Forest access delays food insecurity. New study: Households with access to >4 forest products faced later seasonal food insecurity. Supports rights-based forest governance to secure ecosystem service benefits. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #FoodSecurity #ForestRights #EcosystemServices

Can cultural messaging shift behavior? New study: ES messages on cyanobacteria blooms didn’t shift behavior overall, but lakefront residents responded more to individual cultural framings. Place attachment matters. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #BehaviorChange #EcosystemServices

What if ag futures were more relational, ethical & imaginative? Using carbon farming & CLA, this paper critiques EU eco-managerial norms and calls for deeper transformation in agricultural policy. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #FuturesThinking #CarbonFarming #Sustainability

Rethinking nature in the Anthropocene. From ownership to reciprocity — this paper explores relational values, nature’s rights & “methodological animism” as a path to more just human–nature relations: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #RightsOfNature #RelationalValues #Sustainability

Transformations aren’t linear or fixed. A process-relational view sees them as open, emergent & relational. Rethinking causation is key to unlocking more radical sustainability theories of change: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #SustainabilityTransformations #RelationalThinking (SP)

Which behaviours help birds most — and can be changed? Activist behaviours (e.g. donating, spreading enthusiasm) rank highest in impact & changeability. A new framework for targeted conservation planning: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #BirdConservation #BehaviourChange

Social assessment of ecosystem service (ES) reveals mismatches between expert & public views in Idaho’s #Portneuf Watershed. Comparing ES priorities, change, & land use perceptions can improve local management. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #EcosystemServices #SocialAssessment (SP)

How WEIRD is your #sustainability thinking? This article explores how Western psychological #norms shape global sustainability efforts - often at the expense of more #relational worldviews from non-WEIRD cultures. 🔗 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Tree species' cultural value often mirrors ecological presence, but not always. Apple & ash trees are culturally vital despite low abundance, linked to rich ecosystem services & care practices. Insights for biocultural conservation. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #CulturalEcosystemServices (SP)

New research from Italy’s alpine protected areas: Visitors highly value aesthetic and biodiversity-related ecosystem services and awareness of the concept itself boosts appreciation: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #EcosystemServices #Conservation (SP)

🆕 A. J. Rescia et al. explore how Andalusian #landowners support #culturalecosystemservices like regional #identity & hunting. 🔎 4 landowner types 💬 Key needs: public support, flexible CES policies 📄 doi.org/10.1080/2639... #SocioEcological #BioculturalLandscapes

How WEIRD is your #sustainability thinking? This article explores how Western psychological #norms shape global sustainability efforts - often at the expense of more #relational worldviews from non-WEIRD cultures. 🔗 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Tho' #scenario building can help integrate research information into #decision-making, its promise has not been realized. Borja et al. underline a need for increased capacity by scientists in building scenarios that include context specific knowledge @esandpeople.bsky.social‬ doi.org/10.1080/2639...

Exploring wood-pastures as biocultural systems in Transylvania reveals how traditional management sustains biodiversity and cultural heritage. 🌳👩‍🌾 Key findings: maintaining these practices is crucial for conservation and understanding human-nature connections: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... (SP)

A recent study shows that emphasizing #relationalvalue losses can boost disaster management funding in #Bangladesh. Traditional monetary methods don’t fully capture these values—budget allocation preferences are more effective for adaptation policies: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

🌿 A new study highlights how #transformativechange for nature begins with our inner world. By exploring the values, worldviews, and personal transformations of #conservationists, the research reveals how inner dimensions shape commitments to sustainability: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... (SP)

A new article in our journal advances #transdisciplinary research on #social-ecological system #transformations in the Global South, laying conceptual foundations and synthesizing insights from a workshop and summer school series: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... (SP)

New study explores seed exchange networks to boost agricultural resilience 🌱. By applying relational thinking and key network metrics, once can better understand and improve agrobiodiversity: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #Agroecology #Resilience #SeedExchange (SP)

Happy to share new #openaccess research on ‘How do Nature-based Solutions contribute to biodiversity in cities?’, led by Meng Li. Published it in Ecological Indicators, please have a look here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... LinkedIn thread: www.linkedin.com/posts/avanou...

Local participation is key to sustainable resource governance. The Tsitsa Project in South Africa shows how investing in people, building confidence, and skilled facilitation drive transformative change in rural communities: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... (SP)

A new study shows how tropical marine habitats like reefs and mangroves support ecosystem services, offering insights to better connect science, policy, and management. 🔗 Read: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #MarineScience #EcosystemServices #GreatBarrierReef (SP)

New study on natural flood management (NFM) shows that balancing aesthetic preferences and flood risk reduction helps align upstream and downstream communities. Inclusive dialogue supports scaling out NFM: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #FloodManagement #NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateAction (SP)

New study shows that local stakeholders in Swiss nature parks embrace a relational view of nature, seeing themselves as part of active processes. This shift could guide a broader relational turn in environmental policy: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... 🌍 #RelationalThinking #Sustainability (SP)

A new article collection, entitled 'A Relational Turn in Sustainability for Radical Social-Ecological Transformations', out now in @esandpeople.bsky.social . Editors Paula Novo, Seb O'Connor, Simon West, Barbara Muraca and Dominic Lenzi. Link to collection 📖: www.tandfonline.com/journals/tbs...

