Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science

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

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/

📢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...

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 👇

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

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...

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

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).

🧵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. 🌿

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

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

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 👇

🐌 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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

Why does net zero need nature? 🌎 In this short TED-style talk Dr Aline Soterroni unpacks the relationship between net zero and nature, drawing on key research findings The talk was delivered for the @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social showcase. Watch here ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs3x...

'The Fragmented Landscape of Shrimp Life Cycle Assessments: Uncovering Methodological Dependence and Analytical Blind Spots' New work from ICCS DPhil student Alena Calvo, with @ejmilnergulland.bsky.social, Henry Travers, Joseph Poore and Patrik Henriksson. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

📢 We're hiring! Short-term research assistant on forest-food nexus 🌳 Interested in policy-focussed research and skilled in meta-analysis and evidence synthesis? ➡️Find out more & apply: my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru... (Deadline 12 noon, 3 March 2026)

🌿 Prof. @ejmilnergulland.bsky.social is a leading voice in biodiversity conservation, showing how social, ecological and behavioural factors interact and impact nature. Her work shows how science can deliver real-world solutions—it’s fantastic to have her support behind the #CANBill.

New open access paper by Dr Michelle Anagnostou: Countering organised wildlife trafficking: insights from law enforcement personnel on challenges and opportunities. link.springer.com/article/10.1...

🌳Does the answer to tomorrow’s question lie in the past? In today's lecture Keith Kirby draws on long-term research at Wytham Woods to show why understanding ecological change requires decades of data. Register to join online or inperson: oxfordbiodiversitynetwork.bookwhen.com @ecioxford.bsky.social

WEBINAR REMINDER! Much conservation involves trying to elicit human action. Hear from Conservation Optimism's Reshu Bashyal & Jon Taylor about the lessons we’ve learned through our work. Feb 11, 2026 1:00 PM (13:00) GMT Register for free at buff.ly/2WPesfw #conservationoptimism

"If the goal is a more sustainable future for both people and nature, then success must be measured in both the abundance and diversity of species and the wellbeing of people, not in the number of new policies." @hollieboothie.bsky.social theconversation.com/new-limits-o...