SUCCeSS Webinar on Bridging marine genetics and ocean governance: pathways for ocean sustainability

Seminar

Date:

Monday 12 May 2025

Time:

12.00 – 13.00

Location:

https://stockholmuniversity.zoom.us/j/68205337335

Marine genetic resources (MGR) are vital genetic materials from marine organisms that present significant opportunities for commercial innovation while delivering environmental benefits, such as bioremediation for oil spills and the development of pharmaceuticals. This presentation explores the intersection of MGR and Digital Ocean Twin initiatives, which are advanced models utilizing real-time data and high-resolution virtual representations to improve ocean governance. Our findings demonstrate that MGR can serve as primary example of how integration of social and natural science can support international cooperation and enhance trust among nations, particularly in the context of negotiations under the proposed Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction treaty. Integrating biodiversity data into initiatives like the Digital Ocean Twin can play a key role in aligning conservation and sustainable development goals, promoting a balanced growth of the blue economy while ensuring the protection of ecosystems.

 

Program 

Short introduction of SUCCeSS, the program, and speakers (5 min.) 

Talk 1: Alice Vadrot, Professor for International Relations and the Environment at University of Vienna (20 min.) 

A social science perspective on the emergence of digital twins in multilateral ocean governance

Talk 2: Erik Zhivkoplias, PhD candidate at Stockholm Resilience Centre, Stockholm University (20 min.) 
How to study commercial use of marine genetics, and why is it important for multilateral environmental agreements

Discussion: Q&A (10 min.)

Moderated by: Eduard Pesquet, DEEP, Stockholm University

Duration: 1h webinar on Zoom. https://stockholmuniversity.zoom.us/j/68205337335