I am pleased to announce that I will be a keynote speaker at the 13th Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association Symposium taking place in Mombasa, Kenya, from 28 September to 3rd October. In my keynote address, I will reflect on over a decade of science-to-policy processes in the WIO region through lessons from innovative transdisciplinary approaches from One Ocean Hub, Blue Tenure Transitions and a lot more other work that connects local, regional and global contexts. I look forward to seeing many of you there! One Ocean Hub Blue Tenure Transitions Elisa Morgera #WIOMSA25
Marine Conservation & Sustainability | Coasts | Oceans | People | Biodiversity | Marine Management | Marine Science
Connecting science and policy with Dr. Philile Mbatha at #WIOMSA2025. We are excited to announce Dr. Philile Mbatha as a keynote speaker at the 13th WIOMSA Symposium. Dr. Mbatha, Senior Lecturer at the University of Cape Town and Deputy Director of the One Ocean Hub, is a leading researcher whose work centres on coastal and environmental governance. Dr. Mbatha is actively engaged in developing innovative science-to-policy approaches that promote dialogue among diverse stakeholders, ensuring meaningful participation and equitable decision-making. In her keynote address, Dr. Mbatha will share insights on how knowledge co-production and equitable ocean governance can shape a more inclusive, resilient, and socially just future for the Western Indian Ocean. Read more about her keynote on: https://lnkd.in/dt8ED_wz
Wow Congratulations Philile! Continue to shine! 🥰
Wonderful, Philile! Can’t wait to see you on that stage!
We'll have to meet up for a walk and share once you are back!
@Dr. Philile Mbatha - looking forward to your keynote!
I missed to listen to you my friend kudos 👏🏾👏🏾
Congradulations Dr Philile
Ocean Governance Specialist, Marine Spatial Planning Specialist, Policy Development and Analyst, Multilateral Instrument Negotiator and Mediator, Project Development, Proposal Development and Donor funding Facilitator.
1moSee you there....can't wait to hear such presentation