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Riding the Wave: bringing science, policy and innovation together for the future of the ocean
On May 11-12, 2026, Cyprus hosted “Riding the Wave: Advancing the EU Ocean Pact through Science, Innovation and Cooperation”, a high-level conference organised by the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI), the Eratosthenes Centre of Excellence, and the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Bringing together scientists, policymakers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs and civil society representatives, the event explored how research, innovation and collaboration can help shape a sustainable future for Europe’s ocean.
Riding the Wave: bringing science, policy and innovation together for the future of the ocean
On May 11-12, 2026, Cyprus hosted “Riding the Wave: Advancing the EU Ocean Pact through Science, Innovation and Cooperation”, a high-level conference organised by the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI), the Eratosthenes Centre of Excellence, and the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, under the auspices of
Riding the Wave: bringing science, policy and innovation together for the future of the ocean
On May 11-12, 2026, Cyprus hosted “Riding the Wave: Advancing the EU Ocean Pact through Science, Innovation and Cooperation”, a high-level conference organised by the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI), the Eratosthenes Centre of Excellence, and the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, under the auspices of
ECOP Togo join the NF-POGO Regional Training Programme on Marine Pollution and Biogeochemistry in Coastal environments
During 12 – 25 November 2023 members of ECOP TOGO attended Regional Training Programme on Marine Pollution and biogeochemistry in coastal zones hosted by the LaMERE laboratory from the Department
Charting the Course for Africa’s Ocean Future: The African Taskforce Meeting
On February 1, 2024, a pivotal gathering took place under the auspices of the Mohammed VI Foundation for the Protection of the Environment at the International Hassan II Center for
ECOP MOROCCO’s Launch Gathering : “Sip, Sea and Snack”
The ECOP Morocco’s launch gathering on the 17th of January 2024 was a momentous event that brought together ocean enthusiasts and professionals from various backgrounds. Hosted by Mohammed V University
ECOP Africa participate in IOC-UNESCO’s Ocean Literacy Dialogues, Tanzania
The 4th edition of the Ocean Literacy Dialogues unfolded in Tanzania from November 4-5, 2023. It was co-hosted with the African Union and Regional Seas with African parties, in collaboration
An exciting announcement during DITTO Summit 2023 – ECOP China node is launched!
With the aim of promoting the development and application of digital twin ocean technologies, the DITTO Summit 2023 (International Digital Twins of the Ocean Summit) was held in Xiamen, China, on
MTS Early Career Ocean Professionals and IEEE OES Young Professionals are looking for your feedback on in person events
The OCEANS 2023 Gulf Coast conference took place 25-28 September at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Centre. As always, OCEANS hosted a joint MTS Early Career Ocean Professionals and IEEE
Connecting and Engaging ECOPs with the North Pacific Science Community at the 2023 Annual PICES Meeting
The 2023 PICES conference (“Connecting Science and Communities for Sustainable Seas”) took place in Seattle on 23-27 October 2023, and was designed to focus on developing and strengthening PICES diverse
ECOP Participation in OSICON 2023
Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs) are everywhere! The 8th Biennial conference of the Ocean Society of India (OSI), OSICON was hosted by the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services
Nurturing Ocean Stewards: WAMSS ECOP Africa Side Event and the Dynamic Panel Showcase the Power of Emerging Ocean Leaders.
The ECOP Africa Side Event at this year’s inaugural West African Marine Science Symposium (WAMSS) in Ghana unfolded an engaging gathering, centered around a dynamic discussion on the opportunities spanning
Ocean Literacy school: collaboration for solutions with Melany Velásquez-Lozano from Colombia
In our July newsletter we featured Melany Velásquez-Lozano, the Ocean literacy coordinator at the Observatory for Marine and Coastal Governance, Colombia. Melany was part of the 19 participants who
Kolisa Yola Sinyanya, the #MthathaBoffin who is strengthening the voice of diverse ECOPs Internationally
Meet Kolisa Yola Sinyanya, also known as the #MthathaBoffin, who is an Ocean Biogeochemist at the University of Cape Town in South Africa. She is an American Geophysical Union LANDinG
On the stage at the World Ocean Summit: Inés Mas de la Peña (ECOP Spain) and the Sustainable Ocean Alliance panel prove how competent emerging Ocean leaders are
Words by: Inés Mas de la Peña I had the opportunity to be a speaker at the World Ocean Summit from the Economist Impact in Lisbon. This opportunity arose due