UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (UNESCO-IOC), Portugal and EurOcean Foundation are inviting Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs) to apply to the 2nd edition of the Mário Ruivo Memorial Lecture Series.
This biennial Memorial Lecture Series, endorsed by the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) (‘the Ocean Decade’), continues its mission to spotlight ECOPs who are making substantial contributions to the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda—particularly Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14, Life Below Water. By participating, ECOPs contribute to the broader vision of the Ocean Decade and strengthen a global cooperation towards a healthier and more sustainable ocean.
This initiative celebrates the legacy of Professor Mário Ruivo, former Executive Secretary of UNESCO-IOC and one of Portugal’s most influential champions of ocean science and sustainability. Professor Mário Ruivo’s inspiring work, lifelong commitment to ocean science and sustainability, and foundational contributions to the development of the UNESCO-IOC will be honored through a lecture on the winning project, to be delivered by a distinguished ECOP during the IOC Assembly in June 2025.
The second edition will culminate in the selected ECOP delivering a keynote lecture on their project as part of this prestigious series. This lecture will continue to pay tribute to Professor Ruivo’s groundbreaking contributions to ocean governance and sustainability, while amplifying the voices of the next generation of ocean scientists and leaders.
Applications are open to ECOPs, born in 1984 or later, who are leading projects as principal investigators (PI) or co-PIs. The submission deadline is on the 2nd of February 2025. The initiative seeks to highlight innovative research and solutions that align with the Ocean Decade’s goal of delivering The Science We Need For The Ocean We Want.
For details on how to apply for the Mário Ruivo Memorial Lecture Series, visit the EurOcean website.
