Because of climate destabilization, overfishing, excess tourism and pollution, now more than ever, we must understand the complex intersections between oceans and people.
Read on to learn more about the Oceans and Human Health Initiative and why we do the work we do 🧵
With a growing critical mass, we can and must envision and work towards a world in which natural, human, social, and built capital are integral to our collective survival.
Last week at #EcoSummit2023, an inspiring group of plenary speakers shared critical knowledge and perspectives on the state of global, regional, and local environments and importantly, urgent actions we must take for the climate. Here are just a few of our many takeaways:
To truly attain a Full World Vision of the Whole System, Robert Costanza of @glo_pro implored us to face the inconvenient truth. We need a no/low-growth positive economy that prioritizes well-being and community.
The O&HH Team is on the Gold Coast, Australia for #EcoSummit2023! We are excited and ready to learn from fellow scientists, researchers, advocates, and more.
Mahalo nui to @kupuhawaii for graciously sharing their space at Hoʻokupu Center to bolster our inspiration and drive to think and write. Gathering by the ocean and in spaces of service to the community was an invaluable experience!
Our interdisciplinary O&HH team completed our first-ever two-day retreat focused on developing Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander research and publications skills.
This retreat provided training on writing for scientific journals and applying to academic and non-academic jobs. Ample time was spent writing, brainstorming, and collaborating on research goals.
Interested in learning about all the different ways that cultures in Hawaiʻi shape health? @HIpublichealth@NPHW are hosting an engaging community conversation tomorrow, April 6, 3:30-5pm. Sign up here ➡️ https://t.co/NJhCyIPJP6 #PublicHealth#PublicHealthWeek
Happy National Public Health Week! The theme this year is “Centering and Celebrating Cultures in Health." There are so many ways to celebrate in your own communities! Check out this toolkit by @NPHW to learn more: https://t.co/wlwiJMD8lx #NPHW2023
In our everyday lives, we observe how the intersections between culture and other systemic and societal forces heavily influence our well-being and the public health system.