πΏ Trees arenβt the only way to cool cities
New research by @ecioxford.bsky.social DPhil student Camilla Hyslop finds native grasslands in Johannesburg can cool neighbourhoods just as effectively as urban forests & were nearly 2Β°C cooler than heavily built-up areas.
www.eci.ox.ac.uk/news/grassla...
06.03.2026 10:30
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Looking forward to hosting @guyshrubsole.bsky.social today 415 pm to explore this history of land ownership in England and its role in nature loss and recovery. In person and online - all welcome !
06.03.2026 11:24
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Job Details
Come & work with us. Be at the heart of Oxfordβs environmental transformation. The Oxford Networks for the Environment are seeking an exceptional Impact Facilitator to evaluate, strengthen, and amplify the real-world impact of environmental research across the University. @ecioxford.bsky.social π
04.03.2026 14:43
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What does nature recovery mean? For Keith Kirby: A world where wildflowers are so common we donβt worry about children picking them. In this Nature Recovery podcast, we explore Wytham Woods, ash dieback, deer management, & how pple have shaped this landscape. www.buzzsprout.com/2135393/epis...
04.03.2026 09:15
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π "If conservation is framed just in terms of reducing extinction, we risk ending up with under-ambitious #conservation goals."
This #WorldWildlifeDay, read our recent Q&A with Dr Molly Grace - Co-Chair, IUCN Green Status of Species Working Group - on the state and future of wildlife conservation β¬οΈ
03.03.2026 09:39
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It's World Wildlife Day, so the perfect moment to pencil a talk into your calendars.
9 March, at @morethanadodo.bsky.social we will host @danchallender.bsky.social from @biology.ox.ac.uk, talking about the elusive, endangered and no doubt enchanting pangolins.
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03.03.2026 11:51
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This is a fabulous opportunity. Please share far and wide.
03.03.2026 15:01
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Happy World Wildlife Day! π¦
Here are just some of the species our researchers study alongside collaborators from around the world.
From animal behaviour and ecosystem dynamics to human-wildlife interactions and much more, our team works to support conservation efforts through data-driven research.
03.03.2026 14:39
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Do forests make it rain? π§οΈπ³on 13.3 Prof Dominick Spracklen will be exploring how tropical forests shape rainfall, heat, fire & public health, and why deforestation is an immediate climate risk. In person & online. @ecioxford.bsky.social bookwhen.com/oxfordbiodiv...
03.03.2026 09:30
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The Soy Moratorium is critical for protecting the Amazon, but recent political choices threaten to undermine it
Dr Aline Soterroni explains why the science supports strengthening - rather than weakening - the #SoyMoratorium
β‘οΈ www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/news/soy-mor...
02.03.2026 12:35
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AI for Nature Recovery β Improving the Journey from Data to Decisions - Prof Kate Jones
YouTube video by Oxford Nature Network
On Friday @profkatej.bsky.social discussed AI for Nature Recovery β Improving the Journey from Data to Decisions, & explored how AI, bioacoustics, sensing tech & machine learning are reshaping biodiversity monitoring & conservation policy. You can watch it here now.
02.03.2026 13:20
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The UKβs report to the CBD, just published, shows we are making progress towards the ambitious targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. But action to date is insufficient to put nature on a path to recovery by 2030. www.linkedin.com/pulse/uk-rep...
ort.cbd.int/national-rep...
28.02.2026 10:03
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What happens if you try to map an entire countryβs nature finance flows? β Oxford Nature Network
Alice Stuart, Postdoctoral Researcher at the Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery explores some of the work being carried out within the CBA Reimagining Nature Finance fellowship to understand financ...
πΏ New blog! Ever wondered what happens when you try to map a whole countryβs natureβfinance flows? π€ Dive into this fascinating breakdown from @aliceillustrates.bsky.social, itβs eye-opening and super relevant for anyone thinking about conservation, investment, and the future of our planet.
02.03.2026 10:52
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Are we on track to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030?
On 4 March 2026 (5β6:15pm), Dr David Cooper joins us at the Oxford Martin School, in person and online, to assess progress on the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and what comes next.
Register: https://bit.ly/4aXTh3i
28.02.2026 23:01
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New research led by mbsj.bsky.socialβ¬, a researcher at the Environmental Change Institute, contributing important long-term insight into how Amazon forests are responding to increasing climate stress. π³
02.03.2026 09:18
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How to make sure the nature credits you buy are real β newΒ research
π± New research shows how to make sure the nature credits you buy are real, not just greenwashing. Dive into science-based tips for stronger biodiversity & climate impact from Nature Recovery experts. Read moreπ
@ecioxford.bsky.social @biology.ox.ac.uk @natduffus.bsky.social @joewbull.bsky.social
27.02.2026 15:34
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A flyer about an event taking place on 2 March at the Oxford Martin School. The event is titled "OPEN Conversation on Parliament, Policy, and Sustainable Impact". It will cover how researchers can better engage with the UK Parliament's Select Committees. The discussion panel will include Committee Specialists from the House of Commons and Oxford University academics.
