Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery
@naturerecovery.bsky.social
Working to understand & support what it takes to deliver effective, inclusive & scalable nature recovery. https://naturerecovery.ox.ac.uk Our talks in person & online: https://bookwhen.com/oxfordbiodiversitynetwork
🗓️20/10 🕐13:00 in @oxfordgeography.bsky.social. Helene Muller-Landau will be discussing how tropical forests change in a changing world. Exploring variation in forest biomass, productivity & turnover, & how species composition shapes these patterns, using satellites, drones & machine learning.
We're excited to share our Nature Seminar Series for this term. All talks are online & in-person, followed by a drinks reception & often a booksigning, where you can chat to the author & others interested in the subject. We're looking forward to seeing you there! More info & to book below
How are tropical insect communities responding to rapid environmental change? In this talk @louiseaashton.bsky.social explores what long-term data on tropical insects can tell us about the impacts of climate change, habitat loss & other pressures & what this means for tropical forest ecosystems.
Tropical insects in the Anthropocene
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Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery@naturerecovery.bsky.social · 4w agoWhat can tropical insects tell us about biodiversity in the Anthropocene? Join @louiseaashton.bsky.social on 24/9 at 4:15pm for a fascinating talk on tropical insects, environmental change & the future of tropical ecosystems. In person or online: bookwhen.com/oxfordbiodiv... @ecioxford.bsky.social
🍃Our very own @ymalhi.bsky.social in conversation with @julespretty.bsky.social in this podcast for “Hope! Camera! Action!” An inspirational podcast that will leave you feeling hopeful for the future of our beautiful planet. 🌍 @ecioxford.bsky.social
Jules Pretty@julespretty.bsky.social · 3w ago“I was absolutely bewitched. I felt it viscerally.” Thus says Yadvinder Malhi of the Amazon, looking out on 1000 miles of rainforest. Pod for “Hope! Camera! Action!” On Vibrancy: “This is more than abundance. Vibrancy is about connections, sharing and story Film & audio youtu.be/9RiA_qC6cGk
Our first lecture of the new term is going to be HUGE! Join us in person or online, booking in advance will be essential! bookwhen.com/oxfordbiodiv... @ecioxford.bsky.social
What can tropical insects tell us about biodiversity in the Anthropocene? Join @louiseaashton.bsky.social on 24/9 at 4:15pm for a fascinating talk on tropical insects, environmental change & the future of tropical ecosystems. In person or online: bookwhen.com/oxfordbiodiv... @ecioxford.bsky.social
The new Natural History GCSE could help reconnect young people with nature. Our consultation response calls for more local, experiential fieldwork, nature connection, creativity, hope & hands-on nature recovery, helping students build knowledge, confidence & wellbeing. @ecioxford.bsky.social
LCNR co-ordinates response to the Department for Education's 2026 consultation on subject content for the new Natural History GCSE.
Natural History GCSE - consultation response
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Less than 1% of England’s population owns nearly half its land. So who holds landowners accountable for what happens to nature? In this talk @guyshrubsole.bsky.social asks whether land “stewardship” is genuine or greenwash & explores land reform, transparency & practical routes to nature recovery.
Ill fares the land? Holding large landowners to account for nature destruction - and restoration
Nature is in crisis in England, where less than 1% of the population owns nearly half the land. In this talk, environmental campaigner and author Guy Shrubsole explores a crucial question for nature…
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From growing up in Uganda with an orphan chimpanzee as a brother to becoming Gabon’s Environment Minister, Prof @Lee White’s extraordinary journey shows how science, policy and deep ecological knowledge can drive nature recovery. 🌿🐒 @ecioxford.bsky.social
The Orphan Chimpanzee’s Brother: Who Speaks for Nature? - Prof Lee White
In this powerful talk, Prof Lee White shares an extraordinary journey at the heart of global nature recovery, biodiversity conservation and environmental leadership. From growing up in Uganda with an…
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We're really looking forward to this bonus talk from @louiseaashton.bsky.social Don't forget to register your place here: oxfordbiodiversitynetwork.bookwhen.com Join us in person or online. @ecioxford.bsky.social
We love the Thousand Year Trust's perspective on nature restoration: 'If we are truly to heal our natural habitats, we need to think like an oak tree - over a thousand-year time span'. Watch Merlin's fascinating, personal talk here.
A Thousand Year Project – Saving Britain’s Rainforests
Details Description: The Thousand Year Trust is the only charity in the UK solely dedicated to the restoration of our temperate rainforest landscapes. Our name is inspired by the longevity of the…
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How can the UK strengthen its resilience to climate change? ECI’s Prof Jim Hall led the UK Government’s CST analysis and recommendations on climate adaptation and resilience, informing a new blog. ➡️Read more: www.eci.ox.ac.uk/news/eci-exp...
