by Jan Maisenbacher Oceans Collaborations
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April 17, 2025
<p><strong>In this episode Jan Maisenbacher talks with Patricia Ricard</strong> and <strong>Rym Benzina </strong>to share inspiring backgrounds about the collaborative initiative “<strong>Women Actions for the oceans” (WAO)</strong>. </p><p>This conversation explores the WAO initiative, highlighting the importance of women's roles in ocean conservation, the need for concrete actions, and the creation of a global network to support and empower women in this field. The discussion emphasizes collaboration, community engagement, and the significance of sharing best practices and success stories to inspire action.</p><p><strong>00:30 </strong>Introducing Patricia and Rym and “Women Actions for the Ocean”</p><p><strong>03:30 </strong>The birth of women actions for the Ocean</p><p><strong>06:02 </strong>The role of Women in Ocean Conservation</p><p><strong>08:30 </strong>How to build this global network of women</p><p><strong>10:00 </strong>Collaboration skills women bring to the ocean table</p><p><strong>12:30</strong> Reactions from others on WAO </p><p><strong>14:30 </strong>How to join and get involved (<a target="_blank" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfG0pqNzkASkRwAbUow_SJrQhYC48DvEM6fYlLf-cUc-XlUhg/viewform">Fill out the form if you are a ocean action woman) </a></p><p><strong>18:20</strong> How to connect with WAO in Nice in June at 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) </p><p><strong>20:40 </strong>How to collaborate with WAO</p><p><strong>21:45 </strong>What action projects might get born in the future?</p><p><strong>Takeaways</strong></p><p>* Women are crucial in ocean conservation efforts.</p><p>* Collaboration among women leads to stronger actions.</p><p>* Togetherness is essential for impactful ocean action.</p><p>* Men can play a supportive role in women's initiatives.</p><p>* The initiative seeks to empower women from diverse backgrounds.</p><p>* Future projects will focus on replicable actions globally.</p><p><strong>Sound Bites</strong></p><p>* "Enough bla-bla-blue-blue talks around the world” </p><p>* "We need concrete action and we share concrete actions."</p><p>* "Women build networks and coalitions - they don’t wait to have enough money, they just go."</p><p>* "Togetherness is key for ocean action."</p><p>* "Women are humble and strong together."</p><p><strong>More background information about Women Actions for the Ocean (WAO)</strong></p><p>The Women Actions for the Ocean (WAO) event will be held on June 8, 2025, World Ocean Day, as part of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), co-organized by France and Costa Rica, in Nice. Following on from events celebrating women's actions, such as the one initiated by Women Ocean Guardians at the ‘Immersed In Change’ conference in Costa Rica, <strong>Women Actions for the Ocean is an initiative that highlights women’s actions around the world committed to protecting and sustaining the Ocean.</strong> </p><p>Women from<strong> all backgrounds</strong> will be sharing their experiences and showcasing solutions for tackling climate change and the loss of marine biodiversity. Women Actions for the Ocean is intended as a <strong>forum for dialogue, highlighting the commitment and exemplary role played by women</strong> in the blue economy, governance, ocean protection and the resilience of marine ecosystems. Their <strong>presentations of successful initiatives will enrich the UNOC3 discussions</strong>, and help to<strong> shape new approaches to promoting concrete achievements for the Ocean</strong>, at the heart of territories and communities. </p><p>WAO plans to gather a large number of video testimonials to feed into a <strong>social networking campaign</strong> which was launched on 8 March 2025 at International Women's Day. <strong>The campaign will showcase a large number of portraits of exceptional women,</strong> which will mark out the international calendar until June 8. It will gradually announce the inspiring women who have joined the initiative, and raise awareness among a wide and diverse audience in the run-up to UNOC3.<strong> During the event, the final documentary Women Actions for the Ocean will be screened</strong>. </p><p><strong>The sequence on 8 June will also be punctuated by speeches and discussions with the public. </strong></p><p>Furthermore, thematic panels will bring together experts on sustainability issues to protect the Ocean and the communities that depend on it. <strong>Our ambition is to ensure that a strong message on strengthening the role of women and girls in Ocean protection is included in the political declaration to be adopted at UNOC3. </strong></p><p><strong>You are a women with action for the ocean? </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfG0pqNzkASkRwAbUow_SJrQhYC48DvEM6fYlLf-cUc-XlUhg/viewform"><strong>Fill out the form! </strong></a></p><p><strong>Further WAO links to follow & connect: </strong></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@WomenActionsForTheOcean">Youtube Channel</a> with all women</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-actions-for-the-ocean">LinkedIn Page</a> </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/womenactionsfortheocean/">Instagram</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/womenworkingforoceans/">Facebook</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rym-benzina-bourguiba-b9449911/">LinkedIn Profile from Rym Benzina</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-ricard/">LinkedIn Profile from Patricia Ricard</a></p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://janmaisenbacher.