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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Link: gw4biomed.ac.uk @gw4biomeddtp.bsky.social @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk @ecehh.org @hls.exeter.ac.uk @uniexecec.bsky.social
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University of Exeter News @uniofexeternews.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Exeter and @pml.ac.uk signed a new Memorandum of Understanding today, which will strengthen opportunities for future collaboration and allow doctoral students to capitalise on the expertise and experience of scientists from both institutions. news.exeter.ac.uk/research-net...
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Marine collaboration strengthened in boost to South West region
Two of the South West’s leading organisations for marine research and education have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reflecting their shared commitment to addressing the key issues fac...
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
New research has shown that this googly-eyed scarecrow can help save threatened seabirds from getting caught in fishing nets by around two thirds! Full paper - conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... @fishtekmarine.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk #seabirds 🦑🐟🧪🌍🌐🦤🐧
A “floating scarecrow”, which is a rotating metal object with two large googly eyes for use at sea. Text overlaid reads “what does this strange object have to do with seabirds?” An inset image in the bottom right shows some guillemots.A “floating scarecrow”, which is a rotating metal object with two large googly eyes for use at sea. Text overlaid reads “scientists have developed a floating scarecrow designed to protect threatened seabirds from bycatch in gillnet fisheries”A drone shot of a boat at sea. Two inset images of the floating scarecrow and a “scary bird” kite which is a kite shaped like a large predatory bird. Overlaid text reads “alongside an alternative deterrent technique called a scarybird kite these devices can decrease the risk of guillemots and razorbills being caught in nets by around two thirds.”The floating scarecrow at sea. Text overlaid reads “to find out more about this study visit news.exeter.ac.uk read the full paper: doi.org/10.1111/con4.70082. Horton et al (2026) Conservation Letters.
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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The ESI café is moving over to its Autumn winter menu. Jacket potatoes are now available including a filling (cheese £3.35 or Tuna £3.50) and green salad. Soups and warm bean fillings for potatoes will follow soon. Check it out! @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk
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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Link: gw4biomed.ac.uk @gw4biomeddtp.bsky.social @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk @ecehh.org @hls.exeter.ac.uk @uniexecec.bsky.social
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Global Systems Institute @gsiexeter.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
12 days to go... have you reserved your place? www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peoples-em...
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People's Emergency Briefing - Exeter
Community screening followed by a facilitated open discussion, hosted by the University of Exeter.
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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Join us today at 1pm for Dr Lucy Woodall's hybrid talk "Illuminating the deep ocean." www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins... #eisChallengeOfTheMonth #ExeterMarine #ExeterEcology
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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Congratulations to Professor Kevin Gaston, founding Director of the Environment and Sustainability Institute. He has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to ecology with honorary membership of the British Ecological Society, its highest honour. news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-e...
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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
As the Postdoc Appreciation Week comes to a close, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible contributions of our postdoctoral researchers. Here we celebrate another one of our amazing postdocs – Dr Lihong Zhang from the Department of Public Health and Sport Sciences at @exeter.ac.uk.
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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
A study in the Maldives atolls examined coral communities from shallow reefs down to 500m. The findings highlight that remoteness doesn’t necessarily mean protection and that deeper coral ecosystems need greater attention in conservation and management. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Happy Postdoc Appreciation Week! 🪅 Celebrating one of our amazing postdocs this week – Dr Thomas O'Shea-Wheller, a Research Fellow from @uniexecec.bsky.social. #PostdocAppreciationWeek #LovePostdocs #NPAW2026 @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk @doctoralexeter.bsky.social @gsiexeter.bsky.social
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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
A study in the Maldives revealed how reef fish diversity and ecological roles change with depth, helping guide conservation amid climate: conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... Find out more at Dr Lucy Woodall’s talk "Illuminating the deep ocean" on 28 Sep: www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins...
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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
It’s Postdoc Appreciation Week! Celebrating one of our amazing postdocs this week – Dr Maria Eugenia Correa-Cano, a Research Fellow at @exeter.ac.uk , whose work sits at the exciting intersection of engineering and environmental conservation.
