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The Blue Nature Alliance and Colorado State University’s Center for Protected Area Management have partnered to present the Social Aspects of Marine Protected Areas Online Seminar, a premier platform for global collaboration and knowledge sharing. Through this initiative, we aim to equip conservationists with tools, share good practices, highlight case studies, and create a networking space to engage in professional exchanges with practitioners from around the world.

Marine environments are complex and dynamic systems that are deeply intertwined with human societies, cultures, and economies. As such, effective management of these systems requires an interdisciplinary approach that acknowledges the intricate relationships between social, ecological, and cultural dynamics.

 

In this seminar, we will delve into the intricacies of marine socio-ecological systems, exploring the importance of integrating multiple ways of knowing and diverse perspectives to inform decision-making. We will examine the key components of effective institutional management, including team building, governance, and funding strategies, as well as the need to balance conservation goals with social justice and human rights considerations. By examining these interconnected themes, we will gain a deeper understanding of the complex challenges facing marine conservation and develop practical strategies for achieving co-benefits that support both people and the planet.

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Join us in empowering on-the-ground practitioners to drive meaningful marine conservation.

Application period for 2024 has closed. Stay tuned for the next version of the program! 

Click here to view our brochure:

CONTENT:

Throughout this program, we will explore: 

 

  • Social, ecological, and cultural dynamics of marine environments as socio-ecological systems and the importance of integrating multiple ways of knowing.
  • Effective and equitable institutional management through building strong team dynamics, institutional structures, and funding strategies.
  • Governance and politics in marine spaces, focusing on collaborative management, stakeholder and rightsholder mapping and engagement, and navigating your regulatory environment.
  • Balancing conservation with social justice – understanding the importance of considering historical context, human rights, and social equity in marine protected areas.
  • Planning and managing conservation efforts that balance diverse values to achieve co-benefits.
  • Human interactions with marine environments, mitigating conflict and building effective compliance.
  • Social impacts, wellbeing, and livelihoods – the importance of human wellbeing, managing social impacts, and developing strategies to engage with local communities on livelihood concerns.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE:

  • 14-weeks of virtual asynchronous content, estimated 4 hours of content per week.
  • Live online sessions held at the end of each module to foster connections with other participants from around the globe.
  • Part 1 (modules 1-3): November 6th – December 18th, 2024.
  • Participants will then have a break to catch up over the end of the year from December 19th, 2024 – January 14th, 2025
  • Part 2 (modules 4-7): January 15th – March 12th, 2025

 

Participants that complete this seminar will receive a certificate of completion from Colorado State University’s Center for Protected Area Management.

COST & DEADLINE TO APPLY:

The cost to attend this program is $1,500 USD

Deadline to apply: September 13, 2024

STEP 1: Fill out our online application form.

 

Everyone interested in being considered for this seminar must formally request admission to the 2024 social aspects of marine protected areas online seminar by filling out and submitting the application form through our online system.

The application period for 2024 has closed. Please check back later for information on the next version of the program! 

Please make sure you have filled out all possible information on the form. The information marked with an asterisk (*) must be completed in order to submit the form.

TIPS FOR SLOW CONNECTIONS:  For slow connections, be sure to periodically save your progress while filling out the application. Select “Save” at the bottom right of the online form. You will be asked to enter your email, and a link to your saved application will be sent to you by email. This way, you may continue at another time without losing any of the data you have already entered.

ATTENTION:  If you have problems with our online system, please contact [email protected].

STEP 2: Finalize application.

 

To finalize your application, you must upload the following information during the last step on page 4 of the online application:

 

  1. Your summarized curriculum vitae (CV), resume, or other summary of your work experience (no more than 2 pages in Word or PDF format)

STEP 3: Search for funding.

 

If you do not have funding to participate in the seminar, you will be responsible for seeking opportunities to support your participation in the seminar. It is recommended that candidates seek financing from national and international sources. Depending on the country, region and institution where the applicant works, several entities may offer financing opportunities, including United Nations organizations (FAO, UNDP, UNEP, UNESCO / World Heritage), the Ramsar Convention, and national and international conservation foundations and non-governmental organizations. Candidates could also contact the embassies of their countries and the offices of bilateral donors, as well as national and project offices financed by multilateral agencies. Many agencies or organizations require provisional letters of acceptance before offering funding. If you are qualified to take the course you will receive an emailed provisional letter of acceptance to support you in your search for funding.

