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IPBES @ipbes.net · 15/10/2025

📣SAVE THE DATE📣 The external review of the IPBES #MonitoringAssessment is coming soon! 📆Opens 3 November 🗣️Who? Governments, scientists, experts, businesses, decision-makers, knowledge-holders, etc. Stay updated⬇️ www.ipbes.net/notification/EM/2025/…

A serene river winding through green fields with mountains in the background under a cloudy sky. Overlay text reads: Save the Date. External review of #Monitoring Assessment Opens: 3 November 2025.

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Pinki Mondal @environmondal.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

I am delighted to welcome 3 new graduate students to EASEL lab this Fall: Lauren Hollinger (B-L), Andrew Callahan (B-R), and Alana Ginsburg (F-R). We kicked off the semester with some gelato with our most recent graduate Dr. Manan Sarupria (photo courtesy: Manan).

5 people smiling at the camera while enjoying some gelato.

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Pinki Mondal @environmondal.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

🎥 New experience (and FUN) filming for a documentary showcasing our NSF-funded project RISCC (Risks, Impacts, & Strategies for Coastal Communities) at Bowers Beach with Jon Cox & Ben Hemmings. 🌊 Also, respect for people doing summer outdoor shoots for a living!! 🥵 @geographers.bsky.social

3 people taking a selfie on a beach while filming for a research documentary.

A horseshoe crab on a beach - shoes of the photographer partially visible and are being used for scale.

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Pinki Mondal @environmondal.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

I'm co-convening an American Geophysical Union (@agu.org) session on "Coastal Agroecosystems Under Change: Monitoring, Modeling, and Management." If you are planning to attend #AGU25 in New Orleans, please consider submitting an abstract to our session (due July 30) - session description 👇.

A screenshot of a conference session that reads: Coastal regions are experiencing rapid transformations driven by sea-level rise, salinization, land-use change, and climate variability. These changes profoundly impact coastal agriculture, aquaculture, wetlands, and mangrove ecosystems, with cascading effects on food systems, carbon cycling, and ecosystem services. This session invites contributions that explore the biophysical and socio-environmental dynamics of coastal landscapes, with a focus on understanding, monitoring, and managing ecosystem change. We welcome studies using field data, remote sensing, and modeling approaches to assess land-water interactions, track carbon dynamics, evaluate the resilience of coastal agroecosystems, and guide adaptation strategies. Interdisciplinary work that bridges natural and social sciences or engages with community-based solutions is especially encouraged. This session aims to foster dialogue across disciplines and geographies to advance coastal sustainability and climate resilience.

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 20/06/2025

How can we create just & sustainable futures for people & nature? 🌍✨ 🧪 The @ipbes.net #TransformativeChange Assessment explores the deep shifts needed to tackle biodiversity loss. youtu.be/H9B4oO9CJAc

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IPBES Transformative Change Assessment - Animation

YouTube video by IPBES Secretariat

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Pinki Mondal @environmondal.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Got to hood Dr. Manan Sarupria (2nd PhD from #EASELlab) at the University of Delaware’s Doctoral Hooding Ceremony today!! Congrats, Manan!!! 💙💛 #UDGrad2025

2 people in their doctoral regalia smiling at the camera.

A faculty hooding their PhD student on stage while others look on.

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Pinki Mondal @environmondal.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Proud to present Dr. Manan Sarupria who successfully defended his dissertation today. I’ll miss our countless hours of brainstorming; will also miss him representing #EASELlab on different on/off-campus events, and his awesome science communication. @geographers.bsky.social #Geography #satellites

Manan and 3 of his committee members standing in front of a large TV screen. The screen shows a Zoom window where another person is visible.

A room full of people sitting on orange chairs and looking at Manan who is standing in front of a large TV screen presenting his research.

A close up shot of Tiramisu from the successful defense celebration.

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Pinki Mondal @environmondal.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Despite the travel woes, I was able to chair 2 sessions on #coastal #landscapes (+our research on #saltwater intrusion, led by #EASELlab member Manan S.), to serve as an invited panelist on AAG session on “Introduction to Media” and to see/meet old/new friends/colleagues. @geographers.bsky.social

Mondal delivering a talk on coastal landscapes at the AAG meeting.

Sarupria delivering a talk on coastal landscapes at the AAG meeting.

A Detroit hotel viewed from the Broadway stop of the People Mover monorail.

Huntington Place in Detroit that was the venue of the 2025 AAG annual meeting.

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Pinki Mondal @environmondal.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

After 2 very stressful days*, I finally had a moment to cherish at #AAG2025! Meet current, former and future #EASELlab members: (L-R) Manan, Dustin and Lauren. @geographers.bsky.social *flight delayed-canceled after 8 hours of waiting-airport hotel-morning flight-hotel booking canceled-new hotel.

4 people posing in front of a banner that reads “Welcome to AAG”

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Pinki Mondal @environmondal.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Fellow geographers: I am looking forward to seeing some of you at #AAG2025 this upcoming week. EASEL lab will be participating in several sessions (see below). Happy to chat during/after my sessions or over coffee. @geographers.bsky.social

A list of conference sessions showing participation of EASEL lab members in the backdrop of a photo of Detroit.

