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 ==== Marine CoLABoration Workshop - November 2015 ==== ==== Marine CoLABoration Workshop - November 2015 ====
  
-A [[start|Marine CoLAB]] workshop held at the London Zoo on the 25th of November 2015. This was the last workshop of the first year of [[start|Marine CoLAB]]. Louisa Hooper compared it to standing at the seashore at low tide, with rocks and mud emerging under water, so we can begin to see the peaks, as well as what underlies them. One of the biggest challenges for this workshop and the coming year is how to do less with game-changing effectiveness. It is important to look at the big picture as well as the practicalities of the months and year(s) to come. +The last [[start|Marine CoLAB]] workshop in 2015, held at the London Zoo on the 25th of November. Louisa Hooper compared it to standing at the seashore at low tide, with rocks and mud emerging from under water, when we can begin to see the peaks, as well as what lies beneath. One of the biggest challenges for this workshop and the year ahead is how to work more effectively with the resources available. The importance of keeping the big picture visible was emphasised, alongside the practicalities of projects, activities and campaigns. 
  
-In the morning the participants focused om **Marine CoLAB as a whole**. Beginning with reflecting on //Marine CoLAB so far//: what worked and what needs more work. Grounded in this experience they moved into a visioning process lead by Giles to clarify the overall Marine CoLAB //vision and mission//. At the end of the morning Sue took the group through a beautiful presentation and discussion of the //values based approach//, as a lens that can be used to shape and evaluate projects, experiments and the initiative itself. In the afternoon, the focus was on **Marine CoLAB project incubator**, beginning with a broad //mapping of existing and emerging projects// by participating organisations which could be relevant to Marine CoLAB facilitated by Aniol. Two following sessions discussed the two projects that emerged from previous workshops: possible directions for //GameOn// guided by Sandy and a working/planning session for the //Plastic Bottles project// lead by Heather. The day ended with a session about the future of **Marine CoLAB in 2016**.+In the morning the participants focused om **Marine CoLAB as a whole**. Beginning with a reflection on //Marine CoLAB so far//, looking at what has worked and what needs more work. Grounded in this experience they moved into a visioning process lead by Giles to clarify the Marine CoLAB //vision and mission//. At the end of the morning Sue took the group through a beautiful presentation and discussion of a //values based approach//, as a lens that can be used to shape and evaluate projects, experiments and the initiative itself. In the afternoon, the focus shifted to the **Marine CoLAB project incubator**, beginning with a broad //mapping of existing and emerging projects// by participating organisations which could be relevant to Marine CoLAB facilitated by Aniol. Two following sessions discussed the projects that emerged from previous workshops: possible directions for //GameOn// guided by Sandy and a working/planning session for the //Plastic Bottles project// lead by Heather. The day ended with a session about the future of **Marine CoLAB in 2016**.
  
 ==== Participants ===== ==== Participants =====
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 Louisa Hooper, Heather Koldewey, Sandy Luk, Nicola Frost, Amy Pryor, Aniol Esteban, Giles Bristow, Sue Ranger, Mirella von Lindenfels, Sarah Ridley. Louisa Hooper, Heather Koldewey, Sandy Luk, Nicola Frost, Amy Pryor, Aniol Esteban, Giles Bristow, Sue Ranger, Mirella von Lindenfels, Sarah Ridley.
  
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 ====Marine CoLAB so far==== ====Marine CoLAB so far====
  
-The morning began by distilling a few points from previous discussions on the future of Marine CoLAB which can be used as a starting point or a point of discussion about Marine CoLAB in 2016 and beyond. Marine CoLAB participants are keen to seize opportunities to re-frame challenges and refresh whole systems. They do this by being a part of trusted collaborations and networks. After a year of working together, the facilitators added that the participants are very keen to and good at designing and working on projects. +The morning began by distilling a few points from previous discussions on the future of Marine CoLAB which can be used as a starting point or a point of discussion about Marine CoLAB in 2016 and beyond. Marine CoLAB participants are keen to seize opportunities, to re-frame challenges and refresh whole systems. They do this by being a part of trusted collaborations and networks. After a year of working together, the facilitators added that the participants are very keen to- and good at designing and working on projects. 
  
