ICCS members @stephaniebrittain.bsky.social and Helen Newing have given technical support to the Ogiek biodiversity monitors mentioned in this lovely piece from @iki-germany.bsky.social @forestpeoplesp.bsky.social

IKI Germany@iki-germany.bsky.social · 2d ago

„They are our security and our kin." – Rodgers Ptalus Ndiema, Ogiek monitor. 43 Ogiek biodiversity monitors protect Mount Elgon with digital tools & ancestral knowledge – building trust with conservation authorities. Supported by Germany's #IKI ➡️ www.international-climate-initiative.com/NEWS3727-1

The School of #Geography and the Environment at @ox.ac.uk invites applications for the #Palestine - Oxford Scholarship in Geography and the Environment. The scholarship will fully fund a Palestinian scholar to pursue a DPhil ( #PhD ) commencing Oct 2027 at SoGE: www.geog.ox.ac.uk/study/gradua...

ICCS is now on Instagram too! We'll be sharing different content there than we do on Bluesky, so do follow if you're an Instagram user. www.instagram.com/iccsoxford/

"I knew this fellowship would sharpen my skills in statistical analysis and academic writing, while connecting me to global conservation networks. The fellowship surpassed my expectations, with an abundance of enriching opportunities across the University of Oxford." iccs.org.uk/my-experienc...

My experience as a Leventis African Biodiversity Fellow - ICCS

My arrival to Oxford was filled with the excitement of possibility. The Leventis African Biodiversity Fellowship was a journey of growth, collaboration, and discovery. As an Aquatic Ecologist working ...

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📢Reminder: Early bird registration closes on the 31st of August! We look forward to seeing you there! 🐦️ 📅 Join us virtually, 21-22 October 2026 🎟️ Early bird registration is open until 31 August 🔗 Register and learn more: whova.com/portal/regis...

We are excited to launch the next iteration of our Masterclass on Mitigating Illegal Wildlife Trade. The course is open to academics, practitioners and researchers wanting to address illegal wildlife trade. Apply here by early September: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/oxford/mas...

Most wildlife laws regulate or prohibit use and trade of certain species - but illegal and unsustainable trade still exists. A new blog by @danchallender.bsky.social & @orchiddelirium.bsky.social discusses whether an alternative approach - reverse listing - is any better 👇

Would a whitelist work better to regulate the world’s wildlife trade?

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Community-Led Freshwater Turtle Conservation: Learning from and Supporting the Wampís Nation. iccs.org.uk/community-le... @albanaberberi.bsky.social @forestpeoplesp.bsky.social

Community-Led Freshwater Turtle Conservation: Learning from and Supporting the Wampís Nation - ICCS

Hernán Flores & Dr. Albana Berberi Freshwater turtles are long-lived animals that play an important role in maintaining healthy aquatic ecosystems. They also provide countless cultural, ecological, an...

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Children are not only future conservationists–they are conservationists today. 🌿 In northern Guinea-Bissau, children develop rich ecological knowledge through fishing, navigating mangroves, and identifying local species. Read the post on The Social: scbsocialscience.org/children-as-... #ConSocSci

📣 We are delighted to welcome our four outstanding speakers to the 2026 Conservation Social Science Conference! 🚨 Early bird registration closes 31st Aug at 11:59pm EST 💻 21–22 October 2026 (virtual) 🔗 Register here: lnkd.in/dSBtJ9Rd ℹ️ More info: shorturl.at/GV9B5 #ConSocSci26 #ConSocSci

"This visit reminded me that true collaboration...is built gradually through time, shared trust, and the willingness to share ideas before they are fully formed." A fab blog from Qingting Liao on a workshop w/ @ejmilnergulland.bsky.social + other brilliant researchers. iccs.org.uk/the-oxford-b...

The Oxford Bubble: Reflections on Science, Decisions, and Connection - ICCS

By Qingting Liao, a second-year PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne. Looking back almost a month later, that little Oxford bubble still feels incredibly vivid. Surviving the heat in remarkabl...

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We're excited to welcome Fredrick Kilonzo, the second of our 2026 Leventis African #Biodiversity Fellows, to Oxford! For more about Fredrick and his work in Kenya, click here: iccs.org.uk/author/fredr...

📢 Apply now to SCCS 2027 🎉 The 26th Student Conference on Conservation Science will take place between 30 March – 1 April 2027 at the University of Cambridge. Check the website for further details and to apply: www.sccs-cam.org

Student Conference on Conservation Science - Welcome

SCCS helps young conservation scientists gain experience, learn new ideas and make contacts that will be valuable for their future careers.