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Jo Garrett @jogarrett.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
New Opinion piece in @plosclimate.org! Read the blog: netpositivecentre.com/news/greener... Thanks to @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social for the funding of our workshop! @ecehh.org
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Greener cities in a warming world: can we protect health without creating new risks?  - Net Positive Centre
Urban green spaces are often presented as an obvious public-health win—and with good reason.  Parks, trees, wetlands and green corridors can provide shade during heatwaves, reduce flooding, support bi...
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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
A call towards equity and justice in ocean sciences, rethinking colonial legacies, unequal collaborations and persistent power imbalances: www.nature.com/articles/s44... Hear more at Dr Lucy Woodall's talk on 28 September: www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins... #esiChallengeOfTheMonth
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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Vacancy for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the @ukri.org @netpositivecentre.bsky.social and @uniexecec.bsky.social. Deadline 28 September. careers.exeter.ac.uk/vacancies/11... @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk
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European Centre for Environment & Human Health @ecehh.org · 09/09/2026
"The relationship between the environment & human health is one of the most pressing issues we face – interdisciplinary research centres like ours will be key to navigating the challenges ahead." In our final anniversary blog, Prof Gesche Huebner looks to the future. www.ecehh.org/news/15yrs-w...
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15yrs | Where next? | ECEHH
In this final instalment of our anniversary blog, Centre director, Gesche Huebner, looks to the future of environment and health research.
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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Study highlights the potential resilience of Comoros’ deeper reefs and their importance for conservation and climate resilience. www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/18... More at Dr Lucy Woodall’s talk on 28 September at 1pm www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins...
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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Great to see this opinion piece published as a result of the Think Tank hosted by the ESI and @ecehh.org earlier this year. It brought together researchers and external partners to explore the links between greenspace, climate change, and vector-borne diseases. journals.plos.org/climate/arti...
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Will you be in New York for Climate Week? 🌍🌊 Join us for Planet Under Pressure: Protecting Our Ocean, a special event taking place in New York during one of the world's most important weeks for climate discussion and action! Event details in image #NYClimateWeek #ClimateWeek26
Event flyer. Speakers include callum roberts (Exeter), Rachel Delhaise (Convex), and Brendan Godley (Exeter).  Date: Tues 22nd September. Time: 6:30-8:30pm. Venue: 1 Hotel Central Park, 1414 6th Ave, New York, NY 10019
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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
A new paper by Dr Sarah Crowley entitled 'Wild attachments' is about the phenomena of human connections with, and persistent ties to, wildlife. 🦇 🦔https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/27539687261480369
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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Dr Lucy Woodall has taken up the ESI Challenge of the Month for September 2026. Tune in to listen to her (hybrid) talk "Illuminating the deep ocean" on Monday 28 September 1 - 2pm. www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins... #esiChallengeOfTheMonth
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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
On 14 September, join @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social and the Biodiversity and People Network for their hybrid, interdisciplinary event 'Perspectives on Environmental Memory: Philosophy, Literature, and Environmental Science.' forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...
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University of Exeter Doctoral College @doctoralexeter.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Images of Research Competition – opens 31st August! Test your skills at communicating your research to a non-specialist audience. The challenge – only 150 words and a single image to do it! Open to all @exeter.ac.uk PGRs and ECRs! Full details👉 tinyurl.com/phxawzmd #IoR2026 #NPAW2026
Winning Image for Images of Research 2025 Competition- meerkat grooming a warthog. Image by Leela Channer.
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National Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk · 13/08/2026
🧵 Wildfires have burned across the UK, drought has been declared across the whole of Wales and two-thirds of England, while rivers continue to run low...
An image from above, the charred landscape where heathland once stood
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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 22/07/2026
What does it mean to be an ecologist? 🔎🔬📸 The Ecologists in Action category of our Capturing Ecology competition celebrates the people behind ecology, working to understand and protect our natural world. Submit your photos by 31 August 👇 BES members enter for free. 
