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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science

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We are a group of conservation scientists working on applied research at the interface of social and ecological systems. Our vision is a nature-rich and just world in which everyone can thrive. iccs.org.uk

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"I knew this fellowship would sharpen my skills in statistical analysis and academic writing, while connecting me to global conservation networks. The fellowship surpassed my expectations, with an abundance of enriching opportunities across the University of Oxford." iccs.org.uk/my-experienc...
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My experience as a Leventis African Biodiversity Fellow - ICCS
My arrival to Oxford was filled with the excitement of possibility. The Leventis African Biodiversity Fellowship was a journey of growth, collaboration, and discovery. As an Aquatic Ecologist working ...
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SCB Social Science Working Group (SSWG) @scbsswg.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
📢Reminder: Early bird registration closes on the 31st of August! We look forward to seeing you there! 🐦️ 📅 Join us virtually, 21-22 October 2026 🎟️ Early bird registration is open until 31 August 🔗 Register and learn more: whova.com/portal/regis...
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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
We are excited to launch the next iteration of our Masterclass on Mitigating Illegal Wildlife Trade. The course is open to academics, practitioners and researchers wanting to address illegal wildlife trade. Apply here by early September: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/oxford/mas...
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Oxford Biology @biology.ox.ac.uk · 12/08/2026
Most wildlife laws regulate or prohibit use and trade of certain species - but illegal and unsustainable trade still exists. A new blog by @danchallender.bsky.social & @orchiddelirium.bsky.social discusses whether an alternative approach - reverse listing - is any better 👇
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Would a whitelist work better to regulate the world’s wildlife trade?
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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Community-Led Freshwater Turtle Conservation: Learning from and Supporting the Wampís Nation. iccs.org.uk/community-le... @albanaberberi.bsky.social @forestpeoplesp.bsky.social
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Community-Led Freshwater Turtle Conservation: Learning from and Supporting the Wampís Nation - ICCS
Hernán Flores & Dr. Albana Berberi Freshwater turtles are long-lived animals that play an important role in maintaining healthy aquatic ecosystems. They also provide countless cultural, ecological, an...
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SCB Social Science Working Group (SSWG) @scbsswg.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Children are not only future conservationists–they are conservationists today. 🌿 In northern Guinea-Bissau, children develop rich ecological knowledge through fishing, navigating mangroves, and identifying local species. Read the post on The Social: scbsocialscience.org/children-as-... #ConSocSci
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SCB Social Science Working Group (SSWG) @scbsswg.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
📣 We are delighted to welcome our four outstanding speakers to the 2026 Conservation Social Science Conference! 🚨 Early bird registration closes 31st Aug at 11:59pm EST 💻 21–22 October 2026 (virtual) 🔗 Register here: lnkd.in/dSBtJ9Rd ℹ️ More info: shorturl.at/GV9B5 #ConSocSci26 #ConSocSci
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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
"This visit reminded me that true collaboration...is built gradually through time, shared trust, and the willingness to share ideas before they are fully formed." A fab blog from Qingting Liao on a workshop w/ @ejmilnergulland.bsky.social + other brilliant researchers. iccs.org.uk/the-oxford-b...
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The Oxford Bubble: Reflections on Science, Decisions, and Connection - ICCS
By Qingting Liao, a second-year PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne. Looking back almost a month later, that little Oxford bubble still feels incredibly vivid. Surviving the heat in remarkabl...
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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
We're excited to welcome Fredrick Kilonzo, the second of our 2026 Leventis African #Biodiversity Fellows, to Oxford! For more about Fredrick and his work in Kenya, click here: iccs.org.uk/author/fredr...
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SCCS Cambridge 2027 @sccscambridge.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
📢 Apply now to SCCS 2027 🎉 The 26th Student Conference on Conservation Science will take place between 30 March – 1 April 2027 at the University of Cambridge. Check the website for further details and to apply: www.sccs-cam.org
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Student Conference on Conservation Science - Welcome
SCCS helps young conservation scientists gain experience, learn new ideas and make contacts that will be valuable for their future careers.
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Oxford Biology @biology.ox.ac.uk · 16/07/2026
On Impact, congrats to winners @hollieboothie.bsky.social for Social Impact and Joseph Poore for Policy Impact (both @iccs.bsky.social), and to the commended Chrishen Gomez, Jennifer Linden, Guilherme Alvarenga and Tyler M-Ramcharan (all @wildcru.bsky.social) for Policy Impact!
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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Fascinating and important work, led by Isobel Hawkins and with several co-authors from ICCS (@ejmilnergulland.bsky.social, Joseph Bull, Sophus zu Ermgassen, Thomas White, Talitha Bromwich).
