Last week, the HuFoSS team travelled to Martinique as part of the MARBEFES project outscaling activities. This visit was an important step in testing whether the tools and approaches developed within MARBEFES can be applied in non-European contexts, such as the Caribbean Sea.
Understanding Local Perspectives
During our visit we conducted interviews with local stakeholders to understand what they see as key elements in balancing nature, society, and the economy, and the pressures affecting this balance in the Martinican context. These conversations provided rich insights into local priorities, challenges, and opportunities, and will directly inform the further development of our tools. Understanding these perspectives is crucial for ensuring MARBEFES tools are relevant and applicable across different social-ecological settings.
Workshop to Test Tools
In addition, HuFoSS held a one-day workshop with local stakeholders to:
- Discuss the insights from the stakeholder interviews
- Test the tools developed by our project partners
- Collect feedback to improve the functionality and applicability of the tools
Looking Ahead
The insights gathered in Martinique will feed directly into the further development of MARBEFES tools and their application in diverse contexts. This outscaling mission demonstrates how collaboration and stakeholder engagement can support evidence-based, sustainable marine governance beyond European coastlines.
