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There is still time to register for our in-person workshop in Halifax! Deadline extended to Friday, Nov 28. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Collaborative Action in Massachusetts to Counter Extreme Heat Promising examples of progress are emerging from the Boston metropolitan area that show the power of partnership between researchers, government officials, practitioners, and community-based organizat...

Promising examples of progress are emerging from the Boston metropolitan area that show the power of partnership between researchers, government officials, practitioners, and community-based organizations to tackle the extreme heat crisis.
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"On the Indigenous side, oftentimes it’s not the humans who are provided the delegated authority from the creator to make decisions. It is the earth elements, the animals and plants themselves, which actually determine what should happen on the land base."

#NativeAmericanHistoryMonth #Indigenous

We’re thrilled to share that the Paul M Angell Family Foundation awarded a grant to COMPASS and @savingoceans.bsky.social #BlueParks network! This funding will help #MarineProtectedArea managers and advocates strengthen their communication skills to advance marine biodiversity worldwide. 🌊💙🪸

Are you attending the Ocean Frontier Institute's CONVERGE CDR Forum in Halifax this December? Join our workshop: Strategic Communication for the Ocean Climate Science Community on Dec 1 from 1–5 PM. Strengthen your voice and ensure your research resonates!

Register by Nov 21: buff.ly/OtSd1iv

"Western science and research does not always align with Indigenous ways of life; therefore, it is important to listen to the approaches and how they want things done in their communities." - Dr. Jessica Hernandez, author of Fresh Banana Leaves.

#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NativeAmerican

Great news! 🌎 The Switzer Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2026 Switzer Environmental Fellowships.
Grad students in New England or California working toward environmental impact—apply by Jan 5: www.switzernetwork.org/fellowship/b...

Next up in our series on career opportunities in ecology: Christopher Adkinson from Geosyntec Consultants & William Bethel from Swinomish Indian Tribal Community. Join us 11/18 at 2:00 PM ET for a conversation about career pathways & an opportunity to get direct advice!

https://ow.ly/By6f50XpwP0

✨ Upcoming Workshop: Navigating Difficult Conversations ✨

Opinions on climate change & vaccine use are aligned with values that feel hard to work through.

Join us to learn how to make progress in a difficult conversation: buff.ly/X7s63xq

#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging

Our co-executive director Heather Mannix had a great time at #OceanFloorExplore last week!

Vycarb Wants to Supercharge the Ocean’s Climate-Fighting Power By mimicking and accelerating natural CO₂ storage in seawater, this Brooklyn-based startup is tackling the climate crisis head-on. Meet VyCarb.

We're curating a collection of stories to showcase the dedicated people behind marine carbon dioxide removal field trials. Say hello to Vycarb, a Brooklyn-based startup that’s researching the ocean’s ability to store CO2 through ocean alkalinity enhancement: oceanvisions.org/fieldtrials-...

🦑 On December 3rd, our Director of Outreach & Engagement Emily Knight, MS, MFA will discuss how we intend to foster community from the ground up in our Ocean Biodiversity portfolio. More in our latest newsletter: mailchi.mp/blueconverge...

Throughout November, we take time to recognize and honor the the history, culture, and contributions of our Indigenous friends and colleagues.

#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NativeAmerican #Indigenous #AmericaIndian

Many science topics feel scary these days!

Opinions on climate change & vaccine use may be aligned with values that are hard to work through.

Join us on Nov. 14 to learn how to make progress in a difficult conversation: buff.ly/X7s63xq

#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging

Pathways for Change: Working Within, With, and Against Systems | COMPASS In our work supporting change for the wellbeing of people and nature, we often face systems and practices that weren’t built for us or our goals — or in some […]

Meaningful change often requires changing systems — the visible and invisible structures that shape our world. There’s no one way to do it. Our latest blog explores 3 approaches: working within, with, or against systems.

Read it here 👉 buff.ly/Eus3jCu

#SocialImpact #SystemsChange

"By the end of the course they have transformed how they talk about their work. This change is so positive for them - you can see it in their excitement! It motivates them."

