Prof. Dr. Dolors Armenteras
@darmenteras.bsky.social
Distinguished Researcher ATRAE @CSIC, Professor @UNColombia, #landscapeecology #fireecology #deforestation #degradation #biodiversity #globalchange #sciencepolicy Fulbrighter @UNCCD @theamazonwewant
I can’t promise this will be the last time I talk about inequity — or equity washing — in science. But after the multitude of responses to my Nature piece, I know something has shifted. Many came from the Global North. That alone feels like a small win. 👉 rdcu.be/eGEun
Equity in science is a beautiful lie — and I’m done pretending | Nature
Science isn’t really moving towards equity; institutions are just perfecting the appearance of equity. We need to build an alternative system. Science isn’t really moving towards equity; institutions are just perfecting the appearance of equity. We need to build an alternative system.
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September 29, 2025 at 7:13 AM
I can’t promise this will be the last time I talk about inequity — or equity washing — in science. But after the multitude of responses to my Nature piece, I know something has shifted. Many came from the Global North. That alone feels like a small win. 👉 rdcu.be/eGEun
Closing my visit to Paraguay 🇵🇾 after the first National Forestry Congress, where I gave the opening keynote. We also visited degraded forests and explored nature-based solutions for restoration — a reminder of both the
challenges and the possibilities ahead.
challenges and the possibilities ahead.
September 22, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Closing my visit to Paraguay 🇵🇾 after the first National Forestry Congress, where I gave the opening keynote. We also visited degraded forests and explored nature-based solutions for restoration — a reminder of both the
challenges and the possibilities ahead.
challenges and the possibilities ahead.
Hoy concluye mi visita a Paraguay 🇵🇾 tras el I Congreso Nacional Forestal @congresoforestalpy, donde tuve el honor de impartir la conferencia inaugural. También visitamos bosques degradados y experiencias de Soluciones Basadas en la Naturaleza (SBN) para su restauración. www.una.py/academia-gob...
Academia, gobierno y sector productivo celebran el I Congreso Forestal Paraguayo - Universidad Nacional de Asunción
Con el compromiso de impulsar el sector forestal de nuestro país, la carrera de Ingeniería Forestal, de la Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias de la Universidad Nacional de Asunción (FCA-UNA) organizó el I ...
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September 22, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Hoy concluye mi visita a Paraguay 🇵🇾 tras el I Congreso Nacional Forestal @congresoforestalpy, donde tuve el honor de impartir la conferencia inaugural. También visitamos bosques degradados y experiencias de Soluciones Basadas en la Naturaleza (SBN) para su restauración. www.una.py/academia-gob...
Equity in science is still a beautiful lie. After 27 years in Colombia — shaping me as a person and scientist — I begin a new chapter as Distinguished Researcher @csic.es in Spain. Yet I learnt that geography, networks & prestige still outweigh merit, favoring privileged colleagues, conscious or not
September 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Equity in science is still a beautiful lie. After 27 years in Colombia — shaping me as a person and scientist — I begin a new chapter as Distinguished Researcher @csic.es in Spain. Yet I learnt that geography, networks & prestige still outweigh merit, favoring privileged colleagues, conscious or not
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‘Megafire’ — you may not like it, but you can’t avoid it.
In our new paper, we argue why a clear, size-based definition (>10,000 ha) of megafire improves research, communication, and fire management globally. 🔥
Read it here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...
#wildfire #fire
In our new paper, we argue why a clear, size-based definition (>10,000 ha) of megafire improves research, communication, and fire management globally. 🔥
Read it here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...
#wildfire #fire
‘Megafire’—You May Not Like It, But You Cannot Avoid It
Aim
The term ‘megafire’ is increasingly used to describe large fires worldwide. We proposed a size-based definition of megafire—fires exceeding 10,000 ha arising from single or multiple related igni.....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
April 5, 2025 at 8:37 PM
‘Megafire’ — you may not like it, but you can’t avoid it.
