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Erle Ellis @erleellis.bsky.social · 14d

Redefine how the world measures progress!
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The Nature Relationship Index (NRI) @undp.org

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> Deadline: Oct 15, 2025
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davidobura.bsky.social @davidobura.bsky.social · 4d

Joining today's #coralreef #MutiraoCOP30 - a day of mobilization before #COP30 for their vulnerability to #climatechange and therefore of the millions dependent on them in #Brazil and globally.

From #IUCNcongress in Abu Dhabi! @cop30brazil.bsky.social

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Transformations Community @transformationscommunity.org · 6d

🎥 #TCESG25 in 3 Minutes
In August, we gathered in Johannesburg to reimagine how transformation happens.
Imagination. Inquiry. Expression. Community.
Nothing captures the energy like this film 👇
▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=QA8I...
More from the gathering:
🌍 transformationscommunity.org/tc-esg-2025-...

TC/ESG 2025: Johannesburg Conference Recap

YouTube video by Transformations Community

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davidobura.bsky.social @davidobura.bsky.social · 7d

Are you in #Paris? Until Sunday this fantastic outdoor photo exhibition of ocean defenders is up along the banks of the #Seine for your weekend stroll ... yours truly is in it, but I won't share the photo till after 😉

@Quais de Seine nr Pont au Change (Chatelet). By Steve Fiehl, Bloom Association.

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davidobura.bsky.social @davidobura.bsky.social · Aug 29

The most amazing Magical Adventure Story Forest at the Kenyan Coast!! Please support and share!! @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...

A Magical Adventure Story Forest at the Kenyan Coast

Saving a Sacred Forest in Kenya - Adventure, Performances and Artworks that celebrate our African histories, mythologies, and folklore.

www.kickstarter.com

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Alejandro Ordonez @anordonez1.bsky.social · Aug 19

Exciting times at #TCESG25! @davidobura.bsky.social is highlighting the incredible work of @ipbes.net and its crucial connection to the need for a #SustainableDevelopment framework. Together, we're addressing the urgent triple planetary challenges we face. ✨🌍 #transformation

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davidobura.bsky.social @davidobura.bsky.social · Aug 17

#African Union joins calls to end use of #Mercator map that shrinks continent’s size.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

African Union joins calls to end use of Mercator map that shrinks continent’s size

Member states back Correct the Map campaign that urges governments and organisations to use more accurate map

www.theguardian.com

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · Jul 30

Motherfucking wind farms…

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davidobura.bsky.social @davidobura.bsky.social · Jul 24

Such an important ruling by the Int. Court of Justice. Simply put, states are responsible for the #pollution they allow, to the #climate as much to the #environment news.un.org/en/story/202...

This is real #human and #planetary #justice, allowing for #TransformativeChange in how things are done

World Court says countries are legally obligated to curb emissions, protect climate

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands, issued its advisory opinion on the obligations of States in respect of climate change, read out by the President of the Court, Judge...

news.un.org

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davidobura.bsky.social @davidobura.bsky.social · Jun 30

Read this short primer on global #tipping elements in the #climate #ocean #coralreef #amazon and #social systems, as we start the Global Tipping Points conference in Exeter, UK.

www.theguardian.com/environment/... @jonathan-watts.bsky.social

Tipping points: on the edge? | The Guardian

<p>Tipping points - in the Amazon, Antarctic, coral reefs and more - could cause fundamental parts of the Earth system to change dramatically, irreversibly and with devastating effects. Here, we ask t...

www.theguardian.com

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IPBES @ipbes.net · Jun 30

The UK will host #IPBES12 in Manchester from 3-8 February 2026. 🌏🧪

This will be an opportunity for @ipbes.net members to discuss approval of the #BizBiodiversity Assessment, & an ambitious parallel programme will showcase UK initiatives in business innovation, science and nature.

@ukri.org

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davidobura.bsky.social @davidobura.bsky.social · Jun 30

Read this short primer on global #tipping elements in the #climate #ocean #coralreef #amazon and #social systems, as we start the Global Tipping Points conference in Exeter, UK.

www.theguardian.com/environment/... @jonathan-watts.bsky.social

Tipping points: on the edge? | The Guardian

<p>Tipping points - in the Amazon, Antarctic, coral reefs and more - could cause fundamental parts of the Earth system to change dramatically, irreversibly and with devastating effects. Here, we ask t...

www.theguardian.com

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IPBES @ipbes.net · Jun 27

In light of the exciting news that #IPBES12 will be hosted in Manchester in 2026, the UK’s Special Representative for Nature explains its importance. 🌍🧪

“It’s a chance to demonstrate how we can turn knowledge into action – and action into investment.” - Ruth Davis

@ukri.org

#BizBiodiversity

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davidobura.bsky.social @davidobura.bsky.social · Jun 26

Many of us have, the question now is how much longer, and how quickly can we get through the ‘U’ to bend and reverse trends?

