Environmental Information: Use and Influence (Dalhousie Univ.)
@eiui.bsky.social
Researching the use & influence of information at the science-policy interface in marine contexts (www.eiui.ca)
The uptake of research into #policy faces several challenges, eg, difficulties of embedding #evidence in political systems. Pštross et al. studied the #Chief #Science #Advisor model applied in 7 countries to address the challenges & discuss strengths & weaknesses of the model doi.org/10.1093/scip...
November 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The uptake of research into #policy faces several challenges, eg, difficulties of embedding #evidence in political systems. Pštross et al. studied the #Chief #Science #Advisor model applied in 7 countries to address the challenges & discuss strengths & weaknesses of the model doi.org/10.1093/scip...
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#ICYMI: We recently shared a new collection that highlights Canadian research supporting government decision-making. If you didn’t catch it during #CSPC2025, you can revisit here ▶️ https://ow.ly/p2Qg50Xw0sO
Canadian Science Policy Centre University of Toronto Press #SciencePolicy
Canadian Science Policy Centre University of Toronto Press #SciencePolicy
November 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
#ICYMI: We recently shared a new collection that highlights Canadian research supporting government decision-making. If you didn’t catch it during #CSPC2025, you can revisit here ▶️ https://ow.ly/p2Qg50Xw0sO
Canadian Science Policy Centre University of Toronto Press #SciencePolicy
Canadian Science Policy Centre University of Toronto Press #SciencePolicy
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My quieter shipping story for @theguardian.com covers solutions: what constitutes noise vs quiet; the elements of quiet ship design; the coalition-building of governments; and the innovations of the shipping industry and the companies who rely on them
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#ocean
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#ocean
‘The narwhals stop calling’: how the noise from ships is silencing wildlife in the Arctic
Evidence that the whales and other marine animals are particularly vulnerable to sound is driving calls for quieter vessels
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM
My quieter shipping story for @theguardian.com covers solutions: what constitutes noise vs quiet; the elements of quiet ship design; the coalition-building of governments; and the innovations of the shipping industry and the companies who rely on them
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#ocean
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#ocean
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📢 New paper out by @anoukfransen.bsky.social, @harrietbulkeley.bsky.social & Jeffrey Blackwatters on the contested concept of "transformative change" for global #environmental governance.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Conceptualizing transformative change for global environmental governance
The notion of transformative change has attracted increasing attention from research and policy communities as societies struggle with the nature and …
www.sciencedirect.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:12 AM
📢 New paper out by @anoukfransen.bsky.social, @harrietbulkeley.bsky.social & Jeffrey Blackwatters on the contested concept of "transformative change" for global #environmental governance.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Information about the roles of each author of a paper can help to build trust, integrity and responsible research assessment
go.nature.com/4a7THFd
go.nature.com/4a7THFd
A ten-year drive to credit authors for their work — and why there’s still more to do
Information about the roles of each author of a paper can help to build trust, integrity and responsible research assessment. Coordinated efforts are needed to consolidate progress.
go.nature.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Information about the roles of each author of a paper can help to build trust, integrity and responsible research assessment
go.nature.com/4a7THFd
go.nature.com/4a7THFd
#Biodiversity conservation is an urgent global imperative & protected areas (PAs) are widely used for this goal. In a study of PAs in Africa & Europe Gatiso et al. found only 1/3 of PA managers use scientific publications to inform decisions. They discuss barriers & solutions doi.org/10.1111/csp2...
November 26, 2025 at 1:20 PM
#Biodiversity conservation is an urgent global imperative & protected areas (PAs) are widely used for this goal. In a study of PAs in Africa & Europe Gatiso et al. found only 1/3 of PA managers use scientific publications to inform decisions. They discuss barriers & solutions doi.org/10.1111/csp2...
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After the milestone of 60 ratifications and the 2025 @earthshotprize.bsky.social win, momentum for the High Seas Treaty keeps growing strong.
Oceans North's Susanna Fuller reminds us of the importance of continued ratifications of the High Seas Treaty.
#60ToGlobal #BBNJ
Oceans North's Susanna Fuller reminds us of the importance of continued ratifications of the High Seas Treaty.
#60ToGlobal #BBNJ
High Seas Alliance on Instagram: ""In order to meet the 30 by 30 commitments that the world has made, we need the High Seas".
This message from Susanna Fuller, VP for Conservation and Projects at @oc...
48 likes, 1 comments - highseasalliance on November 20, 2025: ""In order to meet the 30 by 30 commitments that the world has made, we need the High Seas".
This message from Susanna Fuller, VP for Con...
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November 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
After the milestone of 60 ratifications and the 2025 @earthshotprize.bsky.social win, momentum for the High Seas Treaty keeps growing strong.
