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A graduate of the Empowering Women for the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development programme hosted at the Global Ocean Institute, generously sponsored by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.<\/p>\n<p>\nWith over 15 years of experience at the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES), has worked extensively in intergovernmental ocean governance at the science-policy interface. Including leading the development of the ICES gender equality plan. Her work aims to advance an ecosystem-based approach to marine conservation and restoration through international collaboration and coordination.<\/p>\n<p>\nDr. Johannesen is dedicated to mainstreaming gender equality and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in ocean science and governance. 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