Nathan J Bennett

Humans. Environments. Oceans. Critical & Solution Oriented. Pracademic & Strategist. #ConSocSci #MarSocSci Canadian. Thoughts and opinions here are my own.

[Nathan J Bennett @NathanJBennett]

Environmental (In)Justice in the Anthropocene Ocean

This new paper examines how pollution, plastics, climate change, environmental and fisheries declines converge, accumulate & impact coastal populations around the world's oceans. #marsocsci #bluejustice

https://t.co/pX1kmaSY4w

[Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea @undoalos]

Meet Nathan Bennett from @World_Wildlife Global Science Team @WWFscience & Coordinating Author of the chapter on equity, justice & human rights in the ocean for #WOAIII

Learn more: https://t.co/KAybG2GH41

#OceanScience #ShareTheKnowledge

[Nathan J Bennett @NathanJBennett]

All people must be safe to speak on behalf of the ocean & human rights! Yet, ocean defenders worldwide are often experiencing repression &* violence. We therefore issue a call to action to support & safeguard ocean defenders. #oceandefenders #bluejustice

https://t.co/QkwlfI62dj

[WWF News @WWFnews]

WWF's @NathanJBennett argues that recognizing healthy oceans are a human right is key to protecting them in @MongabayOrg. https://t.co/NQYCwFre5q

[UBC Oceans (also found at ubcoceans.bsky.social) @UBCoceans]

RESEARCH: Accounting for human–nature linkages in area-based conservation monitoring through social–ecological indicator bundles. Co-authored by Dr. Anna Schuhbauer and Dr. @NathanJBennett https://t.co/Xbk3RX2MiB via @Society4ConBio #ConservationBiology #OpenAccess

[Coastal Communities Initiative @ACCLCInitiative]

“There really is a role for everyone to support the #HumanRight to a healthy #ocean & to step up in support of ocean defenders around the world.”

@nathanjbennett shares how we can take action in support of #CoastalCommunities & the right to a healthy ocean👇

📽️@seavoiceonline

[ICSF @ICSF1]

Marine conservation lessons from Mozambique
A conservation initiative to ease overfishing is finding success by placing community at its heart and championing gender equity
https://t.co/4qENQhmPR6

[Nathan J Bennett @NathanJBennett]

A healthy #ocean is a #HumanRight. Join us at #UNOC3 as we spotlight testimonies of #OceanDefenders & drive support for their right to a healthy ocean.

📅 11 June, 16:45–18:45 - Launch of A Call To Action to support & safeguard Ocean Defenders

🔗 https://t.co/egXDZnh4D6

[Coastal Communities Initiative @ACCLCInitiative]

#CoastalCommunities are at the intersection of #HumanRights violations & #ocean protection. At #UNOC3, we’re supporting a high-level side event designed to explore challenges faced & potential solutions to them with community members, govt, civil society & public sector insight👇

[Stefan Partelow @SBPartelow]

Open postdoc position @LeibnizZMT

Project STEPS (Sustainable Tourism Evolving Paradigms) analyzes sustainable tourism in tropical islands. Interdisciplinary mixed methods to examine pathways for a paradigm shift to sustainability.

Deadline April 14

https://t.co/atmuDc8u0b

[ICSF @ICSF1]

Small-scale fisheries (SSFs) are the backbone of coastal and inland communities worldwide. Yet, despite their importance, they face systemic challenges.

https://t.co/5lkWE8xZOD

[Nathan J Bennett @NathanJBennett]

Great to see this Special Issue on "Trends and Future Directions in the Conservation Social Sciences" in @ConBiology @SCB_SSWG #ConSocSci #MarSocSci

The field has come a long way, and there is still room for growth: https://t.co/vNqI8F1Aqr

[EJ Milner-Gulland @EJMilnerGulland]

Super PhD opportunity with funding for either a UK or an overseas student, on the impact of governance and management structures on #conservation and community outcomes in #Cameroon. There must be some amazing applicants out there, please spread the word! https://t.co/RZvbXh5Nbp

[Nathan J Bennett @NathanJBennett]

New book chapter on "Ocean governance and the protection of ocean defenders" - outlines the main issues at stake and key avenues for further research

Link: https://t.co/saMk3kFhT9

[GENeva Environment Network @GENetwork]

@SREnvironment @ISHRglobal @FranciscansIntl @Earthjustice @SGI_OUNA @unige_int @NathanJBennett @IUCN @IUCN_CEESP @UNEP Ocean defenders -- they are at the forefront of the #KMGBF.

Thank you for joining this #GRET2025 on ocean defenders and communities at risks, highlighting that as they are at the forefront of conservation and #KMGBF, protecting their rights is a must.

▶️ https://t.co/9prYEiYVvq

[GENeva Environment Network @GENetwork]

@Earthjustice @astridpuentes @UNHumanRights @UNOceanDecade @treatycouncil @GOMaluku @WWFLeadOceans @NathanJBennett @IUCN @IucnOcean @SREnvironment Nathan Bennett of People & the Ocean Specialist Group for @IUCN & @WWF describes how recognizing #R2E can catalyze ocean action & transform ocean governance by:

🌊 Clarifying states obligations
🌊 Enhancing #OceanEconomy practices
🌊 Improving ocean governance inclusiveness

[UBC IRES • bsky.app/profile/ires.ubc.ca @ubcires]

The fear of billion-dollar lawsuits is stopping countries from phasing out fossil fuels.

The Guardian analyzed the investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) system, citing a 2023 report by IRES/
@ubcSPPGA prof @EnvirOptimist:
https://t.co/h1BMAfsiHB

[Nathan J Bennett @NathanJBennett]

We are thrilled to announce the launch of "Ocean Defenders: Protectors of our ocean environment and human rights" - Download from here: https://t.co/XY4UkU55Um

[ipbes @IPBES]

On #IWD2025, let's highlight the unseen impacts of environmental exploitation: gender-based violence that often goes unreported.

Environmental justice and women's safety are inseparable. 📢

-@IPBES #TransformativeChangeAssessment

#ForAllWomenAndGirls

[Mary Lawlor @MaryLawlorhrds]

Women human rights defenders challenge systems, fight for justice & lead the way to more just & equal societies. Their courage must be met with protection, not persecution. On #InternationalWomensDay & all year long, we must stand with them.

[Mary Lawlor @MaryLawlorhrds]

This afternoon, I'll be presenting my report on the challenges faced by human rights defenders working in isolated, remote & rural areas to the @UN_HRC.

📑 Full report here: https://t.co/X2Mpf2qfA7

📺 Follow my remarks from 16:30 CET https://t.co/iIakKhfaS6

#OutOfSight #HRC58