One Ocean, One Voice: A Global Early Career Perspective on the Priorities for the UN Ocean Decade

Crespo, Guillermo Ortuño; Robbins, Matthew; Satterthwaite, Erin V.; Puskic, Peter S.; Kostianaia, Evgeniia A.; Giddens, Jonatha; Brodnicke, Ole Bjørn; Rguez‐Baron, Juan M.; Elsler, Laura G.; Cziesielski, Maha J.; Giron-Nava, Alfredo

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“…Today, some frameworks and pathways to address such challenges have been proposed in certain fields, including polar research [ 43 ], and within the wider marine research sector [ 46 ]. In addition, international processes, such as the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030), hereafter referred to as the UN Ocean Decade [ 47 ], are working to provide ECOPs with professional opportunities to engage in international ocean sustainability initiatives [ 48 , 49 ].…”

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Five actionable pillars to engage the next generation of leaders in the co-design of transformative ocean solutions

Satterthwaite

Komyakova²,

Erazo³

et al. 2022

PLoS Biol

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Solutions to complex and unprecedented global challenges are urgently needed. Overcoming these challenges requires input and innovative solutions from all experts, including Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs). To achieve diverse inclusion from ECOPs, fundamental changes must occur at all levels—from individuals to organizations. Drawing on insights from across the globe, we propose 5 actionable pillars that support the engagement of ECOPs in co-design processes that address ocean sustainability: sharing knowledge through networks and mentorship, providing cross-boundary training and opportunities, incentivizing and celebrating knowledge co-design, creating inclusive and participatory governance structures, and catalyzing culture change for inclusivity. Foundational to all actions are the cross-cutting principles of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusivity. In addition, the pillars are cross-boundary in nature, including collaboration and innovation across sectors, disciplines, regions, generations, and backgrounds. Together, these recommendations provide an actionable and iterative path toward inclusive engagement and intergenerational exchange that can develop ocean solutions for a sustainable future.

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