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 ==== Organisational introductions ====
-Mirella von Lindenfels works at IPSO (International Programme on the State of the Ocean) on strategy for negotiations, international diplomacy, regulation at international level, looking at deep sea mining, IUU regulations, chemical pollution & plastics in the oceans, etc. She is starting a new project which includes a large oceans communications campaign for the general public, using different target audiences and various ways to explain value of the oceans. The challenge is to balance economic,  moral and ethical dimensions, which Marine CoLAB might help integrating.
+Mirella von Lindenfels works at IPSO, [[http://www.stateoftheocean.org/|International Programme on the State of the Ocean]] on strategy for negotiations, international diplomacy, regulation at international level, looking at deep sea mining, IUU regulations, chemical pollution & plastics in the oceans, etc. She is starting a new project which includes a large oceans communications campaign for the general public, using different target audiences and various ways to explain value of the oceans. The challenge is to balance economic,  moral and ethical dimensions, which Marine CoLAB might help integrating.
-Giles Bristow’s has at least three directions in his work at the Forum for the Future that could be relevant to Marine CoLAB. He is looking at how to reconceptualise supply chains as value chains or more non-linear value networks "[[http://www.forumforthefuture.org/valuenetworks|Sustainable value networks]]". This could provide be a lens to look at areas that can be changed, more helpful than an isolated finacial description. The second project is the "[[http://scalingupimpact.forumforthefuture.or|Scaling Impact Framework]]", which presents building blocks that tend to be outside of control of innovators. Thirdly, he is working with the shipping sector to ask 'what does a sustainable shipping industry look like?' this includes technology and finance, such as the fund for North Sea.
+Giles Bristow’s has at least three directions in his work at the [[https://www.forumforthefuture.org/|Forum for the Future]] that could be relevant to Marine CoLAB. He is looking at how to reconceptualise supply chains as value chains or more non-linear value networks "[[http://www.forumforthefuture.org/valuenetworks|Sustainable value networks]]". This could provide be a lens to look at areas that can be changed, more helpful than an isolated finacial description. The second project is the "[[http://scalingupimpact.forumforthefuture.or|Scaling Impact Framework]]", which presents building blocks that tend to be outside of control of innovators. Thirdly, he is working with the shipping sector to ask 'what does a sustainable shipping industry look like?' this includes technology and finance, such as the fund for North Sea.
-Nicola Frost at Fauna and Flora International works on site-based safeguarding of marine protected areas & sustainable fisheries, with an interest in embedding site-specific work into a wider context (using a systems thinking approach). FFI are operational in 18 countries and work on access, finance, adaptive reflection and incentives for behavioural change. Their work includes community engagement and empowering local stakeholders through capacity building. Although their scale is quite local, they have an understanding of wider issues and look at how national and international challenges might impact the relationship between people and biodiversity. They’re interested in innovative approaches to the governance of marine protected areas, such as co-management in order to incentivise people and change perceptions. Their current focus is on fisheries, pollution, oil & gas. They believe in a constructive engagement with business, including impact investing, improving fishing practice, public/private funding models.
+Nicola Frost at [[http://www.fauna-flora.org/|Fauna and Flora International]] works on site-based safeguarding of marine protected areas & sustainable fisheries, with an interest in embedding site-specific work into a wider context (using a systems thinking approach). FFI are operational in 18 countries and work on access, finance, adaptive reflection and incentives for behavioural change. Their work includes community engagement and empowering local stakeholders through capacity building. Although their scale is quite local, they have an understanding of wider issues and look at how national and international challenges might impact the relationship between people and biodiversity. They’re interested in innovative approaches to the governance of marine protected areas, such as co-management in order to incentivise people and change perceptions. Their current focus is on fisheries, pollution, oil & gas. They believe in a constructive engagement with business, including impact investing, improving fishing practice, public/private funding models.
