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Five actionable pillars to engage the next generation of leaders in the co-design of transformative ocean solutions

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  • Erin V Satterthwaite
  • Valeriya Komyakova
  • Natalia G Erazo
  • Louise Gammage
  • Gabriel A Juma
  • Rachel Kelly
  • Daniel Kleinman
  • Delphine Lobelle
  • Rachel Sapery James
  • Norlaila Binti Mohd Zanuri

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Solutions to complex and unprecedented global challenges are urgently needed. Overcoming these challenges requires input and innovative solutions from all experts, including Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs). To achieve diverse inclusion from ECOPs, fundamental changes must occur at all levels—from individuals to organizations. Drawing on insights from across the globe, we propose 5 actionable pillars that support the engagement of ECOPs in co-design processes that address ocean sustainability: sharing knowledge through networks and mentorship, providing cross-boundary training and opportunities, incentivizing and celebrating knowledge co-design, creating inclusive and participatory governance structures, and catalyzing culture change for inclusivity. Foundational to all actions are the cross-cutting principles of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusivity. In addition, the pillars are cross-boundary in nature, including collaboration and innovation across sectors, disciplines, regions, generations, and backgrounds. Together, these recommendations provide an actionable and iterative path toward inclusive engagement and intergenerational exchange that can develop ocean solutions for a sustainable future.Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs) need to engage in co-design processes that address ocean sustainability. This Consensus View proposes five pillars to provide an actionable and iterative path toward inclusive engagement and intergenerational exchange that can develop ocean solutions for a sustainable future.

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  • Erin V Satterthwaite & Valeriya Komyakova & Natalia G Erazo & Louise Gammage & Gabriel A Juma & Rachel Kelly & Daniel Kleinman & Delphine Lobelle & Rachel Sapery James & Norlaila Binti Mohd Zanuri, 2022. "Five actionable pillars to engage the next generation of leaders in the co-design of transformative ocean solutions," PLOS Biology, Public Library of Science, vol. 20(10), pages 1-14, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pbio00:3001832
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3001832
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