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Talanoa Consulting @talanoaconsulting.bsky.social · 2d

Vinaka to Kimberly Samson for representing @talanoaconsulting.bsky.social at the Pacific Islands Ocean Conference in Honiara, 🇸🇧! She joined a panel highlighting how we’re weaving Gender Equality, Disability & Social Inclusion (GEDSI) & Nature-based Solutions into our ocean work across the region.

Talanoa Consulting @talanoaconsulting.bsky.social · 22d

Congrats to authors Jasha Dehm, Devavrat Bishwa, Kelly T. Brown, and our Talanoa Consulting colleague Kimberly Samson!

Talanoa Consulting @talanoaconsulting.bsky.social · 22d

Ever thought of social media as a citizen science tool? A new Discover Oceans study with evidence from Fiji shows how social media can complement traditional monitoring, offer real-time insights and involve more people in marine biodiversity conservation. link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Social media as a tool for documenting endangered and difficult to monitor marine species in Pacific Island Countries with evidence from Fiji - Discover Oceans

This study explores the potential of social media as a passive citizen science tool for documenting marine biodiversity in Fiji, offering a cost-effective and inclusive approach to biodiversity monito...

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Talanoa Consulting @talanoaconsulting.bsky.social · 22d

Gender-based violence in Pacific fisheries is a human rights as well as a livelihoods issue.

This review by our colleagues @sangeetamangubhai.bsky.social and Gina Houng Lee affirms calls for vital research and action:

Sangeeta Mangubhai @sangeetamangubhai.bsky.social · Sep 1

SPC funded and published report on gender-based violence in fisheries and research priorities in the Pacific is now available. Grateful for the opportunity for
@talanoaconsulting.bsky.social to lead this critical piece of work, and those who we interviewed. www.spc.int/DigitalLibra...

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Talanoa Consulting @talanoaconsulting.bsky.social · Sep 2

In consulting, the focus is often on landing clients. For us at Talanoa Consulting, it’s about finding partners who share our values. Here are 10 lessons we’ve learned so far about investing in genuine, equitable collaboration.
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Listening and Learning: Equitable Partnerships in Consulting – Talanoa Consulting

In the world of consulting, the emphasis can often be on attracting clients and meeting their standards. At Talanoa Consulting, we have learned that finding values-aligned partners and being a good pa...

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Sangeeta Mangubhai @sangeetamangubhai.bsky.social · Aug 29

Our new paper provides 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗷𝗶. Inclusion is the key! @talanoaconsulting.bsky.social @morenamills.bsky.social conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Insights on the roles of women in effective and procedurally just environmental governance from coastal fisheries management in Fiji

Women are widely viewed as the backbone of their villages, yet their participation in fisheries management is limited by restrictive gender roles. Men and women alike agree that women have valuable k...

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Sangeeta Mangubhai @sangeetamangubhai.bsky.social · Sep 1

SPC funded and published report on gender-based violence in fisheries and research priorities in the Pacific is now available. Grateful for the opportunity for
@talanoaconsulting.bsky.social to lead this critical piece of work, and those who we interviewed. www.spc.int/DigitalLibra...

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Talanoa Consulting @talanoaconsulting.bsky.social · Aug 19

We are so lucky to have worked with Talanoa Intern, Ratu Rabeka Drauna earlier this year!

He has since jetted off on a two-year adventure to complete his Master's in Zoology at Otago University.

Here are his reflections on his time with us.

Vakanuinui vinaka, Ratu Rabeka!

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Sangeeta Mangubhai @sangeetamangubhai.bsky.social · Aug 18

This incredible woman, Salanieta Kitolelei, is leading the way in championing the preservation traditional knowledge.
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Preserving Tradition: USP Scholar Champions TEK for Pacific Conservation

Salanieta Kotolelei earned her PhD at USP, focusing on indigenous knowledge and ocean conservation through groundbreaking research on Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK).

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Sangeeta Mangubhai @sangeetamangubhai.bsky.social · Jul 16

Resilient Reefs Pasifika: Building the resilience of Pacific reefs and the communities that depend on them. @talanoaconsulting.bsky.social #ResilientReefsPasifika #PacificIslands #ClimateAction www.barrierreef.org/what-we-do/p...

Resilient Reefs Pasifika

Building the resilience of Pacific reefs and the communities that depend on them

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Talanoa Consulting @talanoaconsulting.bsky.social · Jul 15

How do we meaningfully increase Pacific Islander participation in academic literature? Timely insights and strategies put forward by this brilliant lineup of Pacific authors.

Our colleagues @mereoni.bsky.social and @sangeetamangubhai.bsky.social among them!

www.publish.csiro.au/PC/fulltext/...

Increasing Pacific Islander research and authorship in the academic literature

Disseminating research through academic publishing is essential for contributing to global knowledge, advancing critical fields and finding solutions to humanity’s challenges. However, for Pacific Isl...

