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With this in mind, research institutes reiterated their THE RISE OF BLUE
commitments: CNRS endeavours to bridge the gap DIPLOMACY
between science and society; IFREMER, to ensure
an interdisciplinary approach to governance issues, Finally, there were three calls for action launched
particularly the deep sea. IRD showed how science by prominent figures, including the Ambassador for
could help to achieve several Sustainable Develop- Poles and Maritime Issues, Olivier Poivre d’Arvor,
ment Goals. ICRI addressed the original context of who approved the notion of “global common goods”:
coral reef management, whilst MEDECC presented a 1/ promote blue diplomacy beyond the Exclusive
regional approach to governance, by suggesting po- Economic Zone; 2/ encourage the accumulation of
licy recommendations specific to the Mediterranean knowledge; 3/ turn scientific knowledge into political
region. decisions. Despite the fragmented nature of its re-
lated bodies, ocean governance can rely on a strong
foundation. IPOC’s collaboration with UN structures
or other international bodies responsible for the
ocean could play a pivotal role in the implementation
of policies tailored to global ocean change scenarios,
in the interest of future generations.