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 ‘Valuing the Ocean’ is an initiative of the [[http://www.gulbenkian.pt/Institucional/en/Homepage|Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation]] that aims to enhance the environmental sector's ability to communicate the role of the ocean for human wellbeing, in particular by facilitating a collaboration between the fields of natural science and economics. The Foundation’s London branch has decided to take a laboratory approach with Marine CoLABoration to foster engagement and a shared, co-created vision.
-Watch the short [[movie_year1|movie]] about the first year of Marine CoLAB, edited by Sue Ranger with contributions from the participants
+Watch the short [[movie_year1|movie]] about the first year of Marine CoLAB, edited by Sue Ranger with contributions from the participants.
-Learn more about the [[http://www.gulbenkian.pt/Institucional/en/Activities/ProgrammesAndProjects/GulbenkianOceansInitiative|Gulbenkian Oceans Initiative]].
+See FoAM's [[https://www.flickr.com/photos/foam/albums/72157650383972831|photos]] from the Marine CoLAB workshops.
+Read the [[Lab Approach Essay]], in which FoAM describes how we designed, facilitated and documented the lab process during Marine CoLAB's incubation phase.
+Learn more about the [[http://www.gulbenkian.pt/Institucional/en/Activities/ProgrammesAndProjects/GulbenkianOceansInitiative|Gulbenkian Oceans Initiative]] and watch a short [[https://vimeo.com/128870681|video]] describing the programmes in Portugal and the UK.
-=====Events and Opportunities=====
-See [[events and opportunities]], with links to upcoming conferences, workshops, fairs and other gatherings relevant to Marine CoLab.
+=====The Ocean Connects Us=====
+[[the_ocean_connects_us|The Ocean Connects Us]] was a daylong event at the Trinity Buoy Wharf on the bank of the River Thames. It was a day of participatory experiences, learning and exchange – including the launch of new research from the FrameWorks Institute into how the public thinks about marine conservation – to build on what works, strengthen existing connections, seed new ones and explore possible new approaches in communicating the value of the ocean in people’s lives.
+Further details can be found [[the_ocean_connects_us|here]]
 =====Workshops======
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 Louisa Hooper on [[http://gulbenkian.org.uk/blogs/environment/128_Marine-coLAB--5--Value-in-Lisbon.html|Lessons Learned from Marine CoLAB #5]]
-====Workshop #06 201511 ====
+====Workshop #6 201511 ====
+The final workshop of the first year of Marine CoLAB was designed based on the needs of the participants expressed during the CoLAB session Lisbon in September. In the morning the participants focused on the
+network as a whole, beginning with reflecting on [[workshop_20151125#marine_colab_so_far|Marine CoLAB so far]]: what worked and what needs more work. Grounded in the past and present experience of Marine CoLAB, the participants moved into a visioning process lead by Giles Bristow, to clarify the overall Marine CoLAB vision and mission. The stories from [[workshop_20151125#future_of_marine_colab|Marine CoLAB in 2021]] lead to refining the [[workshop_20151125#missionmix|mission of Marine CoLAB]] as a network with ambitious goals (eg. reduction of the impact of fossil fuels on oceans) focusing on amplifying values-based approaches to behavioural change and stronger connectedness between humans and oceans. Sue Ranger took the group through a presentation and discussion of a [[workshop_20151125#values_based_approach|values based approach]], as a lens that can be used to shape and evaluate projects, experiments and the initiative itself.
+{{>http://www.flickr.com/photos/foam/22702445914/}}\\
+In the afternoon the focus shifted to the [[workshop_20151125#project_incubator|Marine CoLAB project incubator]]. incubator. The first session, facilitated by Aniol Esteban was a broad mapping of existing and emerging projects of the participating organisations which could be relevant to Marine CoLAB. Thirteen projects were discussed and three main focus areas identified: MPAs and marine planning, Capacity building, Education and Communication. The next steps include a more in-depth mapping of interactions and engagement, as well as potentially rethinking the projects using the values lens.
+Two following sessions discussed the two projects that emerged from previous workshops: GameOn! guided by Sandy Luk and Plastic Bottles project lead by Heather Koldewey [[workshop_20151125#game_on|GameOn!]] looked at possible gaming approaches to ocean engagement, specifically at a game-lab process for developing mini games, developing a marine conservation game (possibly using augmented reality) and influencing game developers through a think-tank or 'one-stop-shop' approach. The session ended with an overview of advantages and disadvantages of all three approaches, and concluded that there is more research and experimentation needed, in order to be able to answer whether perception of the value of oceans can be changed through digital media. The working session of the [[workshop_20151125#plastics_project|Single Use Plastic Bottle free London]] project included looking at the values based approach, the collaborative structure, as well as an implementation plan and stakeholder engagement over the short and long terms. During and after the workshop several follow-up meetings have been planned, to be held in December and January.
