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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 14h

ICCS is now on Instagram too! We'll be sharing different content there than we do on Bluesky, so do follow if you're an Instagram user. www.instagram.com/iccsoxford/

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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...

A photo of four elephants with a mountainous landscape behind them. There is white text on a blue background at the bottom of the photo, which reads 'Masterclass on Mitigating Illegal Wildlife Trade. New course starting on 21 September 2026. Apply now!'

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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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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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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Hi, I'm afraid we're not the correct ICCS. We're the Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science :)

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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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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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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

YouTube video by Oxford Net Zero

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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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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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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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Online Booking System & Reservation Software | Bookwhen

Bookwhen makes it easy to take Bookings for Classes, Courses, Workshops, Activities or Events. Create a free booking page and get started in minutes!

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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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