UArctic Science Diplomacy Thematic Network Session at Tsukuba Conference 2025: Co-Creation of Knowledge in Ocean Literacy
The UArctic Thematic Network on Science Diplomacy is pleased to announce an upcoming collaborative session at the Tsukuba Conference 2025, highlighting innovative approaches to ocean literacy and science diplomacy.
As a Vice-Lead of the UArctic Science Diplomacy Thematic Network, Dr. Zia Madani, Assistant Professor of International Law at the University of Tsukuba's Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences, will chair Session C-19: Co-Creation of Knowledge in Ocean Literacy. This session exemplifies the network's commitment to transdisciplinary research, education, and leadership at the intersections of science, society, and diplomacy, as outlined in the network's goals.
The Tsukuba Conference 2025, an international forum for future shapers to discuss issues on science and technology in society, will host this session on October 3, 2025, from 13:30–15:00 at the Tsukuba International Congress Center, in hybrid format. Conference registration is free, making it accessible to a wide audience of students, researchers, and professionals. Full details and registration are available at https://tsukuba-conference.com/sessions/c-19.
A Collaborative Effort Bridging Arctic and Global Oceans
This session represents a joint academic initiative between faculty and students from the Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Tsukuba and the Faculty of Law at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. It is supported by collaborative funding from the University of Tromsø (UiT The Arctic University of Norway), the Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Tsukuba, and the Tsukuba Conference Secretariat. As a UArctic-supported activity, the session has also been recognized as an official activity of the UN Ocean Decade for Sustainable Development.
Session Highlights: From Interactive Illustrated Storytelling to Co-Created Judgment
Our oceans are not merely vast bodies of water; they are the lifeblood of our planet, sustaining ecosystems, cultures, and economies across the globe. Inspired by the landmark KlimaSeniorinnen case on environmental and climate justice, this session employs an innovative interactive illustrated storytelling, featuring creative elements like Tsukuba Mountain as a symbol of interconnected environmental resilience, to demonstrate how co-creation can deepen ocean literacy and inspire collective action.
Focusing on co-creation of knowledge as a methodological approach in ocean literacy, the session translates theoretical concepts into practical, actionable insights. It empowers students, researchers, and community stakeholders to experiment with and apply these principles in real-world scenarios.
Contact: Zia Madani (PhD), Vice-Lead, UArctic Thematic Network on Science Diplomacy, Science Diplomacy Center, Email: madani.ziaeddin.gp@u.tsukuba.ac.jp
