Past events

AmazonFlux: disentangling biodiversity-ecosystem function relationship through an energy flux perspective

Event ended: 12 March 2024

Human-made disturbances have triggered multiple changes in biodiversity, with unexpected consequences for ecosystem functioning. Yet, we still miss a mechanistic comprehension of the relationship between biodiversity change and ecosystem function. Considering that species’ response to disturbances will depend on, or are mediated by, their interaction with other species, this information gap might lead to erroneous […]

Soil Ecology from the microbe’s eye view

Event ended: 08 March 2024

Abstract: Soil is arguably the most complicated biomaterial on the planet. It is the largest terrestrial carbon sink, and the most species rich habitat on earth. Microorganisms driving biogeochemical cycles live and interact in the soil’s intricate pore space labyrinth, but they difficult to study in realistic settings because of its opaqueness. We recently developed […]

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Does science impact nature conservation policy? Stories of success and failure. Hugh Possingham

Event ended: 08 March 2024

Hugh in semi-retirement has 3 jobs: Biodiversity Council’s Co-chief Councillor, Chief Scientist of Accounting for Nature and The University of Queensland. He was the founding Director of The Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Environmental Decisions, the National Environmental Science Program Threatened Species hub and an Australian Research Council Professorial, Laureate and Federation Fellow. […]

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The transformative art of kissing frogs

Event ended: 23 February 2024

Tim Smit -The Eden Project Abstract: A talk about the symbolism of transformation that breathes hope into communities based on my love of transforming poisoned and degraded land and watching behaviour change resulting from demonstrations that second chances are possible. This is the basis under which I create projects. Bio: Sir Tim Smit read Archaeology […]

Unlocking the power of engagement for nature recovery and nature-based solutions: Join our webinar!

Event ended: 20 February 2024

Are you passionate about driving collaborative, participatory, and democratic solutions for the world’s most critical environmental challenges? To celebrate the launch of new evidence-led guidance for engagement in nature-based solutions and nature recovery, we invite you to attend a free webinar hosted by the Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery and the Agile Initiative. This webinar […]

Captured sunshine: what can an energetic view of life on Earth tell us about nature decline and recovery?

Event ended: 16 February 2024

The biosphere was first described as “a planetary membrane for capturing, storing and transforming solar energy” (Vernadsky, 1926). Every living organism and organism function in the biosphere is united, and can be compared, by the cascade of captured sunshine that powers it.

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a dirt track with cactus growing at the side, behind is a gentle hilside with a few trees and grass

Land tenure, deforestation, and monocultures: Menaces to food and territorial justice

Event ended: 02 February 2024

Abstract: Land tenure, deforestation, and monocultures: Menaces to food and territorial justice Elena Lazos-Chavero (UNAM / Table Dialogues), lazos@unam.mx When we eat organic food or when we buy a fair-trade product is that enough for food and territorial justice? Or what’s behind organic food production? And what’s behind a fair-trade product? Who is getting benefits […]

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Embracing complexity to understand and predict the consequences of environmental changes on biodiversity.

Event ended: 26 January 2024

In the past two decades, there has been a significant increase in studies using models to understand and predict the impact of environmental changes on biodiversity. Typically, these studies begin by examining the relationship between species distributions and environmental variables, based on the assumption that the environment determines the limits of tolerance for species survival. […]
Sandy beach in the foreground with trees to the beach, blue sea and stormy skies above

Recovery of degraded coastal ecosystems requires so much more than protection – how restoration and conservation go hand-in-hand

Event ended: 19 January 2024

Abstract As the world races toward environmental targets, including the 2030 targets in CBD’s Kumming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, the negotiated goals of the UNFCC COP 28, the objectives of the BBNJ Agreement, and even the largely ignored SDGs, the enormous emphasis on protection of intact nature and nature-based solutions belies the realities. Intact ecosystems […]

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We Are Guardians – Documentary screening and Q&A with the directors

Event ended: 01 November 2023

A Journey of Hope Amidst Crisis In the heart of the Brazilian Amazon, thousands of people are unlawfully encroaching upon protected lands, devastating centuries-old trees for export and exploiting rare resources. It’s a critical issue that impacts us all. Enter Indigenous Brazilian forest guardian Marçal Guajajara and impassioned activist Puyr Tembé. They stand as unwavering […]