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Sangeeta Mangubhai @sangeetamangubhai.bsky.social · Jun 11

Coral reef research dominated by rich countries, plagued with inequities.
news.mongabay.com/2025/05/cora...

Coral reef research dominated by rich countries, plagued with inequities: Study

Most of the world’s coral reefs, and the communities that directly depend on them, are in the tropics, so one might imagine the research on them being led by scientists and institutions based in tropi...

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Sangeeta Mangubhai @sangeetamangubhai.bsky.social · Jun 20

Empowering iTaukei voices in workplace safety
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Empowering iTaukei voices in workplace safety

A proud iTaukei academic and newly appointed lecturer in the Department of Management at the University of Otago, Dr Jekope Maiono is using culturally grounded methods to bring workplace safety for Pa...

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Talanoa Consulting @talanoaconsulting.bsky.social · Jun 24

Partnering in a values-aligned way isn't always easy.

We have learned hard lessons about what equitable partnerships look like.

Sharing ‘10 Steps for Screening Potential Consultancy Work,’ part of our process for values-aligned partnering.

www.talanoa-consulting-fiji.com/wp-content/u...

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Talanoa Consulting @talanoaconsulting.bsky.social · Apr 23

This isn’t your typical donor baseline. It centers Pacific women’s voices, uses talatalanoa, and challenges how gender research is done in our region.

Webinar + report both worth your time:

pacificwomen.org/pacific-wome...

Talanoa Consulting @talanoaconsulting.bsky.social · Apr 23

This was a powerful convo moderated by our colleague @mnailatikau.bsky.social, featuring ‘Ofa Guttenbeil-Likiliki, Virisila Buadromo, Niketa Kulkarni & Nikki Bartlett on the Pacific Women Lead Situational Analysis.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIyd...

WEBINAR: Reimagining Pacific research into gender equality

YouTube video by Pacific Women Lead

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Talanoa Consulting @talanoaconsulting.bsky.social · Apr 21

The study highlights how the cyclone disrupted livelihoods, food security, and fishing practices, underscoring the need for resilient development. Read more in Environmental Development!
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Impact of severe tropical cyclone Winston on fisheries-dependent communities in Fiji

Coastal communities in the south Pacific are vulnerable to cyclones which are projected to increase in intensity due to climate change. We conducted a…

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Talanoa Consulting @talanoaconsulting.bsky.social · Apr 21

Cheering on our colleagues @sangeetamangubhai.bsky.social & Marita Manley who co-authored this paper on Cyclone Winston’s impact on Fiji's fisheries-dependent communities, with Alyssa S. Thomas, Katherine Chaston Radway, Margaret Fox, Stacy D. Jupiter, Watisoni Lalavanua, and Alisi Rabukawaqa!

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Talanoa Consulting @talanoaconsulting.bsky.social · Apr 21

Congrats to our colleague @mereoni.bsky.social, co-author of this thought-provoking article with Romitesh Kant and Vehia Wheeler! Their work explores the complexities of peace in our region, colonial legacies, militarisation, and ensuring Pacific-led solutions.

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

The Pacific Ocean of peace: a promise or a paradox?

Using Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s articulation of the region as an ‘Ocean of Peace’ as an entry point, this article examines the competing visions of peace and sovereignty in the Pacifi...

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Talanoa Consulting @talanoaconsulting.bsky.social · Apr 21

Inclusiveness, Quality, Openness, and Sustainability are at the heart of everything we do as a Fiji-based and Pacific-focussed team. During 2023 and 2024, we drafted our roadmap for inspiring change. Take a look at our strategic plan:

www.talanoa-consulting-fiji.com/wp-content/u...

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Talanoa Consulting @talanoaconsulting.bsky.social · Apr 21

We are new to Bluesky and keen to connect with fellow changemakers, collaborators, and curious minds. Drop us a line if you're up for a talanoa!

Talanoa Consulting @talanoaconsulting.bsky.social · Apr 21

Our team offers research, analysis, project design, M&E, training, facilitation, and more - all grounded in Pacific contexts.

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Talanoa Consulting @talanoaconsulting.bsky.social · Apr 21

We bring local knowledge and global expertise to support communities and organisations on everything from climate resilience and food security to gender equality, conservation, and sustainable tourism.

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Talanoa Consulting @talanoaconsulting.bsky.social · Apr 21

Bula from Suva! We're Talanoa Consulting - a small but mighty multi-disciplinary firm rooted in Fiji and working across the Pacific.

www.talanoa-consulting-fiji.com

Talanoa Consulting – Pacific-based and focused consultancy specialising in climate change, resilience, agribusiness, gender and social inclusion and enterprise development

www.talanoa-consulting-fiji.com

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