#8 Loreley Picourt: UN Ocean Conference - a call to bold collaborative actions

In this episode of Ocean Collaborations, Jan Maisenbacher speaks with Loreley Picourt about the importance of collaboration around the upcoming '3rd UN Ocean Conference' (UNOC3) and the launch of the 'Ocean Rise and Coastal Resilience Coalition'. 🎧 Tune in to get inspired, informed and energized for a bold collaborative journey ahead.

Loreley Picourt is the Executive Director of the 'Ocean and Climate Platform' and a bold explorer of transformative approaches to ocean regeneration and collective action.

Whether you seek actionable solutions or value bold silo breaking innovation to scale regenerative blue economy solutions as part of a growing ocean impact community: This episode is a must-listen for ocean change agents preparing for UNOC3.

Jan & Loreley discuss the importance of box-skipping paradigms towards a regenerative blue economy around UNOC3. They explore the need for collaboration across sectors, the impact of nature on decision-making, and the significance of initiatives like the 'Great Blue Wall' or 'Let’s be Nice to the ocean'. The dialogue emphasizes the role of civil society in advocating for ocean protection and the necessity of integrating science into policy. They also highlight the importance of collective action and transformative values in achieving sustainable ocean governance.

Loreley shares inspiring insights on:

* The UNOC3 as a pivotal moment for global ocean governance and collaboration.

* The importance of connecting diverse stakeholders—from grassroots to investors—to build a united voice for ocean protection.

* The power of community and female leaders in accelerating ocean impact.

Sound Bites

* "We need to break out of that bubble."

* "We need science to drive decision making."

* "We need to learn from our mistakes."

Takeaways

* The 'Ocean Rise and Coastal Resilience Coalition' aims to represent a billion people.

* Transformative values like equity and justice are key to ocean governance.

* Community support is essential for tackling ocean challenges.

* Inclusivity in ocean governance is crucial for success.

Chapters

02:35 If Loreley would be the 'Voice of the Ocean' today?

03:55 What aspects of the Ocean break Loreleys heart?

05:20 Loreleys personal regeneration habits

09:50 Collaborative opportunities of UNOC3

15:50 Place to go for changemakers at UNOC3

19:00 Details on the 'Ocean Rise and Coastal Resilience Coalition' (Launch 7 June/Nice)

22:00 Loreleys biggest challenge for the ocean community

23:30 What Loreley loves about a blue regenerative economy

26:15 Outcomes of Loreleys bubble-breaking ecosystem work

29:12 Science-Policy interface as a pre-requisite for collaboration

31:30 Visioning to sense into the future: The power of transformative values

35:50 About the role of civil society, new leadership models and first-movers at UNOC3

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Links

Ocean and Climate Platform: https://ocean-climate.orgConnect with Loreley Picourt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loreley-picourt-ab914b84

United Nations Ocean Conference: https://sdgs.un.org/conferences/ocean2025

Ocean Rise and Coastal Resilience Coalition: https://oceanrise-coalition.org/

Great Blue Wall: https://iucn.org/resources/brochure/great-blue-wall-initiative

Let’s be Nice to the ocean: https://letsbenicetotheocean.org/Connect with Jan Maisenbacher on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janmaisenbacher/

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