The Blue Nature Alliance will be providing 20 scholarships for the program to participants that (1) represent ocean conservation areas where the Blue Nature Alliance is working or (2) represent sites that contributed to the design of this seminar. To be considered for one of these scholarships please fill out the seminar application and indicate in the corresponding questions if you meet one of the two qualifying conditions. Selection criteria includes ensuring a geographic spread, representation of large-scale marine protected areas (LSMPA’s), and relevance to site management. Visit this link to see where Blue Nature Alliance partners: https://www.bluenaturealliance.org/locations/

STEP 4: Be proactive and communicate with us.

 

Please keep in touch with our center ([email protected]) during the selection process, including sending us updates on the status of your funding search. If you secure funding, you will need to e-mail us with a letter highlighting the details of your scholarship on behalf of your donor.

STEP 5: Final results.

 

The Center will send each applicant an official communication about the results of the selection process. We will be sending out provisional acceptance letters on a rolling basis. We hope you are able to use the provisional acceptance letter to find funding. If you are awarded a scholarship from a donor that is providing the scholarship funding for your participation to us directly, we will communicate that with you.   For those who are provisionally selected to participate in the seminar, but are unable to find funding, we recommend that you do not give up and apply again next year.

Do you have more questions about the process of applying for this seminar? Please read our FAQ section.

SEMINAR DESIGN:

To develop a seminar on the social aspects of marine protected areas, we prioritized building from an understanding of the needs of marine protected area managers. We established an advisory committee of professionals in the field, appointed a project manager with a focus on marine conservation, and conducted a global needs assessment. This collaborative approach enabled us to gather valuable insights and create a seminar design that addresses many of the concerns of marine protected area managers.

CONDUCTING A GLOBAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT

Focus groups, interviews, questionnaires, and literature review:

A needs assessment was completed in 2023, which began with focus groups with MPA managers and academics, allowing for a diverse range of perspectives to be captured. The topics covered during the focus groups included successes and challenges in MPA management, as well as support needs for effective management, including training topics, tools, and approaches.

Subsequently, a questionnaire was distributed in English, French and Spanish to people involved in MPA management to gather more insights on priorities in the five social aspects themes identified in the literature: social, political, cultural, economic and governance.

Semi-structured interviews with marine protected area managers and academics provided an opportunity for in-depth exploration of these themes, allowing participants to share their experiences and insights in a more personalized setting. This comprehensive methodology enabled the collection of rich, qualitative and quantitative data that provided a nuanced understanding of the state of and needs for integrating social aspects considerations into MPA management.

This was complemented with a literature review and investigation of current online courses already available on topics related to social aspects of marine protected areas to avoid duplicating existing materials and ensure that our new course fills a gap in the market.

We drew upon the insights gathered from our needs assessment and advisory board discussions to craft a comprehensive curricular map for this program. Balancing the scope of content was a challenge, but we’re confident that this course will provide a foundational understanding of the social aspects of marine protected area management. We’re thrilled to have you join us on this journey as we work to safeguard our marine environment for the benefit of present and future generations.

METHODOLOGY:

Designed around the principles of Constructivism Learning Theory, this online seminar is a dynamic platform for the development of skills, sharing of experiences, and growth of knowledge. By embracing inquiry-based, active learning, participants will engage in a process of individual knowledge construction, drawing on their own past and present experiences. Throughout the seminar, participants will be encouraged to actively participate and engage with the asynchronous material and live online meetings, fostering connections and facilitating professional exchanges with fellow participants. This interactive format is designed to foster a sense of community and collaborative learning, ultimately enriching the overall learning experience.

SEMINAR FEE:

The seminar fee is USD $ 1,500 and includes: access to all seminar content through our learning platform, five live virtual meetings with the seminar cohort and instructors, access to communication with seminar instructors, and a certificate of completion upon fulfilling the seminar requirements.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

For the application for admission, please follow the instructions on the how to apply tab on the left.

 

NOTIFICATION OF SELECTED CANDIDATES:

Participants will be notified as soon as possible after the application deadline. Depending on the number of applications received, this process can take 2 weeks. Once the selection process is complete, all applicants will receive an official letter or email from the seminar organizers. We will also be using a rolling admissions process, which means we will be selecting and accepting participants as we receive their applications and process them, so you might not have to wait until the end of the application period to receive a provisional acceptance letter.  The provisional acceptance letter provides you with a space in the seminar, but that space is dependent on you lining up the funding to cover the seminar fee.  Once you have confirmed funding, please let us know as soon as possible at [email protected].

