Week 34, Theme: Art, Nature, and Innovation — Ocean Democracy, Swiss Biodiversity, and Spotlight on Valérie Favre at the Swiss Art Awards
Dr. Johanny A. Pestalozzi
Executive President & CEO at AtabeyX Europe, Chairwoman of the Board of Advisors | GInI? Global Distinguished Innovator Award Winner | DeepTech x Sustainability Pioneer | AI Entrepreneur | PMP? DASSM? CSFR? SDDI?
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1. Week's Theme: From Bleached Reefs to Rising Seas, How Ocean Democracy Can Save Our Oceans
The oceans are facing unprecedented threats, with coral reefs and marine life in danger due to climate change and pollution. Traditional land-based governance systems have struggled to protect the seas, but emerging concepts like "ocean democracy" offer hope. Ocean democracy emphasizes global, citizen-driven initiatives to safeguard marine ecosystems.
One such initiative is the "Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef," which encourages global participation in efforts to protect this vital ecosystem. Despite the efforts, challenges remain, as the oceans are threatened not only by pollution from ships but also by land-based industries like agriculture and mining. The case for ocean democracy is further strengthened by the impact of these industries on marine environments.
Recent debates in Queensland, Australia, over a controversial coal mine project highlight the need for sustainable governance that includes the oceans in its purview. While international laws exist to regulate the seas, they are often ignored, leaving the oceans vulnerable. Ocean democracy seeks to empower individuals and create a broad network of support to address these challenges and protect marine life for future generations.
Source: Swissinfo
1.1 DeepTech Innovations for Ocean Democracy
To leverage DeepTech for advancing ocean democracy worldwide, innovative and pragmatic initiatives should focus on combining cutting-edge technologies with practical solutions that enhance public engagement, ensure transparent governance, and protect marine environments. Here are some ideas:
1. Global Ocean Monitoring Network
- Initiative: Establish a global network of interconnected IoT sensors and satellite systems that monitor ocean conditions, pollution levels, and marine biodiversity in real-time.
- DeepTech Leveraged: IoT sensors, satellite imaging, AI for data analysis, and machine learning.
- Pragmatic Approach: Collaborate with international organizations and governments to deploy sensors in key areas, create open-access data platforms for transparency, and integrate data into policy-making.
2. Blockchain-Based Marine Conservation Fund
- Initiative: Develop a blockchain platform that facilitates donations and funding for marine conservation projects, ensuring transparency and traceability of how funds are used.
- DeepTech Leveraged: Blockchain, smart contracts, and cryptocurrency.
- Pragmatic Approach: Partner with environmental NGOs and financial institutions to create a user-friendly platform that tracks donations and project outcomes, fostering trust and encouraging global participation.
3. AI-Driven Marine Policy Simulator
- Initiative: Create an AI-powered simulation tool that allows policymakers to model the impact of various ocean governance strategies and regulations.
- DeepTech Leveraged: AI, machine learning, and big data analytics.
- Pragmatic Approach: Work with governmental bodies and research institutions to develop simulation scenarios based on current data and predictions, helping to design effective and adaptive marine policies.
4. Augmented Reality (AR) Marine Education Program
- Initiative: Launch an AR-based educational platform that provides interactive experiences about marine ecosystems, conservation challenges, and the impacts of human activities.
- DeepTech Leveraged: Augmented Reality, AI, and mobile technology.
- Pragmatic Approach: Develop educational content in collaboration with marine scientists and educators, making it accessible via smartphones and tablets to engage students and the public globally.
5. Citizen Science and Marine Data Aggregator
- Initiative: Create a platform that enables citizens to collect and share data on marine conditions, species sightings, and pollution through a mobile app, integrating this data with scientific research.
- DeepTech Leveraged: Mobile apps, IoT devices, AI for data analysis, and crowdsourcing.
- Pragmatic Approach: Partner with local communities and conservation organizations to promote the app, provide training on data collection, and ensure the data is used in research and policy development.
6. Smart Waste Management Systems for Coastal Areas
- Initiative: Develop smart waste management systems for coastal regions that use sensors and AI to optimize waste collection, recycling, and prevention of marine pollution.
- DeepTech Leveraged: IoT sensors, AI, and robotics.
- Pragmatic Approach: Implement pilot projects in high-impact coastal areas, collaborate with local municipalities and waste management companies, and scale up successful systems based on data-driven results.