-At the very first workshop the participants designed a range of possible future scenarios for Marine CoLAB and the worlds in which it would exist. The different futures had two things in common: Marine CoLAB would be integrating values and innovation, as well as establishing and strengthening connections (between the ocean and society, between business and governments, bridging the gapes between local and global governance of oceans). +At the very first workshop the participants designed a range of possible future scenarios for Marine CoLAB and the worlds in which it could exist. The different futures had two things in common: Marine CoLAB would be integrating values and innovation, as well as establishing and strengthening connections (between the ocean and society, between business and governments, bridging the gapes between local and global governance of oceans).
  
 Over the course of several workshops, a range of challenges for Marine CoLAB were identified, including systemic change, public engagement, valuing (cultural dimensions) of oceans, perception of marine conservation, transparency of marine industries and plastic pollution of oceans. The facilitators observed an additional challenge: developing a sustainable support network beyond and in-between projects. This is something that began to be addressed in Lisbon and continues in this workshop.  Over the course of several workshops, a range of challenges for Marine CoLAB were identified, including systemic change, public engagement, valuing (cultural dimensions) of oceans, perception of marine conservation, transparency of marine industries and plastic pollution of oceans. The facilitators observed an additional challenge: developing a sustainable support network beyond and in-between projects. This is something that began to be addressed in Lisbon and continues in this workshop. 
  
-Finally, before delving into the futures, mission, values and a range of experiments, projects and activities, it might be helpful to remind ourselves of the CGF’s goal for Marine CoLAB: **To communicate the role of the ocean for human wellbeing** (particularly connecting natural sciences and economy).  +Finally, before delving into the futures, mission, values and a range of experiments, projects and activities, we reminded ourselves of the CGF’s goal for Marine CoLAB: **To communicate the role of the ocean for human wellbeing** (particularly connecting natural sciences and economy). 
  
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 === What worked? === === What worked? ===
  
 == People == == People ==
-  * Supportive and energising group of people; Imaginative, energetic, energising and funny; Respectful; Genuine and committed people; Passionate, focussed and willing to put in time +  * Supportive and energising group of people; Imaginative, energetic, energising and funny; Respectful; Genuine and committed people; Passionate, focused and willing to put in time when required. 
-  * Open - want to be doing this; Openness of everyone in embracing something new - nice people+  * Open - want to be doing this; Openness of everyone in embracing something new
   * Enthusiasm, engagement and energy of members during LAB meetings   * Enthusiasm, engagement and energy of members during LAB meetings
   * Broad range of skills, expertise and organisation; Balance of skills and knowledge   * Broad range of skills, expertise and organisation; Balance of skills and knowledge
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 == Time & space to explore === == Time & space to explore ===
   * Flexibility, freedom   * Flexibility, freedom
-  * Time spent together without explicit xxx/outcomes+  * Time spent together without explicit agendas/outcomes
   * Thinking about issues from different perspectives   * Thinking about issues from different perspectives
   * Lack of territoriality and competition   * Lack of territoriality and competition
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   * New dimensions brought in from CGF (e.g. other labs and communities)   * New dimensions brought in from CGF (e.g. other labs and communities)
   * Workshops in stimulating environments - allowing us to think outside our daily / OP’s (?)   * Workshops in stimulating environments - allowing us to think outside our daily / OP’s (?)
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 == Community building == == Community building ==
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 == Support == == Support ==
  
