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Synchronicity Earth @synchearth.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Passionate about making a difference in conservation? Join us this summer with Generation Success to build skills in comms, social media, research & more! 💪 Paid opportunity: apply by April 11th! 🔗 generation-success.com/synchronicity-earth-2025 #ConservationCareers #NowHiring #PaidInternship

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Synchronicity Earth @synchearth.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Spotlight 2024 is here! Our Annual Review highlights the key successes of the year, summarises our finances, and – our favourite part – shares lots of stories from our conservation partners. Dive in 👉 www.synchronicityearth.org/about-us/ann...

Our Annual Review, Spotlight 2024, is here! Inset image of Spotlight cover with a collage of people and wildlife against a forest backdrop.

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Synchronicity Earth @synchearth.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

@shoalorg.bsky.social's hotly anticipated New Species report is here! Every year on #WorldWildlifeDay, SHOAL release a report detailing the extraordinary discoveries from the hidden underwater world of freshwater habitats. 🐟👉 shoalconservation.org/new-species-...

260 new species of freshwater fish described in 2024. Images of freshwater fish. Subtitle: More species of freshwater fish are described every year, as scientists catch up with discoveries of the wonders in rivers, lakes, and wetlands. Image credits: © SHOAL: Pablo Calviño, Felipe Alonso, Lucia Rapp, Py-Daniel, Ziajun Zhou

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Synchronicity Earth @synchearth.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

A recent study on Japan’s wildlife trade ban found a spillover effect—when one species is banned, demand shifts to others, sometimes putting them at risk too. 📷: Shuttershock

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Synchronicity Earth @synchearth.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Mangroves are nature’s guardian in the Philippines. 🇵🇭 They filter water, provide habitat for marine life and livelihoods for coastal communities, and shelter shorelines from erosion and storms. See some of the incredible work Oceanus Conservation are doing to protect this overlooked ecosystem. 🌱

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Synchronicity Earth @synchearth.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Environmental justice cannot be achieved without social justice. 🧵 👇

A close-up of an elder’s hands adorned with colorful beads and traditional fabric. The text reads, "Why does social justice matter?" and "Conservation isn’t just about wildlife, it’s about people, equity, and inclusion."

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Synchronicity Earth @synchearth.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a drone.

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Synchronicity Earth @synchearth.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Chytrid fungus has devastated amphibians, wiping out at least 90 species. When it reached a remote Chilean park, home to rare Darwin’s frogs, researchers raced to respond. Link: www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Synchronicity Earth @synchearth.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Some Friday optimism from @highseasalliance.bsky.social! Spain has become the first EU country to ratify the high seas treaty, which will provide protection for about half of the Earth’s surface. For the treaty to come into effect, >60 countries need to ratify by June 2025. #ConservationOptimism

Title: Spain becomes the first EU country to ratify the high seas treaty. Subtitle: 107 countries have committed but but so far only 16 countries have ratified, and we need at least 60 for this critical legislation to officially take effect. Image: Orange sea slug. Credit CC BY 2.0 Prilfish Flickr

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Synchronicity Earth @synchearth.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Transparency Cards, created to drive transparency around diversity, have also been published for organisations that took part. The next step is moving from dialogue to action. Asking what we can do as organisations to open up these spaces, and committing to making that happen.

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Synchronicity Earth @synchearth.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Amira Campbell, NUS president and community organiser, points out the importance of stories behind the numbers: people who miss out on opportunities to progress, feel the need to change their accents or appearance, and don’t see themselves represented in the sector.

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Synchronicity Earth @synchearth.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

SOS UK have published their 2024 RACE (Racial Action for the Climate Emergency) Report, which shows that environmental charities have a long way to go to improve diversity and representation in the sector.

RACE Report 2024 It's time to talk about the racial diversity gap in the environment sector

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Synchronicity Earth @synchearth.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

The Democratic Republic of Congo has announced the creation of one of the world’s largest protected areas. 🌿 The reserve aims to protect 100,000 km² of forest and 60,000 km² of peatlands, including the UNESCO World Heritage site Okapi Reserve. www.rainforestfoundationuk.org/drc-announce...

Image shows Okapi in forest, text reads: DRC announces creation of world's largest community reserve. New decree outlines ambitious plans to protect the Congo Basin.

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Synchronicity Earth @synchearth.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

📢 Applications open! 📢 ASAP’s Network of Women (NOW) Leaders 2025 programme is designed to empower women conservationists across Southeast Asia. Please share with talented women conservationists! 🍃 Learn more: www.speciesonthebrink.org/nowleaders2025

Network of Women (NOW) Leaders
What can you expect?
Develop visible leadership skills tailored to conservation challenges.
Build confidence in decision-making and strategic thinking.
Improve well-being and resilience to thrive in demanding roles.
1:1 coaching to unlock your potential.
Applications close on
16 February 2025
For more information and to apply, please visit:
speciesonthebrink.org/nowleaders2025

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Synchronicity Earth @synchearth.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

We’re hiring! Synchronicity Earth is looking for an Event & Administration Officer to join our team. 💼 Salary: £30,000–£34,000 🌱 Benefits: Healthcare, volunteer days, enhanced parental leave, and more 📍 Location: London Ready to make an impact? Apply now: www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs?jobId=1...

