SCENES
Each section is intended to provide an overview of the diverse scenes of ocean diplomacy that the ethnographers will be observing and analyzing in the course of their collective research. You will find here the articles concerning each location.
PAVILIONS
Branded spaces within the official program of both OOSC and UNOC, these curated environments exist in both restricted and open access areas. The research group document how these privatized zones shape discourse and representation.
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SIDE EVENT
Unofficial conferences, workshops, and happenings that orbit the formal UNOC summit. Though not part of the core program, these events in both blue and green zones offer vital spaces where participating actors exercise influence.
OOSC
The One Ocean Science Congress encompasses diverse scenes beyond pavilions, including plenary sessions, thematic discussions, poster presentations, and town halls. Our observations capture the dynamics of scientific exchange and consensus-building.
©IISD_ENB_KiaraWorth
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PRESS
The spaces where stakeholders craft public narratives through statements and briefings, as well as the production rooms where information is processed before publication. Ethnographers follow how ocean discourse is elaborated for public dissemination.
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EXHIBITIONS
Displays and installations outside the official program and distinct from pavilions or side events. Our team documents these alternative spaces of knowledge exchange operating adjacent to formal proceedings.
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ON THE STREETS
Public spaces becoming theaters of engagement during the summit, from protests to impromptu gatherings. We’ll capture how ocean diplomacy extends beyond institutional boundaries into everyday life.
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OCEAN RISE & COASTAL RESILIENCE COALITION SUMMIT
Analysis of events connected to this coalition’s summit, examining how coastal vulnerability and adaptation strategies are integrated into broader ocean diplomacy frameworks.
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NEGOTIATIONS
The beating heart of the UNOC summit, where formal dialogues unfold in dedicated rooms and plenary sessions. We also document the critical informal exchanges in hallways and transition spaces where unofficial encounters reshape official positions.
©IISD_ENB_KiaraWorth
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BLUE ECONOMY & FINANCE FORUM
Dedicated coverage of events where economic frameworks and financial mechanisms for ocean governance are proposed, debated, and established, revealing the intersection of environmental and market forces.
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PRIVATE EVENTS
Invitation-only gatherings, including receptions and cocktail events, held beyond the official program. Our fieldwork examines these exclusive spaces where connections are forged and informal diplomacy flourishes.
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LOCAL SCIENTIFIC ACTORS
An archive of testimonials from marine scientists presented through radio capsules and discussion forums, centering local knowledge within global ocean governance conversations.
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