Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science
@iccs.bsky.social
We are a group of conservation scientists working on applied research at the interface of social and ecological systems. Our vision is a nature-rich and just world in which everyone can thrive. iccs.org.uk
New guidance under the #TransformativePathways project, led by @albanaberberi.bsky.social in collaboration with @forestpeoplesp.bsky.social
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Community-based monitoring of river health and biodiversity - Transformative Pathways
This guide for Indigenous Peoples and local communities presents a variety of options for monitoring the health of your local rivers and the diversity of life (biodiversity) that they support.
transformativepathways.net
November 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
New guidance under the #TransformativePathways project, led by @albanaberberi.bsky.social in collaboration with @forestpeoplesp.bsky.social
transformativepathways.net/community-ba...
transformativepathways.net/community-ba...
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We still have some seats for our talk this Friday, do join us in person and stay for the drinks reception afterwards, or join online. Register here oxfordbiodiversitynetwork.bookwhen.com 🍃
November 13, 2025 at 1:26 PM
We still have some seats for our talk this Friday, do join us in person and stay for the drinks reception afterwards, or join online. Register here oxfordbiodiversitynetwork.bookwhen.com 🍃
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Our new study shows that island populations of grey long-eared #bats have distinct DNA haplotypes compared to mainland populations, reflecting long-term isolation & independent evolutionary trajectories: link.springer.com/article/10.1... @iccs.bsky.social @jesusoxford.bsky.social @biology.ox.ac.uk
November 10, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Our new study shows that island populations of grey long-eared #bats have distinct DNA haplotypes compared to mainland populations, reflecting long-term isolation & independent evolutionary trajectories: link.springer.com/article/10.1... @iccs.bsky.social @jesusoxford.bsky.social @biology.ox.ac.uk
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This Friday's lecture from Cristina Banks-Leite looks to be a thought-provoking one, so sign up to attend on-line, or in-person (followed by a drinks reception) oxfordbiodiversitynetwork.bookwhen.com
@ecioxford.bsky.social @biology.ox.ac.uk @oxfordgeography.bsky.social
@ecioxford.bsky.social @biology.ox.ac.uk @oxfordgeography.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 12:31 PM
This Friday's lecture from Cristina Banks-Leite looks to be a thought-provoking one, so sign up to attend on-line, or in-person (followed by a drinks reception) oxfordbiodiversitynetwork.bookwhen.com
@ecioxford.bsky.social @biology.ox.ac.uk @oxfordgeography.bsky.social
@ecioxford.bsky.social @biology.ox.ac.uk @oxfordgeography.bsky.social
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Women play vital, but often overlooked, roles in wildmeat systems worldwide.
A review of 300+ studies across 54 countries highlights women's influence from household consumption to market trade, yet their voices are rarely heard in decision-making.
👉 doi.org/10.1002/pan3...
@biology.ox.ac.uk
A review of 300+ studies across 54 countries highlights women's influence from household consumption to market trade, yet their voices are rarely heard in decision-making.
👉 doi.org/10.1002/pan3...
@biology.ox.ac.uk
November 10, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Women play vital, but often overlooked, roles in wildmeat systems worldwide.
A review of 300+ studies across 54 countries highlights women's influence from household consumption to market trade, yet their voices are rarely heard in decision-making.
👉 doi.org/10.1002/pan3...
@biology.ox.ac.uk
A review of 300+ studies across 54 countries highlights women's influence from household consumption to market trade, yet their voices are rarely heard in decision-making.
👉 doi.org/10.1002/pan3...
@biology.ox.ac.uk
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NEW: An Oxford-led study has found that reptiles confined to islands face double jeopardy - they’re more likely to go extinct than mainland species, yet remain largely overlooked by researchers.
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Island reptiles face extinction before they are even studied, warns
A new study led by the University of Oxford has revealed that reptiles confined to islands are facing a double jeopardy. Despite being more likely to go extinct than mainland species, they remain
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November 7, 2025 at 8:55 AM
NEW: An Oxford-led study has found that reptiles confined to islands face double jeopardy - they’re more likely to go extinct than mainland species, yet remain largely overlooked by researchers.