7. Ocean Energy Innovations for Remote Communities
- Initiative: Design and deploy small-scale, renewable ocean energy solutions (e.g., wave or tidal energy) to provide sustainable power to remote coastal communities and support their resilience to climate change.
- DeepTech Leveraged: Marine energy technology, AI for energy management, and renewable energy systems.
- Pragmatic Approach: Work with energy providers and local governments to install pilot projects, ensure they are affordable and maintainable, and use the projects as models for other communities.
8. Real-Time Marine Wildlife Protection System
- Initiative: Create an AI-powered system that uses satellite data and real-time monitoring to detect and respond to illegal activities (e.g., poaching, overfishing) and protect marine wildlife.
- DeepTech Leveraged: AI, satellite imaging, and real-time data processing.
- Pragmatic Approach: Collaborate with law enforcement and conservation organizations to deploy and operate the system, ensuring quick response capabilities and effective enforcement.
9. Global Marine Policy and Data Transparency Portal
- Initiative: Develop an online portal that provides transparent access to global marine policy data, research findings, and enforcement actions, enabling public oversight and participation in ocean governance.
- DeepTech Leveraged: Web development, data visualization tools, and blockchain for data integrity.
- Pragmatic Approach: Partner with international agencies and NGOs to aggregate and present data, ensuring the portal is user-friendly and regularly updated.
10. Robotic Coral Reef Restoration and Monitoring
- Initiative: Deploy underwater robots equipped with sensors and AI to assist in the restoration and monitoring of coral reefs, including planting resilient corals and assessing reef health.
- DeepTech Leveraged: Robotics, AI, and underwater sensors.
- Pragmatic Approach: Collaborate with marine research institutions to develop and test the robots, implement them in damaged reef areas, and use the data collected to guide conservation efforts.
These initiatives aim to harness the power of DeepTech to support ocean democracy by fostering greater public engagement, improving transparency and governance, and advancing conservation efforts through innovative and practical solutions.
1.2 Startups Leveraging DeepTech for Ocean Democracy
Several successful initiatives around the world are leveraging DeepTech to advance ocean democracy, combining advanced technologies with community engagement to address various ocean-related challenges. Here are some noteworthy examples:
- Technology: Autonomous systems and AI.
- Overview: The Ocean Cleanup is developing advanced technologies, including autonomous boats and floating barriers, to remove plastic waste from the oceans. Their systems use AI to optimize the collection process and track the movement of debris. The initiative also engages the public through transparency in their operations and data.
- Technology: Satellite data and AI.
- Overview: Global Fishing Watch uses satellite technology and AI to monitor global fishing activities. Their platform provides real-time data on fishing fleets' movements, helping to enforce regulations and combat illegal fishing. This transparency supports global efforts to ensure sustainable fisheries and ocean conservation.
- Technology: Floating garbage bins and IoT.
- Overview: The Seabin Project has developed floating garbage bins that capture debris, oil, and other pollutants in marinas and harbors. These bins are equipped with sensors that track the amount and types of waste collected, providing valuable data for environmental monitoring and policy-making.
4. Plastic Bank
- Technology: Blockchain and mobile apps.
- Overview: Plastic Bank uses blockchain technology to create a decentralized recycling network. Their platform allows communities to collect and trade plastic waste for digital tokens, which can be exchanged for goods or services. This system helps reduce ocean plastic pollution and supports local economies.
5. Coral Vita
- Technology: Biotechnology and coral farming.
- Overview: Coral Vita focuses on restoring coral reefs using advanced coral farming techniques. They use biotechnology, including genetic engineering, to grow resilient corals that can withstand climate change. Their work contributes to reef restoration and engages communities in conservation efforts.
- Technology: Wave energy technology.
- Overview: Eco Wave Power harnesses the energy of ocean waves to generate renewable electricity. Their technology is integrated with existing coastal infrastructure, such as piers and breakwaters, to produce clean energy while minimizing environmental impact. This initiative supports sustainable energy and ocean conservation.
7. iSeahorse
- Technology: Mobile apps and citizen science.
- Overview: iSeahorse is a citizen science initiative that encourages individuals to report seahorse sightings via a mobile app. The collected data helps researchers monitor seahorse populations and advocate for marine protected areas. This initiative empowers the public to contribute to marine conservation.
- Technology: Satellite data and AI.
