NbSI Director Prof Nathalie Seddon was one of ten experts who delivered evidence at the UK's first-ever National Emergency Briefing www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/uk-nati...

Thank you to @wedonthavetime.bsky.social for this excellent resource: a series of powerful interviews with the experts and influential attendees at the National Emergency Briefing last Thursday. #NEB2025 #ClimateCrisis www.wedonthavetime.org/events/natio...

"We need nature woven back into daily life: children learning outdoors, schools surrounded by shade and green space, cities planned as places that cool, heal and connect. When people have regular contact with nature, they care for it & care for each other." Nat Seddon @naturebasedsols.bsky.social

Prof Nathalie Seddon, Director of @naturebasedsols.bsky.social, spoke at the UK’s first @nebriefing.bsky.social on the climate and nature crises. Addressing over a thousand leaders, she pushed for nature to be treated as core to policy - essential for resilience and a safe, thriving society ⬇️

"Nature is not a ‘nice to have’; it is critical national infrastructure”🌿 -The message Prof Nathalie Seddon delivered to over 1000 MPs, peers & leaders at the UK’s first-ever National Emergency Briefing on the Nature & Climate crisis #neb2025 ➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/uk-nati...

Hope amidst disappointment 🌎 Dr Aline Soterroni shares key takeaways from #COP30, where she has been sharing her research showing that "there is no net zero climate solution in Brazil without nature-based solutions..." @biology.ox.ac.uk @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social @smithschool.ox.ac.uk

Brazil cannot reach Net Zero by 2050 without nature as its strongest ally - Dr Aline Soterroni in @theconversation.com Brasil yesterday📰🌎 “It is crucial to understand that biodiversity is essential, not optional” Read the article➡️ theconversation.com/para-alcanca... @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social #COP30

To achieve Net Zero by 2050, Brazil needs to use nature as an ally 🌳 New article (in Portuguese) from Aline Soterroni of @naturebasedsols.bsky.social 👇 theconversation.com/para-alcanca...

🌎COP30 Week One: Signals of progress and what must come next ⬇️ Read our reflections on climate, nature & justice at COP30: www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/reflect... #PeoplesSummit #COP30 #ClimateJustice 📷: The Peoples' March, COP30 Belém, 15th November. Photo Credit: Aline Soterroni

“There is no net zero in Brazil without nature” -Dr Aline Soterroni at our #COP30 side event yesterday in Belém A collaboration for biodiversity-climate synergies with @greenpeace.org @wwfbrasil.bsky.social @sosmataatlantica.bsky.social Read the summary by @iisd.org ⬇️ enb.iisd.org/climate-biod...

We’re delighted to be co-hosting a side event at #COP30 today! 🌎 Bringing together experts from academia, NGOs and government, we’ll discuss how we can strengthen synergies between biodiversity and climate, with a strong focus on Brazil With @greenpeace.org, WWF and @sosmataatlantica.bsky.social

COP30 kicks off in Belém! 🌎 From pledges to practice: why COP30 could mark a turning point towards justice, reciprocity and regeneration Our team is on the ground working to connect research with policy and practice Our hopes for COP30➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/belem-c...

📢 Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) was just launched at #COP30Belém 🌎 What does this new investment mechanism mean for forest protection worldwide? And could it mark a paradigm shift in #climatefinance? Read our #TFFF updates ➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/tropica...

Will you be in Belém for #COP30? Connect with us there! 🌎 Side event with @erikaberenguer.bsky.social , @greenpeace.org, @wwf.org.uk, @sosmataatlantica.bsky.social ➡️ seors.unfccc.int/reports/even... @smithschool.ox.ac.uk Event ➡️ www.smithschool.ox.ac.uk/event/cop30-... @cop30brazil.bsky.social

🌎 The launch of the updated IUCN Global Standard for #NaturebasedSolutions sets a new global benchmark for high-quality, high-integrity NbS Read insights from NbSI Deputy Director Dr Jennifer Lucey, who contributed to the revision process ⬇️ 🔗 www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/iucn-gl...

Exclusive opportunity to hear from leading researchers, policymakers and civil society on: 🌳Enabling Opportunities for Forest Protection and Climate Action at COP30🌳 >>Tuesday 28th October Limited places remaining, book here: bookwhen.com/oxfordbiodiv...

