spatialdecisions

Based mostly at @Macquarie_Uni 🇦🇺| Tweeting about spatial information, earth systems, environment & policy

[spatialdecisions @spatiodecisions]

@mainambui giving an overview of the 1st pub of the science to policy series at @wiomsa symposium #wiomsa2022

[@GrettaPecl @GrettaPecl]

Job Alert: We're after a level A or B #marine #social #scientist to join our team & work on the #GreatSouthernReef!

0.8FTE two-year position working with @CMS_Utas at @UTAS_ & @BehaviourWorksA based at @IMASUTAS in beautiful Hobart. Pls RT!

#MarSocSci

https://t.co/sQRKtbYuA9

[WIOMSA @wiomsa]

Career Opportunity 📌

WIOMSA is seeking a Science-Policy Programme Manager to oversee the implementation of its newly launched SCALABLE Programme’s science-policy component.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications by 21st July 2023, 11:59 p.m. EAT. 🗓

[David Obura @dobura]

Great that general #climate #skepticism is dying, but obstruction of responses by deniers can become even more damaging, and disproportionately harm the most #vulnerable, usually protecting vested interests in the status quo. Always look for the money behind an argument.

[WIOMSA @wiomsa]

🌊 Exciting Masters Opportunity:

The NRF Thuthuka project- “Mangrove ecosystems and coastal community perceptions in South Africa” is seeking a motivated South African student to undertake a Masters from January 2024-December 2025.

[Jared Bosire @JaredBosire16]

Stakeholders met last week in Dares Salaam to validate a framework for Green Port development in the WIO to enhance sustainability in port devpt and operations as part of #SBE @NCSecretariat @wiomsa @IUCN @WWFLeadOceans @WetlandsIntEA @SADC_News @igadsecretariat @comesa_lusaka

[spatialdecisions @spatiodecisions]

New #paper out c/o @VeraHorigue from our group here at @mqnatsci @Macquarie_Uni on the future challenges and opportunities of #community #conservation

[Nafeesa Esmail @NafeesaEsmail]

Really pleased to share our Horizon Scan for community-based #conservation. The #openaccess paper in @Trends_Ecol_Evo features 15 emerging threats and opportunities expected to shape the future of community-based conservation globally. https://t.co/mjsEbtsNcF @WilderInstitute

[Rodolphe Devillers @seamap]

Involved in an MPA planning workshop this week in Comoros to help marine protected areas managers create highly protected zones - with @cordioea and @WILDOCEANSSA teams. Great group trying to make a difference in their waters! @ird_fr @pnmMoheli

[WIOMSA @wiomsa]

The first issue of the Western Indian Ocean Science to Policy Platform Series has been published!

[Vera Horigue @VeraHorigue]

Sharing our paper with @boomshankaruss @AlimaTaju @mainambui
using #systemsthinking #humanecologysystems framework to understand #governance of #nationalparks in developing country contexts https://t.co/byFPCHm9vr @MQSciEng @STEMwomenMQ

[Ernest F. Asamoah @ef_asamoah]

Land clearing and climate change put half the world's wilderness areas at risk https://t.co/yanFSjXGer

[spatialdecisions @spatiodecisions]

He encourages people to stop thinking about plastics as being the enemy & that we should think of solutions to include it back in the circular economy. We need to understand the value of plastics and the opportunities it can present. @wiomsa #WIOMSA2022

[spatialdecisions @spatiodecisions]

Chris Whyte also points out that not all plastics can be used, but can be converted back into energy. Instead of dumping it in landfills, we need solutions to convert it back to energy. This could also contribute to Africa’s energy needs. @wiomsa #WIOMSA2022

[spatialdecisions @spatiodecisions]

They do a lot of testing & a lot of effort is put into making the products affordable, useful & that will last for a long time. Working with people is also important, coz they can collect the plastic. It can give jobs to people and also remove plastics from land and coasts.

[spatialdecisions @spatiodecisions]

Chris Whyte, entrepreneur, is presenting ways to deal w/ plastic pollution by integrating recycling & plastics in the Circular economy. Products from plastics promoted are often high-end & people can’t afford them. Not practical either! @wiomsa

[spatialdecisions @spatiodecisions]

But the idea is there, we can use plastics in everyday life & integrate it to the circular economy. Their company are working with Sustainable Seas Trust to come up with products for everyday use.

[spatialdecisions @spatiodecisions]

@KerrySkink summarises key points to science communication. Scientists need to know their audience, repackage work and comms to encourage ,
clear & focussed action @wiomsa symposium #wiomsa2022

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@KerrySkink also points out the need for positive imagery to encourage decision-makers to do actions, since most scientists are perceived to be pessimistic & doom-&-gloomy @wiomsa symposium #wiomsa2022

[spatialdecisions @spatiodecisions]

Tagged the wrong person! Thanks @KerrySkink for your talk and congratulations to you and the team at NelsonMandela Uni for your efforts 👏

[spatialdecisions @spatiodecisions]

@kerrysink presents the national biodiversity assessment for #SouthAfrica @wiomsa symposium #wiomsa2022. This is an amazing step & effort to document, map & prioritise actions to support #conservation #marinespatialplanning the maps are amazing too!

[spatialdecisions @spatiodecisions]

@kerrysink presents the national biodiversity assessment for #SouthAfrica @wiomsa symposium #wiomsa2022. This is an amazing step & effort to document, map & prioritise actions to support #conservation #marinespatialplanning the maps are amazing too!

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@mainambui @JaredBosire16 @LouisCelliers launching the science to policy publication @wiomsa #wiomsa2022

[spatialdecisions @spatiodecisions]

@mainambui giving an overview of the 1st pub of the science to policy series at @wiomsa symposium #wiomsa2022

[spatialdecisions @spatiodecisions]

This first pub of the Science to Policy series includes 23 policy papers from the forum held last March 2021 & includes chapters on spp & ecosystems, H2O quality & pollution, MPAs etc.