Read more ⬇️
Read more ⬇️
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Reptiles confined to islands are facing a double jeopardy 🦎
New research from @ricardonature.bsky.social shows that 30% of island reptiles are threatened with extinction (compared to 12.1% of reptiles overall) - but only 6.7% of reptile-focused research since 1960 has studied them 👇
bit.ly/3LqQo1F
New research from @ricardonature.bsky.social shows that 30% of island reptiles are threatened with extinction (compared to 12.1% of reptiles overall) - but only 6.7% of reptile-focused research since 1960 has studied them 👇
bit.ly/3LqQo1F
Island reptiles face extinction before they are even studied
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November 6, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Reptiles confined to islands are facing a double jeopardy 🦎
New research from @ricardonature.bsky.social shows that 30% of island reptiles are threatened with extinction (compared to 12.1% of reptiles overall) - but only 6.7% of reptile-focused research since 1960 has studied them 👇
bit.ly/3LqQo1F
New research from @ricardonature.bsky.social shows that 30% of island reptiles are threatened with extinction (compared to 12.1% of reptiles overall) - but only 6.7% of reptile-focused research since 1960 has studied them 👇
bit.ly/3LqQo1F
"ICN reminded me that even with the best intentions, we must keep reflecting and refining how we engage...Whose voices are missing? Whose knowledge do we prioritize? Are we listening deeply enough before deciding what’s best?"
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Rethinking Conservation: Reflections from ICN 2025 - ICCS
By Oluchi Agodi, a participant in the Interdisciplinary Conservation Network 2025. When I received the email confirming my selection for the 2025 Interdisciplinary Conservation Network (ICN) Workshop ...
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November 5, 2025 at 11:04 AM
"ICN reminded me that even with the best intentions, we must keep reflecting and refining how we engage...Whose voices are missing? Whose knowledge do we prioritize? Are we listening deeply enough before deciding what’s best?"
iccs.org.uk/rethinking-c...
iccs.org.uk/rethinking-c...
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Join us this Friday when @julespretty.bsky.social will be leading an important discussion on 'How Story Creates Agency for the Nature and Climate Crises' oxfordbiodiversitynetwork.bookwhen.com
@ecioxford.bsky.social @oxfordgeography.bsky.social @biology.ox.ac.uk @iccs.bsky.social
@ecioxford.bsky.social @oxfordgeography.bsky.social @biology.ox.ac.uk @iccs.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Join us this Friday when @julespretty.bsky.social will be leading an important discussion on 'How Story Creates Agency for the Nature and Climate Crises' oxfordbiodiversitynetwork.bookwhen.com
@ecioxford.bsky.social @oxfordgeography.bsky.social @biology.ox.ac.uk @iccs.bsky.social
@ecioxford.bsky.social @oxfordgeography.bsky.social @biology.ox.ac.uk @iccs.bsky.social
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Our new paper (brilliantly led by @theflyingpat.bsky.social) shows that birds & bats can naturally suppress rice pests in West African rice landscapes - offering a sustainable solution as global rice demand grows. www.jesus.ox.ac.uk/research-rev... @jesusoxford.bsky.social @iccs.bsky.social
November 1, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Our new paper (brilliantly led by @theflyingpat.bsky.social) shows that birds & bats can naturally suppress rice pests in West African rice landscapes - offering a sustainable solution as global rice demand grows. www.jesus.ox.ac.uk/research-rev... @jesusoxford.bsky.social @iccs.bsky.social
A lovely post from Nelson Mandela University about this year's Interdisciplinary Conservation Network (ICN).
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October 28, 2025 at 1:16 PM
A lovely post from Nelson Mandela University about this year's Interdisciplinary Conservation Network (ICN).
news.mandela.ac.za/News/Global-...
news.mandela.ac.za/News/Global-...
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PhD opportunity: Examining the role of public acceptance on the success of island restoration initiatives 🏝️🐀🤝 w. @rspb.bsky.social
* Project outline: e5-dtp.ed.ac.uk/project?item...
