Early Career Ocean Professionals
ECOPs and ocean solutions: 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
- catalyzing culture change for inclusivity
Publication: Satterthwaite, E. V., Komyakova, V., Erazo, N. G., Gammage, L., Juma, G. A., Kelly, R., … Zanuri, N. B. M. (2022). Five actionable pillars to engage the next generation of leaders in the co-design of transformative ocean solutions. PLoS Biology, 20(10), e3001832.