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">janmaisenbacher.substack.com</a>
April 7, 2025
<p>Let’s discover what the collaboration status-quo is from a pioneer in the seaweed sector. </p><p><strong>We surfed the waves of how to scale seaweed collaborations…</strong></p><p>* (00:28) Introducing Vincent Doumeizel</p><p>* (02:31) If Vincent would be the voice of the ocean…</p><p>* (04:28) What breaks Vincents heart when it comes to the status of the ocean…</p><p>* (06:24) How<strong> circular seaweed</strong> could replace the worst elements of conventional contemporary agriculture</p><p>* (09:50) <strong>Seaweed Manifesto & community</strong>: challenges & opportunities for pioneers to push and pull collaboration in the sector</p><p>* (12:09) The upcoming <strong>UN Seaweed Taskforce</strong> - support growth and funding of seaweed industry</p><p>* (13:10) The Need for <strong>Scientific Collaboration</strong></p><p>* (17:14) Funding Challenges in the Blue Economy</p><p><strong>Takeaways:</strong></p><p>* The ocean holds immense potential for innovation and solutions.</p><p>* 95% of ocean biomass is planktonic, yet largely ignored.</p><p>* Seaweed can capture nutrients and support sustainable agriculture.</p><p>* Collaboration is essential for the fragmented seaweed industry.</p><p>* A scientific committee is needed to guide seaweed research.</p><p>* Funding is a major challenge for seaweed pioneers.</p><p>* The blue economy requires long-term investment strategies.</p><p>* Public authorities must support ocean science initiatives.</p><p>* There is a need for more scientists in marine biology.</p><p>* The seaweed task force aims to unify efforts in the industry.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-doumeizel/">Follow and connect with Vincent Doumeizel on LinkedIn! </a></p><p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://janmaisenbacher.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">janmaisenbacher.substack.com</a>
March 25, 2025
<p>Get inspired from those 28 minutes with the renowned canadian ocean conservation & governance consultant Bobbi-Jo Dobush.</p><p>We surf various important ocean collaboration topics:</p><p>* <strong>(03:25) </strong>Current Status and Concerns in <strong>Deep Sea Mining: </strong>What is the collaborative status-quo today extracting ressources from our seabeds?</p><p>* <strong>(06:37) </strong>Governance and cool challenges at <strong>International Seabed Authority (ISA)</strong>: How is the tone changing inside-out and which potentials does the change have for more inclusivity?</p><p>* <strong>(13:40) </strong>New voices and perspectives around <strong>“Rights of nature”</strong>: What does it mean if we grant rights - for example to waves? </p><p>* <strong>(16:52) </strong>Opportunities and risks of <strong>Marine managed areas (MMA) and Marine protected areas (MPA)? </strong>What is the “blue washing” risk? </p><p>* <strong>(24:52) </strong>Power & money in<strong> philantrophic ocean funding: </strong>How are relationships changing between funders and grantees?</p><p><strong>Takeaways</strong></p><p>* The ocean can heal itself if left alone.</p><p>* Shifting baselines affect our perception of ocean health.</p><p>* Deep sea mining is unproven and potentially destructive.</p><p>* The International Seabed Authority governs resources beyond national jurisdiction.</p><p>* New leadership at the ISA brings hope for better governance.</p><p>* Nature's rights movement is gaining traction globally.</p><p>* Marine protected areas must be genuinely protected, not just paper parks.</p><p>* Collaboration across sectors is essential for effective ocean governance.</p><p>* Funding relationships in conservation are evolving towards transparency.</p><p>* Real engagement with local communities is crucial for marine protection.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbi-jo/"><strong>Follow and connect with this amazing independent ocean voice </strong></a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbi-jo/"><strong>Here’s Bobbi-Jo Dobush on LinkedIn</strong></a><strong>!</strong></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://janmaisenbacher.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">janmaisenbacher.substack.com</a>
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