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Ecology Photo Competition | Capturing Ecology 2026 | BES
Enter the BES 2026 annual ecology photo competition and submit pictures of ecology that showcase nature, wildlife and research for a chance to win prizes.
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Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
📣 Calling all photographers 📸 Share your bumblebee photos for a chance to feature in our 2027 Bumblebee Calendar! 📅 Submit your best bumblebee photos on our website by midnight 31 August: ow.ly/Jp4U50ZAVOI #WorldPhotographyDay
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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
📣 Postdoctoral Researcher opportunity in Disease Ecology & Nature-Based Solutions to join the UKRI @netpositivecentre.bsky.social and @uniexecec.bsky.social at @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk. Application deadline: 28 Sept 2026 👉 careers.exeter.ac.uk/vacancies/11...
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
New research found bycatch in fishing nets caused 39% of deaths in 175 stranded common dolphins necropsied in Cornwall. Better monitoring, fisheries management and access to affordable mitigation technology are needed to reduce accidental deaths and protect dolphins. www.int-res.com/journals/dao...
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University of Exeter, Cornwall @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk · 17/08/2026
“Modern scientific tools are becoming so technically complex that users, and in some cases even their developers, may struggle to fully scrutinise and understand how they operate.” Professor Karen Anderson, University of Exeter, Cornwall @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social
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Scientists increasingly depend on ‘black-box’ tools they cannot control or fully understand
Scientists are increasingly relying on powerful data sources and tools that they often cannot fully understand, inspect or verify, according to a new study.   State-of-the-art tools and data like arti...
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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
We're taking a short summer break. From 23 July to 20 August, our social media channels will be unattended and messages may not receive a response during this time. We will get back to you as soon as we return. Thank you for your understanding.
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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Mining in Cornwall has left us with soils that are polluted with metals. Naturally occurring bacteria in our soils interact with pollution from mine waste, and might help clean it up. Your participation will help us all learn more about how this works: digfordirt.co.uk
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
HaSS Cornwall was delighted to welcome Prof Leith Davis from Simon Fraser University to Penryn campus, Kresen Kernow and Trebah Gardens. Dr Jim Kelly, Prof Joanie Willett and Prof Davis discussed exciting research and teaching collaboration possibilities around the theme of Celtic identity.
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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
🎨 Jess Pemberton, our brilliant artist-in-residence with @exetermarine.bsky.social, concluded her last collage session this week. We look forward seeing her exhibition soon! 🌊 www.artsandcultureexeter.co.uk/news/artist-...
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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Join us for Free Tea and Collage sessions with Jess Pemberton, ESI Artist in Residence with @exetermarine.bsky.social. Wednesday 8 and 15 July, 1 - 2pm. www.artsandcultureexeter.co.uk/news/artist-... @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk @uniexecec.bsky.social @brendangodley.bsky.social @exetergses.bsky.social
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University of Exeter News @uniofexeternews.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
The Exeter Climate Forum, a week-long gathering designed to inspire bold action on the climate emergency, is under way, with the opening session seeing the announcement of a new climate and nature institute, to be led by Professor Patrick Devine-Wright. news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-e...
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Exeter Climate Forum opens as major new institute announced
A week-long gathering designed to inspire bold action on the climate emergency has begun at the University of Exeter.  Following on from London Climate Action Week, and in a month where record-breakin...
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University of Exeter News @uniofexeternews.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
It's a week to go until the Exeter Climate Forum, our annual gathering of global climate scientists and key figures from industry and policy. news.exeter.ac.uk/university/u...
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University of Exeter gears up for vital climate gathering
Climate scientists from around the world and key figures from industry and policy will gather for the Exeter Climate Forum next week.   Hosted by the University of Exeter, the Forum brings together sc...
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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
If you missed Prof Patrick Devine-Wright's talk "Social and spatial dimensions of low carbon energy transitions" earlier this week, you can view the full video recording here: www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins... #esiChallengeOfTheMonth
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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
This includes a short presentation on the research from network ecologist Professor Christopher Kaiser-Bunbury @uniexecec.bsky.social.
