Environmental Information: Use and Influence (Dalhousie Univ.)
Researching the use & influence of information at the science policy interface in marine contexts (www.eiui.ca)
- Data & information from ongoing monitoring are key to ocean management #decisions. Miatta et al. report on a 5-year project to collaboratively develop indicators that integrate science & Indigenous & local knowledge about northern coastal ecosystems @facetsjournal.bsky.social doi.org/10.1139/face...
- Various methods are used to support #ClimateChange adaptation decisions, eg, scenario planning. Naleau notes invisible factors, eg, rules of thumb, often affect #decision processes. She suggests research should focus on understanding decision quality. @dialoguescc.bsky.social doi.org/10.1177/2976...
- The #DeepOcean (66% of Earth), the planet’s “largest ecosystem” which provides critical services and resources, is the “least explored and understood biome on Earth.” Bell et al. show that a minuscule portion of the deep ocean (less than 0.001%) has been visually observed doi.org/10.1126/scia...
- In the global rollout of #MarineSpatialPlanning #stakeholder #participation & data are important components in planning processes. Meyer et al. found gender differences in ocean (offshore & near shore) uses in 3 countries. They recommend enhanced data practices to reduce bias doi.org/10.1016/j.ma...
- Protection of coastal #wetlands, eg, saltmarshes, is essential as they are among the most productive marine ecosystems globally. Rasheed et al. found the main barrier landowners face in conservation is lack of technical knowledge, skills, & support @conservationsp.bsky.social doi.org/10.1111/csp2...
- Do people with #polarized views prefer to reach predetermined conclusions consistent with their political identities? Stagnaro & Amsalem found increased #factual knowledge can shift individuals to more moderate policy attitudes that persist after a month @natcomms.nature.com doi.org/10.1038/s414...
- Human behaviour can be the cause & solution to global challenges, eg, #climate & #biodiversity crises. Tho' #nudging can promote individual action, Hertwig et al. propose more effective responses are achievable by collective capacity-building methods @bppjournal.bsky.social doi.org/10.1017/bpp....
- Social justice concerns are common in many disciplines including scientific fields. Dawson & @simonjlock.bsky.social consider how these concerns are found in #ScienceCommunication & argue that aspects of politics & power occur in science communication & affect #SocialJustice. doi.org/10.1177/0963...
- Despite much #biodiversity evidence in Europe, “knowledge often fails to inform policy makers & decision makers effectively” state D’Amato et al. Their analysis of the #biodiversity-science-policy-society interface found organizations acting as bridges @conbiology.bsky.social doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
- Despite severe risks due to #ClimateChange, many organizations have difficulty fostering “sufficient action” on this issue. Hart et al. examined how eNGOs framed climate change on #Facebook & found affective posts (+ or -) are most likely to achieve greater #engagement levels doi.org/10.1177/1075...
- #Nature-based solutions are often “based on broad & deep #stakeholder #participation” via #co-creation, #co-design, #co-production, & #co-governance. In a review @ssarkka.bsky.social et al. provide clarification of the meaning of these different forms of #collaboration doi.org/10.1016/j.en...
- Since 2000, #OceanLiteracy (OL) has evolved to encompass the complexity of #human-ocean relationships. @emmajmckinley.bsky.social & Fradera suggest an alliance of OL with #ProcessLiteracy, i.e., understanding marine mgmt #decision-making, & explore links with spatial justice doi.org/10.1016/j.ma...
- Is #science used differently by #policy-makers in different #political parties? @alexanderfurnas.com et al. explore this question in US #policy-making & found “systematic differences in the amount, content, and character of science cited ... by partisan factions” @science.org doi.org/10.1126/scie...
- Public support is often key to successful #PolicyImplementation. Ecosystem based #fisheries management is increasingly being advocated globally. Does the public know what it means? In a UK survey @mariebriguglio.bsky.social et al. found most adults have “never heard of EBFM” doi.org/10.3389/fmar...
- What roles do #EmbeddedResearchers (government staff) fill in #PublicPolicy decision processes? Tshangela & Swilling consider this question in a South African #sustainability case & identified multiple roles, e.g., data suppliers, #KnowledgeBrokers, & field & practice experts doi.org/10.1007/s116...
- Modern #science is “very much a team sport” write Hopkin et al. In a perspective essay they describe how advances in knowledge occur within broad scientific communities. Their goal is to show how “the entire scientific enterprise is built on #trust” - key to public education doi.org/10.3389/fcom...