LANGUAGE:

English.

PAYMENT

In most cases, the participant or donor/agency will be responsible for sending us payment for the seminar’s tuition through wire transfer. In some cases donors also can make payment directly to our university (for example, CI, WWF, US Forest Service, US National Park Service). If you or your institution is responsible for payment, the deadline to send full payment is September 20, 2024 by the end of the business day to guarantee your space in the seminar. Unfortunately, we cannot be responsible for the loss of your space in the seminar due to late payments. If cancellation is made before September 23, 2024, the amount paid minus a US $250 administration fee will be refunded. The last day to cancel is September 27, 2024. In case of a cancellation later than September 27, 2024, a refund cannot be guaranteed.

 

The information to make the wire transfer is as follows: 

The best method of payment is by electronic bank transfer. Payments must be in US dollars.

The wire transport form should indicate that the transfer is for “Social Aspects of MPAs – notify Ryan Finchum, WCNR, [email protected],” have your name noted as well so that we can easily identify your funds in our system. It is also important to send a copy of the bank wire receipt to [email protected].

If the transfer comes from a bank in the United States, the information for the wire transfer is:

Send funds to:

First National Bank of Omaha (205 W. Oak Ft. Collins, CO 80521)

ABA # 107000262 (routing number)

CSU Account Number # 90544

If the transfer is from a bank outside the United States, the instructions are:

Send funds to:

First National Bank of Omaha

Fort Collins, CO 80521

SWIFT: FNBOUS44FTC

Beneficiary:

Colorado State University

Account number: 90544

For any questions about the process for making the transfer, your bank or institution can contact the Colorado State University receiving office: Phone: (970) 491-7131 Email: [email protected]

If you cannot make the payment in this way please contact us at [email protected] to discuss alternatives. You can also make payment through credit cards and debit cards; if you prefer this alternative please inform us at [email protected] so we can send detailed instructions on how to make payment, which must be by phone and during days and hours when CSU business offices are open. However, our preference is for payment by bank transfer or check.

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS

Being able to access this virtual seminar requires a stable and reliable internet connection. The seminar is best accessed from a laptop or desktop computer.  For the live virtual sessions, we recommend that you have a computer with a decent camera, microphone and speakers.  Headsets with a microphone are recommended, but not required.  You will need Zoom version 5.4.2 or higher (download Zoom here). For the learning platform Thinkific, you will be invited to register as a participant and will need to use one of the following internet browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safaria, or Microsoft Edge. Internet Explorer does not work for this online seminar. For some of the virtual seminar assignments, you will have the option to do a short video recording. For video recordings, please record via Zoom or another virtual meeting software, or using a HORIZONTALLY held smartphone. Please try to record between 720 and 1080 pixels.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

1. How can I apply to the seminar and what should my application include?

Visit the “How to Apply” tab above for a description of how to apply to the seminar. Click on “Apply Here” and you will be redirected to the online application. The online application form has four pages in total. Please fill out all required information (marked with a ‘*’) in a complete manner.

To finalize your application, you must upload the following information during the last step of the online application:

  1. Your summarized curriculum vitae (CV), resume, or other summary of your work experience (no more than 2 pages in Word or PDF format)

2. When is the deadline to apply for the 2024/2025 seminar?

The deadline to receive completed applications is September 13, 2024. All the information requested on the online form is required to finalize your application. You must submit your curriculum vitae with your online application in order to be considered for the selection process.

3. When will applicants be informed regarding the results of the selection process?

Candidates will be notified as soon as possible after the application deadline. Depending on the number of applications, this process can take 2 weeks. Once the selection is complete, all candidates will receive a letter or email from the course organizers. We hope to have the selection process completed by the end of the week of September 30th.  We will be using a rolling accepting process, so it is possible that you will receive notice of your acceptance before the deadline.  Your acceptance will likely be a provisional acceptance, which provides you with a guaranteed space in the seminar as long as you are able to find funding to cover the registration fee.  If your acceptance includes the registration fee being covered by a specific sponsor, we will note that in the acceptance letter.  If you do have funding available to you and this is not noted in your provisional acceptance letter, please let us know about your funding as soon as possible at [email protected]

4. How much does the seminar cost?

The seminar registration fee is USD $1,500 and includes: access to the online learning platform Thinkific and all seminar content, eight live virtual meetings with the seminar cohort and instructors, access to communication and support with seminar instructors, and a digital certificate of completion upon fulfilling the seminar requirements from Colorado State University’s Center for Protected Area Management.

