Ocean Collaborations

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 a...

In this episode of Ocean Collaborations, Jan Maisenbacher speaks with David Obura, an Kenyan marine scientist, about the social lab approach and collaborative efforts in conservation. They reflect on Davids experiences at Sustainable Oceans Lab from 2015 ( https://sustainableoceanslab.org) and the importance of participatory practices. David shares insights on the Great Blue Wall Initiative ( http...

In this episode of Ocean Collaborations, host Jan Maisenbacher speaks with Nathalie Gil , the president of Sea Shepherd Brasil. Be inspired by Nathalie personal career switch journey from a successful career in FMCG marketing to her transformative experience with Sea Shepherd. We dive into the importance of collaboration in ocean conservation, the need for bold actions and the importance of regene...

In this episode, Jan Maisenbacher and Rémi Parmentier discuss the importance of collaboration among ocean stakeholders, the critical role of the ocean in climate protection and the challenges facing ocean advocacy. They delve into the upcoming UN Ocean Conference, the #LetsBeNicetotheOcean movement & initiative (join it!), and the need for a paradigm shift in ocean protection . Rémi shares insight...

In this episode Jan Maisenbacher talks with Patricia Ricard and Rym Benzina to share inspiring backgrounds about the collaborative initiative “ Women Actions for the oceans” (WAO) . This conversation explores the WAO initiative, highlighting the importance of women's roles in ocean conservation, the need for concrete actions, and the creation of a global network to support and empower women in thi...

Let’s discover what the collaboration status-quo is from a pioneer in the seaweed sector. We surfed the waves of how to scale seaweed collaborations… * (00:28) Introducing Vincent Doumeizel * (02:31) If Vincent would be the voice of the ocean… * (04:28) What breaks Vincents heart when it comes to the status of the ocean… * (06:24) How circular seaweed could replace the worst elements of convention...

Get inspired from those 28 minutes with the renowned canadian ocean conservation & governance consultant Bobbi-Jo Dobush. We surf various important ocean collaboration topics: * (03:25) Current Status and Concerns in Deep Sea Mining: What is the collaborative status-quo today extracting ressources from our seabeds? * (06:37) Governance and cool challenges at International Seabed Authority (ISA) :...

(16.2.2025) Gunter is a pioneer who has been named both " The Steve Jobs of Sustainability" and "The Che Guevara of Sustainability". He has given birth to 112 sustainability innovation cases. AND - that’s what I find really inspiring: He’s an author of 365 children stories published and distributed in all Chinese schools. For almost four decades, he is recognized as an entrepreneur, skilled in mak...