- As the world acknowledges the life and work of #Pope #Francis, Anand Ram reports that Francis “leaves behind a strong legacy of pushing for protecting the planet, while weaving #science and #faith-based arguments to elevate the crisis of #climate change to a new level” www.cbc.ca/news/climate...
- While “many species have benefitted” since the Canadian #Species at #Risk Act came into force in 2003, Mandrak identifies weaknesses, eg, data/information deficiencies, limited attention to Indigenous knowledge & #ClimateChange, & inadequate funding @facetsjournal.bsky.social doi.org/10.1139/face...
- #Conservation education programs focus mostly on natural sciences, even tho’ practitioners use #SocialScience methods increasingly. Detoeuf et al. surveyed resources & practitioners & found variability in resources & high interest in soc. sci. training @conbiology.bsky.social doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
- >80% of ocean #corals have been seriously bleached, due to the warming ocean & risk dying. Dubbed the “rainforests of the sea,” which support ~25% of all marine species, corals are essential for healthy #marine #environments & livelihoods @theglobeandmail.com www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...
- Data about #Indigenous peoples have often been collected without their input. In a new blog @dalhousie.bsky.social graduate students Benson, Mahoney, and Keast explore how Indigenous #DataSovereignty can ensure that research aligns with Indigenous #governance priorities eiui.ca/indigenous-d...
- Artificial siloing of #cultural & #natural domains negatively impacts #coastal protection efforts dealing with the results of major weather events. Mehta et al. propose merging #archaeology, environmental science, & land management policy to address the problem @pnasnexus.org doi.org/10.1093/pnas...
- Marine #biosecurity mgmt & governance often face challenges, eg, limited data, uncertainty, unclear obligations & conflicting stakeholder values. Campbell & Hewitt propose a 7-step method to assess ecological, economic, social & cultural impacts for inclusive #decision-making doi.org/10.1016/j.ma...
- Protecting marine environments require a “multidimensional approach that integrates scientific advancements, regulatory frameworks, & governance innovations” state Khan & Chang in an editorial. Protection must “keep pace with technological advancements & climate challenges” doi.org/10.3389/fmar...
- #ClimateChange is "a problem that has less to do with a collapsing climate or other physical conditions than we might think” states @frediotto.bsky.social in @theguardian.com “The consequences of this are wider-reaching than we have been willing to admit” www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- Environmental #governance research uses several approaches, eg, adaptive, #participatory, & collaborative, that can offer insights in escalating #environmental crises. Newig & Rose found, though, a “relatively low potential for knowledge cumulation” in this field of research doi.org/10.1002/eet....
- Bridging scientific knowledge & public understanding is key to informed #decision-making & meaningful action on #climate issues. Based on a workshop of science communicators & climate scientists, @mittermeierm.bsky.social et al. highlight a dialogue-based #communication style doi.org/10.1016/j.je...
- What does #evidence-based #policy (EBP) mean, ask Schneider et al. Does it mean “follow the science,” focus on “what works,” or “follow the rules”? They discuss the literature & practice on EBP & note two criteria “legitimizers of EBP ought to satisfy” @polstudies.bsky.social doi.org/10.1177/0032...
- Global environmental assessments that synthesize ocean knowledge must “meet decision-makers’ needs” write @jjacquem.bsky.social et al. They reviewed 12 recent assessments on #credibility, #legitimacy & #salience & offer 4 recommendations, eg, increase #co-production practices doi.org/10.1038/s441...
- North Atlantic Right Whales are among “the most endangered large whales in the world.” Mostly human-caused stressors, eg, entanglements & vessel strikes, explain this dire state. @jennthornhillverma.bsky.social reports on a mother & new calf, which offer hope www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/scien...
- Are the global #SciencePolicyInterfaces #IPCC & #IPBES suitable models for others? @jenirisallan.bsky.social et al. question assumptions re a design of a SPI for chemicals, waste, & pollution & suggest next steps to create a SPI equipped to inform #policy-making effectively doi.org/10.1016/j.gl...
- Undeniably, social media have transformed #communication. #Researchers, #policymakers, #decision-makers, & the public have embraced social media. In an overview paper, @whysharksmatter.bsky.social describes recent platform changes & offers advice on using Bluesky & Instagram doi.org/10.1093/fshm...
- #ClimateChange communication is “inherently difficult” due to many factors, eg, culture/context. Marguardt & Medeiros discuss challenges with pursuing research & knowledge mobilization in the Arctic by #EarlyCareerResearchers & offer recommendations @facetsjournal.bsky.social doi.org/10.1139/face...
