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Sam Collins

@samcollins12.bsky.social
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Freelance writer focused on sustainable food systems #onecgiar #unfao

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Sam Collins @samcollins12.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Giving a keynote in English and need help? I’m an #executivecommunications consultant with 25+ years of experience working with senior leaders on presentation structure, language refinement, delivery, and overcoming nerves. #leadershipcommunication #UKGov #CGIAR #UN www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-...
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Sam Collins @samcollins12.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
This is not the time for this. Whatever else you think of Starmer, he is level-headed and has the international experience to help the UK carry the diplomatic Ming Vase through these very risky times. Put personal ambitions aside for the minute, and stop infighting for all our sakes.
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Sam Collins @samcollins12.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
It's just overpriced pre-packaged ones that have a high sugar content, not ones made fresh, such as you would buy at a coffee shop, and shown in the photo - very misleading headline - expected better from Politico.
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Sam Collins @samcollins12.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Yet normally he mainstream media ignores them completely, even more than they ignore lib dems, immersed as they are in Farage Fest. Shows the importance of rebalancing our media somewhat.
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Journal of Applied Ecology @jappliedecology.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Are you an Early Career Researcher looking to take the next steps into editing? 💭🧪 If yes, you might be a great fit as a Research Highlights Editor! Research Highlights are commentary papers that contextualise research within the wider field 📚🌏 More info 👇 bit.ly/4o0bTV8
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Research Highlights Editor for Journal of Applied Ecology - British Ecological Society
Join the editorial board on Journal of Applied Ecology! Apply by 01 Nov 2025.
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John Gramlich @johngramlich.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Come work with me as a writer/editor/data journalist at @pewresearch.org: pewtrusts.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CenterExtern...
Screenshot of a job posting for a writer/editor position at Pew Research Center in Washington, DC.
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Sam Collins @samcollins12.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
#USAID for #nobelpeaceprize? Love the idea floated by @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social Who could be invited to collect it? 🤔
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Sam Collins @samcollins12.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Brilliant. Can listen when I want now!
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Sam Collins @samcollins12.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Thank you so much. Will investigate. Life without Crisps on the Radio is not a full and rounded life.
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Sam Collins @samcollins12.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
It was a long but enjoyable job working with the amazing team to write this #OneCGIAR report - cannot wait to watch the livestream of the launch on Thursday at #CGIARScienceWeek- join me! 👏 #WithScienceWeCan
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Sam Collins @samcollins12.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Will there be virtual registration to events that will be streamed?
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Sam Collins @samcollins12.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
I now think of it as kiss rather than x. Takes the anger away.
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Sam Collins @samcollins12.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Sigh. I truly hope it gets published anyway one way or another ...
nytimes.com
Trump Killed a Major Report on Nature. They’re Trying to Publish It Anyway.
The first full draft of the assessment, on the state of America’s land, water and wildlife, was weeks from completion. The project leader called the study “too important to die.”
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CGIAR @cgiar.org · 16/01/2025
🚨 We're hiring! Join CGIAR as we evolve into a future-ready organization to tackle global food, land, and water challenges. Open roles in legal, finance, advocacy, and more! 📅 Deadline: Feb 6, 2025 🔗 Details & apply: on.cgiar.org/2RUHriX #Careers #OneCGIAR #NowHiring
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Careers
As an international organization, we value the importance of an enriching and productive working environment, and believe that our employees play an important role in working towards our vision of a w...
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Sam Collins @samcollins12.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Thank goodness there are still people who are passionate about saving #seeds to ensure our future food supply, whatever the weather #cgiar
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The inspiring scientists who saved the world’s first seed bank – podcast
During the siege of Leningrad, botanists in charge of an irreplaceable seed collection had to protect it from fire, rodents – and hunger. By Simon Parkin
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Sam Collins @samcollins12.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Does being a young lady with big breasts preclude an interest in plant science?
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The Onion @theonion.com · 23/12/2024
Cat Clinging To Side Of Christmas Tree Admits That Was Extent Of Plan theonion.com/cat-clinging...
