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Our consortium of scientists and artists invites you to join us in our effort to address the corl reef crisis 🧪🌊🪸🧬🐡🌎🌐🦠https://coralartscience.org/ www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Communicating coral: Art and science for global reef action
Coral reefs are experiencing unprecedented rapid decline. Art can act as a beacon to engage audiences, influence policy, and inspire global action.
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Much more than the veneer of #money and #finance, the #economy is really about peoples’ basal relationships with #nature. We have converted too much #value from #naturalcapital into #financial #capital. We must now RETURN it! It’s as simple as that! www.linkedin.com/posts/david-...
What is the 'oeconomy' and how can markets work for nature? | David Obura
“It’s the #economy stupid” But what is economy? This World Economic Forum blog traces a counter-intuitive realization – that economy is so much MORE than we think it is. Much more than the venee...
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Very much looking forward to talking #ocean and #sustainability at #WCMB2026 in a few short months. Where are we going and how to turn the corner? So much more is need on #nature #economy and #society to deliver on safe and just futures- and the right #values will lead us straight there - #justdoit
7th World Conference on Marine Biodiversity@wcmb2026.bsky.social · 5mo agoIntroducing the keynote speakers of #WCMB2026: Our opening keynote is Dr. David Obura (@davidobura.bsky.social). He is a Founding Director of CORDIO East Africa (@cordioea.bsky.social) and chairs @ipbes.net. wcmb2026.org/keynotesbio#... @unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be #marinebiodiversity
It’s official! After years of hard work by IPBES experts, the #BizBiodiversity Assessment Report is approved by the Plenary at #IPBES12! Congratulations to all on this achievement for people and #nature! Thank you to all who contributed to this successful outcome.
Fantastic to see #IPBES12 has approved the #BizBiodiversity Assessment Report. My congratulations to all the @ipbes.net experts, partners and countries for coming together to deliver this important result - a big win #ForPeopleForPlanet. Stay tuned for the report launch tomorrow. More details ⤵️
IPBES@ipbes.net · 6mo agoIt’s official! After years of hard work by IPBES experts, the #BizBiodiversity Assessment Report is approved by the Plenary at #IPBES12! Congratulations to all on this achievement for people and #nature! Thank you to all who contributed to this successful outcome.
Did you miss the #IPBES12 opening ceremony? Catch the Opening Plenary session video and see how we're setting the stage for vital discussions on #biodiversity and #nature. 🌏🌿 Stay tuned for updates from #IPBES12. youtu.be/MyTsVc2EORU
Welcome to Manchester - IPBES 12
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This morning at #IPBES12 🌍🧪 Delegates and observers meet in the main hall of Manchester Central for the opening ceremony of #IPBES12. Once a train station connecting Manchester to the rest of the world, today it opens the session that will culminate in the #BizBiodiversity report launch.
A new treaty to protect ocean life enters into force today. Let’s celebrate this success of multilateralism and ensure its implementation without delay. #bbnj #kmgbf news.un.org/en/story/202...
Game-changing international ocean treaty comes into force
Almost two decades in the making, an international agreement to protect and sustainably use marine life in international waters and the international seabed is due to come into force on Saturday, mark...
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An alternative concept of sustainable development, based on the two-way flow of contributions between nature, the economy, and social systems, provides a theoretical foundation for an inclusive and diverse notion of #sustainability. 🧪 By @davidobura.bsky.social et al. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
📢New publication in Nature Communications Sustainability. Led by @davidobura.bsky.social, the study calls for a fundamental rethinking of development—placing nature as the foundation of economies and society. 🌍🌱🌊 🔗Full article: doi.org/10.1038/s444...
A new study finds significant biodiversity loss in spiders & insects including butterflies and beetles. The likely culprit is long-term changes to the El Niño cycle, fuelled by climate change. Read more in The Conversation: https://ow.ly/KmLw50XqtvY
Climate-fuelled El Niño events are devastating butterflies, beetles and other tropical insects
The research suggests the life-support system underpinning the tropics is at serious risk in a warmer world.
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Starting 2026 with reviving some writing from the last few years, as I dive into the relationships between #nature #economy and #society. Please follow on #substack open.substack.com/pub/dobura/p...
Nature and wealth — rebuilding nature (2/4)
(This is the second part in a three-part series — see Part 1 and Part 3 (not yet posted))
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Farewell to a true giant in the science-policy space, Dr Kristina Gjerde … one whose legacy is just now birthing in the #HighSeas treaty news.mongabay.com/2025/12/kris...
