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If you missed Hannah Wauchope's fascinating talk yesterday (youtu.be/6z581smMqkA), part of the NatureFinance@Oxford seminar series. You can catch it here. @ecioxford.bsky.social @biology.ox.ac.uk @zslscience.bsky.social @edinburghuni.bsky.social 🧪

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𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆: 𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗮 𝘃𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀 Dr Roosa Lambin Lambin, Researcher with ECI's Global Finance and Economy programme urges proactive measures. www.sttinfo.fi/tiedote/7090...

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We recently hosted Prof. Zhenfeng Shao, Wuhan University, @ecioxford.bsky.social to discuss our collaborative research on global forest resilience and to establish new research avenues following the China-Africa Innovation Cooperation and Development Forum: www.oxfordecosystems.org/post/strengt...

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𝗜𝗻-𝗱𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: ECI researchers Stuart Jenkins and Myles Allen co-authored a joint report (Oxford Net Zero and Carbon Balance) on the use of Carbon Storage Mandates to support the UK's CCUS industry, shifting us away from a reliance on taxpayer funding and towards producer responsibility.

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Join us on 24.2, as Hannah Wauchope discusses the many measurement challenges in trying to reduce something as complex as biodiversity to a single unit, & what this might mean for biodiversity credit markets. In-person/online: bookwhen.com/oxfordbiodiv... @ecioxford.bsky.social @biology.ox.ac.uk

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Register here: oxfordbiodiversitynetwork.bookwhen.com @biology.ox.ac.uk @ecioxford.bsky.social

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How and why are German cities shutting down their gas networks? Read my article here 👇 medium.com/@jan.rosenow...

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Prof Myles Allen, Climate lead ECI, says while carbon capture technology exists, the lack of a sustainable policy framework remains the biggest obstacle to its widespread adoption. @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social www.awe.international/article/1906...

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Love chocolate? Don’t skip a beat—protect pollinators to keep it sweet! This Valentine’s, sustainable cocoa is the real treat. 🍫❤️ Climate change and biodiversity loss imperil future supplies of cocoa. Solutions⬇️ bit.ly/4kd1XXp 📸P. Böttger

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On World Pulses Day, BeanMeals, a research project based at the Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford, has produced a guide for taking a holistic approach when creating healthy and sustainable school menus that children enjoy. www.eci.ox.ac.uk/news/taking-...

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The UK's Public Accounts Committee has published a report raising concerns about the cost of CCUS to taxpayers. Dr Stuart Jenkins of ONZ & @ecioxford.bsky.social & Mirte Boot of Carbon Balance spoke to the BBC about what a better funding model could look like. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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ECI's Prof Charlie Wilson: "Our new study shows that how we use electricity and other energy resources is both vitally necessary, highly complementary, and massively important in its contributions to reaching net-zero."

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Great paper, really important and timely results about one of the biggest challenges in the UK energy transition - decarbonising heating in buildings. With my @ecioxford.bsky.social colleague Jake Barnes as one of the authors.

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📢Join our Symposium in Oxford in June. Nature, Farming and Food: How we value our land More info: naturerecovery.ox.ac.uk?p=2414 🧪 @britishecolsoc.bsky.social @tabledebates.bsky.social @ecioxford.bsky.social @oxfordgeography.bsky.social @biology.ox.ac.uk @ox.ac.uk

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The Bodleian Reader Survey happens once every 3 years. The results provide vital information which feeds into all our decision making. Members of the University of Oxford and all Bodleian cardholders are urged have their say by completing the <10 minute form: bit.ly/3CBFWjL. Survey closes 24 Feb.

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Fleeing mountain lions and scorched earth: can wildlife survive California’s wildfires? Dr Imma Oliveras Menor, ECI, says that although these ecosystems have strategies to survive after intense wildfires, the severity of this one could inhibit this process. tinyurl.com/422v77kh

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Prof Myles Allen, Climate expert ECI "The fossil fuel industry has the resources to deliver the storage capacity we need. Making this a condition of their continued operation provides a practical pathway to net zero. Further policy development on this is urgently needed.” tinyurl.com/3caprd8m

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Have you ever wondered why you exist? Join Tim Coulson THIS FRIDAY as he ponders the BIG questions! Online as well as in person, with a drinks reception & book signing afterwards! Reserve your seat here: oxfordbiodiversitynetwork.bookwhen.com @oxfordgeography.bsky.social @ecioxford.bsky.social

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Good summary of some of the issues raised by planned large scale solar PV in Oxfordshire - with comments from @ecioxford.bsky.social Prof Nick Eyre: Botley West Solar Farm: Why is it so controversial? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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New study by ECI researcher Dr Jake Barnes finds local authorities need more support for the planning, not just the delivery of net zero changes. "Local governance is a neglected yet crucial step in developing effective and fair net zero policy." #NetZero #Planning www.eci.ox.ac.uk/news/why-org...

