TM19 | Launching the International Platform for Ocean Sustainability (IPOS): Weaving knowledge systems to accelerate ocean action

TM19

Launching the International Platform for Ocean Sustainability (IPOS): Weaving knowledge systems to accelerate ocean action

Convener: Maxime de Lisle | Co-convener: Sheila Heymans, Joachim Claudet, Paola González-Vargas

Tue, 03 Jun, 12:45–13:45 (CEST)|Room 7

The International Platform for Ocean Sustainability (IPOS) is a groundbreaking initiative to bridge the gap between diverse knowledge systems and actionable insights for policymakers, accelerating progress toward sustainable ocean management and conservation. This side event will serve as the official launchpad for IPOS’s “test phase,” an ambitious experimentation process involving a wide range of stakeholders.
With high-level presentations and an interactive panel discussion, the session will explore the potential of IPOS to synthesize inputs from science, indigenous knowledge, and civil society to inform international commitments and targets. Attendees will hear from a geographically diverse and gender-balanced panel of experts and youth representatives, reflecting the multidisciplinary and inclusiveness of the initiative.
The event aims to highlight IPOS’s role as a facilitator of actionable change. By weaving diverse knowledge sources into a cohesive strategy, IPOS aligns with the Ocean Decade's overarching mission to advance sustainable development goals for the ocean. The session will also seek feedback from attendees to refine the initiative during its test phase.