5. I was provisionally admitted, but I still don’t have funding. Does Colorado State University offer scholarships for the course?

Provisional admission is to help participants in their search for financial support. Many donors require grant applicants to already have provisional acceptance before approving financial support.

The Blue Nature Alliance will be providing 20 scholarships for the program to participants that (1) represent ocean conservation areas where the Blue Nature Alliance is working or (2) represent sites that contributed to the design of this seminar.  To be considered for one of these scholarships, please fill out the seminar application and indicate in the corresponding questions if you meet one of the two qualifying conditions. Selection criteria includes ensuring a geographic spread, representation of large-scale marine protected areas (LSMPA’s), and relevance to site management. Visit this link to see where Blue Nature Alliance partners: https://www.bluenaturealliance.org/locations/

Colorado State University does not offer scholarships for the seminar. The search for funding is the responsibility of each individual participant and their organization. It is important to initiate the search for funding at the time of application, both looking at sources in your country and abroad.

6. I found a sponsor. How can I or my sponsor make payment for the seminar?

PAYMENT

In most cases, the participant or donor/agency will be responsible for sending us payment for the seminar’s tuition through wire transfer. In some cases donors also can make payment directly to our university (for example, CI, WWF, US Forest Service, US National Park Service). If you or your institution is responsible for payment, the deadline to send full payment is September 20, 2024 by the end of the business day to guarantee your space in the seminar. Unfortunately, we cannot be responsible for the loss of your space in the seminar due to late payments. If cancellation is made before September 23, 2024, the amount paid minus a US $250 administration fee will be refunded. The last day to cancel is September 27, 2024. In case of a cancellation later than September 27, 2024, a refund cannot be guaranteed.

 

The information to make the wire transfer is as follows: 

The best method of payment is by electronic bank transfer. Payments must be in US dollars.

The wire transport form should indicate that the transfer is for “Social Aspects of MPAs – notify Ryan Finchum, WCNR, [email protected],” have your name noted as well so that we can easily identify your funds in our system. It is also important to send a copy of the bank wire receipt to [email protected].

If the transfer comes from a bank in the United States, the information for the wire transfer is:

Send funds to:

First National Bank of Omaha (205 W. Oak Ft. Collins, CO 80521)

ABA # 107000262 (routing number)

CSU Account Number # 90544

If the transfer is from a bank outside the United States, the instructions are:

Send funds to:

First National Bank of Omaha

Fort Collins, CO 80521

SWIFT: FNBOUS44FTC

Beneficiary:

Colorado State University

Account number: 90544

For any questions about the process for making the transfer, your bank or institution can contact the Colorado State University receiving office: Phone: (970) 491-7131 Email: [email protected]

If you cannot make the payment in this way please contact us at [email protected] to discuss alternatives. You can also make payment through credit cards and debit cards; if you prefer this alternative please inform us at [email protected] so we can send detailed instructions on how to make payment, which must be by phone and during days and hours when CSU business offices are open. However, our preference is for payment by bank transfer or check.

7. When is the deadline to pay for the seminar?

The total payment of USD $ 1,500 must be completed before the closing of CSU offices on September 20, 2024 in order to guarantee the participant’s space in the seminar. If payment is not made by the deadline, it is possible that you could lose your space to another applicant on the waiting list.  If you have funding guaranteed but need a few extra days to make payment, please reach out to us and we will do everything we can to work with you.

8. Can I or my donor get a refund after paying if I cannot participate for any reason?

In case of cancellation requests before September 23, 2024, the amount paid minus US $250 will be refunded. The last day to cancel is September 27, 2024. In case of a cancellation later than September 27, 2024, a refund cannot be guaranteed.

9. Can I participate in the seminar without knowing English?

The official language of the seminar is English. All materials, readings, lectures, discussions, videos and other activities will be conducted in that language. You must be capable of understanding lectures and communicating in English.