In our new paper, we argue why a clear, size-based definition (>10,000 ha) of megafire improves research, communication, and fire management globally. 🔥
Read it here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...
#wildfire #fire
In our new paper, we argue why a clear, size-based definition (>10,000 ha) of megafire improves research, communication, and fire management globally. 🔥
Read it here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...
#wildfire #fire
Remembering the past—here’s a wonderful interview I shared with Kris Tompkins:
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w... I couldn’t stop thinking about it while visiting forests+protected areas created by the Tompkins Found.—places I hadn’t seen back then. An inspiring reminder of what conservation can do! 🌿✨
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w... I couldn’t stop thinking about it while visiting forests+protected areas created by the Tompkins Found.—places I hadn’t seen back then. An inspiring reminder of what conservation can do! 🌿✨
February 10, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Remembering the past—here’s a wonderful interview I shared with Kris Tompkins:
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w... I couldn’t stop thinking about it while visiting forests+protected areas created by the Tompkins Found.—places I hadn’t seen back then. An inspiring reminder of what conservation can do! 🌿✨
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w... I couldn’t stop thinking about it while visiting forests+protected areas created by the Tompkins Found.—places I hadn’t seen back then. An inspiring reminder of what conservation can do! 🌿✨
I used Porto, a simple yet powerful Chrome extension, to transfer my Twitter/X tweets to Bluesky with just one click. The good news: most of my history is now here! The bad news: it didn’t keep the original posting dates—sorry about that!
February 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
I used Porto, a simple yet powerful Chrome extension, to transfer my Twitter/X tweets to Bluesky with just one click. The good news: most of my history is now here! The bad news: it didn’t keep the original posting dates—sorry about that!
If you're interested in the Coyhaique fires and landscape dynamics, here are some key insights from past work. More updates to come, led by Dr. A. Hernandez @CIEP! 🌲🔥 Forest landscape dynamics after intentional large-scale fires in western Patagonia reveal ....
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(PDF) Forest landscape dynamics after intentional large-scale fires in western Patagonia reveal unusual temperate forest recovery trends
PDF | Context Western Chilean Patagonia is an isolated temperate region with an important proportion of intact forest landscapes (IFL) that was... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on Re...
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February 5, 2025 at 1:51 PM
If you're interested in the Coyhaique fires and landscape dynamics, here are some key insights from past work. More updates to come, led by Dr. A. Hernandez @CIEP! 🌲🔥 Forest landscape dynamics after intentional large-scale fires in western Patagonia reveal ....
shorturl.at/RNIRJ
shorturl.at/RNIRJ
I am on a scientific visit, the result of a collaboration with the CIEP, in Chilean Patagonia. Among others, we toured the Coyhaique National Park, an area that still keeps the scars of the 30’s, more than 3 million ha of 🌲🌲devastated 🔥!!! #Conservation #Patagonia #Ecology #Landscapes #Management
February 5, 2025 at 12:44 PM
I am on a scientific visit, the result of a collaboration with the CIEP, in Chilean Patagonia. Among others, we toured the Coyhaique National Park, an area that still keeps the scars of the 30’s, more than 3 million ha of 🌲🌲devastated 🔥!!! #Conservation #Patagonia #Ecology #Landscapes #Management
Estoy de visita científica, fruto de una colaboración con el CIEP, en la Patagonia chilena. Entre otros, recorrimos el Parque Nacional Coyhaique, un área que aún guarda las cicatrices de los años 30, + de 3 millones de ha de bosque arrasadas 🔥🌲!!!#Conservación #Patagonia #Ecología #Paisajes #Gestion
February 5, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Estoy de visita científica, fruto de una colaboración con el CIEP, en la Patagonia chilena. Entre otros, recorrimos el Parque Nacional Coyhaique, un área que aún guarda las cicatrices de los años 30, + de 3 millones de ha de bosque arrasadas 🔥🌲!!!#Conservación #Patagonia #Ecología #Paisajes #Gestion
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Our Editor-in-Chief, Liliana Dávalos (labdavalos.bsky.social), and her work as part of Fulbright Amazonia.