* Deadline: Sunday 14th December 2025
* How to apply: e5-dtp.ed.ac.uk/applications...
Happy to answer questions!
* Project outline: e5-dtp.ed.ac.uk/project?item...
* Deadline: Sunday 14th December 2025
* How to apply: e5-dtp.ed.ac.uk/applications...
Happy to answer questions!
October 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
PhD opportunity: Examining the role of public acceptance on the success of island restoration initiatives 🏝️🐀🤝 w. @rspb.bsky.social
* Project outline: e5-dtp.ed.ac.uk/project?item...
* Deadline: Sunday 14th December 2025
* How to apply: e5-dtp.ed.ac.uk/applications...
Happy to answer questions!
* Project outline: e5-dtp.ed.ac.uk/project?item...
* Deadline: Sunday 14th December 2025
* How to apply: e5-dtp.ed.ac.uk/applications...
Happy to answer questions!
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Our team launched a new business briefing today at the European Business and Nature Summit in Helsinki 🌿
It explores how Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) can support robust, evidence-based biodiversity strategies — helping organisations understand their full impacts on nature and take effective action.
It explores how Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) can support robust, evidence-based biodiversity strategies — helping organisations understand their full impacts on nature and take effective action.
Using life cycle assessment as part of robust biodiversity strategy design
This business briefing note uses academic research to understand the different types of uncertainty that occur across multiple stages in LCA.
naturerecovery.ox.ac.uk
October 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Our team launched a new business briefing today at the European Business and Nature Summit in Helsinki 🌿
It explores how Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) can support robust, evidence-based biodiversity strategies — helping organisations understand their full impacts on nature and take effective action.
It explores how Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) can support robust, evidence-based biodiversity strategies — helping organisations understand their full impacts on nature and take effective action.
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Extremely proud to have been part of the 2025 ICN workshop held in George, SA! This collaboration between NMU and @ox.ac.uk brought young conservationists together to discuss important topics in #conservation. Visit @iccs.bsky.social for updates and blog posts from participants. I am inspired! ❤️
October 23, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Extremely proud to have been part of the 2025 ICN workshop held in George, SA! This collaboration between NMU and @ox.ac.uk brought young conservationists together to discuss important topics in #conservation. Visit @iccs.bsky.social for updates and blog posts from participants. I am inspired! ❤️
Great blog to start the week: reflections from @sonakshis.bsky.social on the 2025 Interdisciplinary Conservation Network.
"The highlight of ICN for me was the people. Their presence reminded me of what interdisciplinarity truly looks like and what it takes to build it."
iccs.org.uk/what-interdi...
"The highlight of ICN for me was the people. Their presence reminded me of what interdisciplinarity truly looks like and what it takes to build it."
iccs.org.uk/what-interdi...
What Interdisciplinarity Feels Like in Practice - ICCS
By Sonakshi Srivastava, a participant in the Interdisciplinary Conservation Network 2025. I am not going to lie: as a social scientist, I am still a little scared of natural scientists. It is hard t...
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October 20, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Great blog to start the week: reflections from @sonakshis.bsky.social on the 2025 Interdisciplinary Conservation Network.
"The highlight of ICN for me was the people. Their presence reminded me of what interdisciplinarity truly looks like and what it takes to build it."
iccs.org.uk/what-interdi...
"The highlight of ICN for me was the people. Their presence reminded me of what interdisciplinarity truly looks like and what it takes to build it."
iccs.org.uk/what-interdi...
