Environmental Information: Use and Influence (Dalhousie Univ.)

Increasingly, research is expected to deliver #SocietalImpact. Pfeifer et al. developed & pilot-tested (agricultural & marine cases) a participatory #ResearchImpactAssessment approach designed to address the societal impact of #interdisciplinary natural resource mgmt research doi.org/10.1016/j.en...

As Canada’s Ocean Envoy, Diana Fox Carney, met at Dalhousie Univ. to gather ideas from researchers, policymakers, & community leaders for the international Our Ocean Conference in Halifax, 9-11 May 2027. Reeder reports on the meeting with Fox Carney @dalhousie.bsky.social www.dal.ca/news/2026/10...

At the closing of the #BeijingScienceDialogue today, the global scientific community adopted the Beijing Science Declaration. Read the declaration here: https://council.science/news/beijing-science-declaration/

🌊 Protecting the deep ocean under mining threat by connecting existing reserves ...or we could just not mine in the deep ocean www.nature.com/articles/s41...

#PeerReview, editorial support, research integrity checks, and publishing infrastructure all require investment. Learn more about the work behind trusted scholarly publishing in this blog post 💡▶️ https://ow.ly/Yyqo50ZYbtv #GreenOpenAccess

drangelborja.bsky.social et al. report on research that used the “best available science” to develop a framework that offers a globally relevant approach to assess #CumulativeImpacts, identify mgmt priorities, & support sustainable #OceanGovernance under changing conditions doi.org/10.3389/focs...

The ocean gives us food, oxygen, livelihoods, and climate regulation. But it’s under threat from overfishing, climate change, pollution, and habitat loss. When our ocean is in crisis, so are we. Protecting it means protecting life itself. Learn more: https://ow.ly/R3CQ5100pkP

What opportunities could strengthen Canadian research? What challenges need our attention? For our 10th anniversary, we’ve brought together research exploring these questions and more in this collection ▶️ https://ow.ly/jZ7650ZO0vm #CanadianResearch #TenYears

Almost 400 scientists are calling for seamount protection. Governments must turn evidence into action through the UN Sustainable Fisheries Resolution and end bottom trawling on seamounts by 2027. Add your voice to growing calls to protect our ocean’s lifelines: defendthedeep.org

Connecting lagoon biodiversity data across borders! During BioTiles training, participants explored EMODnet Biology approaches to standardise, curate and publish marine biodiversity data, supporting research and lagoon conservation in Italy and Slovenia. More here:https://europa.pulse.ly/ml7ypylsgn

Valuation of nature “is never a neutral, technical exercise: it is an inherently political, cultural, & ethical act.” In an editorial on values-based leverage points, Balvanera et al. reflect on papers in a journal Special Feature that complement the recent IPBES Assessment doi.org/10.5751/ES-1...

Canadian scientists are voicing concerns that a Bill before Parliament will countermand environmental protections in current Canadian law. Stefanovich reports on an open letter signed by 56 Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada proposing 6 major amendments to the Bill www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

❄️ The new #EUArcticPolicy is out, and it takes a clear stand against #DeepSeaMining! 🌊⛏️🚫 Fragile Arctic ecosystems must come before unnecessary risks. 🐋💙 #KeepItInTheSeabed #DefendTheDeep

How data processing, analysis, documentation and sharing emerge across research projects: tensions between institutional criteria for appropriate data management and researchers’ project-specific needs www.emerald.com/jd/article/8...

💥New | This is your reminder, for academic social media quality is better than quantity ✍️ @andytattersall.bsky.social #AcademicSocialMedia #AcademicSky

Addressing the serious environmental issues facing humanity requires collective global action. In this paper, Lham et al. report on a workshop about how #EarlyCareerResearchers can meaningfully engage at the #SciencePolicyInterface regarding #biodiversity #conservation doi.org/10.1080/1548...

Avoiding 1.5 C of warming above pre-industrial levels is now impossible but “it is not time to throw in the towel & give up” (Inger Andersen, Exec. Dir., UNEP). Singh reports on UNEP messaging about a new pathway forward; still climate impacts will affect every nation www.cbc.ca/news/science...

