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Emma McIntosh

@emmajmcintosh.bsky.social
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Conservation scientist and advisor with Arcadia, the Ecological Restoration Fund and other grant-making organizations. Director, Blue Glaucus Ltd.

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Emma McIntosh @emmajmcintosh.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
New article - Spend-Down to Scale Up: Limited-Life Giving in the Climate Crisis #OA #climatecrisis #philanthropy #spenddown #thefoundationreview scholarworks.gvsu.edu/tfr/vol18/is...
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Spend-Down to Scale Up: Limited-Life Giving in the Climate Crisis
This article shares first-hand experiences of a charitable foundation operating under a spend-down model, illustrating how a fixed time horizon shapes philanthropic and programmatic behavior. The auth...
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Veronika Meduna @veronikameduna.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
This is such sad news. I spent time with Emma in the subantarctic Auckland islands a few years ago; she was a brilliant scientist and passionate communicator, a tireless champion of the ocean theconversation.com/emma-johnsto...
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Emma Johnston was a visionary scientist, environmentalist and leader, with an abiding hope for humanity
The University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor, who has died aged 52, was driven by a deep love of science and a desire to safeguard the planet’s future.
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Emma McIntosh @emmajmcintosh.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Q: What made an acronym soup conference (#MPAinMSP!) in the Arctic Circle so beneficial? A: 1. new connections and ideas, 2. a small group with a shared purpose, & 3. stunning surroundings under the midnight sun! www.linkedin.com/pulse/planni... Thank you @mpaeurope.bsky.social #mpa #ocean #nature
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Planning for protection - Reflections on the Marine Protected Areas in Marine Spatial Planning conference
Question: What made an acronym soup conference (MPAs in MSP!) in the Arctic Circle so beneficial? Answer: Refreshing new connections and ideas, the intimacy of a small group with a shared purpose, and...
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Emma McIntosh @emmajmcintosh.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
Looking forward to connecting with grantees at #UNOC3 including @faunaflora.bsky.social @wcs.org @clientearth.bsky.social @ejfoundation.org @oceana.bsky.social @wildlifejustice.bsky.social @blueventures.bsky.social @deepseaconserve.bsky.social @rewildorg.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/posts/the-ar...
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Side Events | Arcadia
📅 We are now only 2 weeks away from the United Nations Ocean Conference #UNOC3! There’s a hive of activity behind the scenes to bring people together, plan events and secure ambitious government comm...
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🌊Markus Knigge🐟 @oceanknigge.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Thanks @wwf.de & @bmz-bund.bsky.social for spotlighting @blueactionfund.org's investments in IPLCs & our safeguard systems at human rights day event at kfw.
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Emma McIntosh @emmajmcintosh.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Grant-making to support conservation and restoration around the globe. 🌍 Apply by Fri 13 Dec. UK-based. Curious but unsure? Please get in touch: recruitment@ecorestorationfund.org ecorestorationfund.org/erf-job-oppo...
Black ERF logo banner and text reading 'ERF job opportunity: Grants Director'
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Daniel Kachelriess @dkachelriess.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Applications just opened for Earth Echo's High Seas Youth Ambassadors program! Gain the training needed to lead campaigns to advance the #BBNJ #HighSeasTreaty ratification in your community. Apply ➡️http://bit.ly/HighSeas-Apply #GenSea #RaceforRatification @highseasalliance.bsky.social
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Emma McIntosh @emmajmcintosh.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Job opportunity: Grants Director, Ecological Restoration Fund, UK. Apply by 13 Dec ERF has granted £40 million to organisations worldwide. Joining us offers the unparalleled opportunity to make a substantial impact in addressing the global biodiversity crisis. ecorestorationfund.org/erf-job-oppo...
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ERF job opportunity: Grants Director - Ecological Restoration Fund
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Journalismfund Europe @journalismfund.bsky.social · 04/07/2024
The rapid decline of #shellfish populations in Galicia, #Spain, is a both an #environmental concern – because they are vital to the ecosystem — and a serious social issue: shell pickers — who have always been women — now find themselves in a precarious economic situation. Read more: t.ly/nMWR6
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🌊Markus Knigge🐟 @oceanknigge.bsky.social · 16/02/2024
Rashid Sumaila nails it (again). #EndOverfishing theconversation.com/8-ways-that-...
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8 ways that stopping overfishing will promote biodiversity and help address climate change
Recent research shows how reducing overfishing is both an ecological imperative and a critical means to addressing climate change.
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🌊Markus Knigge🐟 @oceanknigge.bsky.social · 07/02/2024
Great funding opportunity: Endangered Landscapes & Seascapes Programme is seeking expressions of interest for Seascape #Restoration Grants within 🇪🇺 regional seas (max USD$5 million & 5 years). EOIs due by 30 April. via @emmajmcintosh.bsky.social www.endangeredlandscapes.org/open-call-ex...
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Emma McIntosh @emmajmcintosh.bsky.social · 07/02/2024
Useful guide for new arrivals, thank you!
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🌊Markus Knigge🐟 @oceanknigge.bsky.social · 05/02/2024
🇬🇧 new grant programme for marine conservation, now open for applications 👇 oceangrants.org.uk
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Blue Action Fund @blueactionfund.org · 02/02/2024
Major opportunity: coming Monday 🇬🇧 will launch its 💷 60million grant programme to support Communities and NGOs. oceangrants.org.uk
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Home - Ocean Grant Programme
Empowering communities, transforming the ocean. Find Out More https://youtu.be/UUX1NCpojMQ?feature=shared The Ocean Community Empowerment and Nature (OCEAN) Grants Programme supports locally-led proje...
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Emma McIntosh @emmajmcintosh.bsky.social · 07/02/2024
Funding opportunity! Endangered Landscapes & Seascapes Programme is seeking EoIs for Seascape Restoration Grants within European regional seas. Each grant can be up to USD$5 million for five–year marine restoration projects. EOIs are due by 30 April. www.endangeredlandscapes.org/open-call-ex...
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