Join INCLUSEA at the United Nations World Oceans Day

Join INCLUSEA at the United Nations World Oceans Day

Honored to be part of the United Nations World Oceans Day!

Join our INCLUSEA colleague, Dr. Easkey Britton, today June 8th at 17:30h CET at @unworldoceansday.

The “Faces of the Sea” segment will share the stories of individuals whose lives are deeply interconnected with the ocean across a variety of sectors and will highlight humanity’s relationship with the ocean, as well as related threats and opportunities.

 
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Meet the Speakers:

Easkey Britton @easkeysurf is a world-renowned Irish surfer, marine social scientist, and author. Using her passion for the ocean to create social change, connection, and inclusion across cultures. She is part of Liquid Therapy, one of the partners of our Inclusea European consortium, seeking to turn the tides to create an innovative methodology for adapted surfing.

@celinecelines is the founder of @slowfactory Foundation, a public service organization working at the intersection of environmental and social justice.
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Max is the Search and Rescue Manager onshore for @sosmediterranee
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Mrs. Deepika is on the Waste Management Staff at @greenworms_ and is an advocate for proper waste management to mitigate pollution in the nearby Bay of Bengal.

@catarina_lorenzo is a youth climate activist. She is part of @heirstoouroceans, among many other organizations, which focuses on environmental education and sustainability.

@maurocolagreco is a Relais & Châteaux chef and owner of @restaurantMirazur—2019’s world’s best restaurant—who is passionate about the sustainability of seafood.

Multiple Somalia fishers will share their personal experiences as fishers in Bander Beyla and will highlight the importance of fisheries to livelihoods.

This segment will also share three unique short films, which showcase the experiences of different groups of people with an intimate connection and knowledge of the ocean, including:
▪️ Lessons from Jeju by @gromlet @kimi_swimmy @backroadspictures
▪️ Dive Tierra Bomba Dive by @joya.b__lucy.j
▪️ Racing the King Tide

Hosted by the United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, Office of Legal Affairs, in Partnership with @Oceanic.Global. Presented by @Blancpain1735 & Supported by @LaMer.

UN World Oceans Day is a free, digital event. RSVP and tune in at unworldoceansday.org!