-  * CGF: Hands-on engagement, support and guidance of Louisa and CGF, their agility and responsiveness (e.g. supporting conference attendance(?) +  * CGF: Hands-on engagement, support and guidance of Louisa and CGF, their agility and responsiveness (e.g. supporting conference attendance, networking) 
-  * Facilitators: Support + facilitation and advance planning; facilitators help to keep on track; Capturing and documenting of what happened+  * Facilitators: Support, facilitation and advance planning; facilitators help to keep on track; Capturing and documenting of what happened.
   * Connections of the group to 'enablers' (e.g. Oak)   * Connections of the group to 'enablers' (e.g. Oak)
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 === What needs more work? === === What needs more work? ===
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 == Time! == == Time! ==
   * Time to deliver our potential of all ideas and projects   * Time to deliver our potential of all ideas and projects
-  * Finding enough time to engage outside of project ideas are not core business+  * Finding enough time to engage outside of project ideas that are not core business
   * More time thinking and developing a framework for evaluation   * More time thinking and developing a framework for evaluation
   * Retain energy over longer term; retain energy once in project delivery mode   * Retain energy over longer term; retain energy once in project delivery mode
-  * Communication between meetings; time to do things and connect between meetings (though it is happening); Embedding CoLAB work between workshops - last minute flurry of preparation for each one. +  * Communication between meetings; time to do things and connect between meetings (though it is happening); Embedding CoLAB work between workshops - often a last minute flurry of preparation for each one. 
   * Information overload - not always possible to digest what is shared   * Information overload - not always possible to digest what is shared
  
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 There is a need to find a language all Marine CoLAB participants understand, paying attention to jargon. There is a difference between the term "values" and "value", both are part of one whole, but can be understood quite differently. Sue’s presentation focused on values that connect people and places. What is important in a place? Values are developed through experience and interaction, and form the heartfelt connections between the people and a place, adding to human wellbeing. From these connections "cultural ecosystem services" beyond monetary value can be developed. They include a wider context, create whole ecosystems of interconnected disciplines (e.g. conservation, economy, mythology, wellbeing…) and incorporate different ways of talking and telling stories about a place.  They deliver benefits to human wellbeing and are connected to other ecosystem services. There is a need to find a language all Marine CoLAB participants understand, paying attention to jargon. There is a difference between the term "values" and "value", both are part of one whole, but can be understood quite differently. Sue’s presentation focused on values that connect people and places. What is important in a place? Values are developed through experience and interaction, and form the heartfelt connections between the people and a place, adding to human wellbeing. From these connections "cultural ecosystem services" beyond monetary value can be developed. They include a wider context, create whole ecosystems of interconnected disciplines (e.g. conservation, economy, mythology, wellbeing…) and incorporate different ways of talking and telling stories about a place.  They deliver benefits to human wellbeing and are connected to other ecosystem services.
  
-In order to uncover deeper values, we need to start with basic connectedness (of people and places, different disciplines, different people. This can form a glue, a common basis and shared understanding. +In order to uncover deeper values, we need to start with basic connectedness (of people and places, different disciplines...). This can form a glue, a common basis and shared understanding. 
  
   * developing a shared language based around values we can use to communicate within the group   * developing a shared language based around values we can use to communicate within the group
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   * Sustainable seafood in Portugal, Spain and EU (NEF, MCS & Client Earth - reducing unlawful fishing; scoping, looking at minimal standards for the seafood industry; including different stakeholders (policy, communities, judges), starting from holistic values and working on changing rules and compliance   * Sustainable seafood in Portugal, Spain and EU (NEF, MCS & Client Earth - reducing unlawful fishing; scoping, looking at minimal standards for the seafood industry; including different stakeholders (policy, communities, judges), starting from holistic values and working on changing rules and compliance
   * [[http://www.bluenewdeal.org/|Blue New Deal]], a possible platform to carry MarCoLab stories.   * [[http://www.bluenewdeal.org/|Blue New Deal]], a possible platform to carry MarCoLab stories.
 +  * [[http://www.coastalpartnershipsnetwork.org.uk/|Coastal Partnerships Network]], a possible vehicle for MarCoLab initiative trials, information dissemination and feedback nationally. UK Marine Planning is about to create opportunities for Coastal Partnerships to become individually more robust and realise ambitions for Integrated Coastal Zone Management. There are opportunities for the MarCoLab to play a central role in shaping the future of Coastal Partnerships and management on UK coasts with values at the heart of it.
  