SBU Professor Bridges Borders to Confront Climate Challenges
Stony Brook University Professor Liliana Dávalos addressed the Council on Foreign Relations with an urgent message - the Amazon is under unprecedented threat
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January 22, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Our Editor-in-Chief, Liliana Dávalos (labdavalos.bsky.social), and her work as part of Fulbright Amazonia.
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January 21, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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To wrap up the week, find the final decisions made at @UNCCD COP16 related to the work of the SPI, Document L, available in 6 official languages:
www.unccd.int/convention/o...
www.unccd.int/convention/o...
CST 16, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2024
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December 13, 2024 at 5:38 PM
To wrap up the week, find the final decisions made at @UNCCD COP16 related to the work of the SPI, Document L, available in 6 official languages:
www.unccd.int/convention/o...
www.unccd.int/convention/o...
Para finalizar la semana, encuentran las decisiones finales tomadas @UNCCD COP16 relacionadas con el trabajo del SPI, Documentos L, en 6 idiomas oficiales:
www.unccd.int/convention/o...
www.unccd.int/convention/o...
CST 16, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2024
www.unccd.int
December 13, 2024 at 5:38 PM
Para finalizar la semana, encuentran las decisiones finales tomadas @UNCCD COP16 relacionadas con el trabajo del SPI, Documentos L, en 6 idiomas oficiales:
www.unccd.int/convention/o...
www.unccd.int/convention/o...
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Scientists, academics, researchers: We’re excited to share that @altmetric.com is now tracking mentions of your research on Bluesky! 🧪
There are already many articles for which there is more attention on Bluesky than on other comparable micro-blogging sites, meaning the academic community and the general public have clearly adopted Bluesky as one of its core places to disseminate and discuss new research.
A Place of Joy.
A Place of Joy.
December 3, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Scientists, academics, researchers: We’re excited to share that @altmetric.com is now tracking mentions of your research on Bluesky! 🧪
Science Day at COP16 @UNCCD kept the Science-Policy Interface busy. As the day continues in the Americas, we’re thrilled to share our paper led by R. Pillay: Global rarity of high-integrity tropical rainforests for threatened terrestrial vertebrates: doi.org/10.1073/pnas...
PNAS
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), a peer reviewed journal of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) - an authoritative source of high-impact, original research that broadly spans...
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December 9, 2024 at 9:15 PM
Science Day at COP16 @UNCCD kept the Science-Policy Interface busy. As the day continues in the Americas, we’re thrilled to share our paper led by R. Pillay: Global rarity of high-integrity tropical rainforests for threatened terrestrial vertebrates: doi.org/10.1073/pnas...
To follow up on SPI activities @COP16Riyadh presented the recommendations derived from IPCC AR, work that was co lead by Profs. Archer and Anahí (WGII) and Prof. Ravi and myself (WGIII) with the help of all SPI members. Thanks Ravi and Emma for presenting it!
December 5, 2024 at 12:49 PM
To follow up on SPI activities @COP16Riyadh presented the recommendations derived from IPCC AR, work that was co lead by Profs. Archer and Anahí (WGII) and Prof. Ravi and myself (WGIII) with the help of all SPI members. Thanks Ravi and Emma for presenting it!
Profs. Annette Cowie & E. Huber presented the 1st SPI technical report, "Sustainable Land Use Systems" at @Cop16Riyadh. A key takeaway: "SLUS integrates land uses to achieve resilience and transformative change." The EU welcomes this vital work for @UNCCD implementation!
#LandDegradationNeutrality
#LandDegradationNeutrality
December 3, 2024 at 2:36 PM
Profs. Annette Cowie & E. Huber presented the 1st SPI technical report, "Sustainable Land Use Systems" at @Cop16Riyadh. A key takeaway: "SLUS integrates land uses to achieve resilience and transformative change." The EU welcomes this vital work for @UNCCD implementation!
