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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 15/10/2026
What if we could use insurance policies to restore vital ecosystems? Hear from Julia Rose, The Nature Conservancy's Coral Restoration Program Manager, on how her team is restoring Hawaii's coral reefs that have been devastated by hurricanes, giving the reefs a fighting chance for the future.
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How an insurance policy is saving coral reefs in Hawaii
An organization has taken out an insurance policy for the coral reefs around Hawaii to try to fix the damage from hurricanes. NBC News' Gadi Schwartz talks to Julia Rose, coral restoration program man...
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Josh Cinner @joshuacinner.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Since we first brought the bright spots concept to coral reefs in 2016, other scientists have applied this approach to a myriad of other systems and species worldwide. We just reviewed the last decade of bright spots literature - check out our summary theconversation.com/conservation...
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Conservationists are discovering ‘bright spots’ around the globe. Here’s why they matter
A new study examines ecosystems and species that are thriving against the odds.
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 07/10/2026
A widespread lack of awareness regarding the scale and consequences of land degradation remains a major barrier to action. Because drivers are often distant and impacts localized, degradation is frequently overlooked as an unintended consequence of development.
Graphic from IPBES Land Degradation Assessment. Title: "AN OFTEN-UNSEEN PROBLEM". Text: "Widespread lack of awareness of land degradation as a problem is a major barrier to action." Background photo: two hands embracing a large tree trunk in a dimly lit forest. IPBES logo: "Science and Policy for People and Nature."
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Global Landscapes Forum @globallf.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
History has a way of silencing voices, but some stories refuse to stay buried. 🌿 The Balatiponé-Umutina of Brazil's Cerrado are one such story where survival became resistance. 👉 Read this #ThinkLandscape story by Breno Amajunepá, 2026 Dryland Restoration Steward: bit.ly/4yrIWHb
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 01/10/2026
Oh, to be an African bullfrog chasing a babul butterfly in Botswana.  🐸 🦋
African bullfrog chasing a babul butterfly in Botswana, photo by Jens Cullman.
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Steve Misati @sm.misatih.com · 01/10/2026
still shocking how mangroves are not being given the full attention they deserve, the resources to continue conserving and restoring them, etc🙌
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 30/09/2026
After many decades of losing mangroves, the tide has turned and the total extent of mangrove ecosystems around the world is increasing. The State of the World’s Mangroves 2026 paints a powerful picture of hope and collaboration. But we still have work to do. nature.ly/4e8m5Iv
A mangrove tree stands in shallow water at sunset, with reflections visible on the surface. The sky transitions from blue to a light hue near the horizon. Text on the image reads "2026" and "The State of the World's Mangroves" alongside the Global Mangrove Alliance logo.Aerial view of a winding river snaking through a lush, vibrant green landscape of mangroves with patches of yellow foliage. The river creates intricate curves and patterns throughout the scene.A lush mangrove island with dense green foliage and exposed roots is reflected in calm water. A small boat with an individual is seen in the distance to the right. The sky is partly cloudy, and the image has a serene, natural setting.
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Go Green @ecowarriorss.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Humans only learn the value of Trees when they are gone 50 Billion Seedlings: Can Ethiopia Replant Its Ravaged Forests? A legacy of deforestation has left Ethiopia struggling with more intense flooding and drought. e360.yale.edu/features/eth...
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Fifty Billion Seedlings: Can Ethiopia Replant Its Ravaged Forests?
A legacy of deforestation has left Ethiopia struggling with more intense flooding and drought. The country is trying to restore its native forests through one of the world's most ambitious and well-fu...
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Convention on Wetlands @ramsar.org · 30/09/2026
It’s #WetlandsWednesday! Wetlands are important for human survival. They are among the world’s most productive environments that provide the water and productivity upon which countless species of plants and animals depend for survival. 🍀Which wetland did you spot first?
