Brent A. Mitchell
@brentamitchell.bsky.social
Learner, conservationist
VP, QLF and Vice Chair, IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas
Views are my own.
VP, QLF and Vice Chair, IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas
Views are my own.
Please join us on Thursday, 20 Nov @ 1600 UTC (1100 EST) for a discussion of the increasingly important role of subnational governments in achieving #KMGBF Target 3. Featuring California's #30x30 strategiy for #biodiversity #conservation.
@unbiodiversity.bsky.social @iucnwcpa.bsky.social
@unbiodiversity.bsky.social @iucnwcpa.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Please join us on Thursday, 20 Nov @ 1600 UTC (1100 EST) for a discussion of the increasingly important role of subnational governments in achieving #KMGBF Target 3. Featuring California's #30x30 strategiy for #biodiversity #conservation.
@unbiodiversity.bsky.social @iucnwcpa.bsky.social
@unbiodiversity.bsky.social @iucnwcpa.bsky.social
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Today, veterans, public servants, and other patriots who love America will gather to show their love for democracy.
You can find here a No Kings rally near you:
www.nokings.org
You can find here a No Kings rally near you:
www.nokings.org
No Kings
As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power…
www.nokings.org
October 18, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Today, veterans, public servants, and other patriots who love America will gather to show their love for democracy.
You can find here a No Kings rally near you:
www.nokings.org
You can find here a No Kings rally near you:
www.nokings.org
@abigailspanberger.com is focusing her messaging on the economy and defending Virginia's federal workers Her opponent is falling back on fringe social issues like transgender school policies and immigration.
www.newsweek.com/democrats-ch...
www.newsweek.com/democrats-ch...
Democrats' chances of flipping Virginia governor's seat: New poll
The 2025 Virginia governor’s race stands as a critical test for both major parties ahead of the 2026 midterms.
www.newsweek.com
October 18, 2025 at 1:14 PM
@abigailspanberger.com is focusing her messaging on the economy and defending Virginia's federal workers Her opponent is falling back on fringe social issues like transgender school policies and immigration.
www.newsweek.com/democrats-ch...
www.newsweek.com/democrats-ch...
Unanimous impeachment for permanent moral failure - we can only dream...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/w...
Peru Ousts President Amid Crime Surge
www.nytimes.com
October 10, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Unanimous impeachment for permanent moral failure - we can only dream...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/w...
Join us in this interactive session where we will learn about efforts to operationalize the One Health approach on the ground, nationally, and internationally; develop recommendations for an IUCN One Health strategy. IUCN World Conservation Congress
October 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Join us in this interactive session where we will learn about efforts to operationalize the One Health approach on the ground, nationally, and internationally; develop recommendations for an IUCN One Health strategy. IUCN World Conservation Congress
September 26, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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September 4, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Calls for applications:
IUCN WCPA Publications Editor – Oversees WCPA’s knowledge products and support members in producing high-quality publications, reports, and knowledge products.
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IUCN WCPA Publications Group Members
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Deadline: 30 September 2025
IUCN WCPA Publications Editor – Oversees WCPA’s knowledge products and support members in producing high-quality publications, reports, and knowledge products.
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IUCN WCPA Publications Group Members
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Deadline: 30 September 2025
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August 29, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Calls for applications:
IUCN WCPA Publications Editor – Oversees WCPA’s knowledge products and support members in producing high-quality publications, reports, and knowledge products.
lnkd.in/g8HrBz2Y
IUCN WCPA Publications Group Members
lnkd.in/g2EneKyc
Deadline: 30 September 2025
IUCN WCPA Publications Editor – Oversees WCPA’s knowledge products and support members in producing high-quality publications, reports, and knowledge products.
lnkd.in/g8HrBz2Y
IUCN WCPA Publications Group Members
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Deadline: 30 September 2025
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Last week, Boston received a letter from AG Bondi threatening to prosecute officials and withhold funds unless we cooperate with carrying out mass deportations.
The US Attorney General asked for a response by today, so here it is: stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures.
The US Attorney General asked for a response by today, so here it is: stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures.
