Mia Shade, SHRM-SCP
Mia Shade, SHRM-SCP is a Human Capital professional with over 11 years’ experience in helping governmental, private, and non-profit organizations realize, redesign, and implement Human Capitol strategies and solutions. Her areas of expertise include Training and Facilitation, Employee Benefits & Total Rewards Strategy, Policy Development, Performance Management, and Employee Relations. She truly appreciates the “human” in the field of Human Resources. Mia is a native Washingtonian and finds her happy place relaxing on a beach, listening to the ocean, and enjoys spending time with her family near the ocean as often as possible. She began her relationship with The Ocean Foundation as a consultant and is proud to now be a member of the staff. Mia got her B.A. in Communications from Temple University.
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2023: A First Step in Protecting the Elusive High Seas
This past year focused on protecting the part of the ocean that is outside of the jurisdictional reach of any specific country and is, arguably, so enigmatic that experts in the field are still striving to understand it. When it comes to the high seas, there is a large part (64%) of the ocean that no one truly owns and that no one country can protect on its own. Which begs the question, “how do you protect something that doesn’t belong (only) to you?”
No-Mining November: The Ocean Foundation’s ISA Council Check-In
The International Seabed Authority’s third set of meetings held in Kingston, Jamaica wrapped up last week with little fanfare and fewer decisions. The Ocean Foundation participated in the meetings for the third time this year, continuing to speak with delegates on our key goals.
Don’t Shade the Ocean
We need sound legal tools to address side effects from climate geoengineering projects that could endanger the marine environment. These unwanted impacts include the ability of the seas to produce food and oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide and excess heat.
