Event Title
Transformative partnerships for ocean science and engagement
Presentation Abstract
Scientific data and information are critical elements for sustainable marine and coastal resource management, yet data alone are not the solution for a more resilient Salish Sea. Weaving projects rooted in Western science with the epistemologies and values of coastal communities is frequently siloed by institutional, jurisdictional, and social barriers. Creating new partnerships between diverse ocean actors – community members, Indigenous Nations, Crown government agencies and academia – can build capacity for gathering information while bringing together multiple perspectives, objectives, and ways of knowing. Catalyzing these relationships should aim to support co-development of goals and outcomes, which will ultimately lead to greater awareness and support, as well as improved uptake of information into decision making. This panel presents projects and initiatives underpinned by partnerships that cross geographic and disciplinary boundaries, link academic institutions and communities, weave Indigenous and Western science, span methodologies and technologies, and build collaborations across governmental institutions. Panelists will describe how their work spans boundaries, discussing challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned along the way. By showcasing creative trans-boundary partnerships, this discussion hopes to inspire novel collaborations in the Salish Sea and provide new avenues to engage communities in knowledge production.
Session Title
Transformative Partnerships for Ocean Science and Engagement (Panel)
Conference Track
SSE7: Ethics, Environmental Justice, & the Future
Conference Name
Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference (2022 : Online)
Document Type
Event
SSEC Identifier
SSE-panels-384
Start Date
27-4-2022 11:30 AM
End Date
27-4-2022 1:00 PM
Rights
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Type
Text
Language
English
Transformative partnerships for ocean science and engagement
Scientific data and information are critical elements for sustainable marine and coastal resource management, yet data alone are not the solution for a more resilient Salish Sea. Weaving projects rooted in Western science with the epistemologies and values of coastal communities is frequently siloed by institutional, jurisdictional, and social barriers. Creating new partnerships between diverse ocean actors – community members, Indigenous Nations, Crown government agencies and academia – can build capacity for gathering information while bringing together multiple perspectives, objectives, and ways of knowing. Catalyzing these relationships should aim to support co-development of goals and outcomes, which will ultimately lead to greater awareness and support, as well as improved uptake of information into decision making. This panel presents projects and initiatives underpinned by partnerships that cross geographic and disciplinary boundaries, link academic institutions and communities, weave Indigenous and Western science, span methodologies and technologies, and build collaborations across governmental institutions. Panelists will describe how their work spans boundaries, discussing challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned along the way. By showcasing creative trans-boundary partnerships, this discussion hopes to inspire novel collaborations in the Salish Sea and provide new avenues to engage communities in knowledge production.