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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Following on the heels of London Climate Action Week, the Exeter Climate Forum is an opportunity to engage in deeper reflection, meaningful conversations and strategic thinking ahead of the crucial COP31 summit later this year. 🌍 exeterclimateforum.com
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University of Exeter, Cornwall @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk · 19/06/2026
Applications are open for a pioneering new Masters by Research (MbyRes) programme on 'Engineering Ecosystem Resilience' at the @uniexecec.bsky.social on our Penryn Campus. A £500,000 grant from ARIA will cover home tuition fees and other funding for 20 postgraduate researchers. Find out more.
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The Advanced Research and Invention Agency to fund pioneering cohort of research students at the University of Exeter, Cornwall
A cohort of 20 postgraduate researchers will embark on a pioneering new Masters by Research (MbyRes) on ‘Engineering Ecosystem Resilience’ at the University of Exeter, Cornwall thanks to a £500,000 gr...
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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Join us today 22 June at 1pm for Professor Patrick Devine-Wright’s talk "Social and spatial dimensions of low carbon energy transitions." 👉 www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins... (1/2) #esiChallengeOfTheMonth @accessnetwork.bsky.social @acadsocsciences.bsky.social @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk
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Global Systems Institute @gsiexeter.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Join our live lesson: Climate at the crossroads. Part of the #ExeterClimateForum, delivered by Encounter Edu. Hear from leading climate researchers on the global carbon cycle, coral reefs and climate solutions. 🗓 2 July ⏰ 2:00pm UK time ⏳ 45 mins ✅ Free to attend: encounteredu.com/live-lessons...
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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 18/06/2026
We’re delighted to be able to share some exciting news: We’ve climbed 19 places in the QS World University Rankings 2027, and we’re now ranked 136th globally. This achievement reflects the growing strength of our reputation as one of the world’s top universities. news.exeter.ac.uk/staff-news/e...
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University of Exeter, Cornwall @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk · 16/06/2026
New alliance launched on #WorldSeaTurtleDay to protect Atlantic leatherbacks 🐢 Wilkes Atlantic Leatherback Turtle Alliance (WALTA) will tackle urgent knowledge and action gaps as some populations face endangered and critically endangered status. news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-e...
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New alliance to protect Atlantic’s leatherback turtles launched on World Sea Turtle Day
(Version en Español abajo / Version française ci-dessous / Versão em português abaixo) A newly established alliance, comprising leading researchers and conservation experts, has mobilised to safeguard...
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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
A Fellow of the @acadsocsciences.bsky.social, Professor Devine-Wright will be sharing insights from the ACCESS project in his upcoming (hybrid) talk "Social and spatial dimensions of low carbon energy transitions" on 22 June. www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins... #esiChallengeOfTheMonth
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University of Exeter, Cornwall @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk · 16/06/2026
Dr Tiago de Melo Cartaxo, founder and lead of the Exeter Centre for Environmental Law, has developed a new blueprint which he hopes will rescue urban environmental policy from fragmented governance and outdated legal frameworks. news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-h... @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social
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Traditional legal systems ill-equipped for the fast-moving realities of climate change, study warns
Traditional legal systems around the world are increasingly ill-equipped to cope with the fast-moving impact of climate change on communities, new research warns. Courts and authorities who control pl...
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Today (World Sea Turtle Day) we’re proud to launch the Wilkes Atlantic Leatherback Turtle Alliance (WALTA). A growing collab of 50+ partners in 25+ countries, WALTA will build evidence needed to protect Atlantic leatherback turtles To find out more, visit savetheleatherbacks.org @exeter.ac.uk
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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Campus BioBlitz: Join The Rock Pool Project for a fun, interactive wildlife challenge on Penryn Campus on Tuesday 16 June 12 - 2pm. Celebrate the wildlife around us while trying out a new BioBlitz technology for recording and discovering nature. 🐞🦋🌿🪱 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/join-the-b...
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