Mangroves do more than shield coasts. They hold stories of women’s resilience, leadership and deep-rooted knowledge. 🌱 Putting women at the centre of #MangroveConservation is necessary. 💚 Find out why from Women4Biodiversity. https://women4biodiversity.org/world-mangrove-day-2025/

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)

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)

🌿 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 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....

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)

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...

🆕 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

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)

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)

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....

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...

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...

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...

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 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)

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...

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!

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...

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

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....

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)

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 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)

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

🌍 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...

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/...

Just published: The new edition of my newsletter for journalists (and anyone else) interested in biodiversity, the ecological crisis and nature-based solutions to climate change. It has news, resources, jobs, great stories, and more. 🌏🧪 thenaturebeat.substack.com/p/nature-bea...

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)

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/...

📢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...

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...

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)

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)

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)

Looking for a #PhDposition? This one explores the dynamic interactions between (peri-) #urban #nature and #climate, based at @unileiden.bsky.social ! Work with @avanoudenhoven.bsky.social and @roypaco.bsky.social and be part of a dedicated and driven team. Deadline Dec. 2nd!

We’re seeking a dedicated #PhD candidate to explore the dynamic interactions between (peri-) #urban #nature and #climate, based at @unileiden.bsky.social ! Apply by December 2nd at the latest. Read more about the criteria, and apply via the following link: www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/vacancies...

So proud of Meng Li, for winning the poster prize 🏆at the #Ecosystemservices Partnership conference. Her poster is entitled 'Solution to what? Global assessment of #naturebasedsolutions 🌳, urban challenges and outcomes.' 🗞️ A preprint on the global analysis can be found here: lnkd.in/efAmkz_g

So proud of Meng Li, for winning the poster prize 🏆at the #Ecosystemservices Partnership conference. Her poster is entitled 'Solution to what? Global assessment of #naturebasedsolutions 🌳, urban challenges and outcomes.' 🗞️ A preprint on the global analysis can be found here: lnkd.in/efAmkz_g

New LSE Impact of Social Sciences blog with @chriscvitanovic.bsky.social - what does it take to be a knowledge broker between environmental science and management? Some answers here blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...

“Experts and scientists are migrating to Bluesky in record numbers.” Welcome if you’re new (and if you’re not, please help by reposting) - here’s a starter pack for the #biodiversity science-policy community: go.bsky.app/LjV86zg

Well hello there! I've finally made the shift, in an attempt to rekindle the inspiration and joy that I've missed for a while. Happy to chat about the values of nature, sustainability education and the academic journal Ecosystems & People. Profile here 🕸️🔗 www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/staffmemb...

@avanoudenhoven.bsky.social giving a talk on how to teach #ecosystemservices in University curricula. Full room at the #ESP24 Conference in Wageningen @unileiden.bsky.social

Well hello there! I've finally made the shift, in an attempt to rekindle the inspiration and joy that I've missed for a while. Happy to chat about the values of nature, sustainability education and the academic journal Ecosystems & People. Profile here 🕸️🔗 www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/staffmemb...