🍃 What does it take to deliver effective, inclusive & scalable nature recovery? Our Year 4 Annual Report showcases new research, partnerships, policy engagement & real-world impact from across the Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery. @ecioxford.bsky.social @oxfordgeography.bsky.social 🧪
Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery publishes Year 4 Annual Report
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What can the past tell us about tomorrow’s conservation challenges? In this popular talk, Keith Kirby explores the value of long-term ecological records at Wytham Woods, showing how decades of data reveal biodiversity trends, improve forecasting & support better conservation & land management policy
The answer to tomorrow's question may lie in the past: the value of long-term records -Wytham Woods
The answer to tomorrow's question may lie in the past: the value of long-term records as illustrated by research at Wytham Woods Landscapes are constantly changing, but true understanding of nature…
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🎞️Why does biodiversity loss continue despite advances in conservation science? Leah Gerber explores the gap between knowledge & action, highlighting how politics, institutions & incentives shape conservation & why science must be better connected to real-world decisions. 🍃🌍
Designing Conservation Science for Decisions - Leah Gerber
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🐛🌿How are tropical insects responding to a rapidly changing world? This talk explores the impacts of human-driven environmental change on tropical insect communities & what these small but vital creatures can tell us about the wider health of our ecosystems. In person/online. @ecioxford.bsky.social
It was a delight to work with @ellabrowning.bsky.social at @naturerecovery.bsky.social on this @aeon.co essay about subterranean ecoacoustics... as you read, you can listen to 'worm munch' and other sounds of the underground aeon.co/essays/worm-...
What if the goal isn't just to sustain life, but to help it flourish? Our new paper introduces ‘e-co-flourishing’ as a way of reimagining planetary health: moving beyond avoiding harm towards creating the conditions in which people, communities, and the rest of nature can thrive together.
Ecological-collective-flourishing (e-co-flourishing): a framework to guide innovation and research
Converging ecological and social crises have exposed the limits of prevailing models of human progress, highlighting the need for more inclusive and interdisciplinary approaches to advancing wellbeing...
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Our new preprint maps the resources available to track progress towards global biodiversity commitments. We identify where monitoring is strong, where gaps remain, and how better coordination can support implementation of the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. @ecioxford.bsky.social
Mapping monitoring resources to support progress tracking of global biodiversity-related commitments
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In this Essay, Oxford ecosystem science professor, Yadvinder Malhi presents a new metric which asks not only how wealthy or healthy societies are, but what kinds of landscapes, cities and planetary relationships their prosperity produces
Congratulations @hollieboothie.bsky.social for receiving an @mplsoxford.bsky.social Social Impact Award for delivering positive outcomes for marine biodiversity and coastal communities through people-centred, evidence-based policy engagement 🦈🌊🎉
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Join us for a talk exploring the hidden world of tropical forest insects with @louiseaashton.bsky.social. It'll be a fascinating look at why protecting insect biodiversity is essential for the future of tropical ecosystems. Book: bookwhen.com/oxfordbiodiv... @ecioxford.bsky.social @biology.ox.ac.uk
A new paper led by Oxford researchers assesses biodiversity commitments from 180 of the most influential "keystone corporations". While 79% make biodiversity commitments, only 13% are robust enough for accountability. Clearer targets are key to driving real action for nature. @ecioxford.bsky.social
World’s most influential companies make nature promises, but most lack accountability
New research by the University of Oxford and the Stockholm Resilience Centre at Stockholm University has revealed that most biodiversity commitments made by large influential companies are not precise...
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🛰️ Satellites are transforming biodiversity monitoring, but they can't do it alone. A new review highlights the opportunities, the gaps, and why field observations remain essential for tracking nature recovery. @jeaggu.bsky.social @ymalhi.bsky.social
Satellites are transforming biodiversity monitoring for global nature targets, but major gaps remain
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Don't tell me this is 'good water quality' if there are no fish Prof. Iain White joins the Nature Recovery Podcast to discuss climate resilience, safe-to-fail infrastructure & how Indigenous Māori knowledge is shifting environmental policy from abstract data to real outcomes. @ecioxford.bsky.social
Planning for the Future: Climate Resilience & Indigenous Knowledge with Prof. Iain White - The Nature Recovery Podcast
What is the biggest misunderstanding people have about urban planning? How do we design cities for extreme climate events when nature is acting unpredictably?In this episode of the Nature Recovery…
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How are people’s relationships with nature changing, and are we measuring this well enough? New research highlights the need for better coordination of people–nature surveys to understand trends, inform policy and support a more sustainable future. 🌱 @ecioxford.bsky.social
Are we doing enough to understand the changing state of people’s relationships with nature?
Paper published in People and Nature
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🌿 What a day! Despite the heatwave, hundreds of people came together for The Nature Festival to celebrate #Oxfordshire's wildlife, meet researchers, join guided walks, discover local conservation projects & connect with nature. Thank you to everyone who made it so special. @ecioxford.bsky.social
🧵We're delighted to be part of a new project developing a flexible, collaborative evaluation framework for health, nature & place-based interventions in Oxfordshire. The aim? Build evidence with communities—not just about them. 🌿
Developing a Flexible Collaborative Evaluation Framework for Health, Nature and Place-Based Interventions
Co-producing a flexible evaluation framework to help organisations measure and demonstrate the health, social and environmental impacts of nature- and place-based interventions.
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