Then there is this study on the national level by @sophiejago.bsky.social and colleagues, including @joelangley9.bsky.social @juliajones.bsky.social @jamesborrell.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Once in a while you get a week when a whole strain of highly complementary papers is published. Such was the case this week, with three great papers all discussing the social dimensions of conservation in relation to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework’s target of 30x30 🧵

Trade-offs between nature and people in Ethiopia’s protected areas demonstrate challenges in translating global conservation targets into national realities. Conservation costs and often the least able to pay. Great work from James Borrell at RBG Kew. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Ethiopia’s protected areas are working — and that is worth celebrating. Our new paper in @natecoevo.nature.com looks at what Ethiopia’s experience can teach us about the challenges in turning global conservation targets into effective and equitable national action. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Thrilled to be on the panel at #CGIARscienceweek Environment & Biodiversity side event discussing @kewgardens.bsky.social work on agro biodiversity conservation led by @jamesborrell.bsky.social and #sophiejago full session available here url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/0nelCNYROf... w/ Cargele Masso

🪴 We're at the International Congress for Conservation Biology #ICCB2025 in Brisbane! From climate-resilient food systems and crayfish conservation to global biodiversity targets and ex-situ plant strategies, our Kew scientists are sharing work that matters. Come say hello if you spot us 🌿✨

Had an amazing time at #BES2024 @britishecolsoc.bsky.social! Great to connect with brilliant researchers, share our work on Ethiopia's progress toward #30x30, and get valuable feedback. Icing on the cake? Tasty Ethiopian food and a chance to practice our Amharic—bringing back fieldwork memories!🌍