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We've been concerned at the lack of focus on #nature and #biodiversity in the UK's political discourse, given how important and urgent an issue it is. So we wrote to all the leaders and environment spokespeople in political parties contesting the election theconversation.com/the-uks-nature…

"As environmental, social and humanitarian crises escalate, the world can no longer afford two things: first, the costs of economic inequality; and second, the rich." Not the opening line to any old paper, but a Comment in Nature no less nature.com/articles/d4158…

1/ Earth at Risk! As yet another stark and terrifying scientific warning lands to general indifference, here’s a quick thought experiment for anyone who isn't convinced that we should act on these warnings with the utmost urgency and focus Imagine a civilisation...

Coastal and marine ecosystems are vital for climate change mitigation, biodiversity, and coastal livelihoods. Learn about blue carbon and its crucial role in this educational graphic by Sarah Markes @smarkestz @TheWCS

Forests provide many benefits for people, for climate, and #ForNature. These include: ✅Providing food and medicine ✅Housing over half of the world's #biodiversity ✅Stabilizing weather and climate We must act to protect and restore our forests. Learn how 👇 via @WCS

Just watch it. All of it.

The beautiful unique forests of Pemba Island are slowly being eroded, cleared for agriculture, and even logged. Hoping that #KeyBiodiversityArea designation will raise their profile and restart #conservation efforts. These forests are too important to lose.

Seagrass meadows are among the most productive and important ecosystems in the world. They are marine flowering plants that support thousands of key species and essential ecosystem functions. More:blog.wcs.org/photo/2021/11/… Via @WCS_Tanzania

Fantastic to see these posters I created being shared to highlight this incredibly biodiverse area 💚

The staggeringly horrible business of pheasant shooting, and the mass destruction of wildlife that surrounds it, symbolises everything wrong with this country. This week's column. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Understanding large #carnivore behaviour and use of space is often important to inform #conservation. This new paper led by Daniel Parker, with WildCRU co-authors explores factors influencing the home range size of African #leopards (Panthera pardus). See: bit.ly/48zeazx

Effective, targeted #conservation is crucial to address declining #lion populations across #Africa. This new study provides invaluable insight into specific socio-political & ecological threats impacting wild lion population fragility across the continent. bit.ly/3Ph7bT2

Is the proposed UK Hunting Trophies Import Prohibition Bill informed by evidence and does it consider potential unintended consequences? This scientific analysis of UK trade, CITES & IUCN Red List data highlights concerns regarding #conservation outcomes. bit.ly/48m0KXM

Informed by long-term research, WildCRU’s #Ethiopian #Wolf Conservation Programme targets the greatest threats to these endangered animals - while promoting them as a flagship species for the rare highland #ecosystem on which many Ethiopians also depend. #InternationalWolfDay

This might be my favourite 2 minutes of tv ever. @GeorgeMonbiot getting straight to the heart of what we need to do: system change. #degrowth

A new paper led by WildCRU’s Dr. Eric Ash explores the potential effects of translocations on #tiger population numbers and genetic diversity – providing valuable insight for large #carnivore #conservation and population modelling. bit.ly/43HYKp3 #InternationalTigerDay

🦈🐚 Explore the incredible ways sharks benefit coral reefs—balancing food chains, controlling populations, and preserving biodiversity. Let's celebrate and protect these vital partnerships for a thriving ocean! 💙 Via @TheWCS

Delighted to see this educational poster I created being featured by @UNBiodiversity

No matter how much we’ve lost, it will never be too late to fight. We must set aside differences and fight together. Soon, all but the greatest fools among us will realize that nothing was more important. #GlobalBoiling theguardian.com/commentisfree/…