10. What type of certification do participants get when they complete the seminar?

All participants that complete the seminar requirements will receive a digital certificate of participation from Colorado State University stipulating the number of days and hours of instruction. This certificate is signed by all seminar instructors and bears the Colorado State University logo and the logo of the Center for Protected Area Management. This certificate does not count as official university credit.

11. Who are the other participants?

The online seminar has been planned for mid-career marine conservation practitioners from around the world. The seminar is open to all regardless of their age and experience level including:

  • Marine protected area managers and practitioners
  • Executive directors of NGOs and grassroots organizations
  • Project and program coordinators
  • Field technicians and managers responsible for coordinating teams
  • Leaders of community organizations
  • Indigenous peoples leading environmental groups or programs
  • People developing public campaigns and organizing social movements
  • Congressional representatives in environmental committees
  • Environmental advisors of congressional representatives
  • Scientists running environmental projects or programs
  • Chief rangers overseeing a group of rangers

12. Do I have to do preparatory work for the seminar?

If you are accepted to the online seminar, the week prior to the start of the online seminar, you will be required to follow instructions emailed to you by the seminar team to set up your user account in our virtual learning platform, Thinkific. This will include creating a visible profile with your name, photo, and biography. By doing so, all participants will be able to familiarize themselves with their colleagues in the seminar cohort.

13. Is it possible to apply for the seminar without having secured financing?

Yes, you can apply for the seminar without secured funding. However, you should continue to look for funding. Please write [email protected] with an update regarding the status of your funding. If you secure funding, please email us with a letter from your sponsor confirming the amount of funding that they will be providing you.

CONTACT US:

 

For more information, please contact us: 

Center for Protected Area Management
Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Department
Colorado State University
220 Forestry Building
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1480, USA

To contact our team:  [email protected]

 

ABOUT THE CENTER:

 

Click here for more information about our work at Colorado State University’s Center for Protected Area Management.

Click here to view our Anti-harrassment Statement

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Romeo Dominguez Vidal

Video Specialist

Romeo Dominguez Vidal (he/him) has a Bachelor’s degree in Film Studies and Screen Media from University College Cork, Ireland. He is a documentary filmmaker and a writer who is interested in working on projects related to gender equity, social justice, environmental communication, and cultural identity. He has worked in Europe and Latin America developing documentaries on gender violence, and volunteered in several environmental conservation organizations in Mexico and the U.S. such as The Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory, Pronatura Sur, The GCF Fund, and the Center for Protected Area Management. He is the founder of Cuxtitali Expresion A.C. and Free Vogel Limited. LLC.

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Audrey Ramsey

Training Coordinator

Audrey Ramsey is the Training Coordinator of the Protected Management Center at Colorado State University.  Audrey has a degree in Recreation and Ecotourism with a minor in Environmental Science from Ferrum College and a master’s degree in Global Conservation Leadership from Colorado State University.  Her additional areas of interest are in environmental/cultural interpretation, ecotourism, the link between tourism and conservation, and marine protected areas.  She has focused her professional work on interpretation in the past few years conducting projects in Latin America, focused on interpretation in Latin American protected areas and creating environmental interpretation plans with the Center and the Galápagos National Park

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Ryan Finchum

Director

Ryan Finchum is the Director of the Protected Management Center at Colorado State University. Mr. Finchum has a degree in Environmental Science and Geography from Louisiana State University and a master’s degree in Protected Areas Management from Colorado State University. His areas of interest include ecotourism, environmental communication, planning of protected areas and corridors, the link between conservation activities and sustainable lifestyles, systems leadership, and capacity development. Ryan has worked extensively in Latin America, initially as a Peace Corps Volunteer with the Charles Darwin Research Station in the Galapagos Islands, followed by almost a decade of experience as an ecotourism operator in Mesoamerica. He is a member of the World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) and the Committee on Education and Communication (CEC). Ryan has focused his energy over the past five years on strengthening the sustainability of the Center as an institution, in order to ensure the permanence of long-term training programs.

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Erin Hicks

Assistant Director

Erin Hicks, M.Sc., is the assistant director of the Center for Protected Area Management. She has a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from California State University and a master’s degree in Conservation Leadership from Colorado State University. She is an artist and social scientist with an interest in working with communities in Latin America in relation to sustainable development, conservation, and capacity development. Her professional experience includes studying the perceptions of ecotourism in the Mayan communities around the buffer zone of the Bladen Nature Reserve, supporting the Governors’ Climate and Forests Fund, and working in protected areas and trails with the Conservation Corps of California, the US Forest Service, the California State Parks, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the US National Park Service. She was also an environmental volunteer for the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic and has worked closely with women’s community groups on conservation in Belize and the Dominican Republic.

