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What We Do

Policy & Advocacy

WASMaN uses credible evidence, strategic communication and stakeholder engagement to advocate for women’s representation and informed action in aquatic science and management.

Our Approach

The Network’s advocacy work connects research and knowledge with decision-making. WASMaN develops policy-oriented knowledge products, supports evidence-based advocacy, strengthens visibility, and engages stakeholders while ensuring that public communication remains accurate, professional and consistent with the Network’s values.

Evidence-Based Advocacy

Use research findings, policy briefs and technical knowledge to support credible advocacy and informed dialogue.

Visibility & Communication

Promote the Network’s activities and impact through professional communication, media engagement and consistent branding.

Representation & Engagement

Raise awareness and advocate for women’s representation in aquatic science and management while engaging relevant stakeholders.

Priority Areas

What this work includes

  • Raise awareness and advocate for women’s representation in aquatic science and management
  • Coordinate policy briefs and technical publications
  • Support evidence-based advocacy
  • Develop communication plans and public information materials
  • Coordinate media and stakeholder engagement
  • Ensure public information receives appropriate internal approval

Key outputs and knowledge products

Policy briefsTechnical publicationsCommunication materialsMedia contentStakeholder engagementEvidence products
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Advancing women in aquatic science and management

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