Ocean Literacy & Climate Change (STREAM 1)

As the interconnectivity between ocean and climate continues to be positioned at the centre of ocean governance debates, there is a need for ocean literacy research to consider the impacts of future climate change and how this might impact societal relationships with the ocean, and in turn, levels of ocean literacy in different communities.

This session will bring together researchers and practitioners interested in furthering the connection between ocean literacy research and climate action, including areas relating to behaviour change, adaptive capacity, and resilience.

When: Saturday, February 4 from 4:00-5:00pm PT

Where: Room 204

Facilitator: Dr Jen McRuer - Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition, Canada

Presenters:

1. Kerstin Forsberg -  Co-Founder/Director, Planeta Oceano, Peru  

2. Neus Figueras - Marine Scientist & Author, Spain

3. Margarita O’Zethelius - Global Ecovillage Movement Ambassador, Co-founder Ubuntu, National Marine Park, Colombia

4. Bodhi Patil - Ocean Uprise and Sea Dragon Studios, Canada

5. Dr Elin Kelsey - Scholar, Educator & Author, Canada

Dr Jen McRuer

Kerstin Forsberg

Neus Figueras

Margarita O’Zethelius

Bodhi Patil

Dr Elin Kelsey

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