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SK Lerner @sklerner.bsky.social · Jun 25

« The global footprint that is causing a decline of corals and so much else is from the much smaller number of high-income consumers and economies. Until that is understood and they transform what they’re doing, we won’t be able to resolve the challenges at the bottom end of the income pyramid. »

davidobura.bsky.social @davidobura.bsky.social · Jun 25

‘It’s death by a thousand cuts’: marine ecologist on the collapse of coral reefs.

More than anything #climate and #biodiversity crises make me angry. As few people are largely responsible, while all pay the price, mostly those least responsible.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

‘It’s death by a thousand cuts’: marine ecologist on the collapse of coral reefs

David Obura believes humans have been using nature for free, and tipping points at some reefs have already passed

www.theguardian.com

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davidobura.bsky.social @davidobura.bsky.social · Jun 26

Thanks @gscumming.bsky.social !!

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davidobura.bsky.social @davidobura.bsky.social · Jun 25

‘It’s death by a thousand cuts’: marine ecologist on the collapse of coral reefs.

More than anything #climate and #biodiversity crises make me angry. As few people are largely responsible, while all pay the price, mostly those least responsible.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

‘It’s death by a thousand cuts’: marine ecologist on the collapse of coral reefs

David Obura believes humans have been using nature for free, and tipping points at some reefs have already passed

www.theguardian.com

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Global Governance Innovation Network @gginetwork.bsky.social · Jun 23

🌍 #ANUMDI Closing Plenary is underway!

Report-backs from 5 Breakthrough Groups followed by discussion with the Eminent Persons Panel:

➡️Dr. David Obura @davidobura.bsky.social, 1st African Chair of IPBES
➡️Anja Oli-Pape @anjaop.bsky.social, Head of Programs, Global Challenges Foundation

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IPBES @ipbes.net · May 28

Different worldviews and knowledge systems
influence the ways people interact with and value nature. 🌿- IPBES #ValuesAssessment

All these values must be considered to effectively address the #biodiversity crisis. 🌍🧪

Read the Values Assessment Report: www.ipbes.net/the-values-a...

An infographic depicting the various ways people relate to and value nature, including living from nature, living in nature, living with nature and living as nature.

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Emma Archer @emmararcher.bsky.social · May 28

And it's out ! 🐟 With @davidobura.bsky.social, Almut Arneth, @pwlead.bsky.social, Pete Smith and Akira Mori.
As always, it's the journey 😎. @ipbes.net #biodiversity #climate

Global Change Biology | Environmental Change Journal | Wiley Online Library onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Achieving the Global Biodiversity Framework Under Climate Change

The Global Biodiversity Framework sets out targets for a range of measures in terms of biodiversity goals. Climate change, however, is both likely and already being shown to make the achievement of s....

onlinelibrary.wiley.com

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davidobura.bsky.social @davidobura.bsky.social · May 28

Warming is accelerating - can we stop wasting time?

"High chance - report released today by @wmo-global.bsky.social says theres now a 70% chance average warming will rise by more than 1.5C between 2025 and 2029, with a strong possibility of a single year hitting 1.9C” @observeruk.bsky.social

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Forum Biodiversität Schweiz @biodiversity.scnat.ch · May 22

Celebrating #BiodiversityDay today in Geneva at the Palais des Nations, with @ipbes.net chair @davidobura.bsky.social and #IPBES focal point and #Nexus and #transformativeChange experts from 🇨🇭

www.genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/events/inter...

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davidobura.bsky.social @davidobura.bsky.social · May 14

I suppose there should be no surprises here … #machismo and #testosterone are also bad for the #climate! :-)

Car use and meat consumption drive emissions gender gap, research suggests

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Car use and meat consumption drive emissions gender gap, research suggests

The French study of 15,000 people shows men emit 26% more pollution due to eating red meat and driving more

www.theguardian.com

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Agência FAPESP @agenciafapesp.bsky.social · Apr 30

Tema foi abordado pelo ecologista marinho queniano @davidobura.bsky.social, chairman da @ipbes.net, e por pesquisadores brasileiros durante a Conferência #FAPESP “Contribuições para a #COP30: Nexo Oceano, Biodiversidade e Clima”. agencia.fapesp.br/54611/

Oceanos devem ter maior protagonismo nas discussões da COP30, defendem especialistas

Tema foi abordado pelo ecólogo marinho queniano David Obura, <i>chairman</i> da Plataforma Intergovernamental sobre Biodiversidade e Serviços Ecossistêmicos, e por pesquisadores brasileiros durante a 3ª Conferência FAPESP de 2025

agencia.fapesp.br

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davidobura.bsky.social @davidobura.bsky.social · Apr 22

I think this is a misuse of the word #fabulous in relation to #wealth. #perverse may be more apt?