The One Ocean Hub has published a catalogue of all our publications – have a look at the full range of our research spanning marine and social sciences, law and arts, including inter- and transdisciplinary research ..read more

Before adopting participatory methods for research, it is essential to assess whether you, and your co-researchers, have sufficient time and resources (funding) to ensure genuine collaboration. Reflect on whether the engagement is truly participatory or risks creating an “illusion of inclusion.” Involving community members should avoid research fatigue and not feel obligatory, particularly where cultural ..read more

As the One Ocean Hub navigates towards its next phase through its legacy work, we are delighted to welcome Prof Katie Boyle from Strathclyde University Law School as a new member of our research community.   Katie is Professor of Human Rights Law and Social Justice at the University of Strathclyde and her research addresses the legalisation and accountability ..read more

A brand new Learning Pathway has been launched in November 2024 through One Ocean Learn, focusing on Participatory Research: What is it, how do we use it, and its potential impact for transformative ocean governance.   Participatory research has been a foundational element of One Ocean Hub approaches, being a collaborative approach that focuses on meaningful ..read more

A second new Learning Pathway launches this month on One Ocean Learn, exploring the links between art, the ocean, and humankind – with a focus on the transformative role that art can play in informing the way we think about, steward and govern the ocean.   One of the focal points of this Learning Pathway is ..read more

How much progress have we made in engaging Indigenous peoples and local knowledge holders within marine conservation? The 7th International Marine Conservation Congress (IMCC7: 13-18 October 2024, Cape Town, South Africa) brought together a network of over 800 participants including scientists, academics, students, conservationists, environmental NGOs, policymakers, and community leaders to discuss interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches ..read more

A brand new Learning Pathway has been launched this month on One Ocean Learn: Thinking with Islands.  Islands are places and spaces of wonder, each unique in their own right. The uniqueness they foster, from endemism of species to idiosyncrasies in human cultures, is also often shaped by their exposure to weather extremes. This means ..read more

We are thrilled to announce that a brand new, certified e-course, Art and The Stewardship of the Ocean, developed by the One Ocean Hub in collaboration with United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), has just been launched on the UN CC: Learn platform. The e-course explores the transformative potential of art on the ..read more

This year’s UN Summit on Biodiversity (COP 16) adopted critical decisions on the need to respect the human rights of Indigenous peoples, local communities, Afro-descendant communities and ocean defenders. One Ocean Hub Deputy Director, Dr. Philile Mbatha, and Hub Director, Professor Elisa Morgera, in her capacity as the UN Special Rapporteur on Climate Change and Human Rights ..read more

The One Ocean Hub joins the University of Strathclyde and the Heritage International Institute in leading discussions about the link between heritage and human rights ahead of Human Rights Day!  On the 5 and 6 of December 2024, Hub researchers presented research findings that underscore the connection between the ocean, heritage and human rights at ..read more