-Aniol Esteban of the New Economics Foundation is interested in the fundamental change of economic systems that is required to deliver sustainability & social justice. His work is a balancing act between long term change & short term engagement ('daily corrections') to drive change, which involves a range of different strategies, from changing policy to finding new narratives, capacity building, etc. One of NEF’s key roles is speaking the language of economics. For example, working with economic models of the Common Fisheries Policy to understand sustainability, trade-offs, jobs, CO2e, profit, etc. They look at macro-economic structures that strengthen the economic capacity of marine conservation. A few examples are the 'Marine Socio-Economics Project' (http://www.mseproject.net), 'The blue new deal' restarting marine conservation conversation - prosperity of coastal communities and the EMFF, directing fisheries fund into the 'right directions'.
+Aniol Esteban of the [[http://www.neweconomics.org/New Economics Foundation]] is interested in the fundamental change of economic systems that is required to deliver sustainability & social justice. His work is a balancing act between long term change & short term engagement ('daily corrections') to drive change, which involves a range of different strategies, from changing policy to finding new narratives, capacity building, etc. One of NEF’s key roles is speaking the language of economics. For example, working with economic models of the Common Fisheries Policy to understand sustainability, trade-offs, jobs, CO2e, profit, etc. They look at macro-economic structures that strengthen the economic capacity of marine conservation. A few examples are the 'Marine Socio-Economics Project' (http://www.mseproject.net), 'The blue new deal' restarting marine conservation conversation - prosperity of coastal communities and the EMFF, directing fisheries fund into the 'right directions'.
-Sandy Luk at Client Earth focuses on rules, which include laws, but also include spoken and unspoken habits, conventions, codes of conduct etc. They defend the right of people and wildlife to a healthy life. They ensure that good rules are in place and that the rules are clear enough so people can can stick to them. If no good rules exist, they work on reforming them. For example, in the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP)they work to ensure that the wildlife rules (protected areas) are applied to fisheries (i.e. no exemption for fishing). If good rules exist they ensure their proper implementation. If the rules are broken, they can proceed to legal enforcement through the courts. They are also interested in finding gaps in rule systems and working on voluntary codes of conduct (e.g. sustainable seafood coalition (SSC) working with supply chain codes and labelling codes (defined terms and standards).
+Sandy Luk at [[http://www.clientearth.org/|Client Earth focuses]] on rules, which include laws, but also include spoken and unspoken habits, conventions, codes of conduct etc. They defend the right of people and wildlife to a healthy life. They ensure that good rules are in place and that the rules are clear enough so people can can stick to them. If no good rules exist, they work on reforming them. For example, in the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP)they work to ensure that the wildlife rules (protected areas) are applied to fisheries (i.e. no exemption for fishing). If good rules exist they ensure their proper implementation. If the rules are broken, they can proceed to legal enforcement through the courts. They are also interested in finding gaps in rule systems and working on voluntary codes of conduct (e.g. sustainable seafood coalition (SSC) working with supply chain codes and labelling codes (defined terms and standards).
-Andrew Farmer of the Institute for European Environmental Policy works on policy analysis of European environmental laws. They work with diverse organisations with an EU focus. They look at rules, gaps, implementation and implementation failures. Considering the complexity of EU regulation, they work on better structuring and formulation of EU environmental law. In the marine field, they work on TEEB analysis for policy makers and analysis of coastal zones. Their work includes training and economics. Andrew works on  waste legislation, that has large gaps for marine litter. The gaps are related to 'historical legacy problems (e.g. the Baltic sea), whose effects on the policy need to be better understood and integrated in decision making. Recently they have been involved in the 'Greener Britain' UK environmental policy manifesto (see http://www.ieep.eu/assets/1417/Greener_Britain.pdf), but they usually work more behind the scenes.
+Andrew Farmer of the [[http://www.ieep.org.uk/|Institute for European Environmental Policy]] works on policy analysis of European environmental laws. They work with diverse organisations with an EU focus. They look at rules, gaps, implementation and implementation failures. Considering the complexity of EU regulation, they work on better structuring and formulation of EU environmental law. In the marine field, they work on TEEB analysis for policy makers and analysis of coastal zones. Their work includes training and economics. Andrew works on  waste legislation, that has large gaps for marine litter. The gaps are related to 'historical legacy problems (e.g. the Baltic sea), whose effects on the policy need to be better understood and integrated in decision making. Recently they have been involved in the 'Greener Britain' UK environmental policy manifesto (see http://www.ieep.eu/assets/1417/Greener_Britain.pdf), but they usually work more behind the scenes.
