What role can blue carbon, blue tech, and the blue economy play in mitigating and adapting to climate change?
Dr. Jennifer Bender of the Marine Studies Consortium addressed the role of oceans and new ocean technology. Dr. Bender is a Boston-based environmental scientist actively involved in bridging gaps between scientists, policy makers, the public and other stakeholders. Jennifer has a PhD in Geography and Environmental Science, a certificate in Strategic Foresight, and a Master’s in Administrative Sciences. She is a professor and Program Director at the School for the Environment at University of Massachusetts. She serves as the Executive Director of the Marine Studies Consortium, which offers courses in marine and aquatic sciences and other topics. She is an active advisor to Sea-Ahead, a support system for start-ups in the blue-economy, and a consultant to a variety of organizations. The video of Dr. Bender’s presentation is here.