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 ==== Emerging Themes ==== ==== Emerging Themes ====
  
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 === Changing perceptions === === Changing perceptions ===
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 Which perceptions need changing? Which perceptions need changing?
  
-== Marine conservation is perceived as a constraint to economic development==+__**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: 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:
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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?   * 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 ==+__**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?
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 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. 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 ==+__**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.   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]]+
  
-(to be continued...)+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
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 +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
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 +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 ====
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 +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. 
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 +<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':
 +  * [[plastic_pollution_experiment#plastic_pollution_pre-enactment|On Plastic Pollution]]
 +  * [[http://lib.fo.am/marine_colab/transparency_experiment#pre-enactmentfeedback|On Transparency of Marine Industries]]
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 +==== Implementation ====
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 +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:
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 +  * [[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.
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 +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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