Turning the Tide: Ocean Conservation and Climate Advocacy with Ajay Sawant
Oceans cover more than 70% of our planet, yet they are some of the most underappreciated and threatened ecosystems on Earth. From the looming impacts of climate change to the fight against marine debris, the challenges are immense, but so are the opportunities for innovation and action.
In this episode of “Worldly Perceptions”, we dive into the vast and vital subject of ocean conservation with marine conservationist Ajay Sawant. Ajay takes us on a journey, sharing the early spark that ignited his passion for marine conservation and climate advocacy. He opens up about the hurdles he has faced in promoting ocean literacy in India, a country where awareness of marine ecosystems often takes a back seat.
Ajay discusses the alarming trend of exploiting ocean resources for short-term gains, often at the expense of sustainability. He also discusses the powerful intersection of environmental advocacy and policy, emphasizing how effective legislation and informed governance can advance ocean conservation efforts. With India’s recent commitment to the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, there is hope for enhanced protection of marine life in international waters.
This thought-provoking conversation will leave you pondering the importance of preserving our oceans and the steps we can take to ensure their survival for generations to come.
Join us as we navigate this vital conversation about our oceans and discover how we can contribute to their preservation. Tune in now and be inspired to take action for our planet’s future.
Produced by Global Indian Series for the Global Indian Network.
Script by Rajan Nazran
original idea: Rajan Nazran
Introduction music credit: https://freesound.org/people/TheoJT
About Ajay Sawant
Ajay Sawant is an award-winning ocean-climate communicator, social entrepreneur, and environmental activist from Pune, India. As the President of ThinkOcean, a youth-led grassroots organisation, Ajay leads groundbreaking initiatives to make marine education accessible to educators and students across the globe.
His remarkable work has earned him accolades, including being named to the prestigious North American Association for Environmental Education’s 30 Under 30 Class of 2024. He is also the founder of Generation Activism, a platform empowering young people to champion the causes they are passionate about, and he serves as the High Seas Youth Ambassador for India.
From collaborating with organisations like National Geographic and The Ocean Foundation to winning accolades like the GEEP Youth Innovation Prize and a NatGeo grant, Ajay Sawant’s contributions to marine conservation and climate advocacy are nothing short of inspiring.
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