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

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

“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

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

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

#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👇

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

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

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:

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

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:

@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

@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

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

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

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

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.

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

This #GRET2025 will highlight the various challenges that #OceanDefenders and communities most at risk face, identify what they are up against and available protections they have, and understand what they do to defend themselves. 📅 17 March, 15:00 CET ▶️ https://t.co/9prYEiYVvq

Towards #UNOC3 taking place in June in Nice, France, join this #HRC58 side event that will look at how #humanrights should contribute to and strengthen the “Nice Ocean Action Plan”. 📅 14 March, 13:00 CET ▶️ https://t.co/yDkpnToh8c

🌊 Join @IUCN_CEESP for the report launch of: Ocean Defenders: Protectors of Our Ocean Environment and Human Rights - Register: https://t.co/Oyq7NYVMIH Report explores the struggles & resilience of those safeguarding our oceans. 📅 March 11 | ⏰ 7AM PST / 10AM EST / 4PM CET