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Pinki Mondal @environmondal.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Had a quiet breakfast this morning after an intense week of brainstorming with fellow experts for the IPBES monitoring assessment and a ridiculous amount of coffee. BUT we have a near-finalized chapter outline and a plan moving forward. Am I ready for the holidays?! Oh yes!

Colorful window display at a hotel lobby.

A person in red sweater having a breakfast of almond croissant, fruits and cappuccino.

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Pinki Mondal @environmondal.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Looking forward to contributing to this important @ipbes.bsky.social assessment 👇🏽

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Pinki Mondal @environmondal.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

👋🏽 everyone! If you are looking for a journal for your interdisciplinary #EarthSystemsScience research that advances our understanding of the interactions/coupling between Earth’s physical, chemical & biological processes, please consider Earth Interactions. Find more: www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/am...

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Earth Interactions

The AMS is a global community committed to advancing weather, water, and climate science and service.

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Pinki Mondal @environmondal.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

It was a pleasure celebrating our Happy Mappy Day (aka #GIS Day) today with the GIS community here in DE. Congratulations to #EASELlab member Manan Sarupria for winning the poster award. @geographers.bsky.social

A PhD student explaining his poster content to 3 people.

A PhD student posing happily in front of his poster at the GIS day.

A PhD student explaining his poster content to a faculty.

A room full of people chatting and examining the posters showing some GIS work.

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Pinki Mondal @environmondal.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Oaxaca was amazing! Spending time with my community - Land System Science scholars - was just what I needed last week (and always!)

A group of people who have worked with Dr. Ruth DeFries at Columbia University is meeting after ages, and is happily having lunch together.

A group of people who have worked with Dr. Jane Southworth at the University of Florida is meeting after ages, and is happily (sort of, it was Nov. 6) having lunch together.

A land system science scholar in pink blazer posing in front of the colorful wooden Oaxaca sign at the conference venue.

Conference goodies including a tote bag with conference info, a notepad, a pack of ground coffee, and a small wooden bird.

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Pinki Mondal @environmondal.bsky.social · 03/11/2024

Día de Muertos in Oaxaca, Mexico: a much needed distraction right now!

Scenes from Oaxaca, Mexico during Día de Muertos celebration.

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 26/09/2024

🚨 Call for Nominations! 🚨 ‌ @ipbes.bsky.social is inviting nominations for experts in biodiversity-inclusive spatial planning and ecological connectivity for its upcoming Spatial Planning Assessment. 🌍🧪 🗓️ Nominations Submission Deadline: 24 January 2025 ipbes.net/spatial-plan... ‌

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Pinki Mondal @environmondal.bsky.social · 18/09/2024

Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #825,877!

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Pinki Mondal @environmondal.bsky.social · 13/09/2024

Check out this University of Delaware article on our new collaborative NSF-funded project. “We are at a point where we cannot be reactive; we must be proactive,” stressed Mondal. “We have waited long enough for this problem to become severe.” www.udel.edu/udaily/2024/...

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The coast is unclear | UDaily

University of Delaware receives $6 million in research funding on best practices for how coastal communities can combat sea level rise

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Pinki Mondal @environmondal.bsky.social · 11/09/2024

Latest coverage of our #saltwater intrusion research by the Chesapeake Bay Journal, including quotes from me & colleagues + a video featuring farmers/landowners currently experiencing this issue. www.bayjournal.com/news/climate...

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As land turns salty, farmers grapple with lost income

Cover photo by Jeremy Cox

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Pinki Mondal @environmondal.bsky.social · 01/09/2024

Show me yours!! Find your name in Landsat images: landsat.gsfc.nasa.gov/apps/YourNam...

Beautiful satellite images showing landscapes resembling English letters.

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Chandranath Basak @climchem.bsky.social · 09/08/2024

I’m so glad #BLOG PhD candidate Isuri Kapuge got to experience Joides Resolution (fondly known as The JR) as the program comes to an end with this expedition. #ocean #sediment #PhD #research www.udel.edu/udaily/2024/...

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Cool summer | UDaily

UD doctoral student spends summer on research vessel in the Arctic Ocean

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Pinki Mondal @environmondal.bsky.social · 01/08/2024

I was featured in the 2024 edition of Innovation Delaware (Delaware Business Times) with some of my U. Delaware CEOE and DSI colleagues. #Geography #Satellites #Agriculture Magazine link: www.pageturnpro.com/Today-Media-...

Front matter of the 2024 edition of a business magazine named Innovation Delaware.

A business magazine page quoting an environmental geographer on how satellite data can be used to benefit Delaware’s agricultural sector.

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Lindsay Naylor @lbnaylor.bsky.social · 30/07/2024

Four years of reading and writing and revising. Just submitted the final manuscript for production!! #geosky #femsky Thanks to @mickodopolous.bsky.social from here and to the moon!

Very happy woman with a final book manuscript balanced on her head.

