Supporting Leaders In Action

Convening for Solutions

Bringing the right people together to advance solutions

We bring scientists together to build a systems-wide understanding of an issue, develop communication frames, and identify opportunities for action. We then connect them with members of affected communities in order to co-create a range of possible solutions.

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Having someone with a critical eye who knows the science but also how things work on Capitol Hill, someone who can say ‘that’s too much jargon’ or explain the proposed legislation or the constraints—that’s an invaluable service that COMPASS provides.

~ Dr. Scott Doney, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute

Scientific Synthesis

Making sense out of science

The breadth and depth of our network puts us at the nexus of science, communication, and policy, enabling us to spot trends and opportunities. We evaluate the current state of science, research, and practice in partnership with the scientists doing the work, and share it in accessible and understandable ways with the people who need it.

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Bridging Communities

Working with journalists, policymakers, & community leaders

Our work with scientists is enhanced by our deep networks beyond the scientific community. We create opportunities to bring policymakers, journalists, and community leaders into spaces with scientists, crafting events and interactions that enhance relationship-building across boundaries and facilitate learning from one another.

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Convening for Solutions

Living With Wildfire: State Policy and Community Resilience

Across the US, communities are increasingly grappling with impacts of wildfire — from growing pressure on water systems and instability in insurance markets to serious health risks from smoke exposure. State legislators are uniquely positioned to respond to these escalating challenges. Unlike federal agencies, states have direct authority over key areas relate...Read more
Convening for Solutions

Lessons on Collaboration and Responsible Innovation: Insights from mCDR

The ocean is like a giant sponge, quietly absorbing and storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. If we could make that sponge even more absorbent — through coastal restoration projects, innovative technologies, or other interventions — we could capture and store more carbon, helping slow climate change and reduce its impacts. That’s the promise of marine c...Read more
Leadership in Action

Restorative Fire: Reframing Fire Management with Dr. Kira Hoffman

In northern British Columbia a group gathers at the edge of a recent burn. Smoke drifts low across the landscape. The ground is warm underfoot.  For ten days, the Gitanyow Lax’yip Guardians together with the Gitsxan Firekeepers, BC Wildfire and fire practitioners carried out several cultural burns.  “It was so neat to see people step into leader...Read more
Tools & Resources

Policy Engagement Beyond Capitol Hill

If I were to tell you that you can engage with policy makers to make sure that science is part of lawmaking, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? I would take a confident guess that you see yourself putting on a blazer and walking the halls of the Capitol in Washington, DC, meeting with staffers or, if you’re lucky, a congressional member. Congress is ...Read more

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Introducing the COMPASS mCDR Communications Leaders Cohort

Introducing the COMPASS mCDR Communications Leaders Cohort

COMPASS is thrilled to introduce our new COMPASS mCDR Communication Leaders cohort! This group of experts spans disciplines, sectors, geographies, and career stages. From biophysical and social scientists to practitioners in academia, government, nonprofits, and...

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