This FRIDAY in our #Nature seminar Hugh Possingham will be joining us to discuss whether science impacts nature conservation policy.

Join Hugh Possingham as he illustrates his talk with a wealth of conservation experience. Online & in-person, followed by a drinks reception

We are hiring! Looking for a postdoc researching the relationship between nature and human health and wellbeing, any disciplinary approach welcome

This #OxfordJob is open for applications until 1st May - do apply if you haven't already.

Congratulations Amy Hinsley on winning a Schmidt AI in Science Fellowship with Oxford Biology! Amy is a fantastic wildlife trade researcher, a super supportive PhD supervisor, and thoroughly deserving of this achievement 🎉 biology.ox.ac.uk/article/three-…

We have a great lecture this afternoon. Understanding how and why people restore landscapes, and what the impacts of that restoration is on human well being. With
Forrest Fleischman

In-person & online followed by a drinks reception, everyone welcome: oxfordbiodiversitynetwork.bookwhen.com

🚨 Big news: #ConservationWorks !

While known intuitively, we now have the first evidence - and that scaling conservation interventions would be transformational for halting & reversing biodiversity loss 🌍

A new collaborative study in Science Magazine 👇
bit.ly/3xJ9gSS

This may be one of the biggest papers I ever have the privilege to be part of.

Out now in Science Magazine, we ask: Are nature conservation interventions working?

The answer is YES. We now need to fund MORE to reverse global biodiversity declines.

science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…

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This is a great start from The Labour Party but even better would be recognising ALL our impacts on nature in order to fulfil our obligations under the CBD COP15 Global Biodiversity Framework. The #CANBill of Zero Hour is a simple way to do this... theguardian.com/environment/20…

New analysis researchers at the ECI have contributed to shows that nature loss could lead to an estimated 12% loss of GDP in the coming years - a larger impact than the global financial crisis or #COVID19 . Dr Nicola Ranger
greenfinanceinstitute.com/news-and-insig…

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Join us this Friday as Forrest Fleischman discusses Restoration Social Science: Understanding how and why people restore landscapes, and what the impacts of restoration are on human well being. in person and online: oxfordbiodiversitynetwork.bookwhen.com

On 16th April, parts of the Arabian Peninsula had 18 months of rainfall in 24 hours. In The Conversation, Richard Washington, Professor of Climate Science at SoGE, University of Oxford, explains why Dubai's recent unprecendented rainfall was not caused by cloud seeding.

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From the brink of decline to a beacon of hope: the incredible journey of the Egyptian Vulture showcases the power of international collaboration and conservation efforts!

Read about the amazing work this coalition of conservationists have been doing here: buff.ly/3W6Av3K

Brilliant new film from Zero Hour! 🌍

It’s time to get serious about the climate-nature crisis. And that means ensuring that our future MPs are backing the Climate and Nature Bill. #CANBill

zerohour.uk #EarthDay

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Excellent article in Mongabay Sean Mowbray on how essential it is to reduce the impacts & consumption of concrete, feat Aurora Torres @[email protected] talking about the biodv impacts & me about the need to eventually transition to a post-growth infrastructure stock news.mongabay.com/2024/04/circul…

💡HESTIA Hackathon💡

Passionate about #sustainability ? Join us in Barcelona, 7-8 Sept 2024 and help us make a difference! 🌱🌍

Register by 1st July 2024: ikpbjce1f3c.typeform.com/to/tHegxDyH

Cost: £200/€230 (to cover venue and meals)

#HESTIA #Barcelona #Tech #OpenData #LCA

WIldCRU is inviting applications from exceptional early career #conservationists to join our popular Postgraduate Diploma in International #Wildlife Conservation Practice.
For more info see: tinyurl.com/44pmfus8
Application deadline: 14.06.2024

Island bats have been discovered to be valuable allies for farmers! 🦇

A new study by Ricardo Rocha (@OxfordBiology) and colleagues has highlighted how these secretive mammals can be beneficial, feeding on important agricultural pests.

Read more 👉 ow.ly/hWlY50RjFLC

Pleased to have released a report today which identifies neighbourhoods in #Oxfordshire experiencing both socio-economic deprivation & poor provision of accessible green spaces, with a view to these neighbourhoods being prioritised in terms of planning, allocation of funding, &

🐷Exciting new study from Dr Harriet Bartlett exploring the complex trade-offs in pig farming🐷

From greenhouse gases to animal welfare, the paper discusses how different farming systems compare. The findings challenge assumptions and highlight the need for nuanced solutions 🌱