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Ibukun ADEWUMI
IOC Sub Commission for Africa and the Adjacent Island States
Head
For the past 16 years, Ibukun has worked at the intersection of ocean governance, science, and sustainable development. As Head of the UNESCO IOCAFRICA Secretariat, he leads initiatives in ocean science, observation, data management, capacity development, and policy integration across 37 African Member States, with a strong focus on climate resilience, early warning systems, and Sustainable Ocean Planning.
His expertise spans ocean policy, integrated coastal and marine management, blue economy, marine biodiversity, and climate adaptation. He has contributed to international research and policy initiatives and collaborated with organisations including the World Bank, UNEP, UNESCAP, and The Economist Intelligence Unit.
With experience across Africa, Europe, the Indo-Pacific, Southeast Asia, and the Americas, he is committed to strengthening the connection between science and policy and fostering international partnerships for a more sustainable and resilient ocean.
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