Kristina Gjerde, defender of the deep ocean, has died
Half the planet lies outside any country’s border. In those waters, rules have long been thinner than the myths: freedom to fish meant freedom to take; “out of sight” became “out of mind.” The deep oc...
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A summary of my keynote at the #MEADay Dialogue at #UNEA7 in Nairobi On the need for #nexus synergies, #TransformativeChange, and joining findings across #knowledge systems and #science panels @ipbes.net, @ipcc.bsky.social, the new #chemicals panel and #GEO7 eyewitness.africa/dr-obura-adv...
At #UNEA7, IPBES Executive Secretary, Dr. Luthando Dziba, and Chair @davidobura.bsky.social joined UNEP’s Executive Director, IngerAndersen.bsky.social, and Mary Creagh MP as they signed the #IPBES12 Host Country Agreement. Thanks to the UK for hosting, and we look forward to a successful event!
⏳ 60 days until #IPBES12! IPBES first 'fast-track' assessment report on business & biodiversity is planned to launch in February 2026. The #BizBiodiversity report will provide authoritative evidence on how businesses depend on and impact nature. 📍 Manchester, UK | 3–8 February 2026
Yesterday’s keynote speech at the World Conference of Science Journalists was delivered by IPBES Chair @davidobura.bsky.social, who highlighted the importance of data-driven reporting, and advocated for cross-disciplinary approaches, in both journalism and in science. 📷 Martin Short
La ceremonia de apertura de la primera reunión de autores del #GA2 contó con declaraciones de la Ministra Delegada Éléonore Caroit, el ES IPBES Luthando Dziba, el Presidente de IPBES @davidobura.bsky.social y el Secretario del Programa MAB de la UNESCO Antonio de Sousa Abreu. 📷 Philémon Henry
The #GA2 1st authors meeting opening ceremony featured statements from Minister Delegate Éléonore Caroit, IPBES ES Luthando Dziba, IPBES Chair @davidobura.bsky.social and UNESCO MAB Prog. Secretary Antonio de Sousa Abreu. 📷 Philémon Henry
🌍 Join #PlanetAction — where science meets impact. Nov 15–17 | Cambridge, MA 3 days of breakthrough ideas in biodiversity, energy, and planetary intelligence. 🔬Turn insights into action → luma.comideas-in-action #tedxboston | #MIT Kresge Hall | #NewEnglandAquarium
Redefine how the world measures progress! 🌍🧑🌾🌽🌎🌴🐬🌏🚵♀️🍄🌐👍 Join the Global Expert Consultation to develop The Nature Relationship Index (NRI) @undp.org <15 mins to make a difference anu.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... > Deadline: Oct 15, 2025 > Background: rdcu.be/etpiQ
Joining today's #coralreef #MutiraoCOP30 - a day of mobilization before #COP30 for their vulnerability to #climatechange and therefore of the millions dependent on them in #Brazil and globally. From #IUCNcongress in Abu Dhabi! @cop30brazil.bsky.social
🎥 #TCESG25 in 3 Minutes In August, we gathered in Johannesburg to reimagine how transformation happens. Imagination. Inquiry. Expression. Community. Nothing captures the energy like this film 👇 ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=QA8I... More from the gathering: 🌍 transformationscommunity.org/tc-esg-2025-...
TC/ESG 2025: Johannesburg Conference Recap
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The most amazing Magical Adventure Story Forest at the Kenyan Coast!! Please support and share!! @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...
A Magical Adventure Story Forest at the Kenyan Coast
Saving a Sacred Forest in Kenya - Adventure, Performances and Artworks that celebrate our African histories, mythologies, and folklore.
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Exciting times at #TCESG25! @davidobura.bsky.social is highlighting the incredible work of @ipbes.net and its crucial connection to the need for a #SustainableDevelopment framework. Together, we're addressing the urgent triple planetary challenges we face. ✨🌍 #transformation
#African Union joins calls to end use of #Mercator map that shrinks continent’s size. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
African Union joins calls to end use of Mercator map that shrinks continent’s size
Member states back Correct the Map campaign that urges governments and organisations to use more accurate map
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Such an important ruling by the Int. Court of Justice. Simply put, states are responsible for the #pollution they allow, to the #climate as much to the #environment news.un.org/en/story/202... This is real #human and #planetary #justice, allowing for #TransformativeChange in how things are done
World Court says countries are legally obligated to curb emissions, protect climate
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands, issued its advisory opinion on the obligations of States in respect of climate change, read out by the President of the Court, Judge...
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