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lostinacademia.bsky.social @lostinacademia.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Alex was lots of fun and shared his views on the major challenges in academic publishing as both an editor and a researcher. Available on Spotify and many other places open.spotify.com/episode/3H1g...

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lostinacademia.bsky.social @lostinacademia.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Want to hear some tricks for submitting your study for peer review? Curious to hear what happens with your manuscript behind the scenes? In this episode of One Guy Too Many Papers we hear from Dr @avanoudenhoven.bsky.social, Co-Editor-in-Chief of @esandpeople.bsky.social

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Alexander van Oudenhoven @avanoudenhoven.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

🌊 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 - 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹🏖️ Our latest #openaccess paper in Ecological Indicators, led by Haye Geukes (Leiden Uni) Link: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Evaluating coastal multifunctionality: Sand nourishment strategies at decadal scales

Globally, there is a growing societal need for multifunctional coastal climate adaptation of sandy shores in the coming decades. Sand nourishment stra…

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Ecosystems and People @esandpeople.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Which behaviours help birds most — and can be changed? Activist behaviours (e.g. donating, spreading enthusiasm) rank highest in impact & changeability. A new framework for targeted conservation planning: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #BirdConservation #BehaviourChange

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Ecosystems and People @esandpeople.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Rethinking nature in the Anthropocene. From ownership to reciprocity — this paper explores relational values, nature’s rights & “methodological animism” as a path to more just human–nature relations: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #RightsOfNature #RelationalValues #Sustainability

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Ecosystems and People @esandpeople.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

New study explores seed exchange networks to boost agricultural resilience 🌱. By applying relational thinking and key network metrics, once can better understand and improve agrobiodiversity: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #Agroecology #Resilience #SeedExchange (SP)

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Ecosystems and People @esandpeople.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

A new article in our journal advances #transdisciplinary research on #social-ecological system #transformations in the Global South, laying conceptual foundations and synthesizing insights from a workshop and summer school series: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... (SP)

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Ecosystems and People @esandpeople.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

🌿 A new study highlights how #transformativechange for nature begins with our inner world. By exploring the values, worldviews, and personal transformations of #conservationists, the research reveals how inner dimensions shape commitments to sustainability: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... (SP)

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Ecosystems and People @esandpeople.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

A recent study shows that emphasizing #relationalvalue losses can boost disaster management funding in #Bangladesh. Traditional monetary methods don’t fully capture these values—budget allocation preferences are more effective for adaptation policies: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Ecosystems and People @esandpeople.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Exploring wood-pastures as biocultural systems in Transylvania reveals how traditional management sustains biodiversity and cultural heritage. 🌳👩‍🌾 Key findings: maintaining these practices is crucial for conservation and understanding human-nature connections: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... (SP)

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Environmental Information: Use and Influence (Dalhousie Univ.) @eiui.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Tho' #scenario building can help integrate research information into #decision-making, its promise has not been realized. Borja et al. underline a need for increased capacity by scientists in building scenarios that include context specific knowledge @esandpeople.bsky.social‬ doi.org/10.1080/2639...

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Ecosystems and People @esandpeople.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

🆕 A. J. Rescia et al. explore how Andalusian #landowners support #culturalecosystemservices like regional #identity & hunting. 🔎 4 landowner types 💬 Key needs: public support, flexible CES policies 📄 doi.org/10.1080/2639... #SocioEcological #BioculturalLandscapes

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Ecosystems and People @esandpeople.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

New research from Italy’s alpine protected areas: Visitors highly value aesthetic and biodiversity-related ecosystem services and awareness of the concept itself boosts appreciation: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #EcosystemServices #Conservation (SP)

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Ecosystems and People @esandpeople.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Tree species' cultural value often mirrors ecological presence, but not always. Apple & ash trees are culturally vital despite low abundance, linked to rich ecosystem services & care practices. Insights for biocultural conservation. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #CulturalEcosystemServices (SP)

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Ecosystems and People @esandpeople.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

How WEIRD is your #sustainability thinking? This article explores how Western psychological #norms shape global sustainability efforts - often at the expense of more #relational worldviews from non-WEIRD cultures. 🔗 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Alexander van Oudenhoven @avanoudenhoven.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Happy to share new #openaccess research on ‘How do Nature-based Solutions contribute to biodiversity in cities?’, led by Meng Li. Published it in Ecological Indicators, please have a look here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... LinkedIn thread: www.linkedin.com/posts/avanou...

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How do nature-based solutions contribute to biodiversity in cities?

