Bruce has worked as a policy advisor, consultant planner, and academic in South Africa, the USA, and New Zealand. His applied research centres on how to make societal choices in turbulent times, with a focus on climate change adaptation; natural hazards planning; coastal governance; and collaborative planning and conflict transformation.

My name is Simione Naivalu and I am a GIS Officer with IUCN Oceania Office. My work involves the use of GIS tools to assist member countries with their Marine Spatial Planning. A recent workshop was conducted amongst Provincial Conservation Officer in Fiji on how to use the widely-available tool called Map Marker to map marine managed areas located closer to shore or nearby villages. I am passionate about sharing my knowledge amongst avid learners to help our country achieve our environmental and conservation targets.