-Heather Koldewey heads the conservation programme at the Zoological Society of London. Her work is science based, with both an academic focus and work related to their two zoos. Their marine work focuses on protecting ocean wilderness, solving challenges at the interface of poverty & marine biodiversity, and species conservation (e.g. 'flagship species' such as seahorses). Their primary method is collaboration and finding new partnerships (beyond comfort zones and usual suspects). They focus on solutions to counteract the dominance of doom-and-gloom in marine conservation. See [[https://twitter.com/search?q=%20%23oceanoptimism|#oceanoptimism]]. There are many solutions out there, the question is how to find, replicate and scale what works. She focuses on connecting communities instead of re-inventing the wheel. Current projects include a collaboration with Selfridges, and a project with the manufacturer Interface to recycle fishing nets into carpets.
+Heather Koldewey heads the conservation programme at the [[https://www.zsl.org/|Zoological Society of London]]. Her work is science based, with both an academic focus and work related to their two zoos. Their marine work focuses on protecting ocean wilderness, solving challenges at the interface of poverty & marine biodiversity, and species conservation (e.g. 'flagship species' such as seahorses). Their primary method is collaboration and finding new partnerships (beyond comfort zones and usual suspects). They focus on solutions to counteract the dominance of doom-and-gloom in marine conservation. See [[https://twitter.com/search?q=%20%23oceanoptimism|#oceanoptimism]]. There are many solutions out there, the question is how to find, replicate and scale what works. She focuses on connecting communities instead of re-inventing the wheel. Current projects include a collaboration with Selfridges, and a project with the manufacturer Interface to recycle fishing nets into carpets.
-Amy Pryor works at the Themes Estuary Partnership, a neutral, non lobbying, non advocacy organisation. They are the secretariat for [[http://www.coastalpartnershipsnetwork.org.uk|Coastal Partnerships Network]], their work is hosted by the UCL Vice-Provost for research. This gives them the ability to convene multidisciplinary projects in areas of social justice, marine biology and engineering. Their geographic region extends from the tower bridge to the north sea (possibly up to Chelsea in the future). They are starting to move to EU level (c.f. water framework directive) and work with national frameworks such as the 'catchment based approach' which proves problematic around London (terms of reference). They are involved with  [[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/thames-estuary-2100-te2100|Thames Estuary 2100]] (TE2100), looking at flood defences to protect London over the next 100 years (including new wetlands) not just for humans but for all species. They work to engage social communities through projects and partnerships, looking at bottom-up co-management, small scale interventions and societal change through apprenticeships and curriculum of the 'River Academy' (transferable skills learnt from env. projects).
+Amy Pryor works at the [[http://www.thamesweb.com/|Thames Estuary Partnership]], a neutral, non lobbying, non advocacy organisation. They are the secretariat for [[http://www.coastalpartnershipsnetwork.org.uk|Coastal Partnerships Network]], their work is hosted by the UCL Vice-Provost for research. This gives them the ability to convene multidisciplinary projects in areas of social justice, marine biology and engineering. Their geographic region extends from the tower bridge to the north sea (possibly up to Chelsea in the future). They are starting to move to EU level (c.f. water framework directive) and work with national frameworks such as the 'catchment based approach' which proves problematic around London (terms of reference). They are involved with  [[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/thames-estuary-2100-te2100|Thames Estuary 2100]] (TE2100), looking at flood defences to protect London over the next 100 years (including new wetlands) not just for humans but for all species. They work to engage social communities through projects and partnerships, looking at bottom-up co-management, small scale interventions and societal change through apprenticeships and curriculum of the 'River Academy' (transferable skills learned from environmental projects).