+The day ended with a session about the future of [[workshop_20151125#planning_2016|Marine CoLAB in 2016]]. The
+participants agreed that the focus for 2016 should be on designing and experimenting with Marine CoLAB
+as a collaborative network, as well as on communication and stakeholder engagement (including stronger
+organisational buy-in). This could happen in 4-6 day-long sessions with the entire group. The first workshop
+for 2016 is currently being planned for late January or early February 2016. The result of the Marine CoLAB meetings in the first part of 2016 would be an ambitious mission, supported by a clear values-based strategy, implemented through sustainable business and governance models. Marine CoLAB projects will continue to be developed in smaller working groups. The Single Use Plastic Bottles is the first funded Marine CoLAB project with its kick-off in January 2016. GameOn! might continue depending on the outcomes of the initial research, and more projects are likely to be identified and developed through the mapping of the Marine CoLAB Incubator. The participants noted that there must be sufficient time and space for open thinking and exploration outside of specific projects, to ensure that the value of the Marine CoLAB approach is understood and appreciated by their organisations and other stakeholders. To this end, each of the participants will put together a written reflection of the first year of Marine CoLAB, explaining how it affected their ways of working and its potential long term value for oceans.
+Notes can be found at [[workshop 20151125]].
+==== Workshop #7 201601 ====
+{{>http://www.flickr.com/photos/foam/24454039151/}}\\
+The first Marine CoLAB workshop of 2016 began by deepening the conversation about the [[workshop 20160121#people_oceans|values]] connecting people and the ocean. The group continued working on the vision, [[workshop 20160121#mission|mission]] and strategy of Marine CoLAB through the [[workshop 20160121#values_based_approach|lens]] of values and systems change. As part of the strategy conversation, the group specifically focused on examining the [[workshop 20160121#the_lab_approach|LAB approach]], including the [[workshop 20160121#action_research_cycle|action research cycle]] as a possible framework for a learning lab. In the afternoon the scope and roles of the [[workshop 20160121#marcolab_incubator|MarCoLAB Incubator]] were further clarified. The day ended with an update from the [[workshop 20160121#incubatorsupb|London SUP-B Free]] project. Finally, plans for the [[workshop 20160121#upcoming_workshops|upcoming workshops]] (in February and March) have been sketched out, focusing on developing a workplan for 2016 and a long term operating and business model for Marine CoLAB.
+Notes can be found at [[workshop 20160121]].
+On the 21st of January FoAM and CGF conducted a [[reflection meeting]] to discuss the progress and investigate possible evaluation frameworks.
+==== Workshop #8 201602 ====
+The goal for this workshop was to set out the activities and outcomes for 2016 and continue discussing how to organise beyond 2016, in order to continue collaboration and effectively communicate the Value of the Oceans and Marine CoLab issues. The group provided updates on the current Marine CoLAB projects and a new 'consulting' hour has been established to support individuals with their Marine CoLAB-related projects.
+Notes can be found at [[workshop 20160211]]
+==== Workshop #9 201603 ====
-notes can be found at [[workshop 20151125]]
+The workshop aims to finalise the {{:marine_colab:colab_vmos_final.docx|vision, mission and objectives}}, as well as the timeline and the workplan for 2016, discuss the governance structure and identify activities in 2016 and beyond. The day begins with an update from current Marine CoLAB projects and ends with the group consulting on the Chagos and Game on! projects.
-====Possible developments=====
+Notes can be found at [[workshop 20160303]]
-The Marine CoLAB could develop in several directions; from temporary sessions held on cargo ships or icebreakers, to site specific work in marine parks, remote islands or mangroves. Further workshops, seminars, field trips or thematic working groups could all enhance the work that has been brought into focus with the initial workshops. Our current suggestions would include monthly or bi-monthly meetings (which could comprise smaller working groups or the wider community of interest) periodic in-depth thematic working retreats (several days), space for more ad-hoc temporary sessions based around emergent topics with presentations or sessions in existing forums.
 =====Platforms======