1 day left to apply ⏰
The Masterclass in Mitigating Illegal Wildlife Trade is a free course aimed at practitioners, policy makers and researchers based in West Africa, wishing to learn about combating wildlife trafficking
📆 Deadline: 17th October
✅ Apply here: https://ow.ly/k6hN50Xc6PM
The Masterclass in Mitigating Illegal Wildlife Trade is a free course aimed at practitioners, policy makers and researchers based in West Africa, wishing to learn about combating wildlife trafficking
📆 Deadline: 17th October
✅ Apply here: https://ow.ly/k6hN50Xc6PM
October 16, 2025 at 6:00 AM
1 day left to apply ⏰
The Masterclass in Mitigating Illegal Wildlife Trade is a free course aimed at practitioners, policy makers and researchers based in West Africa, wishing to learn about combating wildlife trafficking
📆 Deadline: 17th October
✅ Apply here: https://ow.ly/k6hN50Xc6PM
The Masterclass in Mitigating Illegal Wildlife Trade is a free course aimed at practitioners, policy makers and researchers based in West Africa, wishing to learn about combating wildlife trafficking
📆 Deadline: 17th October
✅ Apply here: https://ow.ly/k6hN50Xc6PM
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So happy that the first chapter of my PhD has been published! We explored where women exist in tropical wild meat systems, what they do & why. Huge thanks to my co-authors and my wonderful supervisory team 🙌
🚨Women are central to tropical wild meat systems, yet too often overlooked🚨
A new paper led by @jasminwillis.bsky.social, Dr Lauren Coad, @orchiddelirium.bsky.social & @ejmilnergulland.bsky.social reviewed 334 studies across 54 countries, finding women occupy 36 roles, from harvesting to trade.
A new paper led by @jasminwillis.bsky.social, Dr Lauren Coad, @orchiddelirium.bsky.social & @ejmilnergulland.bsky.social reviewed 334 studies across 54 countries, finding women occupy 36 roles, from harvesting to trade.
October 2, 2025 at 11:01 AM
So happy that the first chapter of my PhD has been published! We explored where women exist in tropical wild meat systems, what they do & why. Huge thanks to my co-authors and my wonderful supervisory team 🙌
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Returning to reality after a special week at Nelson Mandela University for #ICN2025 @iccs.bsky.social @ox.ac.uk 🇿🇦
I got to meet 30 fellow conservation ECRs from all over the world, where we learnt from each other, heard about exciting research projects, shared stories and made new friendships.
I got to meet 30 fellow conservation ECRs from all over the world, where we learnt from each other, heard about exciting research projects, shared stories and made new friendships.
October 11, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Returning to reality after a special week at Nelson Mandela University for #ICN2025 @iccs.bsky.social @ox.ac.uk 🇿🇦
I got to meet 30 fellow conservation ECRs from all over the world, where we learnt from each other, heard about exciting research projects, shared stories and made new friendships.
I got to meet 30 fellow conservation ECRs from all over the world, where we learnt from each other, heard about exciting research projects, shared stories and made new friendships.
Applications are still open for the next Masterclass on Mitigating Illegal Wildlife Trade. Find out more about the course and apply here.
https://ow.ly/qxGK50XaJM8
Feel free to ask any questions via the comments below or email (see address in the link above)
#masterclass #westafrica
https://ow.ly/qxGK50XaJM8
Feel free to ask any questions via the comments below or email (see address in the link above)
#masterclass #westafrica
October 13, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Applications are still open for the next Masterclass on Mitigating Illegal Wildlife Trade. Find out more about the course and apply here.
https://ow.ly/qxGK50XaJM8
Feel free to ask any questions via the comments below or email (see address in the link above)
#masterclass #westafrica
https://ow.ly/qxGK50XaJM8
Feel free to ask any questions via the comments below or email (see address in the link above)
#masterclass #westafrica
A great example from earlier this year of research carried out by the Masterclass on Mitigating Illegal Wildlife Trade course co-leader, Dan Challender, and colleagues, exposed a disconnect between the media and public perceptions of wild meat in the wake of COVID-19
https://ow.ly/F1Zt50X3mnX
https://ow.ly/F1Zt50X3mnX
Media–public disconnect on wild meat narratives in central Africa during COVID-19
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October 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
A great example from earlier this year of research carried out by the Masterclass on Mitigating Illegal Wildlife Trade course co-leader, Dan Challender, and colleagues, exposed a disconnect between the media and public perceptions of wild meat in the wake of COVID-19
https://ow.ly/F1Zt50X3mnX
https://ow.ly/F1Zt50X3mnX
"We often focus on hunters... But there's a whole range of other people involved."