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Steve Misati @sm.misatih.com · 30/09/2026
Mangroves, Marshes, Peatlands, Estuaries, Floodplains, Deltas
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Global Landscapes Forum @globallf.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
What does it take to restore a landscape? For Soavola Myrina Waed, #GLFx Sambirano coordinator, it starts with communities. 🌱 As part of our ‘Voices of the Landscapes’ series, she shared about her participation in the AFR100 Restoration Academy 2026. 🔗 Read the full interview: bit.ly/4ddIDHr
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plasmidsaurus @plasmidsaurus.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Corals are surprisingly social for organisms that don’t go anywhere. Genevieve, a PhD student in the Reich Lab, is looking at the interactions between coral, their symbiotic algae, and the bacteria living alongside them. Watch to hear about Genevieve's research:
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Living Oceans Foundation @livingoceans.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
What happens when a coral bleaches? 🪸 When stressed, corals can lose the microscopic algae that provide much of their energy and color. This Coral Bleaching Awareness Month, we’re exploring the science of coral bleaching. Follow along to learn more. #ForCoral 📷 The Ocean Agency / Ocean Image Bank
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Nuri @oceansteinmann.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
🔵 Call for proposals: the Blue Catalyst Fund seeks high-quality mangrove conservation and restoration projects globally! Lots of synergies with open call for proposals at @blueactionfund.org. www.faircarbon.org/blue-catalys...
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Blue Catalyst Fund
We’re a team of passionate individuals coming together to harness the power of blue carbon.
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Go Green @ecowarriorss.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
‘Planetary boundaries’ necessary for flourishing of life have been massively breached ,amid ongoing pollution and habitat destruction, scientists warn Economic growth is killing life on this Earth and yet priority of every Govt is more economic growth www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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‘Planetary boundaries’ necessary for flourishing of life have been massively breached, scientists warn
New report shows key indicators of Earth’s health are ‘outside the safe operating space’ as climate disaster looms
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Global Landscapes Forum @globallf.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Over 80% of us are demanding bolder action for our climate, land, and biodiversity. 🌱 The world doesn't work in silos. Neither should action. 🌍 Together we are the #MajorityForAction! 🔗 Get involved: bit.ly/MajorityForAction2026
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Bob Kopp @bobkopp.net · 22/09/2026
NEW PAPER: In a new paper, jointly published in @agu.org Earth's Future & @ametsoc.org BAMS, and co-led by Melissa Kenney, @costasamaras.com and me, 175 authors outline priorities to guide the future of scientific assessments of climate change in the United States. 🧵
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Research Priorities for Robust Climate Assessments in the United States
A network of climate assessments plays a critical role in synthesizing the state of science to support evidence-based decision-making To support future U.S. and sub-national climate assessments, ...
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Global Landscapes Forum @globallf.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Rio Changemakers is inviting applications from nature projects and locally led initiatives for its first cohort of projects! 🌱 🗓️ Apply by 22 August for priority consideration. 🔗 Click the link or scan the QR code: bit.ly/4wssmWT #LuxFinance4Nature #ThinkLandscape
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Ma Earth @maearth.com · 06/07/2026
The ocean has fed us for as long as there have been people. It cools the planet, holds more life than anywhere else on Earth, and produces at least half the oxygen we breathe.
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 08/02/2026
It’s official! After years of hard work by IPBES experts, the #BizBiodiversity Assessment Report is approved by the Plenary at #IPBES12! Congratulations to all on this achievement for people and #nature! Thank you to all who contributed to this successful outcome.