August 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Last week, Boston received a letter from AG Bondi threatening to prosecute officials and withhold funds unless we cooperate with carrying out mass deportations.
The US Attorney General asked for a response by today, so here it is: stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures.
The US Attorney General asked for a response by today, so here it is: stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures.
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HHS just gutted mRNA vaccine development. A reckless move that undermines science, global health equity, and future pandemic preparedness. This isn't just bad policy. It's dangerous. www.linkedin.com/pulse/disarm...
#PandemicPreparedness #Pandemic #GlobalHealth #vaccines
#PandemicPreparedness #Pandemic #GlobalHealth #vaccines
Disarming the World: How U.S. Health Policy Endangers Everyone
Some mornings, the news hits harder than the coffee, and today was one of those gut-punches. It's hard to believe, even amid the daily deluge of devastating headlines, that things can, so unnecessaril...
www.linkedin.com
August 6, 2025 at 4:28 PM
HHS just gutted mRNA vaccine development. A reckless move that undermines science, global health equity, and future pandemic preparedness. This isn't just bad policy. It's dangerous. www.linkedin.com/pulse/disarm...
#PandemicPreparedness #Pandemic #GlobalHealth #vaccines
#PandemicPreparedness #Pandemic #GlobalHealth #vaccines
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Today is the last day to register at the early bird rate for the IUCN World Conservation Congress. October 2025, Abu Dhabi
iucncongress2025.org
iucncongress2025.org
IUCN World Conservation Congress
A once-every-four-years gathering of nature conservation experts, leaders and decision-makers from around the world
iucncongress2025.org
July 31, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Today is the last day to register at the early bird rate for the IUCN World Conservation Congress. October 2025, Abu Dhabi
iucncongress2025.org
iucncongress2025.org
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🌱 New piece from DEV colleagues Adrian Martin, Iokine Rodriguez & Neil Dawson:
“Integrating Justice into #Restoration Practice”, a new @iucnwcpa.bsky.social technical note on how inclusive, locally led approaches improve restoration outcomes.
Read it here: iucn.org/resources/ot...
“Integrating Justice into #Restoration Practice”, a new @iucnwcpa.bsky.social technical note on how inclusive, locally led approaches improve restoration outcomes.
Read it here: iucn.org/resources/ot...
IUCN WCPA Technical Note No. 23: Integrating Justice into Restoration Practice
Whilst tensions about justice continue to hamper restoration projects, some important lessons have been learned about how best to avoid these problems. In particular, there is strong evidence that hig...
iucn.org
July 11, 2025 at 9:14 AM
🌱 New piece from DEV colleagues Adrian Martin, Iokine Rodriguez & Neil Dawson:
“Integrating Justice into #Restoration Practice”, a new @iucnwcpa.bsky.social technical note on how inclusive, locally led approaches improve restoration outcomes.
Read it here: iucn.org/resources/ot...
“Integrating Justice into #Restoration Practice”, a new @iucnwcpa.bsky.social technical note on how inclusive, locally led approaches improve restoration outcomes.
Read it here: iucn.org/resources/ot...
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New #IUCN #WCPA report charts the course for establishing #Marine #ProtectedAreas in a changing #climate
iucn.org/story/202507...
iucn.org/story/202507...
New IUCN WCPA report charts the course for establishing Marine Protected Areas in a changing climate
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) play a vital role in climate resilience by providing natural defences for coastal regions and offering low-stress zones for marine life to adapt. At the same time, MPAs f...
iucn.org
July 16, 2025 at 10:47 PM
New #IUCN #WCPA report charts the course for establishing #Marine #ProtectedAreas in a changing #climate
iucn.org/story/202507...
iucn.org/story/202507...
Income inequality - we've been there before.
Note this is _annual_ change, the disparity grows worse each year. All major religions teach the importance of helping the poor and needy, inc., esp. Christianity.
@hcrichardson.bsky.social @rbreich.bsky.social @warren.senate.gov @markey.senate.gov
Note this is _annual_ change, the disparity grows worse each year. All major religions teach the importance of helping the poor and needy, inc., esp. Christianity.