The multifunctional character of nature-based solutions (NbS) in cities, benefiting both biodiversity and human well-being, is gaining increasing atte…

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How do nature-based solutions contribute to biodiversity in cities?

The multifunctional character of nature-based solutions (NbS) in cities, benefiting both biodiversity and human well-being, is gaining increasing atte…

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Alexander van Oudenhoven @avanoudenhoven.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

A new article collection, entitled 'A Relational Turn in Sustainability for Radical Social-Ecological Transformations', out now in @esandpeople.bsky.social . Editors Paula Novo, Seb O'Connor, Simon West, Barbara Muraca and Dominic Lenzi. Link to collection 📖: www.tandfonline.com/journals/tbs...

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A Relational Turn in Sustainability for Radical Social-Ecological Transformations

Explore the article collection: A Relational Turn in Sustainability for Radical Social-Ecological Transformations. Published in Ecosystems and People.

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Ecosystems and People @esandpeople.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

New study shows that local stakeholders in Swiss nature parks embrace a relational view of nature, seeing themselves as part of active processes. This shift could guide a broader relational turn in environmental policy: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... 🌍 #RelationalThinking #Sustainability (SP)

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Ecosystems and People @esandpeople.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

A new study shows how tropical marine habitats like reefs and mangroves support ecosystem services, offering insights to better connect science, policy, and management. 🔗 Read: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #MarineScience #EcosystemServices #GreatBarrierReef (SP)

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Ecosystems and People @esandpeople.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

New study on natural flood management (NFM) shows that balancing aesthetic preferences and flood risk reduction helps align upstream and downstream communities. Inclusive dialogue supports scaling out NFM: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #FloodManagement #NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateAction (SP)

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Alexander van Oudenhoven @avanoudenhoven.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

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A Relational Turn in Sustainability for Radical Social-Ecological Transformations

Explore the article collection: A Relational Turn in Sustainability for Radical Social-Ecological Transformations. Published in Ecosystems and People.

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Rafael Lembi @rafa-lembi.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

so cool to see our 2024 publication in the account of @esandpeople.bsky.social ! using a participatory approach, we developed a qualitative model and future scenarios for nature’s contributions to people at the periurban region of Campinas, a metropolis in Brazil!

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Ecosystems and People @esandpeople.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Please welcome Kirsten Maclean (CSIRO / Australian National University) and Zsolt Molnár (HUN-REN Centre for Ecological Research) to the Editorial Board of Ecosystems and People! Learn more about their expertise, and that of the rest of our journal's EB here: www.tandfonline.com/journals/tbs...

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Ecosystems and People @esandpeople.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

New study highlights how stakeholders in Portugal's UNESCO Biosphere Reserves value Nature's Contributions to People. Findings suggest PPGIS can enhance co-management and support sustainable practices: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... 🌍🌱 #BiosphereReserves #Sustainability #Conservation (SP)

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Jasmine Pearson @jasmine-pearson.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Our new paper shows how arts-based methods can uncover human-nature connections 🎨 At Mt Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Chagga women connect with nature through cooking, agriculture, emotions and shared values 🏔️ You can read more here: doi.org/10.1080/2639... @esandpeople.bsky.social

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Chagga women´s connections with nature: fostering relationality through arts-based methods

Relational approaches in research are now recognised as a potential pathway to fostering transformations in sustainability research. Drawing on insights from Chagga women at Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanz...

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Ecosystems and People @esandpeople.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Exploring #wildflower strip financing in #Germany, this study reveals diverse private financing schemes, key stakeholders, and farmers' motivations, shedding light on the potential of private conservation efforts: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Ecosystems and People @esandpeople.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

A new study reveals that many #plants vital to Colombian #artisancrafts lack international #conservation assessments. 🌿 To protect #biodiversity and cultural heritage, #conservation efforts must prioritize culturally significant species: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... (SP)

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Ecosystems and People @esandpeople.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

A new study reveals that many plants vital to Colombian #artisan crafts lack international #conservation assessments. 🌿 To protect #biodiversity and cultural heritage, conservation efforts must prioritize culturally significant species: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Ecosystems and People @esandpeople.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

A recent study reveals that Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) plays a key role in reducing conflict between wolves and livestock. Areas with lost TEK face more challenges, while those with continuous wolf presence benefit from sustainable practices.🐺🌱 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... (SP)

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Anne Larigauderie @annelarigauderie.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Congratulations to Sandra and Eduardo for this important recognition of their entire career, including of course their significant contributions to IPBES.