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Convention on Wetlands @ramsar.org · 07/02/2026
🍀 Wetlands are the lifeline of our planet, nourishing ecosystems, sustaining communities and fueling economies. 🌊 Yet, despite their critical importance, freshwater ecosystems are among the most threatened on Earth. #WetlandsMatter #WaterIsLife
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 26/07/2025
Mangroves are incredible! Aside from providing a rich habitat for biodiversity, they provide us with fuel, food, storm protection, carbon sequestration and more.🧪🌏 Let’s conserve them this #WorldMangroveDay and every day! Learn more about this day with @unesco.org : bit.ly/4lHbOF9
An illustration of a mangrove with many different species, alongside text that reads: “Global cover of mangroves has declined by 37.8%”
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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Against scapesharking: How sharks can help us test the morals of a moral panic - ABC Religion & Ethics
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“Scapesharking” and the logic of moral panic - ABC Religion & Ethics
For 88 years, shark nets and other tools have been used to assure the public that the ocean is governable — yet policy responses to shark bites are mostly political theatre designed to boost public…
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 25/06/2025
Butterflies- not just beautiful, but essential! 🦋 Sadly, they are declining in many areas of the world...🌍 Protecting pollinators safeguards #biodiversity. Learn more: @ipbes.net #PollinationAssessment www.ipbes.net/assessment-r... Design by Eleanor Lutz🧪
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 08/06/2025
🪸 On this #WorldOceanDay, let’s remember that coral reefs host incredible biodiversity, supply our food, and support our health and livelihoods, incl. through tourism, and are vulnerable to climate change, overfishing and pollution. 🧪🌏
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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 04/06/2025
Forests, our planet's lungs, are suffocated by plastic pollution. The good news? We can still #BeatPlasticPollution and the solutions are within reach. Ahead of #WorldEnvironmentDay, join the global movement. www.worldenvironmentday.global
Lush green tropical forest with thick foliage and palm leaves. Overlaid text reads: “Hey, it’s me, the forest. I breathe for you. But I’m choking on plastic pollution.” Logos at the bottom include Beat Plastic Pollution, World Environment Day, UN Environment Programme, and 2025 Jeju Korea.
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 08/05/2025
🌊🧬Revolutionizing Biodiversity Monitoring?🧪 Could aquatic #eDNA be a game-changer for tracking biodiversity loss? From detecting invasive species to restoring ecosystems...🌍 Study by Altermatt, F., Couton, M., Carraro, L. et al.: www.nature.com/articles/s44...
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Utilizing aquatic environmental DNA to address global biodiversity targets - Nature Reviews Biodiversity
Aquatic eDNA-based technologies offer the potential for universal and standardized biodiversity monitoring. In this Perspective, Altermatt et al. discuss how these technologies can help to achiev...
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Mongabay @mongabay.com · 04/05/2025
At the most recent round of Indian Ocean tuna talks, countries adopted measures to curb shark finning, expand the scope of bans that prohibit fishers from holding on to sharks caught as bycatch and restrict the use of harmful fishing gear.
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Tuna talks bring wins for Indian Ocean sharks, but more needed, experts say
SAINT-DENIS, La Réunion — The intergovernmental body that regulates tuna fisheries in the Indian Ocean agreed to a suite of shark conservation measures, including rules to curb shark finning and the…
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Steve Misati @sm.misatih.com · 06/03/2025
Nature’s worth? Priceless, like a child’s laugh. Its crazy how one lens sees a living entity deserving reverence, while another reduces it to a resource ledger. This prompts, how can we evolve beyond exploiting nature as a commodity & instead recognize it as a partner in our collective awakening?☘️
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Global Landscapes Forum @globallf.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Defending the planet isn’t just hard work. It can also be extremely dangerous, especially in Latin America. What can be done to protect #environmental defenders? Hear some of their stories and find out how Colombia and Brazil are working to keep them alive. #ThinkLandscape
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The 2 deadliest countries for environmental activists
Colombia and Brazil are the world’s most dangerous countries for environmentalists. Here’s how land defenders are defending themselves.
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Convention on Wetlands @ramsar.org · 05/03/2025
💧 Urgent action is needed to protect wetlands, preserve biodiversity and sustain livelihoods. 💚 Governments, communities, scientists and individuals must work together to halt wetland loss and restore degraded ecosystems. #WetlandConservation #WeNeedWetlands
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 05/03/2025
🌍 Nature is declining faster than ever. Since 1700: 🔹 Wetlands: -85% 🌊 🔹 Coral Reefs: -50% 🪸 🔹 Forests: -32% 🌳 🔹 Ecosystems: -47% overall A great visualization of @ipbes.net data by Visual Capitalist and Zero Carbon Analytics ⤵️ www.visualcapitalist.com/sp/visualizi...
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Visualizing the Decline of Earth’s Ecosystems
Critical ecosystems that sustain life on Earth have faced devastating declines over the past few centuries.
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