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Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery @naturerecovery.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
🧵We're delighted to be part of a new project developing a flexible, collaborative evaluation framework for health, nature & place-based interventions in Oxfordshire. The aim? Build evidence with communities—not just about them. 🌿
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Developing a Flexible Collaborative Evaluation Framework for Health, Nature and Place-Based Interventions
Co-producing a flexible evaluation framework to help organisations measure and demonstrate the health, social and environmental impacts of nature- and place-based interventions.
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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Check out the latest #TransformativePathways newsletter for more on community biodiversity monitoring in Mt. Elgon and other Indigenous and community-led conservation stories from around the world. Latest news: transformativepathways.net/news/ Newsletter signup: mailchi.mp/forestpeople...
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Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery @naturerecovery.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
That's a wrap for this academic year's talks. Here's one of the last ones, just in case you missed it! @ecioxford.bsky.social
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How to be a good neighbour: working across knowledge systems with intention.
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National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Have you been to a screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing yet? Find one near you: www.nebriefing.org/screening-map Or maybe consider hosting one in your community or workplace with our guidance: www.nebriefing.org/host-the-film #NationalEmergencyBriefing #PEBuk #climatecrisis
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National Emergency Briefing
Find a People's Emergency Briefing screening near you, or spot a gap that you can fill by hosting a screening.
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 22/06/2026
We depend on nature far more than we fund it.
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The Oxford Nature Network @biodivoxford.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
On 24th June, Chris Barton will be leading a session on how to be a good neighbour: working across knowledge systems with intention 💭 Register for this event and many others at thenaturefestival.org @morethanadodo.bsky.social @ecioxford.bsky.social @bbowt.bsky.social @naturerecovery.bsky.social
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Oxford Biology @biology.ox.ac.uk · 05/06/2026
Congratulations to Sophus zu Ermgassen, who's been listed on the ENDS Power List 2026! Sophus is listed in the Academics category, with his work mentioned as being highly influential in shaping environmental policy not just domestically, but also globally 👇
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Sophus zu Ermgassen recognised in ENDS Power List 2026
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The Oxford Nature Network @biodivoxford.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
🐌 We are excited to be working with colleagues to make The Nature Festival a reality. We have so many great events lined up; there's something for everyone. See you there! 🌳 thenaturefestival.org @ecioxford.bsky.social @morethanadodo.bsky.social @bbowt.bsky.social @naturerecovery.bsky.social
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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
A plain English review of the various financial mechanisms in use to invest in nature. A must-read! iccs.org.uk/demystifying...
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Demystifying biodiversity finance - ICCS
ICCS members have recently contributed to a review, ‘Demystifying Biodiversity Finance’ published in Nature Reviews Biodiversity. In their review, they aim to help build a bridge between conservationi...
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Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery @naturerecovery.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
New Podcast with @natduffus.bsky.social & Harrison Carter, who unpack the often confusing world of biodiversity finance. From bonds & loans to credits & risk, they explore why conservationists, ecologists & investors need a shared language. @ecioxford.bsky.social @wildcru.bsky.social
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Bonding With Nature: Demystifying Biodiversity Finance with Nat Duffus and Harrison Carter - The Nature Recovery Podcast
In this episode of the Nature Recovery Podcast, Stephen Thomas is joined by Nat Duffus and Harrison Carter to unpack the often confusing world of biodiversity finance. Harrison introduces his new pape...
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The Oxford Nature Network @biodivoxford.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
How should we design conservation science for decision making? Join Leah Gerber for her talk this Friday, as she explores the gap between knowledge and action. In person (followed by a drinks reception) or online: bookwhen.com/oxfordbiodiv... @ecioxford.bsky.social @biology.ox.ac.uk
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Oxford Biology @biology.ox.ac.uk · 12/05/2026
"Demand [for sand] continues to surge [...] while sand is also vital for ecosystems - supporting biodiversity, protecting coastlines, and regulating water systems." Sand & Sustainability, new from @unep.org, co-authored by Sophus zu Ermgassen 👇 wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822…
Figure showing impacts of sand extraction on biodiversity. Sand extraction drives widespread and interconnected environmental impacts across terrestrial, riverine, and coastal systems, including
habitat loss, ecosystem degradation, and disruption of sediment dynamics that underpin landscape stability, climate resilience, and human well-being, with cascading implications for livelihoods and land security.
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Nature-based Solutions Initiative @naturebasedsols.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Don't miss out! The #NaturebasedSolutions Symposium June 2026 will focus on 4 crucial questions for enabling NbS to tackle pressing societal and environmental challenges... @britishecologicalsociety.org 📅29-30 June 2026 📍York, UK ➡️Earlybird tickets: www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/bes-...
