In yesterday's Malta Independent I give a sociological perspective about the summer heatwaves being experienced in the Malta, the Mediterranean, and beyond.
You can read the article here.
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
New Publication: Rethinking the Blue Economy: Integrating social science for sustainability and justice
The following open access article has just been published in Nature journal NPJ Ocean Sustainability:
Penca, J., Ertör, I., Ballesteros, M., Briguglio, M., Kowalewski, M., Pauksztat, B.,Cepić, D., Piñeiro-Corbeira, C., Vaidianu, N., Villasante,S. & Pascual-Fernández, JJ. (2025) Rethinking the Blue Economy: Integrating social science for sustainability and justice. npj Ocean Sustain 4, 40. https://doi.org/10.1038/
The article argues that to fulfill the Blue Economy’s promise of sustainable and just ocean use, its scientific foundation must more fully integrate the social sciences. Drawing on insights from real-world scientific networking initiatives, we identify three key contributions of the social sciences and propose a strategy to redefine the Blue Economy. This strategy anchors knowledge in societal challenges and emphasizes co-creation, the science-policy interface, knowledge integration, and the values of accountability and care.
This article is based upon work from COST Action CA22122 “Rethinking the Blue Economy: Socio-Ecological Impacts and Opportunities” (RethinkBlue), supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology).
The article argues that to fulfill the Blue Economy’s promise of sustainable and just ocean use, its scientific foundation must more fully integrate the social sciences. Drawing on insights from real-world scientific networking initiatives, we identify three key contributions of the social sciences and propose a strategy to redefine the Blue Economy. This strategy anchors knowledge in societal challenges and emphasizes co-creation, the science-policy interface, knowledge integration, and the values of accountability and care.
This article is based upon work from COST Action CA22122 “Rethinking the Blue Economy: Socio-Ecological Impacts and Opportunities” (RethinkBlue), supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology).
Tuesday, July 08, 2025
Michael Briguglio Appointed Lead Author for Key Mediterranean Climate Report
Prof. Michael Briguglio has been officially appointed as Lead Author of Chapter 2 – “Drivers of Change: Climate, Environment, and Socio-Economics” for the upcoming Second Mediterranean Assessment Report (MAR2) by the Mediterranean Experts on Climate and Environmental Change (MedECC).
The Mediterranean Experts on Climate and Environmental Change (MedECC) is an open and independent network of scientists dedicated to climate and environmental change in the Mediterranean Basin. Established in 2015, MedECC brings together experts across various disciplines to provide decision-makers, stakeholders, and the public with the most reliable scientific knowledge on climate and environmental changes including associated risks and social aspects. Its assessments aim to contribute to shape evidence-based policies and support informed mitigation and adaptation actions. Its functioning is inspired by the principles and process of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES).
MedECC scientists contribute to MedECC reports, all in an individual capacity and without financial compensation. They are located in 35 countries, including 19 registered as Contracting Parties to the Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment and the Coastal Region of the Mediterranean (Barcelona Convention) and 23 members of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM).
The First Mediterranean Assessment Report (MAR1), received the prestigious 2020 North-South Prize of the Council of Europe.
Michael Briguglio, Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Malta, also coordinates the Master of Arts in Social Impact Assessment at the University of Malta, and occupies the roles of Associate Editor with the International Social Science Journal (Wiley); Core Group member and Science Communication Coordinator - RethinkBlue EU Cost Action, and committee member - Malta Sociological Association.
For further information, visit: www.medecc.org
Michael Briguglio, Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Malta, also coordinates the Master of Arts in Social Impact Assessment at the University of Malta, and occupies the roles of Associate Editor with the International Social Science Journal (Wiley); Core Group member and Science Communication Coordinator - RethinkBlue EU Cost Action, and committee member - Malta Sociological Association.
For further information, visit: www.medecc.org
Friday, July 04, 2025
Dripht live at the Farsons Beer Festival
After a lengthy hibernation period, Dripht will be playing at the Farsons Beer Festival this Sunday 6 July, on the Rockstage at 11pm!
See you there!
Nick Morales (Vocals, Guitar)
Michael Briguglio (Drums)
Daniel Cassar (Guitar)
Kriz Zahra (Bass)
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
One To One - Season 5 - Updated Weekly
One To One covers social, political, environmental, and cultural topics, and guests are experts in their respective fields.
One to One is hosted by Prof Michael Briguglio and is broadcast on Campus 103.7. The programmes are also available in on-demand format and are uploaded on the Open Access Repository, University of Malta .
Topics and guests for Season 5 (July - September 2025)
1. Il-Filosofija Utli? Claude Mangion
2. Kif nistgħu nifmhu l-Finanzi tal-Gvern? Silvan Mifsud
3. L-Arkivji x'jgħidulna dwarna? Joan Abela
(This list is updated every week)
Topics and guests for Season 1 (July-September 2024) - Click here
Topics and guests for Season 2 (October - December 2024) - Click here
Topics and guests for Season 3 (January - March 2025) - Click here
Topics and guests for Season 4 (April - June 2025) - Click here
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The Governance of Our Coast
In today's Malta Independent I write about a scholarly article that discusses holistic policy process when it comes to coastal infrastructure.
You can read the article here.
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Manoel Island: Towards a victory for unity, activism, and democracy
In today's Malta Independent I write about the progress so far in the campaign to reclaim Manoel Island as a public park.
You can read the article here.
Wednesday, June 04, 2025
#Ħsibijiet 120: An Environmental Pact for Manoel Island
I am so happy to see that an environmental pact can and is being formed between parties, organisations, voices, and various interests. This is democracy in action.
It is very positive that the Manoel Island: Post Għalina campaign is inclusive and constructive, rather than sectarian or based on any sense of superiority or the cancelling of others.
Saturday, May 31, 2025
#Ħsibijiet 119: Patt Ambjentali għal Manoel Island
Naqbel ħafna ma' dan il-kumment ta' Robert Louis Fenech, wieħed mill-attivisti ewlenin fil-kampanja Manoel Island: Post Għalina. Din hija kwistjoni fejn jista' jkun hemm patt ambjentali bejn partiti, għaqdiet, vuċijiet u interessi varji. Tajjeb ħafna li l-kampanja hija waħda pożittiva u inklussiva, u mhux waħda settarja jew ibbażata fuq xi sens ta' superjorita' jew it-tkissir ta' ħaddieħor. Kulħadd jista jħossu komdu jitkellem favur #ManoelIsland bħala Park Pubbliku.
Il-kumment ta' Robert jinstab hawn.
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