📣 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
Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science
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We are a group of conservation scientists working on applied research at the interface of social and ecological systems. Our vision is a nature-rich and just world in which everyone can thrive. iccs.org.uk
"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).
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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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
Personal Information - LEAP conference 2026.
The 2026 LEAP conference
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Join us on Earth Day for a special event: How to Save the Amazon-Solutions from the Forest. An evening showcasing Indigenous voices & culture alongside cutting-edge science & data 📅 22 April, 19:00–22:00 📍 Oxford Natural History Museum With @morethanadodo.bsky.social @globalcanopy.org
The application window for 2027 Leventis African Biodiversity Fellowships has now closed. We received nearly 1200 expressions of interest! If you missed out, don't worry - there will be more opportunities in future. (Photo shows 2025 Fellows, Fanny + Ashley, enjoying a U.K. zoo visit).
If you have been thinking about applying for this, you have until 5pm UK time TOMORROW (31st March 2026) to submit your expression of interest: iccs.org.uk/fellowship-p...
A. G. Leventis African Biodiversity Fellowship Programme - ICCS
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We are accepting expressions of interest from African nationals who would like to be considered for a Leventis #African #Biodiversity Fellowship in 2027! For full details of the Fellowship programme + the expression of interest form, go to tinyurl.com/34h8wsnd
Is your #university campus aiming to be #NaturePositive by 2030? This new paper looking at #carbonreduction initiatives and #biodiversity actions may well help 🌍 Open Access: link.springer.com/article/10.1... (downloadable paper) #ClimateAction #BiodiversityAction #NatureBasedSolutions #NbS
Sustainable practices to reduce carbon footprint and nurture biodiversity of academic campuses - Discover Sustainability
Published data indicate that higher education institutions (HEIs) are substantial contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity loss, primarily due to their infrastructure, landscape alter...
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Duckling season has begun, and DucklingWatch is back for another year! Please submit your mallard brood sightings in GB to citsci.org/projects/ducklingwatch and share this post to spread the word 🦆
Populations of hedgehogs are rapidly shrinking across Europe. 🦔📉 Can ultrasonic signals warn hedgehogs away from approaching vehicles or keep them clear of dangerous machines? One researcher is exploring ultrasound as an option to help save these tiny critters.
🚨 The climate and nature crisis is a national security threat—and it’s time we start treating it as one. 🏡 We must rethink how we define national security to reduce energy bills, protect food security, and safeguard homes from flooding. Read more in our blog👇 www.zerohour.uk/rethinking-n...
Rethinking National Security: Climate-Nature threat to cost of living and security
This week the price of oil exceeded $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022 when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine caused an energy price crisis that led to households’ ...
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We are accepting expressions of interest from African nationals who would like to be considered for a Leventis #African #Biodiversity Fellowship in 2027! For full details of the Fellowship programme + the expression of interest form, go to tinyurl.com/34h8wsnd
Next Fri @guyshrubsole.bsky.social joins us to discuss nature in crisis in England. If big landowners claim to be stewards, how do we prove it’s not greenwash? He’ll explore tougher accountability & initiatives to democratise decision-making over land use. Followed by book-signing & drinks reception