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On Impact, congrats to winners @hollieboothie.bsky.social for Social Impact and Joseph Poore for Policy Impact (both @iccs.bsky.social), and to the commended Chrishen Gomez, Jennifer Linden, Guilherme Alvarenga and Tyler M-Ramcharan (all @wildcru.bsky.social) for Policy Impact!

Fascinating and important work, led by Isobel Hawkins and with several co-authors from ICCS (@ejmilnergulland.bsky.social, Joseph Bull, Sophus zu Ermgassen, Thomas White, Talitha Bromwich).

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Many of the world's biggest companies are making nature commitments but most still lack the transparency and accountability needed to show they're delivering real outcomes. New Oxford research highlights why robust reporting and meaningful action matter for nature recovery. 

🧵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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Check out the latest #TransformativePathways newsletter for more on community biodiversity monitoring in Mt. Elgon and other Indigenous and community-led conservation stories from around the world. Latest news: transformativepathways.net/news/ Newsletter signup: mailchi.mp/forestpeople...

That's a wrap for this academic year's talks. Here's one of the last ones, just in case you missed it! @ecioxford.bsky.social

How to be a good neighbour: working across knowledge systems with intention.

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Have you been to a screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing yet? Find one near you: www.nebriefing.org/screening-map Or maybe consider hosting one in your community or workplace with our guidance: www.nebriefing.org/host-the-film #NationalEmergencyBriefing #PEBuk #climatecrisis

National Emergency Briefing

Find a People's Emergency Briefing screening near you, or spot a gap that you can fill by hosting a screening.

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We depend on nature far more than we fund it.

On 24th June, Chris Barton will be leading a session on how to be a good neighbour: working across knowledge systems with intention 💭 Register for this event and many others at thenaturefestival.org @morethanadodo.bsky.social @ecioxford.bsky.social @bbowt.bsky.social @naturerecovery.bsky.social

Congratulations to Sophus zu Ermgassen, who's been listed on the ENDS Power List 2026! Sophus is listed in the Academics category, with his work mentioned as being highly influential in shaping environmental policy not just domestically, but also globally 👇

Sophus zu Ermgassen recognised in ENDS Power List 2026

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🐌 We are excited to be working with colleagues to make The Nature Festival a reality. We have so many great events lined up; there's something for everyone. See you there! 🌳 thenaturefestival.org @ecioxford.bsky.social @morethanadodo.bsky.social @bbowt.bsky.social @naturerecovery.bsky.social

A plain English review of the various financial mechanisms in use to invest in nature. A must-read! iccs.org.uk/demystifying...

Demystifying biodiversity finance - ICCS

ICCS members have recently contributed to a review, ‘Demystifying Biodiversity Finance’ published in Nature Reviews Biodiversity. In their review, they aim to help build a bridge between conservationi...

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New Podcast with @natduffus.bsky.social & Harrison Carter, who unpack the often confusing world of biodiversity finance. From bonds & loans to credits & risk, they explore why conservationists, ecologists & investors need a shared language. @ecioxford.bsky.social @wildcru.bsky.social

Bonding With Nature: Demystifying Biodiversity Finance with Nat Duffus and Harrison Carter - The Nature Recovery Podcast

In this episode of the Nature Recovery Podcast, Stephen Thomas is joined by Nat Duffus and Harrison Carter to unpack the often confusing world of biodiversity finance. Harrison introduces his new pape...

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How should we design conservation science for decision making? Join Leah Gerber for her talk this Friday, as she explores the gap between knowledge and action. In person (followed by a drinks reception) or online: bookwhen.com/oxfordbiodiv... @ecioxford.bsky.social @biology.ox.ac.uk

"Demand [for sand] continues to surge [...] while sand is also vital for ecosystems - supporting biodiversity, protecting coastlines, and regulating water systems." Sand & Sustainability, new from @unep.org, co-authored by Sophus zu Ermgassen 👇 https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/49463

Don't miss out! The #NaturebasedSolutions Symposium June 2026 will focus on 4 crucial questions for enabling NbS to tackle pressing societal and environmental challenges... @britishecologicalsociety.org 📅29-30 June 2026 📍York, UK ➡️Earlybird tickets: www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/bes-...

We are very much looking forward to welcoming Professor Tamar Makov to the @oxmartinschool.bsky.social on Friday 24 April to talk about cultivated blue foods. Do join us! www.futureoffood.ox.ac.uk/event/the-en...

The environmental impacts of lab-grown (cultivated) blue foods

Future of Food seminars: Professor Tamar Makov

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Don't forget to register to attend the LEAP conference on 22 April! Come and join us to talk about meat and dairy consumption and production. It is always a fascinating day! cvent.me/YaMNOA