Please welcome Kirsten Maclean (CSIRO / Australian National University) and Zsolt Molnár (HUN-REN Centre for Ecological Research) to the Editorial Board of Ecosystems and People! Learn more about their expertise, and that of the rest of our journal's EB here: www.tandfonline.com/journals/tbs...

Please welcome Kirsten Maclean (CSIRO / Australian National University) and Zsolt Molnár (HUN-REN Centre for Ecological Research) to the Editorial Board of Ecosystems and People! Learn more about their expertise, and that of the rest of our journal's EB here: www.tandfonline.com/journals/tbs...

so cool to see our 2024 publication in the account of @esandpeople.bsky.social ! using a participatory approach, we developed a qualitative model and future scenarios for nature’s contributions to people at the periurban region of Campinas, a metropolis in Brazil!

New study highlights how stakeholders in Portugal's UNESCO Biosphere Reserves value Nature's Contributions to People. Findings suggest PPGIS can enhance co-management and support sustainable practices: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... 🌍🌱 #BiosphereReserves #Sustainability #Conservation (SP)

Our new paper shows how arts-based methods can uncover human-nature connections 🎨 At Mt Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Chagga women connect with nature through cooking, agriculture, emotions and shared values 🏔️ You can read more here: doi.org/10.1080/2639... @esandpeople.bsky.social

New study highlights how stakeholders in Portugal's UNESCO Biosphere Reserves value Nature's Contributions to People. Findings suggest PPGIS can enhance co-management and support sustainable practices: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... 🌍🌱 #BiosphereReserves #Sustainability #Conservation (SP)

Congratulations to Sandra and Eduardo for this important recognition of their entire career, including of course their significant contributions to IPBES.

A recent study reveals that Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) plays a key role in reducing conflict between wolves and livestock. Areas with lost TEK face more challenges, while those with continuous wolf presence benefit from sustainable practices.🐺🌱 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... (SP)

A new study reveals that many plants vital to Colombian #artisan crafts lack international #conservation assessments. 🌿 To protect #biodiversity and cultural heritage, conservation efforts must prioritize culturally significant species: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

A new study reveals that many #plants vital to Colombian #artisancrafts lack international #conservation assessments. 🌿 To protect #biodiversity and cultural heritage, #conservation efforts must prioritize culturally significant species: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... (SP)

🌍 Call for Nominations! 🧪 IPBES invites experts & practitioners to apply to join a May 2025 in-person workshop in the Philippines on scenarios & models integrating Indigenous, local, & Mother Earth-centric knowledge systems 🗓️Deadline: 9 Feb 2025 🔗Details: www.ipbes.net/scenarios-mo...

Exploring #wildflower strip financing in #Germany, this study reveals diverse private financing schemes, key stakeholders, and farmers' motivations, shedding light on the potential of private conservation efforts: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Happy to share our paper, in which we reflect on the implications of (more) interdisciplinary thinking in nature-based solutions design and evaluation, applied to 🏖️🌊 Link to #openaccess paper: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... More info in @linkedin.com post: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

A new study shows that applying the SECI model in #nature-basedsolutions planning boosts stakeholder collaboration across catchments in #Europe. 🌍 Co-creation and knowledge exchange are key to resilient water management. 💧 Link: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... (SP)

📢Super happy to share this new study, lead by Meng Li, and with @avanoudenhoven.bsky.social, showcasing what's known about nature-based solutions in relation to urban challenges and outcomes. 🏡🌎 Spoiler: there's work to do proving their multifunctionality www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Please welcome Ecosystems and People (@esandpeople.bsky.social), the inter- and transdisciplinary journal on biodiversity, ecosystems & quality of life to Bluesky! We will be leaving the X-sphere very soon, and solely share updates on Linkedin and here. www.tandfonline.com/journals/tbs...

A recent study highlights that Indigenous peoples protect over 80% of global biodiversity, yet their governance & ethics remain undervalued in policy.🌿To combat climate & biodiversity crises, land-based practices must prioritize Indigenous justice: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... (SP)

A recent study on octopus closures in #Zanzibar reveals how #marineconservation impacts human wellbeing. Gender and equity are key, with market dynamics shaping outcomes for small-scale traders and fishers. 🌊 tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... (SP)

New study on Brazilian water governance shows how indigenous and non-indigenous river ontologies are excluded. Proposes a pluralist approach for more inclusive and sustainable planning: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... (SP) #OntologicalPluralism #WaterManagement

New research on Swiss Alpine #farmers reveals a deeper human-nature relationship than #stewardship: a partnership based on collaboration, mutual respect, and nature as an active subject. Learn more: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... (SP)

New study on #herbicide use in #Alaska shows public fears didn’t match scientific data, but lake activities like swimming and fishing still declined. Surveys reveal key insights into public risk perceptions and behavior changes: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... (SP)

New research highlights the impact of urban expansion on NCP in peri-urban areas in #Brazil. Through participatory assessments, the study explores past and future trends in NCP and identifies strategies for positive change: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... (SP)