Carbon emissions must be cut by about half within a decade to avoid disastrous overshooting climate targets. @fionaharvey.bsky.social reports on gaps btw climate goals & policies. Closing the gaps is a matter of political action not a lack of scientific evidence www.theguardian.com/environment/...

How much do experts really shape public trust in policy decisions? Ilkka Koiranen & @henriksc.bsky.social argue university researchers can enhance perceived legitimacy, but their impact varies by issue, outcome favorability & perceived importance. Read OPEN ACCESS: buff.ly/CbtmBFR #polsky #polsci

It's #InternationalOpenAccessWeek! Open access publishing helps make knowledge more accessible and equitable for all. 1/3

It is critical that #policymakers understand the values, motivations, & emotions behind public support for or against efforts addressing major changes affecting #coastal areas. Thiemt et al. studied an Irish coastal #community to determine views about #MarineSpatialPlanning doi.org/10.1016/j.ma...

📢 SAVE THE DATE The global #MarineSpatialPlanning community is coming together again. The 4th Int. Conference on MSP will take place on 1-3 June 2027 at UNESCO HQ in Paris. Mark your calendars. More information is coming soon. #MSPglobal #IOC #EuropeanCommission #DGMare

What are we learning, exploring, and working on at COLC? Are you interested in ocean literacy work in Canada and beyond? Subscribe to follow along & learn more about how we’re applying what we learn, testing new approaches, and using those insights to inform our work. https://f.mtr.cool/ejh0au7sgh

Bill C-39 is a sweeping omnibus bill that represents one of the largest rollbacks of federal enviro protections in Canadian history. Here's how it would impact several important areas of policy: Ministerial powers, federal labour law, species at risk and fisheries, Indigenous consultation, and more.

The Global Restoration Achievements Database provides the first structured, comparable synthesis of reported restoration implementation across countries, addressing a critical gap between global restoration commitments and measurable outcomes. Learn more: iucn.org/resources/fi...

#MarineRenewableEnergy and #ocean-based #CO2Removal are potential #ClimateMitigation actions. Veytia et al. studied research publications & social media & show that “coordinated and well-designed policy” is needed globally to link science to action. @jpgattuso.bsky.social doi.org/10.1038/s441...

“Nature is a critical asset for national prosperity & economic security,” which is supported by evidence, states Steven Guilbeault, formerly Canada’s Environment Minister. He strongly urges countries to not step away from #30by30 commitments at #COP17 in Yerevan www.theguardian.com/environment/...

As the start of the Biodiversity COP17 approaches, we've published content, and drawn together related content, on the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework in the broader context of global change and sustainable development. communities.springernature.com/posts/implem...

"MPAs that encompass entire habitats,” like the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, “are particularly significant in their conservation value, as they might protect considerable ranges used by vulnerable marine species such as sharks, turtles, and seabirds.” www.law.utah.edu/wp-content/u...

How do we turn a landmark international ocean treaty into practical action at the national level? At CBD COP17, Mexico and Ocean Panel are bringing together government representatives and technical experts to tackle exactly that question. Please join us. Registration: luma.com/zem1e2t5

“Research on #KnowledgeDevelopment & its use for public #decision-making is a multidisciplinary pursuit” state Tangney & Adamjee. But “meaningful integration of the contrasting disciplinary perspectives” is needed. Based on a literature review, they offer a common framework doi.org/10.1002/eet....

Fish are renewable biological resources; satellites are depletable mechanical objects. Yet the governance of the high seas and orbital space share similarities. Here a Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellite monitors Earth’s oceans, land, ice and atmosphere. theconversation.com/how-lessons-...