- Tho’ scientists cannot stop the dissemination and amplification of #misinformation, that does not mean they are powerless state Larson & Bersoff. They argue scientists “can improve the information ecosystem by making reliable sources easier to find and recognize” @nature.com doi.org/10.1038/d415...
- Globally, #Indigenous & #local knowledge (ILK) is increasingly being included in environmental #decision-making processes. ILK scholars, Huambachano et al. describe their experience in participating in the @ipbes.net #values assessment in terms of challenges and benefits doi.org/10.5751/ES-1...
- “One of the starkest realities…is that the world is failing to meet its #climate goals” writes Sir David King, Head, Climate Crisis Advisory Group. He urges a “holistic climate response” that is 4-pronged: #reduce, #remove, #repair, & #resilience @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
- #Co-production of knowledge is increasingly seen as an effective #PublicEngagement method. In a new blog @dalhousie.bsky.social graduate students Manderville, Chalmers & Chandler use a co-production lens to assess the #consultation process for a coastal #MarineProtectedArea eiui.ca/investigatin...
- #Oceans are on the “front line” of novel climate actions write Ogier et al. But understanding of such actions is low. They surveyed intervention practitioners globally & found #decision-making focuses on technical matters rather than risks & benefits @sarahlawless.bsky.social doi.org/10.1038/s415...
- Despite solid #evidence re #ClimateChange, skepticism limits policy responses. Bipartisan collaboration is difficult. Tohidi et al. provide “robust evidence that exposure to climate news articles significantly shifts skeptics’ attitudes in a positive direction” @pnasnexus.org doi.org/10.1093/pnas...
- Should the public be involved in #decision-making about testing potential solutions to the climate crisis? Communication is key to gain #SocialLicense & prevent #misinformation writes @rebekahwhite.bsky.social. Building #trust is important as social science studies have shown doi.org/10.1126/scie...
- In marine management (MM), who manages whom, what, & where? What is success & how is it determined? Elliott et al. consider these questions & contend MM requires long-term monitoring networks & fit-for-purpose knowledge to inform management decisions @drangelborja.bsky.social doi.org/10.1016/j.oc...
- Thanks for highlighting our paper. Understanding information pathways (enablers & barriers) in marine #Science-Policy interfaces is the focus of our numerous case studies, papers, & our open-access book: "Science, Information, & Policy Interface for Effective Coastal & Ocean Management" www.eiui.ca
- When #scientists pursue roles in #policy arenas, e.g., as #KnowledgeBrokers, they can help to drive transformative change. In a new blog, @dalhousie.bsky.social graduate students Hak-Kovacs, Kunaseelan, MacDermid, & Sutley discuss opportunities and challenges for such roles eiui.ca/advocacy-and...
- #PublicParticipation in #CoastalManagement is “essential for #decision-making” state Ackermann et al. especially in cases of broad social impact. They report a case using causal mapping & decision support system technology that facilitated #KnowledgeSharing btw #stakeholders doi.org/10.1016/j.oc...
- Effective policy & #DecisionMaking rely on the integration of scientific evidence into governance frameworks. In a new blog @dalhousie.bsky.social graduate students Manolakos, Tariq, & Fine explore the role #ResearchBased information can play in shaping environmental policy eiui.ca/enabling-the...
- Although #knowledge #co-production is increasingly viewed as needed to address #sustainability issues, what is meant to happen in this process is often not clear. Hertz & Bousquet propose that for knowledge to be usable it needs to “affect those who are meant to act on it” doi.org/10.5751/ES-1...
- Globally, #misinformation poses a threat to science, public health, & integrity of #democracies write @mikeybiddlestone.bsky.social et al. They tested inoculation videos to teach people how to detect misinformation & distinguish btw manipulative & non-manipulative information doi.org/10.1111/pops...
- #ScienceCommunication is moving to “more engaging and participatory practices” state @ionica.mathstodon.xyz.ap.brid.gy et al. They studied a sample of the Dutch population & found interest in engaging in science, but #barriers exist, e.g., lack of scientific knowledge & time. doi.org/10.22323/2.2...
- Global #EnvironmentalGovernance has long played a major role in how #EnvironmentalPolicy becomes enacted around the world. In a new blog, @dalhousie.bsky.social graduate students Brooks, Lewis, and Lowe discuss the information roles in international #Decision-making bodies eiui.ca/the-role-of-...
- #ClimateChange impacts “can force people to stay in place” resulting in involuntary immobility due to various obstacles, e.g., political & social. As @lisathalheimer.bsky.social et al. note, a lack of data & knowledge inhibits policy & planning to address this growing problem doi.org/10.1038/s414...
