We are hiring! 🚀 Aarhus University is looking for a Research Support Specialist in Ecological Data Science. Help manage complex datasets & support impactful environmental research. Apply here: www.au.dk/om/stillinge... #DataScience #Ecology #Jobs

Research support position in ecological data science - Ledig stilling på Aarhus Universitet

Ledig stilling ved Institut for Biologi - Økoinformatik og biodiversitet, Aarhus Universitet

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A powerful message from Neville Ash director @unepwcmc.bsky.social emphasized at #WBF26 that the biodiversity crisis is now an implementation challenge, urging engagement with policy influencers and advocacy to keep biodiversity on the agenda. #Biodiversity #NaturePositive #IPBES #WBF26

Excited to be in Davos for #WBF2026! And *really* looking forward to this discussion of what to do about the lack of a biodiversity analogue of the World Climate Research Program. Please do come along and contribute - Wednesday, 12:00-13:00, in room Wisshorn! And please pass the word on 😀.

What can the concept of " #Nativeness" reveal about our understanding of the world? Erick Lundgren poses this intriguing question and suggests that focusing on #attributes —and perhaps emphasizing #hyperdominance —might offer a more insightful approach.

Bart Steen posted an intriguing conundrum at #WBF26: "How do we quantify the native niche and native range?" He took us on an engaging ride through the complexities of data source differences, quality issues, and biases, highlighting how these factors make the question particularly challenging.

At #WBF26, Martin Schlaepfer makes the provocative point of the role of normative benchmarks when gauging forthcoming effects of non-native species making the Introduced species also offer opportunities, especially in light of inevitable global changes

At #WBF26, @jcsvenning.bsky.social head of @econovoau.bsky.social, takes the stage at #WBF26 to explore the exciting future of biodiversity, delving into Non-Native Species, Novel Ecosystems, and the transformative changes shaping our biosphere.

Tanya Berger-Wolf delivered an energetic presentation highlighting the exciting potential and buzz around using #ML and #AI to monitor and deepen our understanding of #nature.

Join us at #WBF26 for a session exploring how the Nature Futures Framework (#NFF) is being applied across ecosystems, regions, and governance contexts to shape biodiversity-positive futures. 📍 FUT11 🗓️ 16 June 2026 | 08:30–12:00 📍 Room Flüela, Davos

At #WBF26, @beckyck.bsky.social makes a powerful point! We know a lot about ecosystems decline, but we must also dedicate equal energy to uncovering the secrets behind successful recovery. Let's inspire action for biodiversity and science-driven solutions! #Biodiversity #ScienceForRecovery

And a #WBF26 is off! Opening words from the conference organisers, highlighting the breadth and depth of the programme. Also check the @worldbioforum.bsky.social resolution! worldbiodiversityforum.org/wbf2026-reso...

Ready to kick off day two of #WBF26! Today, we have a session on the Nature Features Framework. We'll explore conceptual advancements and highlight the #NFF connection to finance. If you’re in Davos, don't miss out! #biodiversity #NFF #ForNature #Futures

Check out this postdoc opportunity with us at @econovoau.bsky.social🐪🌿🦌🍃🐂 #ungulates #megafauna #feralspecies #alienspecies #novelecosystems PS: For those at #WBF2026, we have quite a few related presentations in the FUT4 track on Wednesday🐪🌿

Jens-Christian Svenning@jcsvenning.bsky.social · 2mo ago

🌿 We are hiring a new 2-yr postdoc in @econovoau.bsky.social at @aarhusuniint.bsky.social, on large-#herbivore ecology, trophic #rewilding & novel ecosystems- asking when alien & feral #ungulates enhance biodiversity & when they contribute to degradation🐪🐎🦓 Deadline: 28 June 2026. Details below 👇

Had a blast sharing the session on ecological novelty with their team from @econovoau.bsky.social. It was great to have a full room; Laura engaged the audience. Thanks to @jcsvenning.bsky.social, @mattkerr.bsky.social, and Nora Schlenker for joining me on this adventure.

On my way to #WBF26! It’s going to be a long journey, but I’m super excited to lead two sessions exploring the future of #biodiversity - join us at FUT18 on Sunday from 3 to 4:30pm at Wisshorn, and at FUT11 on Monday and Tuesday at Wisshorn!