Hear about the complexities of the #wildlifetrade from the course leaders of the Masterclass on Mitigating Wildlife, Amy Hinsley and Dan Challender, alongside E.J. Milner-Gulland https://ow.ly/tAHV50X3mql
Hear about the complexities of the #wildlifetrade from the course leaders of the Masterclass on Mitigating Wildlife, Amy Hinsley and Dan Challender, alongside E.J. Milner-Gulland https://ow.ly/tAHV50X3mql
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Delivering a better-informed wildlife trade
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October 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
"We often focus on hunters... But there's a whole range of other people involved."
Hear about the complexities of the #wildlifetrade from the course leaders of the Masterclass on Mitigating Wildlife, Amy Hinsley and Dan Challender, alongside E.J. Milner-Gulland https://ow.ly/tAHV50X3mql
Hear about the complexities of the #wildlifetrade from the course leaders of the Masterclass on Mitigating Wildlife, Amy Hinsley and Dan Challender, alongside E.J. Milner-Gulland https://ow.ly/tAHV50X3mql
🚨Women are central to tropical wild meat systems, yet too often overlooked🚨
A new paper led by @jasminwillis.bsky.social, Dr Lauren Coad, @orchiddelirium.bsky.social & @ejmilnergulland.bsky.social reviewed 334 studies across 54 countries, finding women occupy 36 roles, from harvesting to trade.
A new paper led by @jasminwillis.bsky.social, Dr Lauren Coad, @orchiddelirium.bsky.social & @ejmilnergulland.bsky.social reviewed 334 studies across 54 countries, finding women occupy 36 roles, from harvesting to trade.
September 30, 2025 at 10:21 AM
🚨Women are central to tropical wild meat systems, yet too often overlooked🚨
A new paper led by @jasminwillis.bsky.social, Dr Lauren Coad, @orchiddelirium.bsky.social & @ejmilnergulland.bsky.social reviewed 334 studies across 54 countries, finding women occupy 36 roles, from harvesting to trade.
A new paper led by @jasminwillis.bsky.social, Dr Lauren Coad, @orchiddelirium.bsky.social & @ejmilnergulland.bsky.social reviewed 334 studies across 54 countries, finding women occupy 36 roles, from harvesting to trade.
In case you missed it last week, the next Masterclass on Mitigating Illegal Wildlife Trade is now open for applications 🎉. Find out more here https://ow.ly/qS0y50X3min
📆 Deadline: 17th October
#IllegalWildlifeTrade #WestAfrica
📆 Deadline: 17th October
#IllegalWildlifeTrade #WestAfrica
September 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
In case you missed it last week, the next Masterclass on Mitigating Illegal Wildlife Trade is now open for applications 🎉. Find out more here https://ow.ly/qS0y50X3min
📆 Deadline: 17th October
#IllegalWildlifeTrade #WestAfrica
📆 Deadline: 17th October
#IllegalWildlifeTrade #WestAfrica
The Masterclass on Mitigating Illegal Wildlife Trade is back! Aimed at practitioners, researchers and policymakers in West Africa addressing illegal wildlife trade. Led by Oxford academics and colleagues. Apply here tinyurl.com/mu5d7f4f #illegalwildlifetrade
September 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The Masterclass on Mitigating Illegal Wildlife Trade is back! Aimed at practitioners, researchers and policymakers in West Africa addressing illegal wildlife trade. Led by Oxford academics and colleagues. Apply here tinyurl.com/mu5d7f4f #illegalwildlifetrade
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In case you missed the Nature Impacts webinar earlier this month you can catch it on YouTube now!
@biology.ox.ac.uk @iccs.bsky.social
@biology.ox.ac.uk @iccs.bsky.social
GMT20250904 080202 Recording 1760x900
YouTube video by Oxford Biodiversity Network
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September 19, 2025 at 11:42 AM
In case you missed the Nature Impacts webinar earlier this month you can catch it on YouTube now!
@biology.ox.ac.uk @iccs.bsky.social
@biology.ox.ac.uk @iccs.bsky.social