🔴 LIVE | Food and Agriculture Organization Chief Economist Maximo Torero is currently presenting the #SOFI 2022 Report to the #CFS50 Plenary Access the #SOFI report ➡️ bit.ly/3IfO6wN

6 key reasons to prioritise working accross the science-policy-society interface. We need to consider the relevance & applications of research for policy & society in the planning phase, not just after its done. #WIOMSA2022 #OceanDecade -The science we need for the ocean we want

#BlueEconomy is a popular catchphrase, but what does it actually mean? Oceans have great economic potential (current economic value is equivalent to the 8th largest national economy), but we have to prioritise equity and sustainability in pursuing that potential. #WIOMSA2022

What kind of "scientific" information can we learn from Indigenous knowledge? This information can be key to co-designing locally tailored management strategies. Lulu Kaaya at #WIOMSA2022

Ecological and social systems are inextricably connected. Understanding the relationships between ecosystems and the people embedded in them, valuing TEK, and working with and for communities is central to preparing for a future under climate change. Malino Mubai @ #WIOMSA2022

Wellbeing is an emerging priority in social-ecological research, but surveys are often generic & shaped by researcher's perceptions. Dr. Jennifer O'Leary and WCSKenya show there's a lot of variation in what communities & individuals think is important for their wellbeing. #WIOMSA2022

Shocking stats from the upcoming WIO Regional Shark Status Report: 120t of dried shark fins are exported from the WIO/year, equivalent to ~3 boeing 737 planes. That doesn't include illegal exports we know are happening. Effective management is urgently needed. #WIOMSA2022

Delightful example of engaging sci-com! Beautifully illustrated children's book Harry the Hammerhead Shark, translated into multiple languages with scientific fact boxes, colouring in, performance readings, everything a kid could want to learn about ocean life & MPAs! #WIOMSA2022

Sobering but powerful statistics in this new study in The Lancet Global Health on the prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies/ #HiddenHunger worldwide. It is critical that all diets contain foods rich in these micronutrients.

Why should environmental social scientists care about linguistics? "Synonyms" can have different unspoken connotations, and those can vary with context. Translate those terms back and forth a few times, and your data becomes a game of chinese whispers. #ClimateCrisis #WIOMSA2022

It's never too early to talk to your kids about MPAs! Educational marine areas can give kids scientific and civic knowledge about oceans, instill a love of the sea, and get them invested in participatory management. Georgeta Stoica at #WIOMSA2022

Communities in the Kenyan & Tanzanian Trans-Boundary Conservation Area are collectively & inclusively developing -Specific -Measurable -Ambitious -Realistic -Time-bound objectives for managing their fisheries. WCSKenya #WIOMSA2022

New status report coming: Chondrichthyans (sharks, rays, etc) in the Western Indian Ocean. Populations are under threat. Improved management and conservation is needed. tinyurl.com/2stvwchw

Official launch of the WIO Science to Policy Platform series by WIOMSA Nairobi Convention #WIOMSA2022 is an amazing conference because of how obvious it is that all 800 people here are invested in the region & want to work collectively to make a tangible difference through science

How do you convince people with specific agendas to pay attention to your science? Give people the information they need in a way that makes sense to them & addresses their priorities. Be strategic in what info you share, be an eye-dropper not a fire hose.Prof Kerry Sink #WIOMSA2022

We can make more than just trendy sunglasses & expensive shoes from plastic waste. For a large-scale plastic problem we can, & must, invest in large-scale, sensible solutions that convert substantial amounts of waste & benefit the environment & the economy. #WIOMSA2022

Not all fish are created equal... Johnstone Omuhaya Omukoto has analysed the nutritrient contents of common fish species in Kenya. He recommends creating dietary guidelines showing families how much of different fish species kids need to eat to meet their micronutrient needs. #WIOMSA2022

Mass bleaching is affecting the #GBR, does this change the issues orgs meet about or bring new players to the table? Not as much as expected. New paper out! ⁦Michele Barnes⁩ ⁦Prof Tiffany Morrison⁩ ⁦Brian Chaffin⁩ ⁦Sarah Sutcliffe⁩ jcu.edu.au/news/releases/…

Not new but new-to-me recording of a thought provoking talk from @hkpmcgregor about #SciComm, academic accountability & the role & practice of #PeerReview. Generally a great podcast for academics (& everyone) to think through #feminism in our work & life podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6L…

#COVID19 containment policies affected #FoodSystems in #SmallScaleFishing communities through complex, context-specific impact pathways. Check out our insights from Kenya, PNG and St. Lucia in our new paper! bit.ly/3GkfrNM Jacqui Lau Michele Barnes @JoshuaCinner