Indigenous Perspectives on Ocean Sustainability: A Listening Session in Hualien, Taiwan
On April 9, 2025, a workshop in Hualien, Taiwan brought together Indigenous knowledge holders, early-career ocean professionals, and scholars to explore Indigenous perspectives on ocean sustainability as part of the OceanKAN ECOP Listening Sessions.
Contributors
Project member: Wasiq Silan, Britt Kramvig,Naja Dyrendom Graugaard,Paarnaq Rosing Jakobsen and Wenche Marie Hætta
Sammendrag
Co-hosted by the College of Indigenous Studies at NDHU, the session focused on synergies between traditional ecological knowledge and the UN Ocean Decade’s 10 Challenges. Keynotes by Prof. Hsiao-Chun Tseng and Prof. Chun-Pei Liao, moderated by Dr. Wasiq Silan, highlighted Indigenous approaches to marine conservation, sustainable fisheries, and cultural continuity.
The event emphasized the importance of Indigenous ocean knowledge in shaping inclusive marine governance and engaging youth in global ocean dialogues. Insights from the session are being shared at UN Ocean Decade meetings, connecting local voices to global marine policy.
More info: OceanKAN UNOC statement: https://linktr.ee/oceankan
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