Turning science into policy: What scientists should (and should not) do when talking to policy-makers

by Sarah Carr, Ph.D. | Mar 9, 2015

Science and policy-making would seem to be a natural mix: Scientists want their research findings to inform public policy. Resource managers and conservationists want to see science-based policy implemented. Many – and perhaps most – policy-makers want to...

Tundi’s Take: Science uptake requires good delivery AND a receptive audience

by Sarah Carr, Ph.D. | Mar 9, 2015

By Tundi Agardy, MEAM Contributing Editor (tundiagardy@earthlink.net) Scientists are rightfully exasperated by how hard it is to get science-based management in place. Whether it is providing historical data on what has led to the present-day condition of marine...

Perspective: Learning to speak about Ecosystem Services

by Sarah Carr, Ph.D. | Mar 9, 2015

By Christian Neumann, Linwood Pendleton, Marianne Kettunen, and Tundi Agardy [Editor's note: Lead author Christian Neumann is a marine ecosystem services project manager for GRID-Arendal, a center that collaborates with the UN Environment Programme to support...

Perspective: Getting around ideology – When facts divide more than unite

by Sarah Carr, Ph.D. | Mar 9, 2015

By Jennie Hoffman [Editor's note: Jennie Hoffman (jennie@adaptationinsight.com) is founder and principal of Adaptation/Insight and an expert in decision analysis and climate change vulnerability assessment and adaptation. Hoffman co-authored: Climate Savvy:...

Notes & News: Ocean governance and industry – Ocean carbon storage – Fishers’ view of climate change – Ocean extinction event – EBM approaches – EBM Toolbox

by Sarah Carr, Ph.D. | Mar 9, 2015

World Ocean Council provides overview of ocean governance and policy for industry The World Ocean Council has released the first comprehensive review of international ocean governance and policy for the global ocean business community. The "International Ocean...