🌿Join us for a wonderful talk this week with visiting scholar Rutendo Lerato Ngara! "From Cognitive Justice to Ethical Repair: Towards Climate Resilience through Indigenous and Gendered Knowledge Systems" ➡️In person: bookwhen.com/oxfordbiodiv... ➡️Online: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a1274b...

🚨Climate change & weak policies endanger Brazil’s Cerrado endemic flora🌿 A new study uses scenario modelling to examine the dangerous feedback loop between land-use change and climate change for the world’s most biodiverse savanna Read more: www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/climate...

🌍🎓 "Twice a year we bring together a truly global, cross-sector cohort for an intensive, highly interactive exploration of the very latest science and practice on nature-based solutions." - Prof Nathalie Seddon Featured in University of Oxford #ClimateEducation: www.ox.ac.uk/climate-and-...

How can #NaturebasedSolutions balance bankability and integrity? 🌱 Explore the governance and financing of NbS projects on our NbS to Global Challenges Foundation Course 🌍 Led by @wwf.org.uk NbS team Apply now (deadline 13th October 2025) ➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/nature-based...

🌿 Shaping the future with #NaturebasedSolutions: Policymaking for NbS🌿 🎓 Join our October 2025 NbS Foundation Course to explore the science, practice, policy, governance and financing of nature-based solutions. Apply here (Deadline 13th Oct): www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/nature-based...

The core challenge of #naturefinance: how can we green finance and finance green? 🌿💰 Join expert Professor Nicola Ranger on the upcoming NbS to Global Challenges Foundation Course – currently open for applications ➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/nature-based...

How can we better capture nature’s values for decision-making?🌱 Explore this crucial question & more on the upcoming NbS Foundation Course, currently open for applications: www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/nature-based... Including insights from the recent paper on NbS for #economicrecovery⬇️

How can the Planning and Infrastructure Bill bring positive outcomes for people and #naturerecovery? ➡️ New Briefing Note highlights priority amendments to make the Bill less damaging and more nature-positive 📜 Read here: www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/plannin... @eci-bio.bsky.social

Land-based carbon dioxide removal #CDR options have strong emphasis in the EU’s roadmap to #netzero, but at what cost? 🌎 A new study shows how the EU climate neutrality strategy may undermine nature-based mitigation goals in the Global South ➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/potenti...

Scholarship applications are still open for our NbS to Global Challenges Foundation Course - October 2025! 🎓 Apply using the scholarship application form 👉 forms.office.com/e/LwspKBp5uW ⏰ Applications close Tuesday 2nd September. #NbSEducation #NaturebasedSolutions

AGRIIH shared early progress on their collaborative agricultural resilience work at #BES Nature, Farming & Food Symposium, and #Groundswell 2025🌾 Find out more & sign up to get involved: www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/agriih-...

Welcoming applications for our next NbS to Global Challenges course - October 2025 🌏 For professionals seeking a solid understanding of #naturebasedsolutions, their implementation in practice & 'what good looks like' Find out more & apply ➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/nature-based...

Shade trees hold diverse values to cocoa farmers in Ekiti State, Nigeria 🌳 A new #mixedmethods study published in #AgroforestrySystems by NbSI’s Zoe Brown found that cocoa farms host a rich diversity of native & economically valuable trees ➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/shade-t...

📢 A historic win for climate justice: New ruling from the 'World Court' opens the door for ambitious climate action 🌏 The International Court of Justice delivered an advisory opinion on States’ legal obligations in respect to climate change ➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/icj-adv...

'Biodiversity supports the very fundamentals of human life, but its multi-faceted nature means it is easy for aspects of it to be in decline without us even realising.' @naturebasedsols.bsky.social's Dr Emily Warner discusses the challenges of measuring biodiversity. #OxfordClimate

"How do we measure success in the fight to save nature?" 🌱 New Expert Comment by NbSI's Dr Emily Warner for @ox.ac.uk #Naturebasedsolutions projects won't find success without strong ecological monitoring, but this is not always an easy task. Read the full article ➡️ www.ox.ac.uk/news/feature...