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 27/01/2025

🌍 Call for Nominations! 🧪 IPBES invites experts & practitioners to apply to join a May 2025 in-person workshop in the Philippines on scenarios & models integrating Indigenous, local, & Mother Earth-centric knowledge systems 🗓️Deadline: 9 Feb 2025 🔗Details: www.ipbes.net/scenarios-mo...

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Alexander van Oudenhoven @avanoudenhoven.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Happy to share our paper, in which we reflect on the implications of (more) interdisciplinary thinking in nature-based solutions design and evaluation, applied to 🏖️🌊 Link to #openaccess paper: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... More info in @linkedin.com post: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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Mike Shanahan @mikeshanahan.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Just published: The new edition of my newsletter for journalists (and anyone else) interested in biodiversity, the ecological crisis and nature-based solutions to climate change. It has news, resources, jobs, great stories, and more. 🌏🧪 thenaturebeat.substack.com/p/nature-bea...

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Nature Beat #53

Updates, stories, resources and opportunities

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Ecosystems and People @esandpeople.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

A new study shows that applying the SECI model in #nature-basedsolutions planning boosts stakeholder collaboration across catchments in #Europe. 🌍 Co-creation and knowledge exchange are key to resilient water management. 💧 Link: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... (SP)

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Knowledge exchange between practitioners for the purpose of co-creating nature-based solutions

The planning and implementation of nature-based solutions require effective knowledge exchange among practitioners across multiple catchments. This study aims to enhance this knowledge exchange by ...

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Roy Remme @roypaco.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

📢Super happy to share this new study, lead by Meng Li, and with @avanoudenhoven.bsky.social, showcasing what's known about nature-based solutions in relation to urban challenges and outcomes. 🏡🌎 Spoiler: there's work to do proving their multifunctionality www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Solution to what? Global assessment of nature-based solutions, urban challenges, and outcomes

In response to multiple societal challenges faced in cities, nature-based solutions (NbS) are gaining prominence as means to support sustainable and r…

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Alexander van Oudenhoven @avanoudenhoven.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Please welcome Ecosystems and People (@esandpeople.bsky.social), the inter- and transdisciplinary journal on biodiversity, ecosystems & quality of life to Bluesky! We will be leaving the X-sphere very soon, and solely share updates on Linkedin and here. www.tandfonline.com/journals/tbs...

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Ecosystems and People

Ecosystems and People addresses biodiversity, ecosystem services, their contributions to quality of life and the way people relate to nature.

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Ecosystems and People @esandpeople.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

New research highlights the impact of urban expansion on NCP in peri-urban areas in #Brazil. Through participatory assessments, the study explores past and future trends in NCP and identifies strategies for positive change: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... (SP)

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Ecosystems and People @esandpeople.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

A recent study on octopus closures in #Zanzibar reveals how #marineconservation impacts human wellbeing. Gender and equity are key, with market dynamics shaping outcomes for small-scale traders and fishers. 🌊 tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... (SP)

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Ecosystems and People @esandpeople.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

A recent study highlights that Indigenous peoples protect over 80% of global biodiversity, yet their governance & ethics remain undervalued in policy.🌿To combat climate & biodiversity crises, land-based practices must prioritize Indigenous justice: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... (SP)

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Young Ecosystem Services Specialists @yess-network.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Looking for a #PhDposition? This one explores the dynamic interactions between (peri-) #urban #nature and #climate, based at @unileiden.bsky.social ! Work with @avanoudenhoven.bsky.social and @roypaco.bsky.social and be part of a dedicated and driven team. Deadline Dec. 2nd!

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Alexander van Oudenhoven @avanoudenhoven.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

So proud of Meng Li, for winning the poster prize 🏆at the #Ecosystemservices Partnership conference. Her poster is entitled 'Solution to what? Global assessment of #naturebasedsolutions 🌳, urban challenges and outcomes.' 🗞️ A preprint on the global analysis can be found here: lnkd.in/efAmkz_g

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 24/11/2024

“Experts and scientists are migrating to Bluesky in record numbers.” Welcome if you’re new (and if you’re not, please help by reposting) - here’s a starter pack for the #biodiversity science-policy community: go.bsky.app/LjV86zg

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Alexander van Oudenhoven @avanoudenhoven.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Well hello there! I've finally made the shift, in an attempt to rekindle the inspiration and joy that I've missed for a while. Happy to chat about the values of nature, sustainability education and the academic journal Ecosystems & People. Profile here 🕸️🔗 www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/staffmemb...

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