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🇧🇪 From 12-14 November, more than 250 policymakers, researchers and practitioners gathered in Brussels for the European Mission Soil Week 2024 to network, share knowledge and align priority efforts toward achieving the objectives of the EU Mission “A Soil Deal for Europe”. 🌱 Trust-IT Services representatives were on-site to promote the activities of SOILL, a cornerstone initiative supporting the development of 100 Soil Health Living Labs, or research innovation ecosystems, by 2030. As the project's communications and outreach partner, Trust-IT Services members played an active role throughout the week, specifically: 👉 Helping organise the Living Lab Ceremony, which acknowledged the activities and experts responsible for the first 25 Mission Soil Living Labs 👉 Coordinating the SOILL-Startup Annual Engagement Event on 11 Nov, which enhanced community empowerment between representatives from the 25 Living Labs, policymakers and Mission Soil week coordinators 👉 Distributing SOILL-Startup plantable project cards and exhibiting the initiative at a project-specific booth 🌍 Explore more behind the scenes of how Trust-IT Services is helping address Europe’s soil health challenges, not only by supporting SOILL, but through similar projects like PREPSOIL - Preparing for the "Soil Deal for Europe" Mission and NATI00NS as well: https://lnkd.in/ebsbHykZ

A quick 5 minute survey on landscapes in Northern Ireland

Join us for the next Laha Seminar: Topics in Data Justice! Education for All: Tools for Successfully Blending Citizen Science, Data Collection, and Storytelling for Impact with Dr. Kelly Albus, National Geographic Explorer; and Research Scientist, Texas Water Resources Institute, Texas A&M University AgriLife Research - Amarillo Date: Nov 21, 2024 Time: 12:30-1:30 pm Hawaiʻi Standard Time ONLINE and FREE with registration. Is water important to you? Of course it is! But, how much do you really know about your water? Where it comes from, how it’s cleaned, ways to protect it, or how you can protect yourself from water disasters like floods and droughts? Most people don’t know the answer to these questions and, in fact, many only think about our water when we have too much, or not enough. Unfortunately, that’s often when it’s too late to take action. The latest water management science shows us that collective governance of water, or all working together to manage this shared resource, has the best chance of success. But, this success relies on involvement, which is preceded by collective understanding and participation. Many of the most at-risk communities don’t have access to water education, or the chance to participate in the decision-making process. This can be especially true for the urban youth of today who face increasingly limited access to natural green spaces, and opportunities to build a personal understanding of where their water comes from. The goal of Dr. Albus’ programs is to empower diverse communities with the education, tools and ability to act. This presentation focuses on the tips, tricks and lessons learned from years of working with communities to design low-cost, open-access citizen science tools to include new groups as active participants in their own water stories. Click the link below to register. https://lnkd.in/g6Kk8irr The Laha Seminar Webinar Series is co-hosted by Chaminade University of Honolulu, the Pacific Islands Development Program at the East-West Center, and the National Science Foundation (NSF) ALL-SPICE INCLUDES Alliance. The purpose of the series is to share ideas around Data Justice with a general audience across the Pacific and the United States. This webinar will be recorded. #water #watermanagement

A fantastic review paper and additional evidence supporting the critical role IPLC play in conservation outcomes. 'Our analysis of the social and ecological outcomes recorded for those widely differing forms of conservation reveals that local control and recognition of IP & LC institutions are strongly associated with more positive outcomes for people and nature.' #conservation #IPLC #localknowledge #knowledgesystems

It wasn’t until I traveled to a few places around the world that I truly realized how unique and special our landscapes here in wee Northern Ireland are—and how little protection they have under the law! Our landscapes are more than just scenery; they’re part of who we are, our heritage, and our future. But to safeguard them, we need legislation that values these priceless resources and takes a holistic, area-based approach to their management. What do landscapes mean to you? Share your thoughts and help shape the future by filling out the survey below. Together, we can support Landscapes NI in advocating for the protection our landscapes deserve. Landscapes Northern Ireland

Just out! Reviewing the science on 50 years of conservation: Through 662 studies in 102 countries, we identify knowledge production biases and independence issues in conservation science, which are important as they can uphold existing narratives about who should conserve and how, and serve to suppress an otherwise clear link between Indigenous Peoples' and local communities' leadership & conservation success. Find the open access article at https://lnkd.in/eRCyjRa4 in the journal Ambio.

💌 Sign up for our quarterly newsletter! 💌 We'll be sending out the autumn edition of our quarterly newsletter in a couple of weeks! It's got the latest publications from our group, introductions for new staff in our team, and blog highlights (and plenty more). Not a subscriber yet? Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/e3_tWBDg Photo by Cup of Couple: https://lnkd.in/emCxDtjd #environmentalpsychology #behaviorchange #climatechange

"It’s time to tell Congress to support funding for America’s national marine sanctuaries. We need your voice! The FY 2025 federal budgeting process is underway, and our elected officials need to hear your support for national marine sanctuaries. The environmental, economic, and cultural importance of national marine sanctuaries cannot be understated. National marine sanctuaries are sources for solutions. They are living laboratories, outdoor classrooms, tourism and recreation destinations, blue carbon sinks, biodiversity safe havens, sacred sites and heritage landmarks, sources of inspiration, and centers of maritime commerce. Policymakers need to hear directly from their constituents during this critical time in the budgeting process. Please urge your Member of Congress to invest in our marine sanctuaries to conserve areas of national significance in our oceans and Great Lakes, advance scientific research and citizen science, and support public education and engagement to allow more people to learn about America’s rich natural and cultural history. For Fiscal Year 2025, join the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation in urging Congress to prioritize public investment in national marine sanctuaries at no less than $115 million. Sign our letter using the form to the right and we will send it directly to your Members of Congress." #nationalmarinesanctuaries #oceanprotection National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Learn more and take action at https://lnkd.in/gFNQfH5A. (Photo: Adam Steckley.)

Indigenous knowledge—also known as traditional knowledge—refers to information, meanings, purposes, and values that Indigenous peoples have gathered, conceptualized, studied, and passed through generations for thousands of years. Indigenous knowledge offers solutions to some of the world’s most pressing issues, from environmental crises and declining biodiversity, to equity, justice, and holistic health systems. The Indigenous Knowledge Library centers Indigenous knowledge on Community Commons by highlighting over 300 newly-curated resources, tools, and stories that advance cultural renewal, intergenerational healing, health equity, and holistic well-being for Indigenous peoples. The library was developed through a landscape analysis of emerging themes in Indigenous knowledge and prioritizes culturally-appropriate work by and/or for Indigenous authors, creators, and communities. Explore the library today! https://bit.ly/3YWXcs2 [Image description: Graphic promoting the Indigenous Knowledge Library on Community Commons. The layout is divided into four sections, featuring an image of a smiling child, a close-up of hands joined together, and a hand holding an object. Text highlights include 'Featured on Community Commons,' 'Over 300 Newly Curated Resources,' and the central title 'Indigenous Knowledge Library.'"]

Join us for our session on 'Advances to support marine spatial planning in Australia' at the annual meeting of the Australian Marine Sciences Association in Melbourne (13-17 July 2025)👍 We're interested in all submissions pushing forward the science behind the planning, including but not limited to: framework(s) for integrated governance and co-governance with rightsholders, novel approaches to stakeholder engagement and socio-cultural values, resource characterization, allocation and competition for ocean space, methods accounting for environmental change and cumulative impacts, and decision-support tools. Abstract deadline 14 February 2025 Abstract submission: https://lnkd.in/gNYNNyKa