- Overview: MarineTraffic provides real-time information on ship movements using AIS data. Their platform helps track maritime traffic, improving safety and environmental management. MarineTraffic’s data supports ocean governance and helps prevent accidents and illegal activities at sea.
- Technology: Marine agriculture and carbon sequestration.
- Overview: Seafields Solutions focuses on growing sargassum seaweed in the open ocean to sequester carbon dioxide and combat climate change. Their approach involves large-scale seaweed farms that absorb CO2, and the harvested seaweed is used to create carbon credits and other products.
10. Citizen Ocean
- Technology: IoT and blockchain.
- Overview: Citizen Ocean develops a decentralized network of IoT sensors to monitor water quality and marine life. Their platform uses blockchain to securely store and share data, allowing for transparent and collaborative management of marine resources.
These initiatives demonstrate how DeepTech is being harnessed to promote ocean democracy, improve environmental monitoring, and engage global communities in ocean conservation efforts. Each project combines cutting-edge technology with a commitment to sustainability and public involvement.
1.3 Related Articles & Initiatives
2. Touring Switzerland: Rhine Gorge - Ruinaulta
This is a newly created section in this weekly magazine. Switzerland has beautiful landscapes and I am delighted to explore & share with you. Enjoy this week's selection!
The Ruinaulta, or Rhine Gorge, is a stunning natural wonder characterized by its wild, raging waters, steep white cliffs, and lush forests. This serene paradise features tranquil lakes, magical formations, and rare bird species, including orchids. Exploring the gorge is accessible with a well-developed network of hiking trails and bike routes, complemented by scenic rest areas. Visitors can easily reach the gorge via the Rhaetian Railway, with stations at Trin, Versam-Safien, and Valendas-Sagogn providing convenient access to this breathtaking landscape.
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After being a victim of cyberbullying, I would like to help raise awareness on the topic and provide information to prevent and successfully manage these cases.
6.1 Recovering
Victims of cyberbullying can recover by seeking support from trusted friends, family, or a health professional to address emotional distress. Engaging in positive activities and building self-esteem through hobbies or therapy can aid in healing. Building a supportive network and focusing on personal well-being can help victims regain confidence and resilience. Education and self-care play crucial roles in overcoming the effects of cyberbullying. It's also important to document incidents and seek legal advice if necessary.
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7. The Swiss Art Awards / Le Grand Prix suisse d'art
The Swiss Art Awards are a prestigious annual recognition presented by the Swiss Federal Office of Culture. Established in 1899, these awards celebrate outstanding achievements in contemporary Swiss art and are among the oldest art awards in the world. The accompanying exhibition offers a comprehensive view of current trends in Swiss art and architecture, providing a platform for artists to showcase their work.
The awards are adjudicated by a jury composed of seven members from the Federal Art Commission, appointed by the Swiss Federal Council, along with five additional invited experts. This jury evaluates a wide range of artistic disciplines and plays a crucial role in shaping the contemporary Swiss art scene. The awards highlight and support exceptional talent in the visual arts, contributing significantly to the national and international art discourse.
Visit the portrait in the Federal Office of Culture
7.1 2024 Laureate Prix Meret Oppenheim: Valérie Favre
“Art is not comfortable.”
“For years I’ve been working on a structure in which cycles are created not as a linear addition of pictures but function like a spiral.”
Valérie Favre, a Swiss painter renowned for her mythical and dynamic oil paintings, creates works rich in unrest and contrast, drawing from art history and literature. Notable for her feminist art, she gained prominence with her "Robes Rouges" series and the "Lapine Univers" hybrid figure. Her expansive series, like "Ghosts," explores themes through re-enactment and reinterpretation, blending historical motifs with personal and archetypal experiences. Working between Neuchatel and Berlin, Favre has exhibited widely and was nominated for the Prix Marcel Duchamp in 2012. She has been a professor at Berlin University of the Arts since 2006.
"Let’s embrace each day with a heart full of peace and eyes open to the beauty that surrounds us. In finding harmony within ourselves and in our connections with others, we create a world where love and serenity flourish. Let the small moments of grace guide you towards a life rich in joy and meaningful beauty." ??
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Executive President & CEO at AtabeyX Europe, Chairwoman of the Board of Advisors | GInI? Global Distinguished Innovator Award Winner | DeepTech x Sustainability Pioneer | AI Entrepreneur | PMP? DASSM? CSFR? SDDI?
6 个月This was a very insightful week! ??