Very interesting and provocative talk by Clive Splash. Many good points and valid criticism, but also no easy solutions. How we reach true transformative change in a world where values continue to clash remains unclear #eccb2024_bologna #eccb2024

Very timely work on the advocacy role of scientists in an age of increasing policy need and misinformation #eccb2024

Had a blast at this year's #eccb2024_bologna ECCB 2024 Bologna meeting old and new friends alike. Although my brain is currently a sleep-deprived potato, I am very much looking forward to the next one! Save travels home everyone!

We are at the N2K Biogeographical Process of the Continental, Alpine, Pannonian, Steppe and Black Sea region, presenting our work and establishing collaborations with national authorities to support their effort towards building a coherent pan-european conservation network

In the era of conflict and wars, polarisation and questioning the role of science, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)'s scientific bridging role between east and west, north and south, rich and poor, left and right - is more important than ever.

I was asked to write a comment for a great new paper by Binbin Li et al. out in Current Biology on protected areas supporting both biodiversity and livelihoods. My comment focuses on this and the challenges of assessing impacts of protection: authors.elsevier.com/a/1jOXk3QW8S6E…

🏙️🌍 A new machine learning framework developed by IIASA researchers Siddharth Joshi, Behnam Zakeri, and colleagues maps global rooftop growth from 2020 to 2050, paving the way for smarter urban planning and solar energy adoption. Find out more 🔎iiasa.ac.at/news/jul-2024/…

This morning, Captain Paul Watson was arrested in Nuuk, Greenland by Danish federal police, who boarded the M/Y John Paul DeJoria as soon as it docked. The crew had stopped to refuel while en route to the Northwest Passage as part of #OpKangeiMaru, our campaign aimed at

Dear AI Companies, instead of sneakily scraping OpenStreetMap.org, how about a tiny $10,000 donation? We'll even throw in a shiny new download link to our entire planet's geo data! Who knew it was that easy! supporting.openstreetmap.org/donate/ #win #ai #bots #OpenStreetMap 🌍 🤖 🤑

📢NEW training module on the Trans-European Nature Network! Discover how NaturaConnect offers scientific support for designing the TEN-N by upholding the principles of CARE: Comprehensiveness, Adequacy, Resilience, & Effectiveness. Enrol now: tinyurl.com/ENA-NC #HorizonEU

Interested in landscapes, ecology, evolution & conservation? We have some new work for you! We synthesized perspectives on the matrix: land use or environmental conditions that differ from either species’ habitat or reference natural conditions. (1/6) annualreviews.org/content/journa…

🚨Join us!🚨 Food and Agriculture Organization is looking for a technical specialist to support the work of rhe Global Forest Observations Initiative Secretariat Apply by August 19th! 👉 jobs.fao.org/careersection/…

Optimizing restoration: People-centric plans lead to tradeoffs with both climate and biodiversity | New PNASNews study lead by @IIASA_Vienna YSSP participant Trisha Gopalakrishna pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pn… Piero Visconti

📣📣all SCB members in Europe, opportunity to influence SCB - Europe Region: vote for next President-Elect by August 30th (link in your email). The elected person will later become President of Europe Region. Candidates are Laura Bosco Laura Bosco & Stephen Venn Stephen Venn

Our new paper just out: nature.com/articles/s4155… urging caution in overstating potential benefits of animals for carbon sequestration. While benefits exist, we must recognise the uncertainties, limitations of scale and ethical implications Lead by Ethan Duvall and Andrew Abraham

The paper presenting sRedList (sredlist.eu) is now online! sRedList will assist IUCN Red List assessors to conduct more comprehensive and standardized species assessments, ultimately helping to keep the Red List up-to-date sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Incorrect conclusions are being drawn from this recent Science paper on the effectiveness of climate policies around the world. What does the paper actually show? science.org/doi/10.1126/sc… 1/20+ 🧵

We are close to completion of this vitally important corridor in Sumatra, essential for elephant conservation in the region. Fewer than 20 parcels remain to purchase and restore. With a little more support, we'll soon complete the corridor! #savingnature #conservation

🌍 Join the #NaturaConnect Stakeholder Community! It brings together a diverse network of scientists, policymakers, NGOs & more to engage in designing a blueprint for a Trans-European Nature Network of protected & connected areas. buff.ly/3OkZD1e

New article with applications of the MPA Guide around the world for evaluating and improving MPA implementation and management authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S03…