-Sue Ranger of the Marine Conservation Society was absent, so Louisa mentioned her work with the 'community voice method' bringing new narratives from different views in films, allowing people and their issues to become real to each other.
+Sue Ranger of the [[|https://www.mcsuk.org/Marine Conservation Society]] was absent, so Louisa mentioned her work with the 'community voice method' bringing new narratives from different views in films, allowing people and their issues to become real to each other.
 ==== Emerging Themes ====
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 === Changing perceptions ===
-Which perceptions need changing?
+__**1. Marine conservation isn't a constraint to economic development**__: One of the widespread misconceptions of marine conservation is that it is a constraint to economic development. In order to change this perception there should be a stronger, more visible **link between 'natural resources' and economic arguments**. For example:
-== Marine conservation is perceived as a constraint to economic development==
-One of the widespread misconceptions of marine conservation is that it is a constraint to economic development. In order to change this perception there should be a stronger, more visible **link between 'natural resources' and economic arguments**. For example:
   * There are strong economic arguments to increasing the health of a natural asset which connects to **human livelihood** (eg. job creation).
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   * Once a solution is identified, **replication** becomes an issue. There are different methods to either work with individual 'pollinators' or community->community replication, but both are quite ad-hoc and often rely on geographic connections. Are there ways to make this more systematic, more trans-local?
-== It is about more than just cost/benefit ==
+__**2. It is about more than just cost/benefit**__: Cost/benefit analysis provides a skewed method for understanding trade-offs or long term changes. The relationship between costs and benefits often tend to be skewed toward immediate cost reduction: *small costs often over-ride large benefits*. There is a need to change this perception especially for *decision makers*, to allow them to look at the broader picture than the narrow cost/benefit analysis. Which *tools* could they use to include the big picture in their equation? to better understand long term effects?
-Cost/benefit analysis provides a skewed method for understanding trade-offs or long term changes. The relationship between costs and benefits often tend to be skewed toward immediate cost reduction: *small costs often over-ride large benefits*. There is a need to change this perception especially for *decision makers*, to allow them to look at the broader picture than the narrow cost/benefit analysis. Which *tools* could they use to include the big picture in their equation? to better understand long term effects?
 A widespread post-GFC perception is that the  "environment is a luxury" and revealing 'hidden value' in economic terms has a limited impact (c.f. healthy food). The long-term nature of marine conservation is a challenge from an economic perspective. MPAs work, but in many cases have a time frame that is seen as 'too long' (i.e. at least 5~10 years) to establish, that is usually longer than political and economic cycles.
-== Marine NGOs are perceived as animal lovers ==
+__**3. Marine NGOs are not just animal lovers**__: If marine NGOs are seen as more concerned about animals than people only small part of the population is reached. Furthermore, businesses see the work of Marine NGOs as generally being 'bad for business'. More contact with businesses, speaking the language of economics and engaging diverse communities could help change this perception.
-If marine NGOs are seen as more concerned about animals than people only small part of the population is reached. Furthermore, businesses see the work of Marine NGOs as generally being 'bad for business'. More contact with businesses, speaking the language of economics and engaging diverse communities could help change this perception.
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 In the previous workshop an experiment was designed to explore public engagement with rules using a game. The hypothesis was that the public could be best engaged at various specific points of legislative process. This would be explored through a game where players would learn about the legislative process and the consequences of different decisions at particular times. The underlying theme was to help clarify people’s relationship to the ocean. In the game there could be progressing levels of engagement, from understanding the problem and then moving to solutions. Games asre seen as having a lot of potential, but it is a potentially difficult channel (kids growing up with games). Games which are seen as 'blatantly educational' are often problematic. Different types of games appeal to different ages and genders, so the challenge would be to create a game which rovides an engaging understanding about the big picture. The journey of the users of the game should extend well beyond the game itself and provide opportunities for changing mindsets in their daily life.
-====Experiments====
-Several new topics for further [[experiments]] and/or feasability exercises were proposed, two of which were selected by the group.