Oceans North's Susanna Fuller reminds us of the importance of continued ratifications of the High Seas Treaty.
#60ToGlobal #BBNJ
Oceans North's Susanna Fuller reminds us of the importance of continued ratifications of the High Seas Treaty.
#60ToGlobal #BBNJ
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Ocean action is #ClimateAction.
The latest ROCA report, released at #COP30 and featuring contributions from PML scientists, warns that ocean solutions remain underfunded - despite their crucial role in #ClimateMitigation. Read more 👇 pml.ac.uk/news/ocean-a...
The latest ROCA report, released at #COP30 and featuring contributions from PML scientists, warns that ocean solutions remain underfunded - despite their crucial role in #ClimateMitigation. Read more 👇 pml.ac.uk/news/ocean-a...
November 17, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Ocean action is #ClimateAction.
The latest ROCA report, released at #COP30 and featuring contributions from PML scientists, warns that ocean solutions remain underfunded - despite their crucial role in #ClimateMitigation. Read more 👇 pml.ac.uk/news/ocean-a...
The latest ROCA report, released at #COP30 and featuring contributions from PML scientists, warns that ocean solutions remain underfunded - despite their crucial role in #ClimateMitigation. Read more 👇 pml.ac.uk/news/ocean-a...
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🧪👩🔬 Scientist Advocacy & Public Trust — Webinar Now Available 📣
Last month I had the pleasure of joining a @newswise.bsky.social panel on Scientist Advocacy and Public Trust
I led the research segment, drawing on our new review
osf.io/preprints/ps...
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Last month I had the pleasure of joining a @newswise.bsky.social panel on Scientist Advocacy and Public Trust
I led the research segment, drawing on our new review
osf.io/preprints/ps...
vimeo.com/1124387582
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Scientists, Advocacy, and Public Trust - Research to Practice Webinar
Part of the Newswise Research to Practice webinar series, this discussion panel explores how institutions can support researchers as they engage with media and policy…
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November 25, 2025 at 11:11 AM
🧪👩🔬 Scientist Advocacy & Public Trust — Webinar Now Available 📣
Last month I had the pleasure of joining a @newswise.bsky.social panel on Scientist Advocacy and Public Trust
I led the research segment, drawing on our new review
osf.io/preprints/ps...
vimeo.com/1124387582
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Last month I had the pleasure of joining a @newswise.bsky.social panel on Scientist Advocacy and Public Trust
I led the research segment, drawing on our new review
osf.io/preprints/ps...
vimeo.com/1124387582
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This December, the world meets in Nairobi for #UNEA7, where nations come together to advance sustainable solutions for a resilient planet.
📅 8–12 December 2025
Get all the event details here: www.unep.org/environmenta...
📅 8–12 December 2025
Get all the event details here: www.unep.org/environmenta...
November 25, 2025 at 4:42 AM
This December, the world meets in Nairobi for #UNEA7, where nations come together to advance sustainable solutions for a resilient planet.
📅 8–12 December 2025
Get all the event details here: www.unep.org/environmenta...
📅 8–12 December 2025
Get all the event details here: www.unep.org/environmenta...
Recognition is growing that “ocean governance must prioritize inclusive, knowledge-based, sustainable approaches.” Baron-Aguilar et al. propose 8 recommendations to strengthen co-production btw #policymakers & #Indigenous & #traditional knowledge holders, eg, recognize rights doi.org/10.1038/s441...
November 25, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Recognition is growing that “ocean governance must prioritize inclusive, knowledge-based, sustainable approaches.” Baron-Aguilar et al. propose 8 recommendations to strengthen co-production btw #policymakers & #Indigenous & #traditional knowledge holders, eg, recognize rights doi.org/10.1038/s441...
In a public lecture in Halifax today (25 Nov) Anatoliy Gruzd, a noted social media expert, will speak about building #resilience to #disinformation & #misinformation flowing through #social #media that is compounded by #artificial #intelligence @dalhousie.bsky.social
events.dal.ca/event/5139-f...
events.dal.ca/event/5139-f...
November 25, 2025 at 11:10 AM
In a public lecture in Halifax today (25 Nov) Anatoliy Gruzd, a noted social media expert, will speak about building #resilience to #disinformation & #misinformation flowing through #social #media that is compounded by #artificial #intelligence @dalhousie.bsky.social
events.dal.ca/event/5139-f...
events.dal.ca/event/5139-f...
