at EU Ocean Days: Shaping the Future of the Blue Sector
The Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOP) Programme gathered for the European Ocean Days (March 2–6) in Brussels. Throughout the week, the team played a central role in advocating for the next generation of

ECOP Belgium gathering at EU Ocean Days
The ECOP Programme at EU Ocean Days: Shaping the Future of the Blue Sector
The Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOP) Programme gathered for the European Ocean Days (March 2–6) in Brussels. Throughout the week, the team played a central role in advocating for the next generation of

Top tips for attending conferences as an ECOP
Traveling alone can be a daunting prospect, let alone attending your first event as an ECOP in a foreign country. Conferences, meetings and symposiums are all typical in the life

Meet Fifi Adodo from Togo
We recently met with Fifi Ibrahime Adodo to discuss the upcoming GEO Blue Planet Symposium in Ghana and highlight any opportunities for the ECOP Programme to collaborate or support. We quickly

Call for Nominations to the Future Earth Governing Council
At the last Future Earth Assembly meeting in September 2021, the Governing Council of Future Earth was elected (see the composition HERE). Last year, the members were elected with staggered

Meet the co-organizers of the Young Professionals Breakfast event: “Gaining an Edge in the New Blue Economy”
Conference season is about to kick off again, and we’re pleased to see a concerted effort to cater towards ECOPs in many upcoming events. Oceans 2022 is taking place in

European Maritime Day in my country: Georgia
Georgia is situated on the edge of the Black Sea, where Europe meets Asia, and is famed for its ancient heritage, traditional hospitality and unique cuisine. And now the maritime
Call for nominations of participants to the IPBES youth workshop (19-23 October 2022)
Call for nominations of participants to the IPBES youth workshop (19-23 October 2022) The Plenary, at its ninth session (IPBES 9), held in Bonn, Germany, from 3 to 9 July

A shining example of Youth Action for Oceans: Brigitta Maria Andrea Gunawan
Brigitta Maria Andrea Gunawan is a member of EarthEcho International’s Youth Leadership Council, representing a global network of young ocean advocates driving efforts to protect and restore our ocean planet. She
ECOP speakers needed for Ocean Best Practices: OBPS Workshop VI
Ocean Best Practices publish, discover and provide access to relevant and tested methods, from observation to application, as well as a foundation for increasing capacity. The Ocean Best Practice System supports
Five steps towards Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Ocean Science
In our global society that has been transforming over time, we are at a point in history where the ability to identify, understand and break down systemic prejudice, will enable
Opportunity for 6 Youth leaders to sail from Palau to Yokohama with One Ocean Expedition in August
As part of its efforts to nurture the next generation of international leaders of ocean science, the Ocean Policy Research Institute (OPRI) of The Sasakawa Peace Foundation is seeking young
Last chance to apply – SDG Challenge Competition
Early Career Researchers Network of Network (ECR-NoN) invites you to join our SDG challenge competition. This year the challenge is open for the SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 11 (Sustainable
Celebrating one year of the ECOP Programme!
In celebration of the one year anniversary of the ECOP Programme, we decided to look back over the course of the last year and acknowledge the key people and crucial