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Pinki Mondal @environmondal.bsky.social · 30/07/2024

Can #conservation easements aid both #wildlife and farmers feeling the pinch of #saltwater intrusion? Natalie van Hoose covers our research for National Wildlife magazine: in print this summer/online: www.nwf.org/Home/Magazin...

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Seeking Solutions for Saltwater Intrusion

Can conservation easements aid both wildlife and farmers feeling the pinch of saltwater intrusion?

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Pinki Mondal @environmondal.bsky.social · 22/07/2024

2 NSF award notices - one last Friday and one today! I can get used to that feeling 😀 Next 4 years suddenly got very busy!! #research #coastal

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Pinki Mondal @environmondal.bsky.social · 16/07/2024

Great coverage of SALT conference we co-organized last month & our Nature Sustainability paper by PBS News Hour, featuring my dear colleagues/collaborators Kate Tully & Jarrod Miller. Powerful comments from farmers/landowners. #Saltwaterintrusion #SeaLevelRise #SALT2024 www.pbs.org/video/tippin...

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PBS News Hour | Rising sea levels threatens farming along Chesapeake Bay | Season 2024 | PBS

Saltwater from rising sea levels threatens future of farming along Chesapeake Bay

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Pinki Mondal @environmondal.bsky.social · 13/06/2024

I had so much fun co-organizing #SALT2024 & moderating a session on “Landscape Evolution” that had 4 outstanding speakers - discussing #landscape evolution from local to global - Matt Kirwan, Manan Sarupria, Xi Yang, David Lagomasino. Watch Day 1 opening session here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFFH...

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Pinki Mondal @environmondal.bsky.social · 10/06/2024

Can't wait to discuss all things SALT with fellow attendees, co-organizing the conference w/ colleagues (Jarrod M., Kate T., Keryn G., Becky E-N) & moderating a session on #landscape evolution. #SALT2024 #SaltWaterIntrusion #SeaLevelRise #Coastal www.agroecologylab.com/salt-confere...

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Pinki Mondal @environmondal.bsky.social · 24/05/2024

Some of us from #Geography & #Spatial Sciences at the College Convocation today. Congratulation Graduates!! 🎓🎉 #UDGrad2024 @lbnaylor.bsky.social @mstwalter.bsky.social

6 people posing happily in their regalia.

7 undergraduate students posing happily with their Professor at the college convocation. All are in graduation regalia.

2 women faculty posing happily in their Doctoral regalia.

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Pinki Mondal @environmondal.bsky.social · 22/05/2024

From UD doctoral hooding ceremony. Congratulations Matt 🎉🎉@mstwalter.bsky.social. #UDGrad2024

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Pinki Mondal @environmondal.bsky.social · 15/05/2024

🎉It’s time to celebrate Dr. @mstwalter.bsky.social who successfully defended his dissertation today. Matt is the 1st PhD student graduating from #EASELlab (after 4 MS students) & it has been a delight to know his innovative work, strong work ethics, but more importantly, his kindness and generosity.

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Pinki Mondal @environmondal.bsky.social · 15/05/2024

Scenes from the Board of Trustees meeting today, where some of us became Associate Professors. For #EASELlab, credit goes to the current and former lab members!!! #Tenured

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Pinki Mondal @environmondal.bsky.social · 11/05/2024

Delighted to see #EASELlab member Dustin Braden (Winter ‘23 MS #Geography, co-advised by @vargaslab.bsky.social) being featured in this UDaily article for his lead-authored paper in Environmental Research Letters. #Mexico #Forest #satellite

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Pinki Mondal @environmondal.bsky.social · 23/04/2024

🎉7 MS/PhD defenses 🎉 scheduled this year during April-July (I'm a Chair or committee member). 🤯 I am excited for all these junior colleagues (and I need to hide for the rest of the summer and meditate) 🧘‍♀️

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Pinki Mondal @environmondal.bsky.social · 17/04/2024

#EASELlab force is strong in Hawai’i at @geographers.bsky.social annual meeting. Congratulations to Manan Sarupria & @mstwalter.bsky.social for organizing a great session on #RemoteSensing featuring talks from #undergraduate student, #PhD students and #professor covering a range of topics.

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Pinki Mondal @environmondal.bsky.social · 10/04/2024

Thanks to Delaware Environmental Institute for organizing yet another great research symposium. Dept of #Geography & Spatial Sciences was well represented by 7 grad & 6 undergrad posters (out of 63 total), authored by Manan S, Nusrat M, Naznin S, Endi K, Ryan E, Puja J, Sena A, Caira F among others.

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Pinki Mondal @environmondal.bsky.social · 12/02/2024

Are you all ready to share your impactful research on COASTAL LANDSCAPES at GLPOSM5 at Oaxaca, Mexico (Nov 4-8)? Please consider submitting an abstract to my session “208R: Coastal Landscapes in Transition”. Abstracts are due March 15. #geosky #landscape #coastal event.fourwaves.com/osm2024/page...

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GLP's 5th Open Science Meeting: Pathways to Sustainable and Just Land Systems

Fourwaves - GLP's 5th Open Science Meeting: Pathways to Sustainable and Just Land Systems

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