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NEW! With more than 74,000 downloads, “10 Calls to Action to Natural Scientists” is FACETS Journal's most accessed article. This follow-up piece reflects on progress and strengthening reconciliation ▶️ https://ow.ly/c2F350Xx7cS
📸 facets-2025-0178_fig1 Wilfrid Laurier University
📸 facets-2025-0178_fig1 Wilfrid Laurier University
November 24, 2025 at 7:47 PM
NEW! With more than 74,000 downloads, “10 Calls to Action to Natural Scientists” is FACETS Journal's most accessed article. This follow-up piece reflects on progress and strengthening reconciliation ▶️ https://ow.ly/c2F350Xx7cS
📸 facets-2025-0178_fig1 Wilfrid Laurier University
📸 facets-2025-0178_fig1 Wilfrid Laurier University
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There’s an Ocean in the room, and it can no longer be ignored or sidelined! #COP30 #OceanClimate #UNFCCC
🔗 www.linkedin.com/pulse/cop30-...
🔗 www.linkedin.com/pulse/cop30-...
COP30: The Ocean is Finally in the Room
For years, the ocean community has argued that meaningful climate action is impossible without the ocean. The COP30 Global Climate Action Agenda Outcomes Report shows that this message has finally lan...
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November 23, 2025 at 2:08 PM
There’s an Ocean in the room, and it can no longer be ignored or sidelined! #COP30 #OceanClimate #UNFCCC
🔗 www.linkedin.com/pulse/cop30-...
🔗 www.linkedin.com/pulse/cop30-...
#Disinformation & #misinformation flowing through #social #media today is a global concern. Artificial Intelligence is making the problem worse. What to do? Anatoliy Gruzd, a leading social media expert, will address this issue at @dalhousie.bsky.social on 25 November 2025 www.dal.ca/faculty/mana...
November 22, 2025 at 1:41 AM
#Disinformation & #misinformation flowing through #social #media today is a global concern. Artificial Intelligence is making the problem worse. What to do? Anatoliy Gruzd, a leading social media expert, will address this issue at @dalhousie.bsky.social on 25 November 2025 www.dal.ca/faculty/mana...
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🐙🦞🐟🐡🦐
@FAO.org recently released the most detailed report ever on the state of marine fish stocks.
Data shows that some of the world’s fisheries are recovering thanks to effective, science-based management.
Browse this interactive map 🎣 buff.ly/efwDfdq
#WorldFisheriesDay
@FAO.org recently released the most detailed report ever on the state of marine fish stocks.
Data shows that some of the world’s fisheries are recovering thanks to effective, science-based management.
Browse this interactive map 🎣 buff.ly/efwDfdq
#WorldFisheriesDay
November 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM
🐙🦞🐟🐡🦐
@FAO.org recently released the most detailed report ever on the state of marine fish stocks.
Data shows that some of the world’s fisheries are recovering thanks to effective, science-based management.
Browse this interactive map 🎣 buff.ly/efwDfdq
#WorldFisheriesDay
@FAO.org recently released the most detailed report ever on the state of marine fish stocks.
Data shows that some of the world’s fisheries are recovering thanks to effective, science-based management.
Browse this interactive map 🎣 buff.ly/efwDfdq
#WorldFisheriesDay
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Time to reflect on #LivingData2025! 👀 With 1,000+ participants and 4 days of discussions, debates, and inspiration, the conference was a milestone for the biodiversity data community.
We brought back 5 key takeaways on the future of biodiversity data: obis.org/2025/11/20/o...
We brought back 5 key takeaways on the future of biodiversity data: obis.org/2025/11/20/o...
November 20, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Time to reflect on #LivingData2025! 👀 With 1,000+ participants and 4 days of discussions, debates, and inspiration, the conference was a milestone for the biodiversity data community.
We brought back 5 key takeaways on the future of biodiversity data: obis.org/2025/11/20/o...
We brought back 5 key takeaways on the future of biodiversity data: obis.org/2025/11/20/o...
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💥New: Money, Time, Trust, Control – How commercial publishers drain science
✍️ @danbrockington.bsky.social @aileenfyfe.bsky.social @stefhaustein.scholcommlab.ca
#AcademicSky #ScholComm #AcademicPublishing
✍️ @danbrockington.bsky.social @aileenfyfe.bsky.social @stefhaustein.scholcommlab.ca
#AcademicSky #ScholComm #AcademicPublishing
Money, Time, Trust, Control – How commercial publishers drain science - Impact of Social Sciences
Have the interests of commercial publishers now become antithetical to the pursuit of knowledge?
blogs.lse.ac.uk
November 19, 2025 at 11:13 AM
💥New: Money, Time, Trust, Control – How commercial publishers drain science
✍️ @danbrockington.bsky.social @aileenfyfe.bsky.social @stefhaustein.scholcommlab.ca
#AcademicSky #ScholComm #AcademicPublishing
✍️ @danbrockington.bsky.social @aileenfyfe.bsky.social @stefhaustein.scholcommlab.ca
#AcademicSky #ScholComm #AcademicPublishing
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Science has become obsessed with publishing numbers. With this new satirical proposal, have we reached peak metric?
