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Phebe Fidge
@phebefidge.bsky.social
Marine ecologist and science communicator
Research Assistant at RMIT Centre for Nature Positive Solutions
https://linkedin.com/in/phebe-fidge-rowland-4b7285147/
The UN Decade Youth Task Force is collecting info on contributions, challenges, and policy engagement of youth in restoration globally.

If you are a young leader working in grassroots restoration, please fill in the survey, open until 30th December. Thanks for your help! 🙏
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November 26, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I was honoured to present the Asia Pacific Youth Environment Manifesto 2025 at the Sixth Forum of Ministers and Environment Authorities of Asia Pacific in Nadi, Fiji.

I have provided more detailed reflections on the event and the Asia Pacific Youth Environment Forum on LinkedIn.

#APYEF2025 #youth
August 30, 2025 at 6:19 AM
A retired coal miner and young marine ecologist walk into a bar…

They share their perspectives on the future of #renewableenergy in Australia and discuss a common path forward 👣

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Common Ground: Where a Baby Boomer ex-coal miner meets a Gen Z marine ecologist - The Illawarra Flame
Darryl Best and Phebe Fidge are both Illawarra locals and regular contributors to the Illawarra Flame. Despite their vastly different backgrounds – Darryl having worked in coal mines most of his life ...
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August 26, 2025 at 6:59 PM
🌍 Are you a young leader passionate about restoring our planet? 🌱

Join us August 9th for #GenerationRestoration: Advancing youth-led restoration through knowledge and networks — a workshop by the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration Youth Task Force.

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Generation Restoration: Advancing youth-led restoration through knowledge and networks
A capacity building workshop aiming to equip global youth with knowledge and skills needed to pursue ecosystem restoration.
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July 28, 2025 at 10:51 PM
A wonderful week at #AMSA2025!

My key takeaway:
We have the data. We have the solutions. Now let’s act to protect and restore our oceans 💧
July 18, 2025 at 11:45 PM
The way we measure #coastalprotection by #mangroves and #tidalmarshes can profoundly affect the perceived value of this ecosystem service 🌊

Check out our new review in Ecosystem Services!

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Review of methods for quantifying the benefits of coastal wetlands in absorbing and buffering extreme weather event impacts on coastal infrastructure
Coastal wetlands reduce extreme weather event impacts on coastlines globally. As climate change is expected to increase the frequency and intensity of…
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April 29, 2025 at 7:20 AM
A great opportunity to reflect on the way we think and solve problems! 🌐

In this video developed by UniSA for high school students, I talk about systems thinking for real world problem solving in the context of #wetlandrestoration and #offshorewind development.

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Systems Thinking in Action: How do we produce power and protect wildlife at the same time?
YouTube video by Education Futures Academy
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April 28, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Proud to have been part of this global review led by Dr. Rifaee Rasheed about landholder motivations, challenges and concerns for restoring #coastalwetlands on privately owned lands 🌱

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What drives landholders to engage in coastal wetland programs? A synthesis of current knowledge and opportunities for future research
This article reviews the global literature on the key factors driving landholders' decisions to engage in coastal wetland programs in private land contexts. Based on our review and synthesis, we disc...
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April 23, 2025 at 5:23 AM
My next big thought piece in @reneweconomy.com.au 💥

Here’s what needs to happen to see the rapid, progressive and disruptive changes needed to combat #climatechange.

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#ClimateActionNow #youth #renewables
Our uncommon future: How disunity, fear and sabotage threaten Australia’s climate future
Right now, Australia is headed in the wrong direction. It is time for us to turn around and confront climate change and what it means.
reneweconomy.com.au
April 22, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Reposted by Phebe Fidge
“We are the last generation that can do anything to limit global warming to less than 2°C by 2100 and avoid ecological catastrophe, but this requires rapid, progressive and disruptive changes,” says 27yo marine ecologist and ACF volunteer Phebe Fidge. www.theillawarraflame.com.au/page/3-ways-...
3 Ways with Climate Action: The conversation starter - The Illawarra Flame
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April 21, 2025 at 11:42 PM