Last few days to apply to join our team as Executive Education & Administrative Assistant 🌿 If you are a people person with strong organisational skills, we'd love to hear from you! Find full details and how to apply here: my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru... Deadline Friday 8th August 12:00 UK time

🌍 | Nathalie Seddon, Professor of Biodiversity @biology.ox.ac.uk ‬ and Founding Director of @naturebasedsols.bsky.social, champions the importance of working with nature in the bid to tackle the climate crisis. Learn more about her career and research ⬇️ www.ox.ac.uk/climate-and-... #OxfordClimate

🌱 We are welcoming applications for the next #NaturebasedSolutions to Global Challenges foundation course: October 2025 Learn the fundamentals of NbS from experts on policy, governance, finance and more. Find out more ➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/nature-based...

'Nature-based Solutions for Societal Transformation' is one of our most viewed talks this year. Challenging narrow approaches that reduce Nature-based Solutions to offsets or isolated projects, calling for integrating Indigenous & Local Knowledge for just, transformative change.

Join our next NbS to Global Challenges Foundation Course - October 2025 (online) 📚 Taught by world-leading experts, you will explore the science, policy, practice, resourcing and governance of #naturebasedsolutions 🌍 Find out more & apply ➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/nature-based...

📣 We’re hiring! Executive Education and Administrative Assistant Join the dynamic Nature-based Solutions Initiative (NbSI) team, driving global impact in climate, biodiversity, and human well-being. 🌿 Find out more & apply here: my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru... ⏰ Deadline 12 noon Friday 8th August

In @uk.theconversation.com this week, NbSI Director Prof Nathalie Seddon warns that recent funding cuts threaten the ecosystems we rely on - from flood defence to public health, but "There is still time to change course" Read more in The Conversation UK ➡️ theconversation.com/nature-frien...

How can we make cities a place where people and nature thrive together? Melissa Felipe Cadillo explains how a recent Citizens’ Jury created a collective vision for Oxford’s environmental future 👇 bit.ly/4evNDqd @naturebasedsols.bsky.social @iccs.bsky.social @oxmartinschool.bsky.social @ox.ac.uk

Ghana’s cocoa farms are at the heart of a sustainability challenge: how can we grow chocolate without harming the planet?🍫 #RhodesScholar Lubasi Limweta conducted fieldwork in the Ashanti region of Ghana, working alongside farmers to study how agroforestry systems affect biodiversity. Read more🌿⬇️

🌾Mapping interdisciplinary research opportunities for #AgriculturalResilience A recent AGRIIH workshop explored how interdisciplinary collaboration can strengthen agricultural resilience in the UK and beyond, identifying 3 focal research areas➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/agriih-...

Tomorrow at London Climate Action Week, ONZ Fellow Dr Aline Soterroni will be opening an event on climate justice in the Amazon. Join her & a panel of incredible speakers at 9:30am. Tickets are free! www.eventbrite.com.br/e/climate-ju... @naturebasedsols.bsky.social @biology.ox.ac.uk

What types of Carbon Dioxide Removal #CDR are #NaturebasedSolutions? Join this seminar chaired by NbSI's Aline Soterroni to learn more 👇 @co2rehub.bsky.social

💰 Did the 2025 Spending Review underestimate nature's potential for economic renewal? Read the Expert Comment @ox.ac.uk by NbSI Director Prof Nathalie Seddon ➡️ www.ox.ac.uk/news/2025-06... & the open letter to the Prime Minister ➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/leading...

Listening to the Earth: An Afternoon with Indigenous Wisdom Keepers Join Ailton Krenak, Davi Kopenawa Yanomami, & Adana Omagua Kambeba, three of the most respected Indigenous leaders and guardians of ancestral wisdom from Brazil and the Amazon: Register here ➡️ www.eventbrite.com/e/listening-...

How can #naturebasedsolutions truly drive transformative change? 🌱 A recent paper led by @caitlinhafferty.bsky.social unpacks the politics of NbS governance, exploring how researchers, practitioners & policymakers can work to recentre power ➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/power-p...

📣 Our newsletter is live! 🌿 Find out what the NbSI team have been up to and explore our latest research ➡️ us19.campaign-archive.com?e=__test_ema...

PhD Student Lubasi Limweta shares updates from fieldwork in the Ashanti Region, Ghana, where the Flourishing Landscapes Programme is investigating the balance between ecological, social and economic outcomes of cocoa agroforestry systems 🍫 ➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/updates...

🌴 Sustainability & Climate Innovation in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) NbSI PhD Student Zoe Brown shares insights from Island Innovation’s 2025 Global Sustainable Islands Summit in St. Kitts & Nevis ➡️ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/island-...