Cat Clinging To Side Of Christmas Tree Admits That Was Extent Of Plan
-The Onion
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Richard Waite @waiterich.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
White Christmas (1942) is a climate change song
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Phil Martin @philmartin.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Are you working on evidence use in biodiversity conservation? Then you might be interested in submitting an abstract to our cross journal @britishecolsoc.bsky.social special feature marking 20 years of evidence-based conservation #bes2024 besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/evidence-bas...
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We particularly welcome contributions on topics such as:
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Nathan Nelson @nathannelson.co.uk · 14/12/2024
Cracking PhD opportunity at Reading. Agroforestry trees for #soil health, climate resilience, and food security #Agroecology #FoodStudies
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PhD Studentship in Ecology and Agri-Environmental Research: Agroforestry trees for soil health, climate resilience, and food security at University of Reading
Looking for a new job opportunity in academia? Check out this job opening for a PhD Studentship in Ecology and Agri-Environmental Research: Agroforestry trees for soil health, climate resilience, and ...
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Jochen Flasbarth @jochenflasbarth.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
At the meeting of #CGIAR governing bodies I spoke about the relevance of agricultural research to fight hunger and to insure sustainable healthy nutrition. The challenges are immense in times of #climatechange as well as loss of #biodiversity and fertile #soil. www.cgiar.org
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Covering Climate Now @coveringclimatenow.org · 08/12/2024
JOBS 🧵: @Politico.com's E&E News is hiring a climate finance reporter and an energy and public lands reporter (Arlington, Va.). - buff.ly/4iruvLS - buff.ly/4g2sIv2
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Marissa Rosen @marissar1.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
The Wimberley Valley Watershed Association will host the One Village Project's Visionary Incubator in Texas in March — empowering young changemakers (ages 20-30) to tackle pressing environmental and social challenges. Know someone who should participate? visionaryincubator.watershedassociation.org
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Sam Collins @samcollins12.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Captivating #carrot colours #justsaying
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 04/12/2024
🌳 Nature Insight podcast is back! 🎙️ Beyond species & ecosystems lies a vital layer of #biodiversity: genetic diversity.🌍🧪 In Episode 1, our host Brit chats with Dr Sean Hoban & Dr Laura Bertola about why this hidden layer is key for conservation. bit.ly/3Ow0Wef
An image of bananas. Overlay text reads "IPBES Podcast, Nature Insight #SpeedDatingWithTheFuture Season 4 Episode 1 4 December 2024"
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Earth Negotiations Bulletin @enb.iisd.org · 03/12/2024
At the International Court of Justice, the Philippines underscore the many ways in which #ClimateChange affects the country, putting special emphasis on children, pregnant women, elderly people, and people with respiratory diseases “When we are not being drenched, we are scorched”
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Becky Thompson @drbeckythompson.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Are you 18-30, live in a European city and keen to promote a #fairer, more #sustainable and #accessible food system? Applications now open! #Opportunity learning.eitfood.eu/news/transfo...
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Transforming Tomorrow: Join the Menu for Change Challenge! | EIT Food Learning Services
EIT Food, the Seeding The Future Foundation, the FutureFoodMakers, and the Young Professionals Platform (YPP) invite you to join the Menu for Change Challenge – a competition designed for young change...
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Sam Collins @samcollins12.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
#pumpkins
https://homefortheharvest.com/pumpkin-varieties/
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Sam Collins @samcollins12.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Living in Rome, I strangely miss winter mornings sitting shivering in the car with a cup of tea waiting for the heater to defrost the windscreen. Not enough to move back to the UK obvs. #justsaying
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Sam Collins @samcollins12.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Early morning mist over Tenuta di Tormarancia, one of the last remaining ancient wild spaces in the city of #rome #italy
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Sam Collins @samcollins12.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Think you know what a #potato looks like? Think again. #biodiversity #food
Credit. Crop trust.