The image is a hiring announcement for an Event & Administration Officer role. The text is set on a blue background with decorative tropical leaf patterns in the corners. The headline reads, "WE ARE HIRING," followed by the job title. Key details include the salary range (£30,000–£34,000, full-time), responsibilities such as coordinating event logistics, managing travel and meeting schedules, and refining administrative processes. Listed benefits include healthcare, volunteer days, and enhanced parental leave. The job also mentions a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates from BAME backgrounds and individuals with disabilities. A circular photo on the right shows three people working collaboratively at a desk in an office setting. At the bottom, the text says "Apply Now."

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Synchronicity Earth @synchearth.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

The underworld shrimp is a blind species, living in total darkness, named ‘lethaea’ from the Ancient Greek ‘of the underworld’ 🦐

An illustration of the underworld shrimp a translucent crustacean sitting on rocks. A circular text box reads, "Fun Fact: Blind and ghostly, it lives in total darkness—it has only been found in the Lete Cave." A world map shows a marker in Libya. A conservation status bar highlights "Data Deficient" in grey.

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Synchronicity Earth @synchearth.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

The Asian sapphire flutterer is highly valued by the Indigenous T'boli community as its larvae are used in traditional practices 🐛

An illustration of the Asian sapphire flutterer, a vibrant blue dragonfly perched on a flower. A circular text box reads, "T'boli people value its larvae for their medicinal properties." A world map shows a marker in northern Australia. A conservation status bar highlights "Least Concern" in green.

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Synchronicity Earth @synchearth.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

The Socotra bluet, its presence an indicator of good ecosystem health, found only on the island of Socotra, Yemen 🏝️

An illustration of the Socotra bluet, a light blue damselfly perched on a branch, "Fun Fact: This species is only found on the island of Socotra, Yemen" A world map shows a marker in northern Australia. A conservation status bar highlights "Near Threatened" in neon green.

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Synchronicity Earth @synchearth.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

The Australian freshwater tiger crab, one of 1280 species, represent one-fifth of all the world’s true crabs 🦀

An illustration of the Australian freshwater tiger crab with a striped shell on a sandy, rocky surface. A circular text box reads, "Fun Fact: Found only at One Mile Creek, these crabs emerge in thousands during wet season." A world map shows a marker in northern Australia. A conservation status bar highlights "Vulnerable" in yellow.

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Synchronicity Earth @synchearth.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

The Conasauga blue burrower is a striking species is named after the Conasauga River, renowned for its biodiversity 🦞

An illustration of the Conasauga blue burrower crayfish with a vivid blue shell and orange-tipped claws. A circular text box reads, "Fun Fact: They build burrows with chimneys, often around houses and gardens!" A world map shows a marker in the southeastern United States. A conservation status bar highlights "Endangered" in orange.

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Synchronicity Earth @synchearth.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

A species with one of the most fascinating lifecycles, European eels are steeped in folklore 🌊

An illustration of a European eel surrounded by mussels in a muddy environment. A circular text box reads, "Fun Fact: Philosopher Aristotle believed they were born spontaneously from mud!" A world map shows a marker in Europe. A conservation status bar highlights "Critically Endangered" in red.

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Synchronicity Earth @synchearth.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

The golden skiffia was classified as Extinct in the Wild in 2018, but a reintroduction initiative (co-lead by our partner @shoalorg.bsky.social ) is helping the species bounce back 🐠

An illustration of the golden skiffia fish with orange and yellow patterns swimming among green plants. A circular text box reads, "Fun Fact: 1,000 golden skiffia were reintroduced in a day-long cultural celebration." A world map shows a marker in Mexico. A conservation status bar highlights "Extinct in the Wild" in purple.

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Synchronicity Earth @synchearth.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Seven species to tell the story of freshwater conservation! Dive into the hidden world of freshwater wildlife with the stories of seven species from across the Global Freshwater Fauna Assessment, published in Nature by the IUCN today. www.synchronicityearth.org/seven-specie... 🧵 👇

A teal background with white text reading, "1 in 4 freshwater animals at risk of extinction." Below is a white arrow-shaped box with the text, "Meet seven freshwater species from around the world." The upper right corner shows a watercolor-style illustration of a freshwater shrimp.

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Synchronicity Earth @synchearth.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

"Significant droughts, floods, and food insecurities—further reason why Indigenous representation at COP16 is crucial." Affiliate Grace Iara Souza joined Indigenous custodians at COP16 to advocate for their practices. Read more: gaiafoundation.org/reflections-... #Biodiversity #IndigenousPeoples

Two people standing either side of a sign saying "COP16 CALI - COLOMBIA Paz con la Naturaleza"

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Synchronicity Earth @synchearth.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Nature may be priceless, but biodiversity loss has a cost. A critical new report from IPBES has found that the equivalent of one quarter of global GDP is lost annually due to the environmental and health crises. www.ft.com/content/fed3...

Image of large concrete hydropower dam with crane with title 'Nature crisis costs global economy $25 trillion per year' and subtitle 'Agriculture, energy, and fishing sectors must account for nature, climate, and human health as a complex, interconnected system.'

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Synchronicity Earth @synchearth.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Happy New Year! (and hello to Bluesky!) We wish you all the best for 2025, and are looking forward to joining the community of people on this platform who are passionate about protecting #nature- especially the overlooked #species and ecosystems! #Conservation #Wildlife

Composite artwork of a dark blue circle filled with species of land, freshwater, and sea including plants, frogs, birds, fish, and reptiles from all around the world, specifically species that are being conserved by Synchronicity Earth's partners.

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