Dr. Thomas Gillespie

Celebrating the contributions of Chimène Nze-Nkogue & Jane Raphael, alumni of my research group @EmoryUniversity! Honored to collaborate with them on this critical @IUCN update: tinyurl.com/yh3nse4f #WomenInSTEM #biodiversity #OneHealth #wildlife #Health #ProudMentor

Happy birthday, Jane Goodall! Dr. Goodall’s field studies of chimpanzee social behavior forever changed the way we view our closest evolutionary relatives. Dr. Goodall inspired her readers, providing a compelling argument for allowing chimps to flourish in their natural habitats

Happy birthday to the pioneering conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall, whose work transformed the world's understanding of chimpanzees. JANE is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.

Happy birthday to our UN Messenger of Peace Jane Goodall (@JaneGoodallInst)! On this special day, we celebrate her groundbreaking work in chimpanzee research and thank her for her tireless commitment to protecting the environment. un.org/en/messengers-…

Happy Birthday to Jane Goodall! For nearly 60 years, she’s championed the deep connections between people, animals & planet—showing the world what it means to act #ForNature. Today and every day, we celebrate her pioneer work. 💚

A new study led by Emory digs deeper into the question of why, despite the extraordinary productivity of U.S. agriculture, farm operators are systematically losing money. "Farmers are fundamental to our survival," says lead author Emily Burchfield, links.emory.edu/hv

Farming is already one of the hardest jobs on the planet. That climate change will only make it harder prompted Emory environmental scientist Emily Burchfield to examine why, despite incredible productivity, American farmers are losing money: bit.ly/3KznLtk

The #IPCC opened its 62nd Session in Hangzhou, China today. The Panel is meeting to agree on the outlines of the key contributions to the Seventh Assessment Report. “This is a pivotal session for IPCC’s Seventh Assessment Report.” - IPCC Chair Jim Skea. bit.ly/4icH6l6

With raw emotion & a voice that stays with you, singer-songwriter Douglas Gillespie debuts his heartfelt original, “Colorado”—his entry for this year’s #tinydeskcontest- Enjoy! #NewMusic #SingerSongwriter #TinyDesk #ColoradoVibes youtu.be/LlZZZax5LSs?fe… via @YouTube

We rely on nature for our survival. Yet, over one million species are at risk of extinction due to human activity. The #GlobalGoals are the answer to declining biodiversity & degraded ecosystems. un.org/sustainabledev… via @UNDESA

“Let’s protect, defend and uphold all human rights for all people.” — @antonioguterres on Tuesday’s #HumanRightsDay. ohchr.org/en/universal-d… 📷: Early draft of Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Today is the day! This #GivingTuesday, your donation isn't just a contribution - it's a commitment to protecting Madagascar's unique and biologically diverse ecosystems through conservation science, capacity building, and community involvement in sustainable development.

NEW FOCUS: Madagascar’s Plague: One Health Research Aims to Slow Its Spread ➡️ buff.ly/3CqCxEb @AMiarinjara @BiodiversHealth @GSodikoff @pasteurMG @patcwright @WUR

Feature on my post-doc, @AMiarinjara! An excellent window into her science & dedication to the people & environment of Madagascar! The article features several of Adelaide's paintings! @EmoryUniversity @NIH @ASTMH @emoryghi @emorycollege @pasteurMG @EmoryRollins @CentreValBio

🌎This Friday @LSHTM is hosting a one-day conference exploring the links between environmental change and planetary health, showcasing innovative solutions and identifying priorities for #COP29 and beyond 👀More tickets released for in person & online👉bit.ly/CCCPHConference

Have you been thinking about pursuing an environment PhD but haven't yet found a funded program, with student-centered faculty, in a great city? If yes, then consider applying to @EmoryUniversity's new PhD program in Environmental Sciences & Society➡️tinyurl.com/3hks364k.

How well is the US Government supporting climate adaptation & clean energy in the Caribbean? Not as well as it could. My report for @The_Dialogue on PACC 2030 finds gaps in NGO outreach, missed climate justice needs & little local engagement. Full report: tinyurl.com/RobinsonOnPACC…

The latest outcome of our @CentreValBio – @EmoryUniversity #OneHealth Partnership now published in @thePeerJ @PeerJLife Special Issue on Anthropogenic Impact on Microbe-Host Diversity in the Global South! peerj.com/articles/17805/

ICYMI: Emory environmental scientist Idowu (Jola) Ajibade, who studies how climate change transforms the lives of marginalized people, recently addressed the U.S. President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology: bit.ly/4fdQzYt

Since 2022, bird flu has been infecting a wide variety of mammals. “You can find this trend around the world, almost anywhere you look,” says Thomas Gillespie, professor and chair of Emory’s Department of Environmental Sciences. links.emory.edu/WX