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 16/11/2024
go.bsky.app/LjV86zg A work-in-progess starter pack for the IPBES stakeholder community
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Sam Collins @samcollins12.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
If you have ever struggled with how to get started with #poetry, as I have, I recommend this great #podcast. Frank Skinner breaks down classic and modern poems to find their inner joy. Wonderful to listen to in the bath.
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Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast
Podcast · Avalon · Frank Skinner loves poetry. And he thinks you might like it too. Join Frank each week as he takes you through some of his choice picks of poems. There may be laughter. There may be ...
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Sam Collins @samcollins12.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Cost of #banana duct tape artwork? USD 6.2 million. Value of banana diversity in #CGIAR #genebank in Belgium? Priceless.
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Sam Collins @samcollins12.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Sorry to hear that. I used to work with his office on solutions for disabled people to be able to stay at home with their families. Lovely man.
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Sam Collins @samcollins12.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Welcome! Please add me. Writer and editor, 14 years working around various #cgiar centres and associated entities writing about all your amazing work on #foodsystems
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CGIAR @cgiar.org · 17/11/2024
Hello BlueSkyers 🦋! We heard all the scientists were heading over here so we're joining the herd 🐐. Follow us for news and events on food, land and water systems. If you're at #COP29, please join us for another week of programming at the #FoodPavilion with the FAO! events.cgiar.org/cop29
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Agrobiodiverse @agrobiodiverse.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
You guys know Eat This Podcast? Talking about anything around food - www.eatthispodcast.com
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Eat This Podcast – Talking about anything around foodGitHubTwitterFacebookMicro.blogInstagramFlickr
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Sam Collins @samcollins12.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Just a bunch of beautiful purple #bananas #biodiversity
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Sam Collins @samcollins12.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
I used to work as an event manager for international clients. For a simpler life and eco-reasons, we defaulted to vegetarian food, with many vegan choices, for all catering from buffets to high end dinners. We put meat on the list of special dietary requirements. No one ever ticked it.
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 08/11/2024
📢 Join us for #IPBES11 Stakeholder Day in Windhoek, Namibia! 🗓️ 9 December 2024 Showcase your IPBES-related projects with a poster! Register by 10 November: www.ipbes.net/ipbes-11/sta... Can't attend in person? Watch the webcast live! 🌍🧪
A large group photo of IPBES stakeholders standing together in front of a stage backdrop decorated with colorful illustrations of plants, animals, and nature scenes. Above the group, a large IPBES logo is displayed, along with the slogan "Science and Policy for People and Nature." The text overlay at the bottom reads: "IPBES 11 - Join Us for Stakeholder Day!"
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Sam Collins @samcollins12.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
Oh yes, it's puntarelle season here in #italy. Yummy.
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John Burn-Murdoch @jburnmurdoch.ft.com · 13/11/2024
Here’s UK and US BlueSky numbers separately, to show what’s driving the trends: • Aug 3rd: Musk says ‘civil war is inevitable’ in UK during far right riots • Oct 17th: Musk changes the block function on X, prompting a massive exodus • Nov 7th: thousands more migrate in aftermath of Trump victory
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Nathan Nelson @nathannelson.co.uk · 23/10/2024
Pimping my #FoodSystems starter pack to my Master's cohort because, as @waiterich.bsky.social puts it, this place has the juice. go.bsky.app/DyE1Xt8
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Sam Collins @samcollins12.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
Not all #maize is yellow. #biodiversity in #foodsystems is just a crazy colour palette of wonder. #corn #agrobiodiversity #cimmyt #cgiar
Maize varieties c/o cimmyt
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Sam Collins @samcollins12.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
Me too, part of the displaced searching refuge.
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Sam Collins @samcollins12.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
Hello. That's doubled my number of followers! Still feeling my way here. Feels nice. Early days.
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Sam Collins @samcollins12.bsky.social · 11/11/2024
A short #bio: Hi everyone, I work on #sustainablefood systems as a freelance #writer & #editor. My personal interests include wild #biodiversity, fiction, and music. I am in Rome, IT, orig from #Manchester UK. I look forward to getting to know you all & wrapping myself in positive vibes.
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