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Just joined to the Earth System Governance Project's latest webinar discussing how environmental justice is conceptualized and put into practice (or not) in specific European contexts as well as what the major theoretical and political tendencies on ecological justice are in the regions explored (e.g., Italy, Germany, France, and the UK). I am particularly drawn towards conversations that explore the continuation of reductionist forms of thinking when tackling (global) environmental justice challenges and the role that transdisciplinary approaches can play in addressing alternative pathways. As was mentioned by the panelists, it is important to also discuss and understand the limits of global environmental justice as a concept and how its planetary focus may cause us to overlook capitalist, patriarchal, and imperial structures at local and regional levels. Without losing sight of this, ultimately, a key focus remains on how we can better address systemic injustices contextually using transdisciplinary methodologies to support the diversification of movements, coalition building, and construction of translocal alliances.

Casey Handmer guides us through the intricate landscape of Martian exploration. He explores the scientific, technological, and logistical hurdles that make Mars such a challenging destination; and offers an insider's perspective on our journey towards making human life sustainable on Mars. Watch the seminar here: https://lnkd.in/ghVx8sPh

To grapple with the planetary crises of the contemporary moment, we need to reconsider our structures of power and governance. In their new book "Children of a Modest Star", Nils Gilman and Jonathan Blake of the Berggruen Institute explore the concept of planetary governance. Read our interview with Nils and Jonathan: https://hubs.ly/Q02tZcxm0

Imagine you live on an island, exploring the organisms living there. Suddenly, the island is affected by an extreme event. Now you have to assess the impact on island organisms and recommend actions to the island’s government to remedy the situation. Sound exciting? Well, this is the scenario Nexus Island expeditioners face in this game-based workshop, part of the outreach activities designed to engage Europeans with EMBL’s TREC expedition and science. Find out more in this article. https://lnkd.in/eEGzJTqh

Last week, 300 scientists from across 25 nations called for an urgent expansion of Southern Ocean science at the first-ever international conference of the Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS). The Southern Ocean controls the uptake of human-generated heat and carbon into the ocean. This is crucial in keeping our planet liveable. But—the region is also still one of the most poorly understood areas on Earth. This year, there are historically low levels of winter sea ice in the Southern Ocean. "The current very rapid change in sea ice, we didn't see this coming. And we definitely are currently struggling to understand what's actually driving that."—Dr Andrew Meijers. STORY: https://lnkd.in/geNug4Ux

Launch in Geneva of the International Space Federation by Nassim Haramein Consciousness, energy production, new means of propulsion and transport by gravity control. If you don't have much time, the first hour is rather mathematical, here are some links to the conclusions: Current challenges in physics https://lnkd.in/epN_mVjd Why the scientific community is stuck ? https://lnkd.in/etnsk2Dt (very quick flash)A scientific revolution - Everything spin https://lnkd.in/ezZptpXx Financial participation of the perpetual bond type with remuneration on the profits https://lnkd.in/eyizwUAF

Fascinating to see different skills and how multidisciplinary the tasks are when it comes to mussel reef restoration, ranging from field measurements to spatial modeling. I think #ecosystemservices and their estimation will become even more important in the future and it will be interesting to see what methodology will be applied.

As a NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration Hollings scholar, TreVaughn Ellis (American University BS biology ’24) is working in Alaska this summer, investigating gaps in our scientific understanding of the Arctic lamprey (Lethententeron camtschaticum), a primitive jawless fish that has been an important part of the natural balance in the Arctic region for millions of years. Understanding the lamprey’s health and habits is critical for effective conservation and management of regional ecosystems. "We are all connected to the ocean, and there is still so much to be known about it. My work starts to address gaps in knowledge and opens doors to further investigations to improve the health of our ocean." Learn more about TreVaughn and this important research: https://bit.ly/3DEGi6d

#SciArtFriday ~ 2016 Artist-at-Sea Rebecca Rutstein’s “Blue Dreams” was displayed at the UN Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona last week; UNESCO Ocean, Schmidt Ocean Institute, and Nautilus Magazine sponsored the exhibition and reception. Blue Dreams is an immersive video installation inspired by the intricate workings of microbial networks in the deep sea and beyond. From abstract imagery to stunning undersea video footage and computer modeling, it offers a glimpse into the interconnections and resilience of our planet’s smallest yet most vital living systems. Blue Dreams flows between micro and macro worlds to portray geologic processes at play with microbial and planetary webs of interactivity. Microbes are essential to the functioning of the Earth: they produce the air we breathe, regulate biogeochemical cycles, and are the origins of life on our planet. https://lnkd.in/eskVXU_B This work was created in collaboration with scientists from the Ocean Memory Project, including Rika Anderson, Mandy Joye, Shayn Peirce-Cottler, and Tom Skalak, through a grant from the National Academies Keck Futures Initiative. #sciart #oceanscience #artandscience #videoart #multidisciplinaryart #contemporaryart #oceandecade24

World Ocean Day is fast approaching! 🌎🌊 Listen to Marine Science Minute, episode 10 to learn about how we can celebrate our connection to water for World Ocean Day. Click the link below⬇️ https://bit.ly/3KvZhDA ‎