go.nature.com/3JUWNSs
go.nature.com/3JUWNSs
Introducing the j-metric: a true measure of what matters in academia
Science has become obsessed with publishing numbers. With this new satirical proposal, have we reached peak metric?
go.nature.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Science has become obsessed with publishing numbers. With this new satirical proposal, have we reached peak metric?
go.nature.com/3JUWNSs
go.nature.com/3JUWNSs
Despite the importance of science for environmental #decision-making, many factors can prevent its use. @bcarneyalmroth.bsky.social et al. argue the #Right-to-Science is a “promising framework to understand & combat systemic inequalities, power imbalances & corporate capture” doi.org/10.1080/1364...
November 18, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Despite the importance of science for environmental #decision-making, many factors can prevent its use. @bcarneyalmroth.bsky.social et al. argue the #Right-to-Science is a “promising framework to understand & combat systemic inequalities, power imbalances & corporate capture” doi.org/10.1080/1364...
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After months of swimming (and occasionally drowning) in data… the Ocean Breakthroughs Dashboard is live.
Proud of this one. 🌊
ocean-breakthroughs.org/dashboard
#OceanBreakthroughs #OceanData #DataVisualisation #OceanComms @worldresources.bsky.social
Proud of this one. 🌊
ocean-breakthroughs.org/dashboard
#OceanBreakthroughs #OceanData #DataVisualisation #OceanComms @worldresources.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 7:22 PM
After months of swimming (and occasionally drowning) in data… the Ocean Breakthroughs Dashboard is live.
Proud of this one. 🌊
ocean-breakthroughs.org/dashboard
#OceanBreakthroughs #OceanData #DataVisualisation #OceanComms @worldresources.bsky.social
Proud of this one. 🌊
ocean-breakthroughs.org/dashboard
#OceanBreakthroughs #OceanData #DataVisualisation #OceanComms @worldresources.bsky.social
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Anchoring our ocean at the heart of climate solutions isn’t just an ambition—it’s something we must implement now.
If you're in Belem for COP, don't miss this imperative #COP30 High Level Ministerial Event to learn more.
🌊 @ocean-climate.bsky.social @worldresources.bsky.social @worldwildlife.org
If you're in Belem for COP, don't miss this imperative #COP30 High Level Ministerial Event to learn more.
🌊 @ocean-climate.bsky.social @worldresources.bsky.social @worldwildlife.org
November 17, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Anchoring our ocean at the heart of climate solutions isn’t just an ambition—it’s something we must implement now.
If you're in Belem for COP, don't miss this imperative #COP30 High Level Ministerial Event to learn more.
🌊 @ocean-climate.bsky.social @worldresources.bsky.social @worldwildlife.org
If you're in Belem for COP, don't miss this imperative #COP30 High Level Ministerial Event to learn more.
🌊 @ocean-climate.bsky.social @worldresources.bsky.social @worldwildlife.org
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New Report Finds Deep-Sea Mining Has No Clear Economic or Strategic Justification
www.oceanprotectioncoalition.org/dsmfeasibility
www.oceanprotectioncoalition.org/dsmfeasibility
DSM Technical/Economic Feasibility Report — NOPC - National Ocean Protection Coalition
www.oceanprotectioncoalition.org
November 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
New Report Finds Deep-Sea Mining Has No Clear Economic or Strategic Justification
www.oceanprotectioncoalition.org/dsmfeasibility
www.oceanprotectioncoalition.org/dsmfeasibility
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As trusted knowledge producers, scientists influence how societies understand climate risk and solutions. We hope this work sparks reflection & dialogue within the scientific community about how our worldviews influence not only our research, but also the kinds of climate actions we take & promote.
November 14, 2025 at 9:20 AM
As trusted knowledge producers, scientists influence how societies understand climate risk and solutions. We hope this work sparks reflection & dialogue within the scientific community about how our worldviews influence not only our research, but also the kinds of climate actions we take & promote.
#Scientists are increasingly urged to engage with #policymakers & the public about climate change. What works best? Based on 28 interviews Murunga et al. outline 7 strategies & 6 attributes that support engagement, eg, discussion summaries & respect for alternative viewpoints doi.org/10.1016/j.ma...
November 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
#Scientists are increasingly urged to engage with #policymakers & the public about climate change. What works best? Based on 28 interviews Murunga et al. outline 7 strategies & 6 attributes that support engagement, eg, discussion summaries & respect for alternative viewpoints doi.org/10.1016/j.ma...