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Oxford Future of Food @oxfutureoffood.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
We are very much looking forward to welcoming Professor Tamar Makov to the @oxmartinschool.bsky.social on Friday 24 April to talk about cultivated blue foods. Do join us! www.futureoffood.ox.ac.uk/event/the-en...
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The environmental impacts of lab-grown (cultivated) blue foods
Future of Food seminars: Professor Tamar Makov
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Oxford Future of Food @oxfutureoffood.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Don't forget to register to attend the LEAP conference on 22 April! Come and join us to talk about meat and dairy consumption and production. It is always a fascinating day! cvent.me/YaMNOA
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Personal Information - LEAP conference 2026.
The 2026 LEAP conference
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Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery @naturerecovery.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Join us on Earth Day for a special event: How to Save the Amazon-Solutions from the Forest. An evening showcasing Indigenous voices & culture alongside cutting-edge science & data 📅 22 April, 19:00–22:00 📍 Oxford Natural History Museum With @morethanadodo.bsky.social @globalcanopy.org
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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
The application window for 2027 Leventis African Biodiversity Fellowships has now closed. We received nearly 1200 expressions of interest! If you missed out, don't worry - there will be more opportunities in future. (Photo shows 2025 Fellows, Fanny + Ashley, enjoying a U.K. zoo visit).
A woman and a man standing at the edge of a field of rhinoceros in a U.K. wildlife park. The woman is smiling at the camera while the man looks away slightly.
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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
If you have been thinking about applying for this, you have until 5pm UK time TOMORROW (31st March 2026) to submit your expression of interest: iccs.org.uk/fellowship-p...
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A. G. Leventis African Biodiversity Fellowship Programme - ICCS
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International Biodiversity @ibioconsultants.com · 23/03/2026
Is your #university campus aiming to be #NaturePositive by 2030? This new paper looking at #carbonreduction initiatives and #biodiversity actions may well help 🌍 Open Access: link.springer.com/article/10.1... (downloadable paper) #ClimateAction #BiodiversityAction #NatureBasedSolutions #NbS
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Sustainable practices to reduce carbon footprint and nurture biodiversity of academic campuses - Discover Sustainability
Published data indicate that higher education institutions (HEIs) are substantial contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity loss, primarily due to their infrastructure, landscape alter...
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Hannah Coburn @hannahecoburn.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Duckling season has begun, and DucklingWatch is back for another year! Please submit your mallard brood sightings in GB to citsci.org/projects/ducklingwatch and share this post to spread the word 🦆
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 23/03/2026
Populations of hedgehogs are rapidly shrinking across Europe. 🦔📉 Can ultrasonic signals warn hedgehogs away from approaching vehicles or keep them clear of dangerous machines? One researcher is exploring ultrasound as an option to help save these tiny critters.
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Zero Hour: the campaign for climate and nature @zero-hour.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
🚨 The climate and nature crisis is a national security threat—and it’s time we start treating it as one. 🏡 We must rethink how we define national security to reduce energy bills, protect food security, and safeguard homes from flooding. Read more in our blog👇 www.zerohour.uk/rethinking-n...
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Rethinking National Security: Climate-Nature threat to cost of living and security
This week the price of oil exceeded $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022 when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine caused an energy price crisis that led to households’ ...
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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
We are accepting expressions of interest from African nationals who would like to be considered for a Leventis #African #Biodiversity Fellowship in 2027! For full details of the Fellowship programme + the expression of interest form, go to tinyurl.com/34h8wsnd
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The Oxford Nature Network @biodivoxford.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Next Fri @guyshrubsole.bsky.social joins us to discuss nature in crisis in England. If big landowners claim to be stewards, how do we prove it’s not greenwash? He’ll explore tougher accountability & initiatives to democratise decision-making over land use. Followed by book-signing & drinks reception
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Nature-based Solutions Initiative @naturebasedsols.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Why does net zero need nature? 🌎 In this short TED-style talk Dr Aline Soterroni unpacks the relationship between net zero and nature, drawing on key research findings The talk was delivered for the @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social showcase. Watch here ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs3x...
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Oxford Net Zero Showcase: Net zero and nature
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Dr. Shahzoda Alikhanova @shahzoda.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
New paper out: MSAVI proves highly effective for #LULC classification in extreme drylands, where other indices can fail. It reveals 53% of the South #Aral Seabed transformed in just 10 years, driven by desiccation and afforestation. The paper presents the latest land cover map of the South Aral Sea.
