Dr. Cécile Girardin

2024’s Cocktail inspired by #outrageandoptimism episode theRioTrio.
Here’s the recipe @ymalhi.bsky.social & I are concocting.
Any suggestions on ingredients?

3 #COP conceived in Rio earth summit 1992:
#UNCBD #Biodiversity
#UNFCCC #Climate
#UNCCD #Desertification
+ #Plastics treaty starting today!

Fascinating to hear from the @universityofoxford.bsky.social #Cop16 delegation on their take around the wins and failures of the Cop. Interesting to understand the role #academics can play in negotiations. Watch this space for the recording...

An important resource. Is it available in English anywhere?

Global potential for natural regeneration in deforested tropical regions - Nature An estimated area of 215 million hectares has the potential for natural forest regeneration across tropical forested countries and biomes, representing an above-ground carbon sequestration potential o...

Recent study estimates large global potential for natural regeneration in deforested tropical regions & substantial associated #climatechange #mitigation effects www.nature.com/articles/s41... 🌳🌿🌴🍃 #reforestation #naturalprocesses #trees #tropics #forests

The climate and biodiversity crises are entwined, but we risk pitting one against the other In our race to cool the planet, we must not compromise the ecosystems on which we depend.

With #COP16 #Biodiversity and #COP29 happening in quick succession, the world has an important opportunity to align #climate and biodiversity agendas, writes Nathalie Seddon & @audreycwagner.bsky.social in @theconversation.bsky.social
theconversation.com/the-climate-... @oxfordbiology.bsky.social

Having fun with these stunning colours! We painted half a leaf- can you see where the leaf stops and the watercolour takes over? We’re enjoying 365 days of art in nature  by L. Scobie.

I drew a poster for the #oxfordnetzeo team. It was super difficult to synthesise all the layers of multidimensional multidisciplinary multi partnerships they have, but we had fun working on it!
#cop29
#cop29azerbaijan
#climatechange
#netzeo #naturepositive #naturebasedsolutions #naturerevovery

Guidebooks

Whatever you think about the details of Biodiversity Net Gain, it is remarkable policy. England mandates a 10% uplift in biodiversity for new developments, measured using a statutory metric. This is a valuable report explaining the policy 8 months in.
hive.greenfinanceinstitute.com/gfihive/reve...

Kickstarting local nature recovery: a new strategy for the West of England The first Local Nature Recovery Strategy has been published. Find out why that's important for local and national biodiversity.

First ever local nature recovery strategy published in UK!
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An ambitious, collaborative approach, wt. focus on local communities & context. It provides guidance for working with national policies & funding.
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Wt. guidance, toolkits, dashboards: defraenvironment.blog.gov.uk/2024/11/07/k...