Some insights into how the System of Environmental-Economic Accounting (SEEA) can contribute to promoting the use of strong sustainability indicators: doi.org/10.3897/onee... #sustainability #naturalcapital #ecosystemaccounting #environmentalhealth @odirilwes.bsky.social
🎉Tyndall Centre's Roger Few + co-authors have won the Richard Macrory Prize for Best Article in the Journal of Environmental Law for 'Protecting Everyday Nature'. Judges called it 'conceptually fascinating': doi.org/10.1093/jel/... @drsophiah.bsky.social @ljmabon.bsky.social @odirilwes.bsky.social
‼️Our new Nature Sust paper from @futureecoafrica.bsky.social @sallyarchibald.bsky.social @odirilwes.bsky.social 🦥Just ahead of #SBSTTA-27 & #COP30 🐘6 Principles for getting Natural Climate Solution right in #Africa 🎣 Link👇🏽 www.nature.com/articles/s41... @sthlmresilience.bsky.social
Six principles to get natural climate solutions right in Africa - Nature Sustainability
Nature-based climate solutions tend to overlook Africa’s diverse contexts and development priorities. We propose six guiding principles centred on the aspirations of African peoples, recognizing the cultural connection of communities to their environments and the role of biodiversity in sustaining livelihoods and identities.
nature.com
Best time with the best team! Our #BlueAfrica synthesis team met in 🌊 Cape Town this week under @ascend-uct.bsky.social to discuss all things African #BlueCarbon 🐚 Biodiversity 🦦 and People 🧜🏾 Looking forward to working with this crew in the next 2 years @odirilwes.bsky.social @kimzoeller.bsky.social
🌍 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...
ASCEND is hiring 5 Postdoctoral Research Fellows to join BAOBAB synthesis research teams! 🌱Roles span forest restoration, climate justice, coastal carbon storage, resilient food systems, and education. Career growth and collaboration await! 🔗 Apply now: ascendclimate.org/opportunities/
New@naturesustain.bsky.social paper challenges the "one-size-fits-all" approach to fire management in Africa. Early dry season fires may not reduce GHG emissions or meet conservation goals. Local knowledge & nuanced strategies are key phys.org/news/2025-01... Read more www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Carbon revenues fuel misguided policies in African conservation, researchers say
Researchers working in Africa warn against consultants promoting a single veld-burning strategy for carbon credits, urging caution for stakeholders.
phys.org
Tropical & subtropical grasslands & savannas are vital for biodiversity, water, & carbon storage. Yet, they face devastating loss. An open letter to COP16 policymakers urges action to protect these ecosystems. @plantspeopleplanet.bsky.social Read more: nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Open letter: There are more than just trees and forests to be conserved and restored
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🚨 OUT NOW 🚨 📚 The @ipbes.bsky.social #NexusAssessment Summary for Policymakers is now available! ➡️ Explore the most comprehensive assessment ever of the interconnections between biodiversity, water, food, health & climate. 🌏 Options for a just & sustainable future! www.ipbes.net/node/85582
After years of work and hours of perseverance, the #NexusAssessment Report has been approved by the Plenary at #IPBES11. Kudos and congratulations to the experts on this monumental achievement!