+==== Experiments ====
-  * [[plastic pollution experiment|Plastic Pollution]]
-  * [[transparency experiment|Transparency]]
+Several new topics for further [[experiments]] and/or feasibility studies were proposed, two of which were selected by the group.
+Two new experiments:
+  * [[transparency experiment|Transparency of Marine Industries]] and blue divestment
+  * [[plastic_pollution_experiment|Plastic pollution]] from a systems change perspective.
+    * A single-use plastic-free London
+    * Business against litter / Action on oceans: sustainability is good for business
+Two experiments from the March workshop that continue to be developed:
+  * (Online) [[game_on_experiment|Game On!]]
+  * **FLAG: TEP & NEF collaboration** (related to [[gone_fishing_in_the_thames_experiment|Gone Fishing]] and [[charm_offensive_experiment|Charm Offensive]] experiments):
+    * Workshops to influence fishermen to diversify from trawling to static gear (in the Thames), planned for June
+    * Meet a marine conservationist / Meet a fisherman (getting marine NGO staff closer to fishermen’s reality and vice verse)
+    * Other ideas: 'Blue Gym’, Co-management, local solutions/ 2 voices, Electric fishing
+Further ideas for experiments:
+  * Existing [[http://www.neweconomics.org/|NEF work]]: diverting public funds (ie EMFF) to right things; positive reallocation of capital to ocean S.D., New economic models (//unreadable//)
+  * Making the marine economic case transparent (e.g. Blue Growth)
+  * Proposed issues for tackling systems change: sea bed mining, aquaculture…
+  * How to replicate solutions? For example [[http://www.1010uk.org/itshappening|"It’s happening"]]: "collecting signs of the shift to a low carbon world: find your favourite and shout it from the rooftops" #itshappening
+  * The role of conservation champions/local leaders
+  * Non-usual partners to motivate and demo solutions (e.g. livelihood diversification w/BD //unreadable//)
+  * Changing the natural //unreadable// (on energy/oceans)
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+==== Pre-enactment ====
+In the pre-enactment (a role-playing exercise of a situation that could happen in the near future) the two experiment teams met their key stakeholders (played by other participants) whom they wanted involved in the follow-up of their successful experiments.
+<blockquote>Scenario: You have just concluded your successful Marine CoLAB experiment and have presented some of your findings at a prestigious public event.  After a long day of presentations, you are hosting a dinner for some people you'd like to involve in a new project. This project will take your experiment to the next level. You would like these people to be involved in the design of your initiative, but you may still have more questions than answers.  The dinner is held on a nearby island.  There is a 15 minute ferry ride during which you will have a chance to talk to your stakeholders, answer their questions and find potential partners, funders, or anything else you may need for your Marine CoLAB initiative to succeed.</blockquote>
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+Feedback from 'stakeholders':
+  * __On Plastic Pollution__: look at economic arguments, check if the issue and approach are too 'niche' and examine how to achieve larger systems change; many questions require clearer answers; the format of the public event should take into account the stakeholders; learn to listen better and pay attention to group dynamics... [[plastic_pollution_experiment#plastic_pollution_pre-enactment|more feedback]]
+  * __On Transparency of Marine Industries__: work on clarifying the messages, look at feasibility, capacity, possible conflicts of interest and sensitivity of information, listen to the needs of your stakeholders... [[[[transparency_experiment#pre-enactment|more feedback]]
+==== Implementation ====
+Following the pre-enactment the experiment teams were invited to incorporate the feedback into their designs and to proceed to make the concrete implementation plans until the next workshop. The plans until July 2015 can be found on the experiment pages:
+  * [[plastic_pollution_experiment#implementation|Plastic Pollution]]: a feasibility study and public discussion panel
+  * [[transparency_experiment#implementation|Transparency of Marine Industries]]: Mapping and scoping the state of the art in (marine) transparency initiatives, as well as determining key environmental indicators.
-(to be continued...)
+The experiment teams will take the lead on their respective tasks, and will invite all Marine CoLAB participants to contribute information, expertise, research, contacts and feedback. In the July workshop the progress and possible follow-up will be presented, discussed and evaluated.
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-====Notes & annotations====
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