Finding the Bright Spots: Building Optimism at the Science–Policy Interface

Finding the Bright Spots: Building Optimism at the Science–Policy Interface

17 December 2025
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Effectively translating scientific knowledge into policy and practice is critical for addressing today’s environmental challenges. In this piece, Sea Change Australia’s Alistair Hobday explores the idea of “bright spots” — examples where science has successfully informed real-world decisions. By highlighting these success stories, the approach aims to build optimism and momentum for stronger connections between environmental science, policy and practice.

Key principles underpinning success across science–policy–practice bright spots. These guidelines are based on the experiences of the two bright spots described in Table 1 (Shy Albatross and Southern Bluefin Tuna)

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