🌊 Meet the projects turning open ocean data into local action. First up: Guardians of the Coast in Pitangui, Brazil, working with local communities to turn ocean data into accessible tools that support stronger participation in ocean governance. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3GJCiWQ

Beyond Arctic PASSION: Jackie Dawson helps connect data, AI and Indigenous Knowledge. “We’re trying to revolutionize how local and Indigenous knowledge can be integrated into highly technical AI models, making them more relevant and useful.” www.uottawa.ca/en/news-all/... #CdnPSE @uottawa.ca

On Thursday, October 15, 2026 (12:30pm ET), join CSPC for a panel featuring leaders from academia, policy, and research administration to address a central question in Canadian higher education: Who defines research impact? ➡️ https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/who-defines-research-impact/

Like many marine regions, Australia’s ocean waters are under rising pressures from existing and emerging activities. #Integrated #OceanManagement offers a “unified framework” to address the complexities of #MarineManagement & also track progress, which Fulton et al. discuss doi.org/10.1080/1836...

🐋 Join us under the whale skeleton at the Beaty Centre to hear poems from Ocean read by acclaimed poet Sue Goyette! Celebrate the launch of the 2026–27 Dal Reads program with reflections on literature, ocean science, and our connection to place. 📅 Tuesday, Oct. 27, 12–1:30 pm bit.ly/dal-reads-po...

One year ago, the green sea turtle was reclassified from “Endangered” to “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List after decades of recovery. A reminder that conservation efforts can make a difference.

The #PreCOP31 meeting in Fiji is elevating Pacific Island priorities, leadership, and knowledge. Our new policy brief examines how to strengthen #BlueFood systems while advancing climate goals in the region: doi.org/10.25740/gd6...

Do we understand how evidence is actually used in practice? @annetteboaz.bsky.social and @oliver-kathryn.bsky.social explain how the new Use of Research Evidence Methods Repository can improve our understanding and support evidence-informed decision-making. 👉 bit.ly/3S2dHCo

Deep ocean biodiversity fills a major role in the earth’s carbon cycle & climate system. Lidström et al. reviewed 3 international conventions (BBNJ Agreement, UNFCCC, & CBD) & identified opportunities to integrate #deep-sea climate & biodiversity actions to protect ocean life doi.org/10.1016/j.ma...

If you’re thinking about joining a marine-related society, network, or association, but don’t know where to look... don’t panic! This list of professional societies, networks, and associations may have just what you’re looking for 👇 champ.ly/I0nvlMHt

"From concept to action: Driving impact through responsible research practices in the International Polar Year 2032–2033 An early career perspective" New Essay just published in PLOS Climate, by @hartharnsam.bsky.social and colleagues journals.plos.org/climate/arti...

Transdisciplinary work's reliance on motivated individual researchers needs to shift towards "a structurally supported, ecosystem-level approach to societal impact": findings from an evaluation of the European Convergence programme stefan-de-jong.nl/wp-content/u... @erasmusuniversity.bsky.social

The 2026 @wwf.org.uk Living Planet Report is live!  The #NexusAssessment showed that biodiversity, water, food, health and climate change are interconnected. The #LivingPlanetReport brings a message of hope: by transforming these systems, we can create tipping points benefiting nature and people.

Most will never experience underwater ecosystems. How to gain their attention re #biodiversity conservation? Pasquet-Forster et al. studied observations of naturalist drawings & photographs by divers & non-divers. Their results can inform conservation communication strategies doi.org/10.1016/j.bi...

💥New | From open access to open participation, why research impact starts before publication ✍️Luigi Capoani and Marta Bisol #ResearchImpact #OpenParticipation #ECRchat

NEW TOOLKIT: @engagegreen.bsky.social have just released their Policy Engagement Toolkit - providing practical how-to guidance on connecting research with policy. It is designed for anyone involved in or interested in science-policy dialogue. buff.ly/rx6PR0U

🌊 In Semporna, Sabah, seaweed farming is more than a source of income. For Bajau Laut families, it is part of a way of life and helps support food, education and other household needs. A new WorldFish story explores this. Read the story: https://on.cgiar.org/4yiF0IF

Questions, questions, questions! Research questions don’t just come from researchers. They grow through conversations, too. Check the new EIUI blog post by Belen et al. reflecting on how questions became the focus in a recent poster session. eiui.ca/the-question...