Collaborative approaches for effective and equitable environmental futures.

Nonpartisan research and engagement are central to guiding solutions at the intersection of climate change, ocean-based climate interventions, and the values of coastal stakeholders.

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About

I am a technical advisor and marine social scientist focused on collaborative, evidence-informed social insights for climate and ocean governance.

I specialize in complex and early-stage ocean and climate solution spaces, where stakeholder priorities are diverse and trust is still forming. With a commitment to neutrality and collaboration, I conduct applied research and help organizations design responsible and effective strategies for social safeguards and engagement with interested and affected parties.

Inspired by the agile ancient ships that share this name, I created Lembus as a home for my independent research and engagement work— space for outcome-agnostic advising in the value-laden context of ocean and climate decision-making. I facilitate open dialogue, build relationships, and support evidence-informed practice. Attention to social aspects can strengthen legitimacy, enhance durability, and align ocean and climate solutions with the diverse values that shape successful outcomes.

Practice Areas

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Social Safeguards Advising

Learn about opportunities for social science and related approaches to inform business and diligence practices, and how these might be actioned within current contexts and resources.

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Engagement Design

Create a systematic, tailored approach to stakeholder engagement, particularly where knowledge and trust in new ocean and climate technologies may be low.

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Social Science Research and Analysis

Design and conduct marine social science research and analysis for a richer understanding of stakeholder perspectives on climate mitigation technologies, social and environmental trade-offs, and social justice.

Contact

Interested in working together or want to talk through an idea? For collaboration opportunities and inquiries:

liliana@lembus.co