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Warmer homes and healthier people: what’s not to like about a low-carbon future? The ECI's Prof Christian Brand, says: “Swapping just 5-7% of car journeys for e-biking, cycling or walking by 2030 could add 1.1m years of healthy life by 2050." www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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A reform of VAT on foods can have health, environmental and economic benefits according to a new study. Researchers at the ECI and @oxmartinschool.bsky.social say it would help people choose healthier and more sustainable diets and make them more affordable. www.eci.ox.ac.uk/news/reform-...

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Blog: our new paper on a menu of Green Infrastructure Standards for England that meets Natural England's 15 Principles www.agile-initiative.ox.ac.uk/news/menu-of... @ecioxford.bsky.social @naturebasedsols.bsky.social @naturerecovery.bsky.social @oxfordgeography.bsky.social @ianmell.bsky.social

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Adaptation is key to addressing the challenges of climate change. Discover how sustainable fiscal policies can support climate-resilient development and infrastructure at this joint @unep.org / ECI webinar. 🗓️ Thursday, 30 January 2024 ⏰ 15:00 - 16:00 CET 📍 Online Register: shorturl.at/2n0CA

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ECI job alert Postdoctoral Research Assistant for remote sensing data collection in tropical forests. Deadline: Noon 31 January 2025

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Happy New Year! The weather may be wet and & wild, but we have some great talks lined up that will bring some sunshine to your life! They're all online & in person with a networking drinks reception afterward, where you can chat with the speakers. @ecioxford.bsky.social bookwhen.com/oxfordbiodiv...

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Very positive story about Climate Cafes including reflections from our @ecioxford.bsky.social colleague Bryony Parrish.

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A great new opportunity for researchers to contribute to a UK MP's round table on climate adaptation& mitigation measures for water management. Closing 27 Dec. @climateoxford.bsky.social @ecioxford.bsky.social @oxfordgeography.bsky.social @ukparliament.bsky.social forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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We're pleased to be able to share our Hilary term card with you, everyone is welcome to attend and join us for a drinks reception afterward. For more information on these talks, and to register to attend in person or online: bookwhen.com/oxfordbiodiv... @ecioxford.bsky.social @ox.ac.uk

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A ground breaking community-led action plan to reach net zero supported by Prof Nick Eyre, Emeritus Professor of Energy and Climate Policy, ECI. CAPZero: an energy action plan developed for a local area by the people who live there, with expert support. news.westoxon.gov.uk/news/first-o...

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Dr Fuso Nerini and colleagues studied how climate change impacts people’s mental health and their subsequent ability to take action. He found many individuals with severe and frequent climate worry experienced significant impairments in everyday life functioning. www.eci.ox.ac.uk/news/what-ps...

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Find out how building efficiency and indoor conditions can be improved for a healthier, optimised built environment in this ASHRAE Journal podcast featuring ECI researchers Dr Marina Topouzi and Dr Amr Suliman. www.ashrae.org/news/ashraej...

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With @marlynesahakian.bsky.social and Sarah Darby, delighted to announce a special issue in Buildings & Cities, exploring sufficiency and the built environment. The articles and our editorial are here: www.buildingsandcities.org/journal-cont... @oxsocsci.bsky.social @ecioxford.bsky.social

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New ECI study finds beans and peas are the best meat alternative, with veggie burgers second, and lab-grown meat worst. Dr Marco Springmann says, "They performed well from all perspectives, including nutritional, health, environmental, and cost." Read more⬇️ https://buff.ly/4fNZ3We

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Be both merry and sustainable this Christmas. ECI DPhil student Felippa Amanta has come up with some top tips in an article for The Conversation. www.eci.ox.ac.uk/news/five-ea...

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ECI's Dr Nick Banks, Senior Researcher on the Clean Heat Streets project, a ground-breaking initiative helping to make the switch to heat pumps: a clean, sustainable and energy saving alternative to gas boilers.

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Seasonally appropriate weather in Oxford early this morning. Our beautiful building covered in snow as we start our Bluesky journey.

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