Do you want to β¬οΈ the impact of your research? Join @oxpolicyengaged.bsky.social, the ZERO Institute & @smithschool.ox.ac.uk at @oxmartinschool.bsky.social on 2 March for a conversation on engaging with the UK Parliament's Select Committees. Read more & register: zero.ox.ac.uk/events/open-...
26.02.2026 15:40
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Rice gene discovery could cut fertiliser use while protecting yields
Researchers have identified the master regulator in plants that balances root and shoot growth when nutrients are limited π±
In field trials, rice plants with an improved version of the gene had yield increases of up to 24% π
27.02.2026 09:46
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A flyer advertising for hiring at TABLE for a postdoctoral researcher based in Brazil. We are seeking a full time bilingual postdoctoral researcher who will be based at the University of SΓ£o Pauloβs Campus Fernando Costa, in Pirassununga. The successful candidateβs role will be to map, describe and analyse food system narratives in Brazil with a particular focus on the livestock, meat and dairy sectors. Apply by 15 March 2026.
TABLE is hiring!
We are seeking a full time bilingual postdoctoral researcher who will be based at the University of SΓ£o Paulo and will map, describe and analyse food system narratives in Brazil with a particular focus on the livestock, meat & dairy sectors.
More info here: buff.ly/NqnjfjD
27.02.2026 10:27
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'Putting nature on a path to recovery: how are we doing?' with Drβ¦
In this talk, Dr David Cooper will highlight why it is important to take urgent action β why biodiversity is important for peopleβs security andβ¦
We are really looking forward to @hdavidcooper.bsky.social talk at the @oxmartinschool.bsky.social next week. Everyone is welcome, so do sign up while there are still seats available.
27.02.2026 15:13
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Still some seats available for this talk from @profkatej.bsky.social this afternoon. She will be discussing AI for Nature Recovery: Improving the Journey from
Data to Decisions' Register here: bookwhen.com/oxfordbiodiv...
@ecioxford.bsky.social @oxfordgeography.bsky.social @biology.ox.ac.uk
27.02.2026 14:19
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Oxford Nature Network & Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery Events - Booking by Bookwhen
Join us in person or on line - more info and to register here
26.02.2026 10:12
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Next Fri @guyshrubsole.bsky.social joins us to discuss nature in crisis in England. If big landowners claim to be stewards, how do we prove itβs not greenwash? Heβll explore tougher accountability & initiatives to democratise decision-making over land use. Followed by book-signing & drinks reception
26.02.2026 10:12
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πππ’ ECI alum Samantha Climie led an Australian Antarctic Program expedition to Heard Island. High elephant seal mortality & retreating glaciers highlight urgent climate pressures in one of Earthβs most remote regions.
β‘οΈhttps://tinyurl.com/eci-alum-antarctic
#Antarctica #ClimateChange #ECI
24.02.2026 11:14
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A flyer advertising for hiring at TABLE for a postdoctoral researcher based in Brazil. We are seeking a full time bilingual postdoctoral researcher who will be based at the University of SΓ£o Pauloβs Campus Fernando Costa, in Pirassununga. The successful candidateβs role will be to map, describe and analyse food system narratives in Brazil with a particular focus on the livestock, meat and dairy sectors. Apply by 15 March 2026.
TABLE is hiring!
We are seeking a full time bilingual postdoctoral researcher who will be based at the University of SΓ£o Paulo and will map, describe and analyse food system narratives in Brazil with a particular focus on the livestock, meat & dairy sectors.
More info here: buff.ly/NqnjfjD
24.02.2026 11:43
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Diploma - WildCRU
Since 2008, the Recanati-Kaplan Centre Diploma trains aspiring conservationists from biodiversity-rich countries, with alumni contributing to 400+ papers.
Please submit your application by Tuesday 3rd March 2026. As the University charges an application fee, we urge interested people to first share their CV with us by emailing wildcru.diploma@biology.ox.ac.uk.
For more information about the Diplomaπ wildcru.org/study/diploma
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24.02.2026 12:56
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The world of #NatureFinance can be confusing and overwhelming π· π±
The NbS to Global Challenges foundation course tries to cut through the complexity, with lectures by experts on the economics and financing of #NbS
Explore more and apply β‘οΈ
www.naturebasedsolutionsinitiative.org/nature-based...
25.02.2026 12:58
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Oxford Net Zero Showcase: Net zero and nature
YouTube video by Oxford Net Zero
Why does net zero need nature? π
In this short TED-style talk Dr Aline Soterroni unpacks the relationship between net zero and nature, drawing on key research findings
The talk was delivered for the @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social showcase.
Watch here β‘οΈ www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs3x...
25.02.2026 14:10
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@ecioxford.bsky.social @oxfordgeography.bsky.social @biology.ox.ac.uk
24.02.2026 11:48
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