Ocean Nexus Webinar | Communicating Environmental Justice and Social Equity in the Ocean Context
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Communicating environmental justice and social equity in the context of the ocean is a complex challenge—especially when we aim to bring forward critical voices and address equity rather than merely equality. This discussion goes beyond questions of distribution or representation; it calls for a deeper examination of social justice and the structural forces that shape injustice. We ought to connect environmental injustices with broader dimensions of social justice, including gender, race, and colonialism, recognizing that even well-intentioned “equitable approaches” can reproduce existing power imbalances.
Science communication and critical journalism play vital roles in sparking these conversations. Scholars working on environmental justice have a responsibility to make their expertise accessible and relevant to the public. However, such collaboration between journalists and researchers requires mutual trust and shared values.
To address this need, the NF Ocean Nexus Program, Metcalf Institute, and the Uproot Project have launched a new initiative to connect Ocean Nexus scholars focusing on ocean equity with journalists working on environmental justice. Together, they are challenging conventional models of science communication. This webinar highlights the first-year experiences of the fellows and the institutional leaders who supported this pioneering partnership.
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