Excited to convene with @laurap18.bsky.social FUT11 at #WBF2026 — "Shaping #Biodiverse #Futures: Applying the #NatureFuturesFramework from Local to National Scales." Come talk about nature futures with us 👇 Mon 15 + Tue 16 June, Room Flüela. meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/WBF2026/sess...

novelty: not just as loss, but as a lever for biodiversity, society, and biosphere resilience. Come and hear @jcsvenning.bsky.social, head of @econovoau.bsky.social, talk on how we can manage novelty in our #WBF2026 session. 14 June, 3pm | Room Wisshorn #Rewilding #BiodiversityFutures

Novelty doesn't always announce itself. In marine systems, the most transformative changes are often the hardest to see. @matthewkerr.bsky.social joins @econovoau.bsky.social #WBF2026 session to talk about novelty in marine ecosystems 14 Jun, 3pm| Room Wisshorn #MarineEcology #NovelEcosystems

How do we anticipate ecological surprises before they happen? At our #WBF2026 #EcologicalNovelty workshop, Nora Schlenker from @econovoau.bsky.social will present her work on detecting climate novelty through species-specific niche edge analysis If in Davos come! 14 Jun; 3pm Room Wisshorn

🌍 Future ecosystems will differ from those of the past. This isn't just a forecast; it's already occurring. At #WBF2026, we'll explore a crucial question: how should we respond to ecological novelty? Join us on Sunday, June 14, 15-to16:30 in Room Wisshorn. #NovelEcosystems #Biodiversity #Ecology

Mary-Anne “Annie” Hartley's inspiring talk highlights the #transformative potential of federated knowledge infrastructure combined with #AI models to tackle society's most pressing challenges. For fortunate to have her as a Keynote at our #NAIS network, #Kickoff. #AarhusUniversity #NaturalSciences

Excited to see the breadth of topics covered by the Natural Sciences AI Network (#NAIS) at @au.dk A strong initiative to help build AI capacity, collaboration, and responsible practice across #NAT. #AI #AarhusUniversity #NaturalSciences

A look back at the "World Café" session! 👥 On Tuesday, IPBES experts and observers collaborated in interactive groups. Together, they tackled objectives 2, 3, and 4: focusing on building capacity, strengthening knowledge foundations, and supporting policy with data and insights. 🧪🌍

This week, I’ll be in Bonn to kick off the @ipbes.net #MEP meetings. It’s an exciting three-year journey ahead, and I’m eager to collaborate with my fellow MEP members and the incredible members of the #IPBES community. #ForNature

Today at @au.dk, we have the privilege of hosting #MatchPoints26, where we will spend the day contemplating #resilience. At @econovoau.bsky.social, we are honoured to host a session on #biodiversity resilience and its challenges regarding #biodiversity and #human–environment relationships.

New #INTEGRADIV paper shows #paleoclimate stability is major driver of functional & phylogenetic diversity in animals & plants across Mediterranean #forests🌿❄️ Important implications for impacts of #climatechange ♨️Thx to @cmlmagneville.bsky.social for leading! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Echoes of the Past: Long‐Term Climate Stability Shapes Functional and Phylogenetic Diversity in Euro‐Mediterranean Forests

Aim Understanding the relative influence of past and present environmental and anthropogenic drivers on biodiversity is crucial for predicting future biodiversity trends. We assessed how past climat...

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🏆 Calling all early-career ecologists! The E4 Award from @ecography.bsky.social is OPEN for submissions! Submit a proposal for a concise review and compete for €1,000 (+ €500 runner-up). 📅 Deadline: 31 March 2026 📝 Just a <300-word proposal to start!

🌍 New paper! A process-based framework for measuring & analyzing novel ecosystems across biotic, abiotic & social dimensions. Open access in @natmethods.nature.com, congrats to @mattkerr.bsky.social for leading this!! besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/2041-210x.70255

The making of novel ecosystems: A process‐based framework for measurement, analysis and application

Ecological novelty is emerging rapidly due to global change drivers such as climate shifts, species introductions, defaunation, and land-use transformation. These changes challenge how we assess, ...

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🌍In a new @econovoau.bsky.social paper in Methods in Ecology & Evolution, led by @mattkerr.bsky.social, we present a process-based framework linking compositional, functional, abiotic & social dimensions of novel ecosystem trajectories♨️🌿 besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

The making of novel ecosystems: A process‐based framework for measurement, analysis and application

Ecological novelty is emerging rapidly due to global change drivers such as climate shifts, species introductions, defaunation, and land-use transformation. These changes challenge how we assess, ...

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Big win outta Manchester at #IPBES12 - the plenary @ipbes.net approved the #BizBiodiversity Assessment Report. Bottom line? Every business has got work to do for nature, and the tools are in the report. Photo IISD_enb