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

Vancouver, British Columbia
Joined August 2012
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 authors.elsevier.com/a/1g81N…
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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: woa.un.org #OceanScience #ShareTheKnowledge
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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 nature.com/articles/s44183-0…
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“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
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Marine conservation lessons from Mozambique A conservation initiative to ease overfishing is finding success by placing community at its heart and championing gender equity dialogue.earth/en/ocean/mari…
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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 🔗 events.humanitix.com/ocean-d…
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#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👇
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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 leibniz-zmt.de/de/jobs/postd…
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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! kent.ac.uk/durrell-institute…
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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: elgaronline.com/edcollchap/b…
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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. ▶️ tiny.cc/GRET25OceanDefenders
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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
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We are thrilled to announce the launch of "Ocean Defenders: Protectors of our ocean environment and human rights" - Download from here: oceandefendersproject.org/pr…
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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
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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.
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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: bit.ly/HRC5853 📺 Follow my remarks from 16:30 CET webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1x/k1… #OutOfSight #HRC58
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