#LandDegradationNeutrality
#LandDegradationNeutrality
Prof. Sergio Vicente-Serrano and Prof. Narcisa Pricope presented the second of the technical reports, in Prof Pricope words. "Aridity is accelerating globally". In addition, the EU welcomes the clarification of the concepts of aridity versus drought and water scarcity. A key issue for all of us!
December 3, 2024 at 2:20 PM
Prof. Sergio Vicente-Serrano and Prof. Narcisa Pricope presented the second of the technical reports, in Prof Pricope words. "Aridity is accelerating globally". In addition, the EU welcomes the clarification of the concepts of aridity versus drought and water scarcity. A key issue for all of us!
Great news that acknowledges our work at SPI @UNCCD:
1/ The EU endorses all initiatives to enhance science and welcomes the two reports produced by the SPI.
2/ The SPI needs to be significantly strengthened!
3/ The EU formally supports the establishment of the SPI as a permanent body of the UNCCD.
1/ The EU endorses all initiatives to enhance science and welcomes the two reports produced by the SPI.
2/ The SPI needs to be significantly strengthened!
3/ The EU formally supports the establishment of the SPI as a permanent body of the UNCCD.
December 3, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Great news that acknowledges our work at SPI @UNCCD:
1/ The EU endorses all initiatives to enhance science and welcomes the two reports produced by the SPI.
2/ The SPI needs to be significantly strengthened!
3/ The EU formally supports the establishment of the SPI as a permanent body of the UNCCD.
1/ The EU endorses all initiatives to enhance science and welcomes the two reports produced by the SPI.
2/ The SPI needs to be significantly strengthened!
3/ The EU formally supports the establishment of the SPI as a permanent body of the UNCCD.
Today marks my official start on Bluesky, and what better way to begin than by sharing highlights from my role with @UNCCD Science-Policy Interface. It’s one of the most important—and most rewarding—voluntary contributions I make as an academic. I arrived early on the 1st , haven’t stopped since! 👇
December 3, 2024 at 12:43 PM
Today marks my official start on Bluesky, and what better way to begin than by sharing highlights from my role with @UNCCD Science-Policy Interface. It’s one of the most important—and most rewarding—voluntary contributions I make as an academic. I arrived early on the 1st , haven’t stopped since! 👇
Un placer hablar de algunos retos de la ciencia en países Amazónicos: 1. Reconocer ciencia y conocimientos locales 2. Equilibrar desigualdades en producción, intercambio y articulación de conocimientos 3. Fortalecer diálogos interculturales 4. Inter sectorialidad esencial
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February 9, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Un placer hablar de algunos retos de la ciencia en países Amazónicos: 1. Reconocer ciencia y conocimientos locales 2. Equilibrar desigualdades en producción, intercambio y articulación de conocimientos 3. Fortalecer diálogos interculturales 4. Inter sectorialidad esencial
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I really think many of us feel often as a Quixote kind of researcher. However beyond comments posted here, I want to share others that I have received in person or by email : "I totally agree with your words .." or "I really thank you for standing up and bringing those points”
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February 9, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I really think many of us feel often as a Quixote kind of researcher. However beyond comments posted here, I want to share others that I have received in person or by email : "I totally agree with your words .." or "I really thank you for standing up and bringing those points”
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Always happy to contribute to the discussion.. @Ecolmod @CienciasUNALBog yet so much more we can do, but mostly move from opportunism (plenty of sessions now on the subject, but..) to facts and actions
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February 9, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Always happy to contribute to the discussion.. @Ecolmod @CienciasUNALBog yet so much more we can do, but mostly move from opportunism (plenty of sessions now on the subject, but..) to facts and actions
x.com/MPI_animalbeha…
x.com/MPI_animalbeha…