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The Guardians of Gaia / Mare Nostum Hubs

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Launching long-term conservation programs worldwide

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The Guardians of Gaia hubs are far more than scientific stations. They are vibrant places of life, knowledge, and action where protected area managers, local authorities, knowledge holders, residents, schools, youth, researchers, and associations come together.

 

Together, participants initiate or reinforce renewable three-year land and marine conservation hubs, designed to support and strengthen Protected Areas, local governance, scientific monitoring, and education in alignment with the UN 2030 Agenda.​

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For 3 renewable Years, each hubs functions as 

By inspiring vocations and involving young people in understanding and protecting their territory, the hubs are :

  • centres of learning and awareness open to schools and citizens;

  • spaces for intergenerational transmission of traditional and local knowledge and practices;

  • active conservation platforms where science and culture dialogue;

  • anchoring points for a global network of monitoring and protection of life shape the future guardians.

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Objective

2030

Harmonised and Useful Data Collection for All

 

The hubs generate FAIR data (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) through shared protocols.

These data simultaneously serve international, national, and local frameworks.​

Each protocol includes a dedicated training and capacity-building component for local actors (protected area managers, educators, youth, and communities).

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Coastal Hubs Conservation

Protocols

HOST A HUB

Join the Network for a Lasting Impact​

If you are a coastal community, a fishing cooperative, or a local association with deep knowledge of your territory — we want to hear from you.

 

If you are a school, a university, or a research institution looking for a meaningful field engagement, there is a place for you in the network.

 

If you are a marine protected area manager, a local authority, or a city seeking a proven conservation model with measurable impact,  let's build something together.

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If you are a foundation, a media organisation, or a cultural institution that believes in the power of knowledge and community, your support shapes the network.

 

If you are none of the above but feel that your territory, your expertise, or your resources have a role to play, reach out. The network is designed to grow with the people who believe in it.

Local Schools for Global Impact

Schools (K–12), universities, UNESCO science clubs serve as local anchors of the program in colllaboration with local key stakeholders.

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Each participating institution:

  • identifies a nearby natural or cultural site (forest, river, coast, wetland, heritage area);

  • becomes its guardian, through long-term observation, restoration, and care;

  • adapts learning rhythms to local ecological cycles, seasons, and community availability.

Students engage in hands-on actions such as:

  • biodiversity monitoring using eDNA,

  • habitat restoration,

  • creation of local sanctuaries,

  • and community-based conservation projects.

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