  
 ==Education and communication== ==Education and communication==
-  * Thames river academy (educational projects) across different sectors, including rivers and seas across the curriculum+  * Thames river academy (educational projects) across different sectors, using rivers and seas as the bedrock of the curriculum and active environmental projects as the basis for transferable skills training.
   * Ocean schools: ocean awareness as part of general knowledge, general education   * Ocean schools: ocean awareness as part of general knowledge, general education
   * [[http://www.mcsuk.org/beachwatch/|Beach Watch]]: citizen science and innovation labs   * [[http://www.mcsuk.org/beachwatch/|Beach Watch]]: citizen science and innovation labs
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 ==Capacity building== ==Capacity building==
-  * [[http://www.coastalpartnershipsnetwork.org.uk/|Coastal Partnerships Network]]+  * [[http://www.coastalpartnershipsnetwork.org.uk/|Coastal Partnerships Network]] currently the Network is run voluntarily but there is a push to create consistency across each Coastal Partnership whilst retaining their local focus and delivery. Capacity needs to be built nationally to ensure marine and estuarine health is at the heart of all local development and economic decisions. The ambition is that each Coastal Partnership plays a neutral, honest broker role to ensure all sectors are involved in coastal management.
   * Capacity building at FFI: new educational programmes, scholarships, masters, adult ed., support for organisations   * Capacity building at FFI: new educational programmes, scholarships, masters, adult ed., support for organisations
   * (FFI co-management approach)   * (FFI co-management approach)
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 ====Next Steps==== ====Next Steps====
-  * project mapping 
-    * write up value space for each project -> further mapping 
-    * Aniol to compile & reformat existing info by end of the week 
-    * edits, additions and value prompt to be submitted by Dec. 4th 
-  * Game On!  
-    * potential research questions, masters topics.  
-    * Sandy, Sue & Heather draft a few paragraphs re. research scope etc. "next week" 
-  * Plastics  
-    * schedule next meetings, brainstorming, etc 
-    * project implementation plan, timeline, external deadlines. kickoff meeting (before xmas) 
-    * establish list of existing contacts and relevant conversations, meetings required. 
-  * 2016 and further 
-    * write a few paragraphs about how Marine CoLab has changed/improved current work 
-    * circulate set of objectives, further ideas 
-  * each participant to write a one page year in review by xmas -> send to louisa 
  
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 +07/12 Fill in the Project Incubator Form.
 +  * The form and questions can be found here: http://lib.fo.am/marine_colab/project_incubator_form
 +  * -> Send to Aniol
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 +11/12 Re-read the proposal, agree on commitments.
 +  * -> Send to Heather
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 +16/12 Plastics project working meeting (Marine CoLAB only).
 +  * -> Let Heather know if you’re coming.
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 +24/12 Write a few paragraphs describing the benefits of Marine CoLAB
 +  * e.g. How did it affect ways of working, key outcomes for you, effects it had on specific projects, long term value etc.
 +  * -> Send to Louisa.
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 +Dec. GameOn: Potential research questions and masters topics
 +  * -> Sandy, Heather, Sue
 +  * -> Heather: connect GameOn to 'virtual Chagos' (w/shop in 2016)
 +  * -> Sue: probe contacts (Octonauts) as potential test audience
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 +Dec. Plastics:
 +  * Project implementation plan, timeline, external deadlines;
 +  * Establish list of contacts, setup meetings
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 +12/01   Plastics: Planning meeting with experts from organisations (2pm)
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 +== Before the next workshop ==
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 +  * Circulate set of objectives for Marine CoLAB in 2016 and beyond
 +  * Collect ideas towards a governance structure & business models
 +  * Mission: Giles to send the mission statement for review to all
 +  * Values:
 +    * Share reading on this topic online: http://lib.fo.am/marine_colab/recommended_reading
 +    * Invite speakers (e.g. Chris Rose, Frameworks...)
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 +== During the next workshop ==
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 +Values based approach
 +  * All: present your approach to values connecting humans and oceans
 +  * Values based approach as the hallmark of the Marine CoLAB Strategy
 +  * Values a part of all Marine CoLAB communication
 +  * Rethink projects in terms of value lens
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 +Vision, Mission, Strategy for Marine CoLAB network
 +  * Finalise work from previous workshops
 +  * Discuss business, governance and operational models (incl. best practices from CGF)
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 +Project Incubator
 +  * Discuss how to inform or engage with existing and new projects
 +  * Further mapping; Contributions from other partners, possibly a time-line and potential interactions between projects (dependencies…)
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 +[[:workshop notes]]
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