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Jim Barborak

Senior Advisor

Jim Barborak is now the Senior Advisor and was previously the Co-director of the Colorado State University Center for Protected Area Management. Previously he worked for Conservation International for 4 years as Coordinator of the Protected Areas and Corridors Unit in Mexico and Central America, and previously for 15 years as a specialist in protected areas for the Wildlife Conservation Society. He has his B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Natural Resources and studied at Ohio State University and Yale. His areas of interest include staff training, planning and management of protected areas, corridors and buffer zones, development of financial strategies, public use and institutional strengthening for parks and reserves, mitigation and adaptation to climate change, and conservation and management of wildlife.

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Rosa Maria Vidal

CPAM Senior Advisor

Rosa María Vidal has more than 30 years of experience in biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. She is a biologist (UNAM) with certificates in organizational development (CEDPA, Michigan State University), gender and sustainability (UNAM-Gender Program) and leadership (ITESM, Cornell University), as well as knowledge in the areas of economics, climate change, management of protected areas, and wildlife. She is the founder and former director of Pronatura Sur and of the Training Center for Sustainable Development Moxviquil. She was the director of the Governors’ Climate and Forests Fund, Senior Advisor to the Center for Protected Area Management of the Colorado State University, and consultant to the World Bank, the Global Environmental Facility, and Livelihoods-Venture. She has also been an advisor to various international conservation networks. She was coordinator of the population and environment program at Pronatura Sur, analyzing gender, reproductive health and conservation approaches with support from the Mac Arthur Foundation, a member of the Gender and Environment Network of Mexico, consultant for USAID in project evaluation of gender, counselor of the Institute of Women for the State of Chiapas, and evaluator of the program “A Seed to Grow” with BanChiapas, and has collaborated in the integration of gender equality approaches in forestry development and conservation projects. Rosa María brings to the seminar extensive practical experience and understanding of the challenges that women face in organizational leadership, a cutting-edge knowledge in biodiversity and climate change, and an understanding of the challenges that women from rural communities

Nathan Bennett

USA, NORTH AMERICA

Rodd Laing

NUNATSIAVUT, NORTH AMERICA

Alexandra Sapoznikow

SOUTHERN CONE, SOUTH AMERICA

Sebastian Yancovic

RAPA NUI, SOUTH AMERICA

Arthur Tuda

WEST INDIAN OCEAN, AFRICA

Vatosoa Rakotondrazafy

WEST INDIAN OCEAN, AFRICA

Rebecca Borges

BRAZIL, LATIN AMERICA

Rili Djohani

CORAL TRIANGLE, ASIA

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Jensen Morgan

Owner and Operator at Risking Joy Productions

Jensen (they/them) runs Risking Joy Productions, a boutique video production company helping organizations with strategic storytelling for equity and sustainability. For the last 14 years Jensen has worked in sustainability and equity in partnership with municipal governments, international NGOs, sustainability consulting firms, and educational institutions. Jensen is a trained facilitator and loves bringing their equity-first, co-creative approach to the storytelling process.

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Jennifer Chapman

Independent Consultant on Marine Conservation

Jennifer Chapman (she/her) has almost fifteen years experience in marine conservation, with a strong focus on marine management in Belize. She works as an independent consultant, specializing in human-centered approaches. With extensive stakeholder and rightsholder engagement experience, Jen recently led a team that drafted the social safeguards for Belize’s marine spatial plan. Her interests lie at the intersection of social justice, small scale fisheries, market-based tools, and participatory conservation management.

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Fanny Tricone

Graphic Designer

Fanny Tricone is an independent environmental consultant and graphic designer based in Sarteneja Village, Belize, who offers design services and creative solutions to make science accessible to all. 10 years of experience working in Conservation and capacity building in Belize and Central America give her a strong understanding of Conservation challenges, which combined with her love for nature and creative work, makes her a unique graphic designer who can bridge the gap between organizations’ work and their target audiences.

Fanny has contributed to the graphics of the seminar, including course identifier logo, video graphics, illustrations, and icons.

This program is offered in partnership with the Blue Nature Alliance.

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