New webinar – The role of youth in advancing the Indian Ocean Blue Economy

On the 15th of October the hub hosted a webinar: The role of youth in advancing the Indian Ocean Blue Economy.

The presenters were from Sri Lanka, Thailand, Maldives, Indonesia and South Africa and included two of our Early Career Visiting Scientists (Jacqueline and Milica).

• Fathimath Hana Amir – Coral Reef Restoration and rehabilitation and the Maldives – Maldives Marine Research Institute
• Jacqueline Raw – Blue Carbon Ecosystem Responses to Sea Level Rise – Nelson Mandela University
• Astrid Kusumaningtyas – Blue Carbon – Potential and Challenges – Ministry of Marine Affairs & Fisheries
• Shamodi Nanayakkara – The role of young conservation agents in CSR – Dilmah Tea Conservation

The event was moderated by Milica Stankovic  – Prince of Songkla University.

The webinar provided a good opportunity from a range of perspectives on advancing the blue economy in the Indian Ocean. If you would like to view the recording please see below.