The natural value of recovering selectively logged forests
Large areas of forest in Borneo have been selectively logged and are now undergoing recovery – how do these selectively logged forests differ from their undisturbed old growth counterparts and what are the consequences if they are converted to oil palm plantation?
Swifts inhabit the air as few other organisms do. This talk is an account of an attempt by an earthbound man to follow them there: on their migration routes to and from Africa, their winter travels, dodging African storms and hunting insects that spring up with the rains, and in their brief summer stay in the skies and eaves of Oxford
The term “remote sensing” was first used in the 1960s. Today, remote sensing platforms include satellites, airplanes, drones, and robots. In this blog, Eric Mensah Kumeh explains why we need to look beyond sensors.
This infographic shows the Centre’s achievements for the 2023/2024 reporting year
This is the Centre’s Annual Report for the 2023/2024 reporting year.
Bending the curve of biodiversity loss requires the business and financial sectors to disclose and reduce their biodiversity impacts and help fund nature recovery. This has sparked interest in developing generalizable, standardized measurements of biodiversity—essentially a ‘unit of nature’. We examine how such units are defined in the rapidly growing voluntary biodiversity credits market and present a framework exploring how biodiversity is quantified, how delivery of positive outcomes is detected and attributed to the investment and how the number of credits issued is adjusted to account for uncertainties….
Joe Roman dives deep into the critical role animals play in shaping our world, drawing from his book Eat Poop, Die: How Animals Make Our World. Discover how animals are essential to nature recovery and biodiversity, acting as key players in the nitrogen, phosphorus, and carbon cycles. Roman highlights fascinating examples, such as seabirds that helped create a thriving grassland ecosystem on a volcanic island in Iceland, and the important research on nutrient movement by feeding and fasting whales. As global wildlife populations face unprecedented threats, Roman emphasizes the importance of conservation efforts, rewilding native species, and restoring ancient nutrient pathways for healthier ecosystems.
With nearly fifty years of experience in nature conservation, John Payne emphasises that despite the well-known challenges of habitat loss, deforestation, poaching, and climate change, the true issue is acknowledging the inevitable trajectory of endangered species toward extinction. Effective, species-specific management interventions are critical for sustaining viable populations
Achieving meaningful progress in nature recovery, conservation, and biodiversity protection demands more than technological fixes – it requires addressing the social, cultural, and political dimensions of environmental challenges. In this thought-provoking panel discussion, leading experts explore how integrating social sciences such as geography, anthropology, sociology, psychology, and economics can provide transformative solutions to the climate and biodiversity crises.
This seminar highlights the importance of fostering human-nature connections and embracing diverse perspectives, including Indigenous, community-led, and place-based knowledge systems. With insights from renowned academics like Professor Patrick Devine-Wright (University of Exeter), Dr. Beth Brockett (Forest Research), Professor Karen Jones (University of Kent), and Dr. Eric Kumeh (University of Oxford), the panel delves into innovative, inter- and transdisciplinary approaches that promote equity, well-being, and justice for both people and the planet.
Organized by Dr. Caitlin Hafferty and moderated by Professor Michael Winter OBE, this event emphasizes actionable solutions to the interconnected crises of biodiversity loss, climate change, and social inequality. Watch to uncover how collaborative, integrated approaches can create lasting impact for sustainable futures.