@hcrichardson.bsky.social @rbreich.bsky.social @warren.senate.gov @markey.senate.gov
July 7, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Income inequality - we've been there before.
Note this is _annual_ change, the disparity grows worse each year. All major religions teach the importance of helping the poor and needy, inc., esp. Christianity.
@hcrichardson.bsky.social @rbreich.bsky.social @warren.senate.gov @markey.senate.gov
Note this is _annual_ change, the disparity grows worse each year. All major religions teach the importance of helping the poor and needy, inc., esp. Christianity.
@hcrichardson.bsky.social @rbreich.bsky.social @warren.senate.gov @markey.senate.gov
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Here's the proof: Republicans are only looking out for their millionaire and billionaire friends – and they're willing to gamble with your lives to pay them off.
July 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Here's the proof: Republicans are only looking out for their millionaire and billionaire friends – and they're willing to gamble with your lives to pay them off.
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New paper reviewing the world's 10,443 Critically Endangered species: their status, distribution threats and the actions needed for their recovery
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
The status, threats and conservation of Critically Endangered species - Nature Reviews Biodiversity
Species classified as Critically Endangered are at greatest risk of extinction, and their preservation and recovery are crucial to meeting global biodiversity aims. This Review assesses the geographic...
www.nature.com
June 25, 2025 at 10:43 AM
New paper reviewing the world's 10,443 Critically Endangered species: their status, distribution threats and the actions needed for their recovery
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
My Mosquito Buckets of Doom (for larvae). Mosquito fogging kills everything except mosquitoes.
🪣 This bucket does it better, without harming pollinators or people.
Learn how: visit link in bio HomegrownNationalPark.org
#MosquitoBucketChallenge #HomegrownNationalPark
🪣 This bucket does it better, without harming pollinators or people.
Learn how: visit link in bio HomegrownNationalPark.org
#MosquitoBucketChallenge #HomegrownNationalPark
June 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM
My Mosquito Buckets of Doom (for larvae). Mosquito fogging kills everything except mosquitoes.
🪣 This bucket does it better, without harming pollinators or people.
Learn how: visit link in bio HomegrownNationalPark.org
#MosquitoBucketChallenge #HomegrownNationalPark
🪣 This bucket does it better, without harming pollinators or people.
Learn how: visit link in bio HomegrownNationalPark.org
#MosquitoBucketChallenge #HomegrownNationalPark
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Five things to remember about war:
June 22, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Five things to remember about war:
I read and subscribe to the @theatlantic.com, but have stopped following it here. Too many repetitive posts.
June 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I read and subscribe to the @theatlantic.com, but have stopped following it here. Too many repetitive posts.
“Every record has been destroyed or falsified, every book rewritten, every picture has been repainted, every statue and street building has been renamed, every date has been altered. And the process is continuing day by day and minute by minute. History has stopped.” – Orwell, 1984
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The Latest National Park Order: No “Negative” Information About Past or Living Americans
Signs are popping up at NPS sites asking visitors to report any instances of rangers speaking negatively about America. Critics say it’s an attempt to whitewash U.S. history.
www.outsideonline.com
June 19, 2025 at 3:03 AM
“Every record has been destroyed or falsified, every book rewritten, every picture has been repainted, every statue and street building has been renamed, every date has been altered. And the process is continuing day by day and minute by minute. History has stopped.” – Orwell, 1984
shorturl.at/TNndr
shorturl.at/TNndr
Hey @cnn.com, sure, war in the Middle East is big news (though hardly new). But you can’t spare a few minutes for Federal crimes in the US?
June 14, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Hey @cnn.com, sure, war in the Middle East is big news (though hardly new). But you can’t spare a few minutes for Federal crimes in the US?
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We've just launched AviList! - the new unified global taxonomic checklist for the world's birds, developed through the Working Group on Avian Classification, including BirdLife, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, IOC and others @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social www.avilist.org
June 11, 2025 at 2:44 PM
We've just launched AviList! - the new unified global taxonomic checklist for the world's birds, developed through the Working Group on Avian Classification, including BirdLife, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, IOC and others @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social www.avilist.org