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Improving land cover classification in drylands with MSAVI: Evidence from the South Aral Seabed
The South Aral Seabed is an extreme dryland ecosystem undergoing rapid transformation yet remains misrepresented or absent in global land cover datase…
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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
'The Fragmented Landscape of Shrimp Life Cycle Assessments: Uncovering Methodological Dependence and Analytical Blind Spots' New work from ICCS DPhil student Alena Calvo, with @ejmilnergulland.bsky.social, Henry Travers, Joseph Poore and Patrik Henriksson. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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The Fragmented Landscape of Shrimp Life Cycle Assessments: Uncovering Methodological Dependence and Analytical Blind Spots
Reported environmental impacts of shrimp aquaculture from life cycle assessments (LCAs) vary by over fiftyfold. These discrepancies stem from methodological inconsistencies, which often outweigh actu....
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Nature-based Solutions Initiative @naturebasedsols.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
📢 We're hiring! Short-term research assistant on forest-food nexus 🌳 Interested in policy-focussed research and skilled in meta-analysis and evidence synthesis? ➡️Find out more & apply: my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru... (Deadline 12 noon, 3 March 2026)
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Zero Hour: the campaign for climate and nature @zero-hour.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
🌿 Prof. @ejmilnergulland.bsky.social is a leading voice in biodiversity conservation, showing how social, ecological and behavioural factors interact and impact nature. Her work shows how science can deliver real-world solutions—it’s fantastic to have her support behind the #CANBill.
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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
New open access paper by Dr Michelle Anagnostou: Countering organised wildlife trafficking: insights from law enforcement personnel on challenges and opportunities. link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Countering organised wildlife trafficking: insights from law enforcement personnel on challenges and opportunities - Trends in Organized Crime
Wildlife trafficking represents a significant and complex form of organised crime. This study aimed to understand the challenges and opportunities related to countering organised wildlife trafficking,...
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Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery @naturerecovery.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
🌳Does the answer to tomorrow’s question lie in the past? In today's lecture Keith Kirby draws on long-term research at Wytham Woods to show why understanding ecological change requires decades of data. Register to join online or inperson: oxfordbiodiversitynetwork.bookwhen.com @ecioxford.bsky.social
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Conservation Optimism @conservoptimism.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
WEBINAR REMINDER! Much conservation involves trying to elicit human action. Hear from Conservation Optimism's Reshu Bashyal & Jon Taylor about the lessons we’ve learned through our work. Feb 11, 2026 1:00 PM (13:00) GMT Register for free at buff.ly/2WPesfw #conservationoptimism
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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
"If the goal is a more sustainable future for both people and nature, then success must be measured in both the abundance and diversity of species and the wellbeing of people, not in the number of new policies." @hollieboothie.bsky.social theconversation.com/new-limits-o...
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New limits on global trade of sharks won’t be enough to save them from overfishing – new research
Trade bans on sharks won’t reduce the threat of overfishing.
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Nature-based Solutions Initiative @naturebasedsols.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
📢 New research! Pathways to strengthen biodiversity protection in oil palm landscapes 🌴 Published today in Ecological Solutions and Evidence @britishecologicalsociety.org & co-authored by NbSI Deputy Director Dr Jen Lucey Read more ➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/biodive...
A High Conservation Value area within an oil palm plantation.
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Oxford Biology @biology.ox.ac.uk · 02/02/2026
"In late 2025, governments took sweeping action for sharks and rays. [...] But here’s the uncomfortable truth: trade regulation alone won’t save sharks." New from @hollieboothie.bsky.social @iccs.bsky.social in @uk.theconversation.com 👇 theconversation.com/new-limits-o...
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New limits on global trade of sharks won’t be enough to save them from overfishing – new research
Trade bans on sharks won’t reduce the threat of overfishing.
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Oxford Future of Food @oxfutureoffood.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
There is still time to sign up to for Thursday's talk from Professor Louise Dye on dietary change. Join in person at the @oxmartinschool.bsky.social or online. Bookings: www.futureoffood.ox.ac.uk/event/how-do...
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How do we successfully encourage dietary change?
Future of Food seminars: Professor Louise Dye
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Stephen Thomas @nature.ox.ac.uk · 26/01/2026
We’re still welcoming activity ideas for the Oxford Nature Festival (27th June). Submissions don’t need to be fully developed. We’ll begin reviewing and shaping ideas with participants in February, so early stage ideas are very much encouraged. naturerecovery.ox.ac.uk/news/call-fo...
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Call for activities for our inaugural Oxford Nature Festival
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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
West African nationals (from all countries in West Africa) working on wildlife trade: you have until 23.59 GMT TOMORROW to apply for the first in-person Masterclass on Mitigating Illegal Wildlife Trade! Apply here: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/oxford/mas...
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