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At the Arctic Circle Rome Forum – Polar Dialogue (3–4 March 2026), the Italian nodes of ECOP (Early Career Ocean Professionals) and APECS (Association of Polar Early Career Scientists) join forces through the initiative “Bridging New Ocean and Polar Generations”, creating a dedicated space for dialogue between early-career ocean and polar professionals.
Through direct engagement, networking moments, dissemination materials, and interactive dialogue, the joint booth promotes the role of early career professionals in advancing integrated ocean–polar science, science-based policy, and intergenerational cooperation and the goals of the UN Ocean Decade (2021–2030).
By connecting communities across disciplines and regions, the initiative strengthens youth leadership and ensures that Arctic priorities remain central to the global UN Ocean Decade agenda.