Profile
Aiming to advance a more holistic understanding of conservation needs and strategies to protect our ocean's functioning and biological diversity. The need for which becomes increasingly urgent and must be considered our intergenerational challenge that requires increased, equitable, and joint efforts - beyond national borders. Moving forward, more social and political alignment is required to transform the dialogue and build a shared capacity for protection and sustainable use, while fostering a culture of ocean stewardship that actively shapes a future in which we act according to the systemic boundaries of our ecosystems.
Tasks & Responsibilities at ZMT
• Office for Knowledge Exchange - OKE
• Knowledge Exchange Coordination (TropEcS)
• Scientific research translation into accessible formats for non-academic societal actors and communities of practice
• Science-Policy Communication: Synthesizing marine research into actionable insights, stakeholder dialogues, and science-informed policy formats
• Capacity Development: Supporting collaborative international training initiatives for sustainable ocean management
• Transdisciplinary Facilitation: Designing and executing formats that align scientific inquiry with societal needs and practical implementation
Further Information and Links
• Office for Knowledge Exchange - OKE
• Modelling Socio-Economic Dimensions across Tropical Coastal Ecosystems and the Earth System (TropEcS)
• TropEcS Guest and Researcher Exchange Programme
• LinkedIn