#ScienceCommunication #LeadershipDevelopment #ScienceToAction #CommunicationSkills #COMPASSscicomm

✨ This Friday: Outstanding One-Pagers ✨

When your time is limited — and the person you’re meeting with may not be familiar with your work— a well-prepared one-pager can make all the difference.

Join us: buff.ly/scwL8o2

#CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging

Let's connect! Will you be there? 🙌

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Register to Attend - Economic Futures Register

The Economic Futures Summit is just around the corner! 🌍 Excited to attend this Indigenous-led event and learn from 350+ leaders advancing climate & sustainability solutions.

📅 Nov 4-6
✨ Hosted by Indigenous Engagement Institute
➡️ Register: buff.ly/pC1RDV0

Will you be there?

Transdisciplinary Research: Embedding Communication & Collaboration into the Full Research Cycle | COMPASS Effective communication is reciprocal. It’s not just about getting your message across; it requires a back-and-forth between parties, where shared understanding and  mutual commitments develop as both...

🦑 Great blog post by @compassscicomm.bsky.social. There is much interest out there in co-production and transdisciplinary research to improve management and policy outcomes. This piece breaks down just what those terms mean in practice.
www.compassscicomm.org/transdiscipl...

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✍🏾 Tired of writing in isolation? Procrastinating on your writing?

Join our Writing Accountability Group and turn writing into a community ritual.
We check in, share goals, and celebrate every small win , from finishing your intro to hitting that submit button!

✨ Upcoming Workshop: Outstanding One-Pagers ✨

When your time is limited — and the person you’re meeting with may not be familiar with your work— a well-prepared one-pager can make all the difference.

Join us: buff.ly/scwL8o2

#CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging

Engaging with Communities and Advocating for Change with Juan Perez Saez | COMPASS In this interview with COMPASS’s Noor Jaber, Juan Perez Saez shares the life experiences that led him to conversation, advocacy, and environmental stewardship and offers some insights on what…

We're ending Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting COMPASS expert Juan Pérez Sáez and how his upbringing has influenced his career.

Watch our video blog to learn more: buff.ly/G970Orj

#SciComm #SciEngage #Conservation #ScienceForChange #HispanicHeritageMonth #HispanicHeritage

Transdisciplinary Research: Embedding Communication & Collaboration into the Full Research Cycle | COMPASS Effective communication is reciprocal. It’s not just about getting your message across; it requires a back-and-forth between parties, where shared understanding and  mutual commitments develop as…

We often treat communication as the last step in science. But what if it was baked in from the start? New blog post reflects on transdisciplinary research (TDR) and how it aligns with COMPASS's work. Read it here: buff.ly/z4EvTnH

#ScienceCommunication #TransdisciplinaryResearch #SciComm

The ocean is a carbon toilet. Marine heat waves are clogging it. Tiny poops are supposed to sink to the seafloor, locking away carbon. But scientists have found that heat waves are disrupting that flushing.

The ocean is a carbon toilet. Marine heat waves are clogging it.

Tiny poops are supposed to sink to the seafloor, locking away carbon. But scientists have found that warm spells are disrupting that flushing.

grist.org/climate/the-...

#Oceans #Climate #MarineBiology #Nature #Environment #Fishing

✨ This Friday: Introduction to Strategic Science Communication ✨

Becoming a better communicator is a practice, not a destination!

Join us: buff.ly/ouEepJL

#CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging

We asked "What inspired or motivated you to enter environmental work, and what keeps you going?" Blixen Hoffman Baucus Climate Scholar at @climaterealityproject.org tells us how her experience growing up in a rural farming community inspired her to join the movement.

We are usually deciding whether we agree or disagree with what we're hearing in a conversation.

But what if we stopped inserting our opinions & instead aimed to understand the values & beliefs that are reflected in what our audience is saying?

#CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging

Effective Risk Communication: Lessons from Wildfire Science | COMPASS As climate change intensifies weather patterns, disrupts ecosystems, and endangers human health and infrastructure, the need for effective communication that supports informed action to prevent and…

Strong #RiskCommunication is just as important as strong science.

We recently teamed up with @scientistsorg.bsky.social + Matt Wright of @aaas.org to support #wildfire experts in sharing critical info clearly & effectively. Read insights in our latest post: buff.ly/aMrcWtj

#RiskComm #SciComm