Dr. Joanna Post - The Future of Ocean Observation Beyond Governments and Research Institutes

Dr. Joanna Post, Director of the Global Ocean Observing System at UNESCO, envisions a future where ocean observation moves beyond government and academic silos. In this closing keynote, she emphasizes the need for a paradigm shift to include private sector collaboration and investment alongside government and academia to build a more sustainable ocean observing infrastructure. By reframing ocean observation as both a public good and a commercial opportunity, she outlines a path toward broader participation and impact.